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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Maidstone with a restaurant and a bar

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Courtyard
Meeting facility
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

Highlights

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

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 29 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry at Stable Hill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Castle View Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pepper Box Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel near Leeds Castle
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Dog & Bear Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Dog and Bear Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dog & Bear Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1602
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

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

Property 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

Dog & Bear Hotel
Dog & Bear Hotel Maidstone
Dog Bear Maidstone
Dog Bear Hotel Maidstone
Dog Bear Hotel
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Dog & Bear Hotel Maidstone
Dog & Bear Hotel Hotel Maidstone

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog & Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dog & Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Maidstone, this hotel is within 6 mi (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 mi (15 km). Lenham Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 690 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have a vegan full English option, bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very welcome with our dog and would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely village pub/hotel

Friendly welcome and hospitable. Checked in early with no issues and staff very happy to help
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a brilliant stay,friendly staff, reallylovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Very friendly.... excellent food... stayed here before & will be staying again next time in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place to stay

Fabulous place to stay really friendly staff. Excellent location close to the venue we were going to. Room was lovely nice and clean, very comfortable bed. Breakfast was fantastic, excellent menu choices. Great vegetarian option and really tasty. Pub attached to the hotel was great , i would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean. Excellent staff. The choice of food and presentation were impeccable. A wonderful 👍 experience 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

A lovely pub/hotel full of character . staff were amazingly friendly and the food was amazing . easy parking aswell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very convenient to the Chanel tunnel. We have stayed at this hotel before and the staff have always been very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, clean. Toiletries were excellent. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

yeongsim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Set in a small pretty little town Hotel itself was very charming an old house A small room but it was a fine Clean and had a good evening meal at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm friendly and courteous staff team. Clean and presentable accommodation. Breakfast choices were more than adequate, well presented and served hot. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel if staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Timm

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

Nigel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Returned again to the Dog and Bear, always happy with our room, food and service we receive. We Will be back again soon. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Stay

Asked for a room in the new annex at the rear of the pub, which i duly got. Comfortable, but very hot in the room, which meant I didn't sleep as well as I normally do at the Dog & Bear. Staff friendly, good bar, great breakfast and a hot shower. Tea and coffee as well as bottled water in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Tired. Breakfast mediocre. Location good Staff could do a lot better on occasions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night, lovely stay.

Very pleasant stay with very friendly staff. Menu is good but all are very high calorie dishes and it was disappointing that the only lower calorie meal was not available during our stay. It would be great to have lighter options. Apart from that it was a great stay and I highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Staff & service
Becky was amazing very welcoming Pub and rooms are tired especially carpets and bathroom but we were mindful of coming out of lockdown and the devastation to hospitality but this is a managed property and could do with a deep clean Lehman very quaint and quiet in the night although walls and floors thin and can hear pub below and neighbour residents, again mindful the original building is old and authentic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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