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The Bat And Ball

Canterbury · United Kingdom

163 Old Dover RdView location

9.2/10Excellent67 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About The Bat And Ball

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite. 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. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. St. Lawrence Ground - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- St. Augustine's Abbey - 1. 3 km / 0.

8 mi- Canterbury Christ Church University - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi- St. Martin's Church - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi- Dane John Gardens - 1. 5 km / 0. 9 mi- St. Thomas' Catholic Church - 1. 5 km / 0.

9 mi- Lady Wootton's Green - 1. 5 km / 1 mi- Canterbury Roman Museum - 1. 6 km / 1 mi- Beaney House of Art & Knowledge - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi- Canterbury Cathedral - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi- Weaver's House - 1.

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8 km / 1. 1 mi- Marlowe Theatre - 1. 9 km / 1. 2 mi- Sidney Cooper Gallery - 1. 9 km / 1. 2 mi- Solly's Orchard - 2 km / 1. 2 mi- Westgate Gardens and Towers - 2 km / 1. 3 mi.

The nearest major airport is London (SEN-Southend) - 117. 4 km / 72. 9 mi 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.

In the heart of Canterbury, The Bat and Ball is within a 5-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. This bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Howletts Wild Animal Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park.

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Limited parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 5:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

St. Lawrence Ground 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Augustine's Abbey 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Canterbury Christ Church University 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
St. Martin's Church 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Dane John Gardens 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Lady Wootton's Green 1.5 km / 1 mi
Canterbury Roman Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Beaney House of Art & Knowledge 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Canterbury Cathedral 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Weaver's House 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
St. Peter's Anglican Church 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Marlowe Theatre 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Sidney Cooper Gallery 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Solly's Orchard 2 km / 1.2 mi
Westgate Gardens and Towers 2 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 6
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
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  • FAMILY ROOM KING SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • KING SIZE BEDFAM.KG

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    KING SIZE BED

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    FAMILY ROOM KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: FAM.KG

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    DOUBLE
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    COMFORT

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: DBL.OM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Bat And Ball

9.2
Excellent
67 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
44 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Shem
Lovely room, stayed here a few times before - really nice continental breakfast served very fresh
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2026
Alexia
Good location with parking. Nice clean and spacious room. Breakfast very basic and self service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Kevin
Amazing as always thank you
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Lester
Styed here twice now ideal for me
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Brian
The rooms were very modern, spacious and relaxing. The staff were all pleasant and helpful. There was an ease being here, nothing to complicated. Which is what you want after a hectic day.
The area was also peaceful and quiet and if you wanted to go the the city centre only a 10 minute walk.
Breakfast was classic continental, some people would want cooked breakfast, however I was happy to have yogurt, fruit, cereal, toast and morning bakery goods.
The only improvement i say is maybe the t.v's need updating, to chromecast.
Excellent accommodation that felt like home, without no hassle.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Alison
Great location, beautifully presented and delicious continental breakfast. The staff were very helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
John
Everything was great!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Lester
A little bit out of time, but very nice, very clean lovely continent and breakfast in the morning
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2026
Jessica
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Venkat
Excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Mick
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!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Lester
Really good Stay I was clean room good continental breakfast would stay here again
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Lester
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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2026
Agnieszka
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Cara
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
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2025
michaela
Very comfortable bed and great room size. Room was spotless. Bathroom was fab, shower was massive. Breakfast choice was great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Randy
Wonderful room and close to downtown. The staff member was great- very friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2025
Sonia
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2025
Victoria

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Peta
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Jane
Great lication for the cricket. Nice to have breakfast with good coffee. Friendly staff at breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Rebekah
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
May-Britt
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Shem
Excellent value for money.
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2025
maria
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Paul
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Lovekumar

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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Maria V

Toia

Everything was good
Thank you
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

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
4/10
Poor
15 Dec 2024
Libby
I really don’t like to write negative reviews, so I will start with the positives. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Unfortunately it was quite noisy due to traffic and single glazed windows. We could also hear all other guests very clearly, doors banging, walking up and down the stairs and conversations. We didn’t sleep well here. The shower plug was blocked and didn’t drain sufficiently, we didn’t have electric in the morning so we were an able to make coffee and I was unable to dry my hair, resulting in missing the very very early 9am breakfast cut off time.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2024
Andrew
Lovely modern room, clean & very comfortable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Alan
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.
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Oct 2024
Adrian

Terrible nights sleep!!! So I cannot recommend.

The Good:
There had been a lot of thought and love put into the redesign of this pub into a B&B: decor, furnishings, technology, breakfast, etc are all great and the staff were lovey and helpful. All great, well done.

The Bad:
1. The road noise is terrible. We were in room 3 on first floor, a corner room, which was lovely. However, it fronts onto the road and traffic lights and only the larger lower window panes are double glazed. The smaller upper panes are single and most noise will come through these. They will be more expensive to double glaze and the property may be listed, which would add complications and cost, potentially. Nevertheless, completing the double glazing and adding a triple glaze pane on the inside would substantially remedy the road noise issue.
2. There were three other rooms on our floor, occupied by three ladies. They talked in the room next to us from 10pm when we got in, until 1am. I slept after that for a couple of hours before being disturbed again by the road noise and lightly dosing for another 4hrs. The walls a clearly not sound insulated, but could be retrospectively, although staff could also request/educate guests to have consideration for other guests especially after 10/11pm.

Feedback is a gift to help improve. In my business, we actively seek feedback to help us improve and win more business. Hope you take this in the same way because you have a great B&B, but my primary objective in any hotel/B&B is to have a great night sleep.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2024
Fred
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
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2024
Linda
It was fine
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Mandy
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.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Paul
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2024
Robert
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 .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Good place to stay but a little pricey

Very nice rooms and continental breakfast.
Business
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Joan Skov
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.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2025
kevin
Det var
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2025
Djamchide
It was globaly Good but NOISY
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2024
Henning
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Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Dorothea
Sehr gemuetliche und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer am Rande von Canterbury. Das Familienzimmer ist sehr geraeumig und verfuegt uber Kaffee/Thee.
Die Innenstadt ist zu Fuss erreichbar und die Parkplaetze bei der Unterkunfst sind angenehm. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, das Fruehstuek ok.
Leisure Family

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The Bat And Ball
163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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