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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi
Front of property
Courtyard
Reception
Shower, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6
  • Place, St Peter & St Paul Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, St John the Baptist, Doddington
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

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 Leeds Castle. 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 8 minutes from Leeds Castle
  • 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 714 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasant stay nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, everything u need, staff very friendly and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent, rooms clean and ready food was good and a excellent breakfast Well worth a stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant sized rooms with everything you could need, even dog friendly options available. Friendly staff, great food, always a very relaxed welcoming environment, always my first choice when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed & we slept really well! Staff friendly & accommodating. Amenities great pub food great. Really lovely stay thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely comfortable clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was wonderful, comfortable and clean and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Good breakfast. Amazing coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnson

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were top draw. Super helpful and friendly. It makes such a difference. I wish i had asked the name of the manageress..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast and spacious and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service great food lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Advertised as Hotel, but disappointed! I felt it is a Pub offering B&B - there was only a very tiny corner near the reception area given for anyone wanting to sit quietly etc. All was good with regards staff and food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Number one choice for the area!

Regularly stay here due to my head office being nearby, super clean rooms, really nice home cooked food with generous portions, amazing cooked breakfast, staff are all down to earth and happy to cater for any needs, my number one choice to stay when I'm down in the area and they are always competitively priced in the area especially with breakfast being included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025