St. Stephens Guest House

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Located close to Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral, St. Stephens Guest House provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

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A neatly made bed with a red and white bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor

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Exceptional
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  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

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A neatly made bed with a green quilt, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand with a remote control and a magazine.

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  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a purple blanket, two bedside lamps, and a window with floral curtains.

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A neatly made bed with a quilted blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a remote control.

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A double bed with white and red bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, St. Stephens Guest House is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and Whitstable Beach, while Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are popular area attractions. University of Kent and Marlowe Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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100 ST. STEPHENS ROAD, Canterbury, England, CT2 7JL

What's nearby

  • A canal with a castle and colorful flower beds.
    Westgate Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A modern building with red lighting and a sign that reads "The Green Room".
    Marlowe Theatre
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A cathedral interior with ornate columns, a golden statue, and rows of yellow chairs.
    Canterbury Cathedral
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A narrow canal with boats docked along the sides, a building with a sign for Weavers River Tours, and a clock tower in the background.
    University of Kent
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station
    9 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon)
    10 min walk
  • The Thomas Tallis Alehouse
    9 min walk
  • Cafe des Amis du Mexique
    10 min walk
  • Mama Suki Hotpot & Dimsum
    5 min walk
  • The Penny Theatre
    6 min walk

About this property

St. Stephens Guest House

  • Guesthouse near Marlowe Theatre
  • Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Christ Church University, St. Stephens Guest House provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a nature reserve
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at St. Stephens Guest House offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • LED light bulbs, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 10.95 for children

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 10.95 for children

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Stephens Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St. Stephens Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at St. Stephens Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is St. Stephens Guest House located?

Situated in Canterbury, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Christ Church University, and University of Kent. Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Canterbury West Station is 9 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

St. Stephens Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic accomodation and welcoming staff. Great location. Loved everything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was very clean and owners are lovely! Entrance to property car park is in road to the side of the property. Good location for town centre. We had a very enjoyable stay in Canterbury!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay. Location amazing, being a short walk from the centre of Canterbury, as was the breakfast, the room and the hosts . Cannot fault it . Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, very nice room, easy access, would strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable, clean accommodation, great breakfast and a welcoming host. Car parking and being within walking distance of the city are real plus points.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I’m so pleased we chose this place for our weekend away. We were greeted by Sandra, who was incredibly warm and welcoming, and she showed us to our room, which was spotless and a great size for two people. We were given our own keys, so we could come and go whenever we liked. The guest house had a lovely, homely feel and was peaceful throughout our stay, making it the perfect place to relax. The location is excellent too—just a 10–15 minute riverside walk into the city centre, making it ideal for exploring the shops and local attractions. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, lovely place, very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Good standard 3* guesthouse, clean comfortable and quiet. Easy walk into centre. Very friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Pretty guesthouse near the centre of the town. Host very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the fact that it's less than 15mins walk to town centre. There's a lovely pub 10mins walk which does lovely food.. definitely would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great weekend in Canterbury

Super friendly hosts, great breakfast, comfy bed and room was great temperature. Everything was great except the shower is very very very small. We're slim so we managed but if you aren't, I fear you will struggle to even get into it, let alone be able to stand back up if heaven forbid you drop something! I banged elbows against the doors frequently, and there is no shelf to put anything on in there so it's just an all around awkward experience. On the plus side, the water pressure and temperature control were perfect. We'd stay there again but probably request a room with a different shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Sandra & Team were so lovely and friendly in our stay in Canterbury!. we will be coming back! Breakfast was huge, delicious and we where next to supermarkets, city center and most important the River!. Super close to the one of the train stations we had independence, care, and amazing vibes! Gracias Sandra!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very charming centrally located guest house with nice breakfast and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a pleasant stay. The host was very friendly and welcoming, and the room was comfortable and clean. Overall, it was a nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great B&B, comfortable, clean, friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gracious hosts, comfortable beds, and easy walkability to City Centre make this property a worthwhile place to stay. The hosts are quite knowledgeable about the area, with wonderful suggestions on both sights and food. Check in and out could not be easier. And it’s a quick walk from Canterbury West Station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

This was exactly what my friend and I were looking for! Charming, comfortable, easy to get to. David was a lovely host and made an amazing full English breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay convenient for shopping short walk along river lots to see and do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet inn, walking distance to all the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely, quiet space, and the proprietors couldn't be nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice little guest house close to Canterbury
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Loved this guest house

Excellent place to stay.. close to city centre. Friendly hosts . Lovely room and nothing seemed to be too much bother
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location, clean and comfortable, nice furnishing. Comfortable bed! Breakfast was superb, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely friendly Guest house

We were pleasantly greeted and explained where everything was there was a booklet in our room with any additional information we may need the room was immaculate it was so much cheaper so than a local hotel and apart from the the room being slightly smaller everything else was much nicer than a general hotel, I would highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025