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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mote Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Big Cat Sanctuary
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Maidstone

In Maidstone .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find St John the Baptist, Doddington and Leeds Castle. St Peter & St Paul Church and The Hawking Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 29 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
  • ‪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

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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 a 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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: 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

How close is Dog & Bear Hotel to the airport?

Dog & Bear Hotel is 59.2 mi (79-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dog & Bear Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dog & Bear Hotel.

Does Dog & Bear Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dog & Bear Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dog & Bear Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Dog & Bear Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dog & Bear Hotel have a pool?

Dog & Bear Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Dog & Bear Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dog & Bear Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dog & Bear Hotel to downtown Maidstone?

Dog & Bear Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Lenham.

Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

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

Robert, La Quinta

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

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

Fabulous place to stay

Fabulous place to stay really friendly staff. Excellent location close to the venue we were going to. Room was lovely nice and clean, very comfortable bed. Breakfast was fantastic, excellent menu choices. Great vegetarian option and really tasty. Pub attached to the hotel was great , i would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025