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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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 Single Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, free newspapers and a garden are on-site.
Dog & Bear Hotel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dog & Bear Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Kent Downs. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from St John the Baptist, Doddington and 6 minutes from St Peter & St Paul Church
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Dog & Bear Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Maidstone hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1602
  • Smoke-free property

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: GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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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