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The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property – evening/night
Serves breakfast, dinner and brunch
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oasis Beach Pool
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bedford

At The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Priory Country Park and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Oasis Beach Pool. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Kingfisher Pub is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Bedford hotel you'll find Woburn Safari Park.

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 16 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 50 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 52 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 7 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harvester Orchard Bedford - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Priory Marina (Beefeater) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kiosk at The Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

Hotel in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel offers 49 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kingfisher Pub

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Barns Bedford
The Barns Hotel
Barns Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub And
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Yep, The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

The closest beach to The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel is The Beach (13.4 km).

Is The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a picnic area, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

No, The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found everything very nice especially the waiting staff, always a smile and more than willing to help in every way . Only criticism we have was the wait for our meal on the one day other than that a lovely stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to walk around and sit outside for drinks or dinner. I’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for our visit to the Bedford area. Lovely settings & surroundings, very clean, comfortable and staff cannot do enough for you. Will return if ever in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason we didn’t score excellent was a half hour wait for cooked breakfast on Tuesday and a mix up about us checking out earlier than our booking, which was confusing. The staff at reception and serving breakfast and dinner were great. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Lacked any warmth

Check-in set the tone for the entire stay. We arrived excited to check in to the hotel. We stood at the desk which seemed an age waiting for the member of staff to look up from his computer screen and acknowledge us. Eventually he did. Gave us our key and we went to the room. No information given to when breakfast actually was or WiFi code. Luckily these are on the key card. Went to the room. We had paid extra for a family room as we had our 13 year old with us. The room was just a double. Phoned down and told reception that we must have the wrong room and was told they would put a z bed in. This bed was terrible, one false move and my son spent the night sleeping on the floor as it kept collapsing. There are no net curtains, so as the room is so dark due to lack of lights, you can’t even draw back the curtains as all and sundry can see in your room!! Breakfast carried on the poor theme. We had to send back the Eggs Benedict, as it was inedible. So I switched to the buffet breakfast. This was scarce, not topped up at all and had a very small breakfast with about 12 baked beans. Checkout carried on the theme of the stay. There was no one on the reception desk. So we couldn’t convey our disappointment in the stay. We simply had to put our key in the quick check out box.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bohdan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel brilliant for pets and pet family’s alike. Had a great time and will defo be using again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strange rule over terrace seating

We had a one night stay for a meeting in the region. The hotel is not near to any other Pubs so you are rather captive, it has a nice garden terrace area next to the river, this is very pleasant in warm weather. We were however very disappointed that despite being residents we were not allowed to use this unless eating. A bizarre rule.
Garden area
Swans on the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

“ Bedfords own oasis”

It’s maintained to an excellent standard . Tucked away off a busy road but with ample and excellent car parking facilities . Had a couple of meals during our stay which were excellent value served by friendly staff and set next to the local river.. perfect ! Well worth giving it a try .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kingfisher

Lovely spot and very nice hotel/pub/restaurant Thank you for a wonderful moment on my touring around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Another stay at the Kingfisher

We stay at the Kingfisher fairly frequently. The room and service on this occasion was excellent, as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in this beautiful property for a wedding. Very comfortable bed and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel/pub good value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chien-Sheng

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024