The Old Gate Vintage Inn, 162 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EL, United Kingdom
#10 of 27 hotels in Canterbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 853 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: October 26, 2023
Mark
AustraliaBeer garden - dirty - full ash trays on the tables been there for a while as they were full of butts and water - unkept area to rear entrance
Room clean and comfortable / very nice full english breakfast with filter coffee / had 3 evening meals all very good - service good
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 26, 2023
Enda
United KingdomNo real complaints but a slightly larger area where you could just sit and have a drink without taking up a dining table would be nice
Fabulously friendly welcome and larger than expected room. Great food.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Tim
United KingdomWe stayed in room 10 which faces the main road so we got some noise from the passing traffic. So when we stay next time we would prefer to book a garden facing room around the back of the hotel.
Staff all professional and friendly. Clean and tidy room with a very comfortable bed, so comfortable I missed breakfast 🤦🏻♂️
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Bexhill
United KingdomBed too firm. Toilet position too close to wall and towel radiator, made use difficult. Loose toilet seat. Some lights in room not working.
Fabulous staff, nothing too much trouble,food exceptional. Restaurant/bar ambience relaxing and welcoming. Room very clean and spacious. Plenty of parking.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Annett
United KingdomSome minor cosmetic work is required in the building though not seen by visitors to the restuarant/pub
The staff, food and facilities were very good helped by being a short walk to the cricket ground - hence why booked.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Brian
AustraliaClean and comfortable with stress free parking. The room was very nice and although we were on top of a busy hotel we were not disturbed. The staff were great and the meals were very good and great value.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 23, 2023
David
United KingdomFantastic place stayed for 4 nights great location exceptional good food
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 20, 2023
Susan
United KingdomI didn't like the fact that different members of the family paid more money than me but got less for their money. (Their breakfast was not included in the price )
The room was very comfortable and the food was very nice and the seating area outside was very nice. Great value for money. Also the hotel was very convenient for the wedding we were attending nearby.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 20, 2023
Nadine
United KingdomEverything room was comfortable .staff were lovely and very helpful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Deborah
United KingdomStruggled to open the window, maybe a thought to be shown. There was a fan but it made too much noise.
Lovely room with excellent shower. Breakfast was good and so were the bar snacks that we had.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Adrian
United KingdomRequires some modernisation
Staff very friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 17, 2023
Nick
United KingdomNo Aircon in room
Location , friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 17, 2023
Quinn
United KingdomWe all booked within days of each other, but some got a breakfast option and paid considerably less
Great little pub and very close to a wedding venue called Winter Barns
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Anthony
United KingdomA more comprehensive breakfast buffet would have been better.
The restaurant was good. The location was wonderful for visiting Canterbury city centre as it was right next to the Park & Ride.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Pauline
United KingdomRoom was lovely, needs a bit of TLC.
Everything, the location, price, food, room. Super Staff, absolutely delicious food. Would highly recommend. Would stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Geoff
AustraliaAll in all things were acceptable. Cost was a bit more than we expected
Staff were extremely helpful in all respects! Breakfast was great. Dinner was very good - enjoyed sitting outside with good service and no flies or mosquitos
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 12, 2023
Williams
United States of AmericaLittle things only. Spotty wifi. Toilet seat was loose. Water seemed to leak on floor through the shower door.
Good location. Very nice staff. Food in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
John
United KingdomNeeded comfortable chair in room
Breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Jeanette
United KingdomAs an old building, bedroom floors were creaky and every step taken in room above us sounded like an elephant was walking around. Also, we retired early due to having walked miles that day, and the bass sound of the bar music below thudded through until it stopped at 10pm (I did mention to staff member next morning, who apologised and explained that speakers are fitted high up near ceiling level downstairs - we had a first floor room). Overall though, a lovely place to stay.
Staff very friendly. Good position close to Park & Ride, but also good walk into city centre. Car parking free on site, (but must register vehicle inside at the bar). Good selection of food at restaurant. Breakfast is table service (not buffet), although you do get your own drinks. Lots of outside seating for when weather is good. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 3, 2023
James
United KingdomReally well placed on the outskirts of Canterbury. The staff were extremely helpful - particularly over extended parking!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Ian
United Kingdomthere was nothing not to like . The staff were very welcoming . The hotel was clean and tidy. Easy access to Canterbury as it has a park and ride right next door to the hotel
Room was clean and tidy shower was really large easy to get in and out . breakfast was really nice and plenty of choice ,freshly cooked Evening meals, we pre-booked as tends to get busy ,plenty of choice meals was excellent
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
David
United KingdomGood staff , excellent food
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomGreat atmosphere in historic inn. Staff welcoming and friendly. Stayed here before and service always good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Merkaat2017
ItalyNOTHING !
Very nice place: proivate parking-rooms- restaurant <> good and quite position, outside the town but easily to reach it: you have to leave the car (lst 4) in the coach park and go/came back with a shuttle -bus to City Centre.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Karen
United KingdomNothing
It had character. The location to town was great. The outside area was good
Stayed in August 2023
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