The Retro Bed & Breakfast Canterbury

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Canterbury
Nov 09, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
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📍 63 Whitstable Road

The Retro Bed & Breakfast Review

The 3-star Retro B And B Canterbury includes 6 rooms and is set 1.2 km from the historic gothic-style Canterbury Cathedral. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.

Marino Fish Bar is located next to this boutique property and serves British dishes, 5 minutes' walk away.

The grade I St Dunstan's Church is located quite close to this family bed & breakfast, and such natural sites as Toddler's Cove Playground Park is approximately 1 km away. It is within 16 minutes' walk of Dane John Gardens and at 600 metres of the medieval gatehouse "West Gate Towers".

St Augustine's Abbey is situated within a 5-minute drive of the hotel.

The rooms at the low-budget Retro B And B have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making equipment for your convenience. Guests can also make use of a tub, a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.

St Dunstans Church bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Fantastic small hotel with an excellent central setting.
  • Beautiful units with a lovely bathroom and A/C.
  • Most rooms with accents on cosy details and en suite bathrooms.
  • Delicious breakfast with different options.
  • Warm beverages are included in some rates.
  • Helpful service; amenities are modern.
  • Rates are reasonable.
  • Some pointed out that Wi-Fi was very poor.

Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Breakfast
  • Electric kettle

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • St Dunstan's Church 210 m (689 ft)
  • Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum 940 m (3084 ft)
  • Canterbury Heritage Museum 940 m (3084 ft)
  • Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens 840 m (2756 ft)
  • Canterbury Cathedral 1.13 km (3707 ft)
  • Eastbridge Hospital 880 m (2887 ft)
  • St Augustine's Abbey 1.56 km (5118 ft)
  • St Martin's Church 1.90 km (1.18 mi.)
  • Canterbury Roman Museum 1.13 km (3707 ft)
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The Retro Bed & Breakfast FAQ

Is The Retro B And B located near the city centre?
Canterbury city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk from The Retro B And B.
Which popular attractions can we visit while staying at the The Retro B And B?
Attractions near the The Retro B And B include University of Kent as well as Toddler's Cove Playground Park, they can be reached with a 20 minutes' walk and a 13 minutes' walk respectively.
Can we park our vehicle near the 3-star The Retro B And B?
Yes, at the 3-star The Retro B And B your car will be safe in parking on site.