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The Bat and Ball

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, CT1 3NX
  • Place, St. Lawrence Ground
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi

Cosy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

The Bat and Ball places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. The 6 rooms at this bed & breakfast include electric kettles and flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • St. Lawrence Ground - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Bat and Ball

Guests of The Bat and Ball have access to free WiFi in public areas. You'll find limited parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 16-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Bat and Ball Canterbury
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The Bat and Ball?

This bed & breakfast is located in Canterbury, just steps from St. Lawrence Ground. You'll also find St. Augustine's Abbey and Canterbury Roman Museum less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bat and Ball?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bat and Ball on Jun 15, 2026 start from $161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Bat and Ball?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

Does The Bat and Ball have a casino?

No, The Bat and Ball doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Bat and Ball?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at The Bat and Ball?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Bat and Ball have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Bat and Ball offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Bat and Ball allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bat and Ball.

Are there connecting rooms at The Bat and Ball?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Bat and Ball?

The closest major airport to The Bat and Ball is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 26.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Bat and Ball?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Bat and Ball that offer a balcony.

The Bat and Ball Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and close to downtown. The staff member was great- very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and great room size. Room was spotless. Bathroom was fab, shower was massive. Breakfast choice was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
About a 20-minute walk from the centre, this place is in a convenient and easy-to-reach location. The check-in instructions were clear and straightforward, which made arrival completely stress-free. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 10am. With a relatively late check-in time and quite an early check-out, a later check-out option would be much appreciated. The room was lovely, with a very comfortable bed that ensured a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was on the minimalistic side, but still perfectly sufficient. The warm croissants were especially delicious. It would have been even better with the addition of some ham or cheese for a bit more variety. Overall, a very pleasant and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was super comfy, breakfast was more than adequate for a continental, the raspberry pastries were divine!! Quite a walk to the centre of Canterbury, doesn't seem too bad if you want the bus station end, but Westgate is quite a trek. Staff very helpful and accommodating with our luggage on check out day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for a Spitfires game for our young fella and to be honest wasn’t expecting much - but we were incredibly pleasantly surprised!! This place is exceptional, easy to find, easy to access and staff instructions were friendly and easy to follow. This is a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good place to stay but a little pricey

Very nice rooms and continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all so simple, the code was sent through via email for the lock box which contained a fob to get in the main door and key for the bedroom door. Claire was very helpful when we arrived. The rooms are lovely and spacious, comfy bed too! Breakfast was a continental spread and lovely start to the morning, the staff member was very courteous and friendly. All in all a good stay - thank you Bat & ball Xx
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lication for the cricket. Nice to have breakfast with good coffee. Friendly staff at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place and the staff were very helpful! I had trouble navigating the narrow stairs, but Jordan was kind to help us into a lower level accommodation. The breakfast with fresh berries was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Beautiful Room

We were pleasantly surprised how nice our room was with plenty of space and well laid out. Bed was very comfortable and shower was a decent size and power. Lots of decent size mirrors and plug sockets near by for plugging in hairdryer etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lovekumar

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

Amazing sport for short break

Their ambiance is very nice very clear instructions and room are amazing comfortable near by cathedral and everything is in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May-Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location if you want to be outside central however still close. Bus or walking distance into central. Hotel room was lovely decorated and plenty of floor area. Comfortable bed. Continental breakfast with gluten-free choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Lovely modern room, clean & very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented and brilliant priced accommodation. Plenty of space and key box access was genius! Lots of drink making equipment in the room, lovely toiletries, and the included continental breakfast was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing

Fantastic beautiful newly renovated hotel. Easy check in, great breakfast. Got upgraded to a beautiful suite which was amazing! Very very happy and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria V

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

Toia

Everything was good Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities. Good continental buffet breakfast selection. Close to the city and amenities. Only 4 parking spaces for 6 rooms is a little bit of a detraction from what was otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, good shower and bed. Tea and coffee making facilities were welcome. Breakfast was fine. Room was quite noisy as on main road but ok unless you’re a very light sleeper. Overall, good value. 15 min walk into town, which was fine for us and free parking was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to walk into City centre , but the front corner room we had was very noisy above a busy traffic lights controlled junction . Staff were very helpful and attentive .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Djamchide

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was globaly Good but NOISY
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bar and ball. Obviously someone really cares about comfort and standards. The young lady at breakfast was a very friendly person and all in all i would highly recommend the bat and ball for a place to stay while visiting canterbury. Beautiful bedding too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely stay, fantastic room with only a couple of very minor gripes. Heated towel rail was not working and the main window blind was broken so it was unable to be opened. Otherwise a very lovely stay, thank you Bat and Ball team.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful, loved and loved the bathroom. 2 things that let it down was the amount of parking apace which made me spent money to go park somewhere else for the night which was unnecessary.Stairs narrow and both me and my partner nealry fell down. . Breakfast was something to forget as there options wasnt great and not alot off variety. ,would have loved a full english breakfast. Beside lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024