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Dog & Bear Hotel

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

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Two beds with crisp linens and plush pillows, a desk with chair, flat-screen TV, and mirror.
Enjoy a cold draft beer at the bar, where a selection of beers and bottles are always available.
Situated on a street corner, The Dog & Bear Hotel features a classic facade and a prominent sign above the entrance.
Conference room with a long table, projector screen, and whiteboard, ideal for meetings and presentations.
Outdoor patio area with picnic tables, planters, and a charming brick building in the background.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €102
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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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 Single 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 Single Beds

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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 Single 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 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 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 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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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 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mote Park - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 28 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Lenham Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bp Pulse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Spices of Bengal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry at Stable Hill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Maze and Grotto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel near Leeds Castle
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at Dog & Bear Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Dog and Bear Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and free newspapers
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dog & Bear Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Dog & Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog & Bear Hotel on 3 Aug 2025 start from €102.09, 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.

How much is parking at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dog & Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Maidstone, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of St John the Baptist, Doddington, Leeds Castle and St Peter & St Paul Church. The Hawking Centre and Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km). Lenham Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 674 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

LEE-SCOTT

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

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

Nice stay

Very quiet room, with no neighbours around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified 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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of a lovely village. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, with good food and good nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

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

Lenham

Lovely stay .. very friendly staff …
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a brilliant stay,friendly staff, reallylovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay everything available and staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely break at The Dog & Bear Hotel, very comfortable room with all the extras including coffee machine and pods which were very welcome. The choice of breakfast is also worth a mention and was cooked to an high standard. I would definitely recommend a stay here in the heart of Lenham village.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and food was well presented and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ideal place for one night stop over - lovely meal in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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