The Old Gate Vintage Inn, 162 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EL, United Kingdom
#10 of 28 hotels in Canterbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 846 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 11, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom.. convenience and friendliness of staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: June 11, 2024
Holland
United KingdomNothing
Very comfortable room and an excellent pub with hearty food s
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Graham
United KingdomStaff friendly
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Steve
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Germa
NetherlandsThe windows at the front could only be raised a little, which made it quite stuffy in the room.
This hotel is a perfect place close to the boat in Dover. There is ample parking on site and you can easily take the bus to Cambridge. The breakfast exceeded our expectations and the dinner was excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Clare
United KingdomNothing!
We had an early start and they were happy to provide an early breakfast for us, which was much appreciated. We also had a meal in the restaurant the night before, and again this was lovely.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Dolan
United KingdomService was slow but as the food was very good it wasn’t a big problem.
Very good choice and cooked to order which is always a plus.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Carol
United KingdomRustic look
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Carol
United KingdomRustic look
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomGreat location for canterbury right next to park and ride Staff were excellent, food very tasty
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Steve
United KingdomOutside area very tired, not kept clean and tidy regards to pathways and foliage. Table chairs, benches in poor state as is the metal fence around the patio
Location, staffing, decor
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing
Nice decor, clean and well appointed. Lovely breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Denise
FranceNothing.
Great hotel, clean and well-furnished rooms, excellent friendly and helpful staff, and very comfortable. Good parking. The food was superb - best Sunday roast we’ve had in a very long time. Ideal location for our overnight stop for an early ferry crossing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Ann
United KingdomNo bad comments.
Location was brilliant. Room was very clean. Staff very friendly and courteous.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Christopher
United KingdomNothing.
Very good location for touring Kent. Very friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Miriam
United States of AmericaIt was a bit loud on the weekend with the band playing.
Breakfast was great!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Jane
United KingdomGreat pub. Friendly staff. Food excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Nicola
United KingdomGood location, food was fab and friendly staff, bed was comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Mike
United KingdomI did book late! But previously I have had a lovely refurbished room with views over the fields.
Friendly staff. Good Pub atmosphere. Good food.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Dan
United KingdomThe rooms were spacious, clean and modern with an original twist Staff were super helpful and polite, accommodating us with a very early check in for a wedding. Couldn’t be happier with our stay, would 100% recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Philip
United KingdomThe location for a short break in Canterbury is great. Free car park with access to P&R minutes away. Local buses outside the front door about 100yds. The hotel is very old, cosy and the staff friendly. Food, especially breakfast very good. The room cosy, but stairs a little difficult.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Terence
AustraliaNothing.
Clean and tidy. Just needed a bed for the night really. Nice bare and restaurant area. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Janette
AustraliaAs the accommodation is an older style we need to mention that there is not a lift and luggage needed to be carried upstairs which may not be practical for some people.
Authentic "inn feel" with great dining for an evening meal and breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Both our rooms were cosy and comfortable. Our rooms provide natural light and overlook farmland. Inn was on the outskirts of Canterbury but right next door to "park and pay" which was very convenient. You could also walk into the center of the city. We would keep this accommodation in mind when going to Canterbury again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Simon
United KingdomThe wifi didn't seem to have a very good signal to our room. Where we couldn't connect devices like a Nintendo switch, but a more powerful laptop would be able to work fine. The internet speed was just about good enough to watch HD videos in.
The location is fantastic, with plenty of parking out back, it's only a 10 minute drive to Canterbury city centre, or 15 from the Wildlife animal park. The attached restaurant has a fantastic selection of meals and deserts. The breakfast selection was better than any other hotel I've been to.
Stayed in March 2024
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