Name: The Dog & Bear Hotel
Address: The Square, Lenham, England, United Kingdom, Lenham, Kent, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.6

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 1,064 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

23%

Couple

45%

Family

18%

Group

9%

Solo

3%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The Dog & Bear Hotel, travelers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, comfortable beds, and hearty breakfasts, while the charming village location appeals to guests visiting Lenham or breaking journeys to and from the Channel Tunnel.

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10

Scott

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Stephen

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything

8

John

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room. Good breakfast. Amazing coffee.

10

Jane

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfortable bed & we slept really well! Staff friendly & accommodating. Amenities great pub food great. Really lovely stay thank you!

10

Catherine

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff.

The Square, Lenham, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Dog & Bear Hotel in Maidstone, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Leeds Castle and St John the Baptist, Doddington. This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Maze And Grotto and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St Peter & St Paul Church.

St John the Baptist, Doddington(4.2 Miles)

Maze And Grotto(4.2 Miles)

Leeds Castle(4.2 Miles)

St Peter & St Paul Church(4.4 Miles)

The Hawking Centre(5.4 Miles)

Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve(6.6 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:30

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.00 per person.

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

The hotel is located in Maidstone, within a 10-minute drive of Leeds Castle and St Peter & St Paul Church. It is approximately 4.2 miles from Maze And Grotto and 5.4 miles from The Hawking Centre.

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

The Dog & Bear Hotel

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