Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge

Room options

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Family of Four

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

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

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

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 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/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 cots/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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the area

Maidstone

At Dog & Bear Hotel, you'll be 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from St John the Baptist, Doddington and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Leeds Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Dog and Bear Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Maidstone hotel include St Peter & St Paul Church and The Hawking Centre.

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 29 min drive - 30.3 km

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 in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1602
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

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

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
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Dog & Bear Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog & Bear Hotel?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog & Bear Hotel on 31 Oct 2025 start from AU$182.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yep, Dog & Bear Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Dog & Bear Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dog & Bear Hotel?

No, Dog & Bear Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dog & Bear Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Dog & Bear Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Dog & Bear Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Reviews

Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 689 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

LEE-SCOTT

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Robert, La Quinta

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Health & safety concern

Nice room really comfy beds. Breakfast was good plenty of choice except all our poached eggs were over cooked (6 eggs), we did show the server but no replacements offered. Only thing I need to bring to your attention the shower. Shower was in bath, the screen did not catch on the bath so the slightest touch and water went all over the floor. Main issue was the tap controller for shower, it sticks out so far and you have to stand right underneath the shower head. There is not room to move without knocking the controller which kept moving and was boiling hot there did not seem to be a regulator on it. If my friend had wanted a shower she couldn’t as she would not fit between the controller and the screen. The controller should be at the end of the bath. There should be a max temperature set on the thermostat so save burns especially in children. The screen needs a new seal at the bottom. We were 3 friends staying as went to Leeds castle concert. Had a lovely time.loved the town and will be back but only after checking the shower first.
Bath with shower over
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute stay - great staff - lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCELLA

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
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

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

tunde

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Nice get away

Lovely hotel with a fantastic breakfast. Lots of nice touches in the room with drinks choices, and coffee machine. Comfortable bed and although hot in the room as the heating was on full when we got there, there was a fan. Found the shower difficult to control and was also very hot. No major complaints and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

rs

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, pub attached for food so very handy. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Dog & Bear Hotel Lenham - fantastic

Amazing stay, great food both dinner & breakfast. And excellent choice of drinks in the evening. A big thank you to Simon, Ryan Thomas, Star, all the chefs in the kitchen & all the housekeeping staff who keep the whole place spotlessly clean. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

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

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025