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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Superior Family
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Feature

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6
  • Leeds Castle
    8 min drive
  • Weald of Kent Golf Club
    15 min drive
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary
    16 min drive
  • London (BQH-Biggin Hill)
    57 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Feature

Feature

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family

Superior Family

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family of Four

Family of Four

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, Dog & Bear Hotel is a 5-minute drive from St John the Baptist, Doddington and 6 minutes from St Peter & St Paul Church. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Leeds Castle and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from The Hawking Centre.

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive
  • Mote Park - 13 min drive
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 15 min drive
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 16 min drive
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Lenham Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bp Pulse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Spices of Bengal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry at Stable Hill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Maze and Grotto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel in Maidstone with a restaurant and a bar
Dog & Bear Hotel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dog and Bear Restaurant serving guests of Dog & Bear Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Dog and Bear Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 15.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Dog and Bear Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 641 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good checking and reception and the room was superb. Toiletries and other facilities first class. Dinner menu was good and bring served by Michelle was a joy as she was so full of every.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful Hotel. Clean Friendly staff Good breakfast Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location of the hotel is brilliant - right in the heart of the village. The 'Feature' room is a lovely, large and light room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely room, quirky. Lovely lady serving at breakfast. Good food places to choose from .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service great food lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place to stay. Comfortable bed, fantastic breakfast with lots of options. Good evening meal and good range of beers. Staff all cheerful and efficient. Definitely like to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our choice here. Ticked all the boxes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Comfortable and quiet stay.
Had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay, the staff were very well trained and breakfast was very good, will definitely stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was well placed for many attractions. Staff were all lovely and very helpful. Food was excellent value in the restaurant. Breakfast was varied and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room ok. Staff very friendly. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friend and I stayed here as we are walking the Pilgrims Way. A fantastic find. Friendly staff, really nice and cosy rooms, quiet at night. Had dinner in the bar, lovely food and great service. As other reviews say, breakfast was a bit slow, possibly the kitchen not the service staff as they seemed on the ball. Breakfast was v tasty anyway when we did get it. Overall definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024