About this property

Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403. The former coaching inn now offers free WiFi and limited parking for hotel residents on a first come first serve basis (please note we can not reserve any parking spaces). All just 2 minutes walk from the city center. The Falstaff still retains many original features, including oak beams and an open log fire. Each room has a TV for guests to use and facilities for making tea and coffee. Ironing facilities are available free of charge on request. The hotel offers a full English breakfast combined with continental self-service buffet. The cocktail bar offers a range of Classic and Signature cocktails along with a selection of local beers, wines and spirits. Canterbury West Rail Station is a 3 minute walk from the building. The city’s spectacular Norman cathedral can be reached in less than 10 minutes on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
France France
Location: this hotel is central but away from the High Street. Frankly, the ‘ambiance’ at weekends can be grim (drunk etc), so the Falstaff is good. Also there’s parking and a really good area for meeting friends for coffee or a drink. Mostly...
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was great , rooms very clean, room service excellent, breakfast service good but food was only warm.
Edward
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very accommodating in a great location to the city centre. Boutique hotel vibes with a nice bar vibe downstairs. Nice breakfast options too.
Ali
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, lovely decor, and a fabulous breakfast. The bar was also lovely for drinks in the evening.
Burns
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The bed, linen, pillows, decor, relaxed, cosy but well heeled vibe. The Happy Hour for residents was a great touch. The Old Fashioned cocktail was soooo good.
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Close to town. Lovely decor and comfy beds. Staff were amazing and very friendly
Sandrine
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Great location, always come back! Woman at breakfast has always a smile and is really kind. Cosy rooms with beautiful designs.
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and cool staff could not do enough for you Food was excellent
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, venue and staff all top marks, will definitely be back
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely hotel in a great location. Stayed there a few times so got a room upgrade. Happy hour was good too.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Falstaff in Canterbury takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per stay
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For any bookings with 5 rooms or more, a group policy is applicable - please check with the hotel when making the booking. These may require a deposit or full pre-payment before the date of arrival.

Please inform The Falstaff in Canterbury in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.