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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
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Courtyard
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
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

Highlights

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

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mote Park - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 14 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 28 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
  • ‪Pepper Box Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry at Stable Hill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬9 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), free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • 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

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

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Dog & Bear Hotel Maidstone
Dog Bear Maidstone
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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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