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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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
$94 nightly
The total price is $113
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Kent Downs - 12 min drive - 16.4 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle View Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse Inn - ‬9 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

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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.
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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Dog & Bear Hotel Maidstone
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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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Reviews

Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with varied and plentiful options. (32 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered great food options, a fantastic breakfast, and a good range of evening meals. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

Last minute stay - great staff - lovely food
steven, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place and friendly people
Pauline, 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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great time
Dirk, 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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Quirky old building but well maintained, low ceilings 😅 Fantastic staff, nice pub downstairs, lots of locals eating in the restaurant. Food was a bit average. Bedroom windows don't open more than 2cm due to safety cord.
LEE-SCOTT, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Away for work

This was a 1-night stay for work. I was in room 24, which looked out onto the courtyard. Even though this did not affect me on this occasion, the courtyard was the smoking area for the venue, so you might not want to stay in this room if you wanted to open the window. The room was pleasant, the bed was comfortable. The only reachable plug socket to charge my phone was under the desk in the room. The ensuite was okay. Tea and coffee in room was okay, TV control was a bit hit and miss, the Wi-Fi was okay not fast. I had breakfast included in my room price and I had the cooked breakfast which was great.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Located in the heart of a lovely village. Great place to stay.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Very friendly.... excellent food... stayed here before & will be staying again next time in the area.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay, with good food and good nights sleep!
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs an update and freshen up.

Very tired rooms. Shower had no hot water, even after 20 minutes. The power was very week too. Room size was ok, but again, tired. Bedding was clean and fresh. Staff were great. Evening meal was ok, but overpriced for what it was. Breakfast was very good, no issue's.
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
PAUL, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Very quiet room, with no neighbours around
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a brilliant stay,friendly staff, reallylovely breakfast.
peter, 1-night trip