Dog & Bear Hotel

Maidstone hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled near a train station, Dog & Bear Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with its garden and terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and unwind with newspapers or at the on-site bar. With helpful staff who made previous guests feel welcome, you can look forward to English breakfasts at the restaurant.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$92 nightly
$111 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Shower, towels
Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Shower, towels
Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi
Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi
Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Shower, towels
Feature | Desk, free WiFi
Feature | Desk, free WiFi
Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, towels
Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi
Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, towels
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
Desk, free WiFi
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi
Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6

What's nearby

  • Maze And Grotto - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • St Peter & St Paul Church - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Kent Science Park - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
  • Charing Station - 5 min drive
  • Maidstone Harrietsham Station - 7 min drive
  • Lenham Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rest Bite - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

At Dog & Bear Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Leeds Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Dog and Bear Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1602
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Dog and Bear Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dog & Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dog & Bear Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Dog & Bear Hotel and nearby?

Dog & Bear Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dog and Bear Restaurant.

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Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its excellent menu choices, great taste, and generous portions. (36 reviews)
  • The property is very dog friendly with welcoming staff and suitable rooms for pets. (3 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered great food options, a fantastic breakfast, and a good range of evening meals. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffBreakfastFoodBathroomVillagesPubShowerBedLocation

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant sized rooms with everything you could need, even dog friendly options available. Friendly staff, great food, always a very relaxed welcoming environment, always my first choice when in the area.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfortable bed & we slept really well! Staff friendly & accommodating. Amenities great pub food great. Really lovely stay thank you!
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely comfortable clean room and very friendly staff
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was wonderful, comfortable and clean and nice breakfast.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff and very good breakfast
Johnson, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were top draw. Super helpful and friendly. It makes such a difference. I wish i had asked the name of the manageress..
Giles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Last minute stay - great staff - lovely food
steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Advertised as Hotel, but disappointed! I felt it is a Pub offering B&B - there was only a very tiny corner near the reception area given for anyone wanting to sit quietly etc. All was good with regards staff and food!
Margaret, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff taff were kind and accommodating, rooms needed some love though and the room was noisy due to the constant banging of fire doors.
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place and friendly people
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice to have a vegan full English option, bed was very comfortable
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Number one choice for the area!

Regularly stay here due to my head office being nearby, super clean rooms, really nice home cooked food with generous portions, amazing cooked breakfast, staff are all down to earth and happy to cater for any needs, my number one choice to stay when I'm down in the area and they are always competitively priced in the area especially with breakfast being included.
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was fine. Sure, there could have been less limescale in the loo, and a lick of paint wouldn't go amiss, but the linen was spotless, the hospitality impeccable and the breakfast was the best I've eaten in over a decade! Plus, the beer was Shepherds Neame and was kept and poured beautifully. Definitely value for money! .
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, masdive bedroom that was clean with lovely touches eg coffee maker. Delicious pub tea high quality and friendly staff. Would 100% recommend and stay again.
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We felt very welcome with our dog and would love to come back.
Volker, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in beautiful village

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room and good food. We had no complaints and we would happily stay there again.
MARCELLA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay

Friendly reception on arrival. Nice room with super king sized bed. Very good food in the pub and again at breakfast. Lovely village which had a farmers market happening on Sunday morning
Howard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice rooms, pub attached for food so very handy. Great breakfast.
Julian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time
Dirk, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, really friendly staff
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely village pub/hotel

Friendly welcome and hospitable. Checked in early with no issues and staff very happy to help
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service great food lovely rooms
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic breakfast and spacious and comfortable room.
Emma, 1-night trip