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Dog & Bear Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Dog & Bear Hotel

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Superior Family
Courtyard
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Desk, free WiFi

Overview of Dog & Bear Hotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6
  • Popular LocationChequers Fish Bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLeeds Castle8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAshford International Station19 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)62 min drive
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Room options

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Family

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family of Four

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, Dog & Bear Hotel is near a train station. Kent Science Park and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Belmont House and Gardens and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway. The Hawking Centre and Stoneacre are also worth visiting.

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

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

Restaurants

  • Bp Pulse - 17 min walk
  • Castle View Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • The Taste of Bengal - 4 min drive
  • The Pantry at Stable Hill - 8 min drive
  • The Pepper Box Inn - 6 min drive

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel near a train station
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at Dog & Bear Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Dog and Bear Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dog & Bear Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dog and Bear Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1602
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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: from 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 any lifts

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 Maidstone
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dog & Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog & Bear Hotel?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog & Bear Hotel on 31 Mar 2024 start from NZ$187.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dog & Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Maidstone, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of St John the Baptist, Doddington, Leeds Castle and St Peter & St Paul Church. The Hawking Centre and Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km). Maidstone Lenham Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 596 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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a Stunning environment, friendly people friendly staff. home from home feeling
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay everything available and staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast and spacious and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, friendly staff, and breakfast was great. Bathroom was a bit tired, but otherwise a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
An amazing place with really good quality furniture fixtures and fittings let down unfortunately by not being very clean. Sink was dirty. The fan unit in the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for literally years. At night with the lights on you could see thick dust on the wall paper and curtains. What a shame, lovely old building that’s clearly had lots spent on it but not maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Under delivering on potential.
The room was freezing cold on arrival and didn't really heat up very much at all using the radiator which was there, which I turned onto full as soon as I arrived. Cleanliness was average but the room was a 'little tired' and would benefit from new carpet and some re-touching of the paintwork etc. The bathroom was average but really needs some re-design as quite dated with some DIY looking fixings in places. The hot water took a long time to come through, which was frustrating as it meant a lot of wasted water to get it to come through warm. The meal was fine, but definitely nothing to write home about. Given the prices, it should have been better to reflect not only better value but other similar restaurants. VERY disappointing to be served a chilled bottle of red wine, which completely ruined a £30 bottle of wine. You definitely need 3 course as the portions were small. The dessert was the best part. We were served by 4 different staff at the same table none of home wore a uniform or even a logo on the t-shirt, so identifying who was staff when I needed assistance was difficult. Overall, it was fine, but there are much better options available. This could be a fabulous experience as the hotel is located in a nice location. Hopefully, this feedback will help the hotel improve and reach it potential.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been going to the Dog & Bear for many years and always find it comfortable and friendly, with good breakfast, friendly staff without being overbearing. We stay there while visiting old friends in Lenham. A special mention and thank you to Lauren.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A village hotel with plenty of character
A nice characteristic hotel in the centre of the village. All Rooms were rustic but very comfortable. The only minor issue was the menu in the restaurant which was quite limited and expensive, but what we had was very nice. The staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023