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Greyfriars Lodge

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Garden
Family Room (Deluxe)
Building design

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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6 STOUR STREET, Canterbury, England, CT1 2NR
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Deluxe)

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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ABode Canterbury
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,015 reviews
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
ABode Canterbury

About the area

Canterbury

With a stay at Greyfriars Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 15-minute drive of University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral. .This lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastbridge Hospital and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.
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What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 8 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Greyfriars Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, a short walk to Canterbury Cathedral
Greyfriars Lodge offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day); reservations required
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 15 per day (0.2 mi away)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Greyfriars Lodge Canterbury
Greyfriars Canterbury
Greyfriars Lodge Lodge
Greyfriars Lodge Canterbury
Greyfriars Lodge Lodge Canterbury

Greyfriars Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 325 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quant and close to theatre

Stayed in same room as before. Nice and clean. Was hot as no air conditioning but fan was provided. Quant and cheap, close to theatre. Everything you need for an overnight stay. Sainsbury's just up the road too for snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host was lovely however the rooms are dated and cramped. Shower was broken and the toilet moved when you sat on it. Great location needs a revamp
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location, centre of Canterbury

We had a good stay, our host Sanjeewa was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the location is central.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location, decent value, get what you pay for

Great location. Just off high street, about 6/7 minute walk from either station, right next to Sainsburys express, and loads of restaurants bars etc Very dated interior, doesnt look like its had an upgrade since the 90s, and could do with a renovation, carpets a bit frayed etc. However, having said that, was clean, the owner was charming, and considering the location is very good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a terrible experience

It was such a shame that we stayed in this hotel. I can not even imagine how they managed to advertise on Hotels.com Unfortunately I can not find any positive things about our stay. Even though their staff tried their hardest, I can not give more than half a star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
For every thing that works well there's some other thing that doesn't, Room 9 has a new basin and loo but a shower with a door that's difficult to open. Plenty of shampoo and handwash but no general purpose soap or shower gel - you have to keep asking for things that should be there already. Rooms are not being checked or serviced, so the notice about hanging towels you don't want changed is pointless. Breakfast choices are erratic - brown bread and yoghurt on some days, not on others, and basics like coffee arriving late. The Lodge is not recommended to those with their own transport or who can't manage stairs as there is no lift. It generally appears to be lacking investment and truly dedicated staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley, Taupo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique historic building to stay in. Location brilliant for access to Canterbury's historic heart. Manager very accomodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sanjeewa was a very welcoming host and very kind. We could have left our bags to collect later but we were due to leave Canterbury. It was quiet at night despite warnings of noise on the website. It is very convenient for the City, 5 minutes walk from both the Marlowe Theatre and the Cathedral. The rooms and decor are a little dated but perfectly fine for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman was so welcoming and accommodating. Had a lovely stay with a delightful breakfast. Some street noise but other than that a great place to stay. Beds really comfortable and room warm and clean. Mrs Fox
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but the hotel needs updating, bedroom was very dated with a few repairs needed. The owner was very helpful and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs. We did not stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great central location for a short break

My teenage children and I stayed just one night at the Greyfriars Lodge. It has a great, central location and the host, Sanjeewa, was very welcoming and helpful. Beds are very comfy too! Recommend this hotel for a short break. It is in need of some renovation but for a short time it is very acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely stay

Sanjeewa was lovely. Room was clean and tidy and just down the road from The Marlowe and local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and value for money

The hotel is very well located in the centre of Canterbury, only a couple of minutes walk from the cathedral, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Sanjeewa, who runs the hotel, was very friendly, welcoming, and always helpful during our stay. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Though the decor could use a bit of an update, this didn't affect our stay at all, and you can hardly expect more at such a reasonable price! A continental breakfast was also included with toast, crumpets, muffins, yoghurts, cereal, jams, honey, etc. Though there wasnt any parking at the hotel we booked parking a minute's walk away through Just Park, which worked well for us. Sanjeewa did contact me prior to our stay though, advising about parking and offering to let us drop off luggage to save us having to walk with it. We all really enjoyed our stay at Greyfriars Lodge and would happily visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner sanjeewa 10/10 hospitality, very friendly welcoming and kind would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were warmly welcomed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An OK value option

Odd smell in room, poor breakfast option, room was dated and bed uncomfortable. However, the single member of staff did a really good job trying to make us feel welcome. A slightly cheaper option than other stays in Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only desperate travelers need apply

Duvet covers stained, walls had food splashed on them, none of the furnishings had been updated for decades, the beds needed new mattresses, the shower gave either very hot or very cold water…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

This place is in a great location for the town and where we were headed. The room was described as premium twin room but unfortunately i would remove the word premium, it needs a lot more work. But for what we needed, a bed near to the town it was OK. Bed was comfy but if i can suggest anything it would be to look at things like curtains (ours were hanging off the window) general cleanliness dust and cobwebs...and a paint job. But our host / manager Sanjeewa was great, very friendly and even extended the breakfast times as it was after NYE. He was very welcoming, we would stay here again but that would be just for location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024