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The Bat and Ball

Canterbury, Kent

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.8 km to Westgate Gardens

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 2 km to Canterbury East Station and 3.2 km to Canterbury West Station

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/54 May 2026

Alison • Couple Trip

Great location, beautifully presented and delicious continental breakfast. The staff were very helpful.

5.0/519 Apr 2026

John • Solo Trip

Everything was great!

5.0/517 Apr 2026

Lester • Solo Trip

A little bit out of time, but very nice, very clean lovely continent and breakfast in the morning

5.0/56 Apr 2026

Venkat

Excellent.

5.0/524 Mar 2026

Mick • Couple Trip

A comfortable room with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Great to have easy parking and only a short bus ride to the beautiful historic city of Canterbury. The cathedral is unbelievable!!

5.0/520 Mar 2026

Lester • Solo Trip

Really good Stay I was clean room good continental breakfast would stay here again

5.0/520 Mar 2026

Lester • Solo Trip

Really nice clean rooms continental breakfast is good . There is also a fridge and a coffee machine with a microwave you can use as well. Good Wi-Fi phone reception.

5.0/59 Nov 2025

Cara • Couple Trip

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

5.0/529 Oct 2025

Randy

Wonderful room and close to downtown. The staff member was great- very friendly and helpful.

5.0/55 Jul 2025

Peta • Family Trip

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!

5.0/520 Jun 2025

Jane • Couple Trip

Great lication for the cricket. Nice to have breakfast with good coffee. Friendly staff at breakfast

5.0/57 Jun 2025

Rebekah • Family Trip

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!

5.0/57 Jun 2025

May-Britt • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/513 Apr 2026

Jessica • Couple Trip

We stayed here for one night over the weekend, a pretty little property around 30 minutes walk from central Canterbury. This wasn't too much of an issue as we are happy to walk but it was further than anticipated. We slept so well in the soft bed and liked our little room. When we arrived however there was a brown stain in the toilet and although we flushed it a few times, it would always come back which suggests plumping needs a look at. Says 4 rooms on website but there are 6 and they are all really close together. We were woken up by a toddler scream and crying at 7am outside our door. Breakfast was subpar to be honest - our bowls and plates were a little dirty and crispy as hadnt been cleaned properly. Breakfast is advertised as continental so we were expecting some cheese cold meats for our bread but there was just toast, marmite and butter etc, cereal and some mixed fruit. Overall, nice property, friendly staff, comfy beds but hygiene could be improved as could breakfast.

4.0/517 Feb 2026

Agnieszka • Couple Trip

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

4.0/52 Nov 2025

michaela • Family Trip

Very comfortable bed and great room size. Room was spotless. Bathroom was fab, shower was massive. Breakfast choice was great.

4.0/528 Oct 2025

Sonia • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/51 Aug 2025

Victoria • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/518 Jul 2025

Joan Skov • Family Trip

Beliggende i udkanten af byen, men i gåafstand fra centrum. Fin overnatningsmulighed. Pænt og rent. Parkering ved huset, Selvbetjeningsindtjek fungerer fint. Hurtig hjælp pr mail ved brug for ændring af datoer. Ok morgenmad.

3.0/58 Jul 2025

kevin • Solo Trip

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163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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

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

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Bat and Ball

The Bat and Ball Location
A stay at The Bat and Ball places you in the heart of Canterbury, a 5-minute drive from Marlowe Theatre and 5 minutes from Canterbury Cathedral. This bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Howletts Wild Animal Park and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park.

The Bat and Ball Rooms
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles.

Restaurant and Cafe
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - Tue, 18 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children