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The Old Gate Vintage Inn, 162 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EL, United Kingdom

#10 of 27 hotels in Canterbury

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 857 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in an historic pub, close to the city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was a pub, so it was a bit noisy until after closing time. It was also right on quite a busy road. The cupboard door wouldn’t shut. The shower could have been warmer.

    It was a lovely historic building. The room was a good size. It was tastefully decorated and appointed. It was very useful having a sofa bed. There was a good tv with lots of channels. There were plenty of sockets. The bathroom was a good size. It was close to the city centre.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    10
    It was a nice place. Nice food,nice staff & a clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet/shower was a bit compact

    Quiet & relaxing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    Great place to stay for visiting Kent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    All good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    10
    Nice friendly pub with rooms and good food
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a fair way out of the city centre, but if you just want a comfortable place to sleep and a good dinner it's perfect.

    Lovely staff, and very good pub food. Free parking.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect for our requirements. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paint on doors looked tired and needed a refresh

    Staff pleasant and very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    8.0
    A very welcoming and pleasant experience, and nice meals.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Set slightly too far from the city centre.

    Very welcoming and professional. Nice meals.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    8.0
    Nice Inn with very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The additional sofa bed was not very comfortable. The window in the bathroom could not be opened.

    There were a lot of parking places in front of the Inn. The staff was very friendly and helping in any way they could. The breakfast was good, we could order from the card a typical British Breakfast. Cereals or fruits were however not offered.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient location for a comfortable overnight stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Oddly shaped room with not much hanging or drawer space. Unused area under the television.

    Warm welcome. Comfortable room. Small but perfectly good bathroom with large shower. Plenty of counter space for toiletries etc. Responsive heating. Good breakfast and dinner options.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very friendly helpful staff, comfortable room, excellent breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had character

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    Good value hotel / clean rooms / good food / easy access to park and ride to Canterbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beer 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

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    8.0
    The Honey pot dessert was amazing and well presented.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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

    10
    Great place to visit Canterbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed 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

    8.0
    A really comfy, clean room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Some 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

    10
    Country comfort and a great atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic place stayed for 4 nights great location exceptional good food

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything room was comfortable .staff were lovely and very helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Struggled 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

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Requires some modernisation

    Staff very friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Aircon in room

    Location , friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    8.0
    Great find
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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

    9.0
    Very comfortable and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 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

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay and the friendliness of the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All 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

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