Dog & Bear Hotel
4.4
Excellent(628 Reviews)Hotel in Borough of Swale
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this hotel
Hotel in Maidstone with a restaurant and a bar
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 onsite.
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.
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 onsite.
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Borough of Swale
Available Rooms
Double Room
1 Double
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Single
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Family Room
1 Double
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Standard Single Room
1 Single
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Family of Four
2 Single • 1 Double
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
$$$$
Reviews
4.4
Excellent(628 Reviews)4.4
Lovely stay .. very friendly staff …
4.4
We stay 4/5 times a year and are always more than satisfied . New management and breakfast staff excellent.
4.4
Good stay, with good food and good nights sleep!
4.4
Good checking and reception and the room was superb. Toiletries and other facilities first class. Dinner menu was good and bring served by Michelle was a joy as she was so full of every.
4.4
Characterful Hotel.
Clean
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Good value for money
4.4
Good choice for breakfast.
4.4
Location of the hotel is brilliant - right in the heart of the village. The 'Feature' room is a lovely, large and light room.
4.4
Lovely room, quirky. Lovely lady serving at breakfast. Good food places to choose from .
4.4
Excellent service great food lovely rooms
4.4
Really lovely place to stay. Comfortable bed, fantastic breakfast with lots of options. Good evening meal and good range of beers. Staff all cheerful and efficient. Definitely like to return.
4.4
Very happy with our choice here. Ticked all the boxes.
4.4
Lovely people
4.4
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.
4.4
Room ok. Staff very friendly. Breakfast excellent.
4.4
A friend and I stayed here as we are walking the Pilgrims Way. A fantastic find. Friendly staff, really nice and cosy rooms, quiet at night. Had dinner in the bar, lovely food and great service. As other reviews say, breakfast was a bit slow, possibly the kitchen not the service staff as they seemed on the ball. Breakfast was v tasty anyway when we did get it. Overall definitely recommend
4.4
Great friendly staff. Good food. Quit and relaxed
4.4
This hotel has a Stunning environment, friendly people friendly staff. home from home feeling
4.4
Comfortable and convenient
4.4
It was a brilliant stay,friendly staff, reallylovely breakfast.
4.4
There was no one at reception when I arrived and I had to wait while she poured pints at the bar. The breakfast was chaotic, no plates, cups, not much selection and only one member of staff. The young girl was great, she was trying her best while dealing with impatient customers. The room looked good, bed was creaky and too soft and the temperature was way too hot. The bathroom was tired, dated and looked dirty around the shower/bath. I don’t think I will be back but the dog and bear gave me what I needed and that was a place to sleep.
4.4
What a great place to stay everything available and staff were fantastic
4.4
Fantastic breakfast and spacious and comfortable room.
4.4
a bit noisy from the other rooms
4.4
Nice clean room, friendly staff, and breakfast was great. Bathroom was a bit tired, but otherwise a nice hotel.
4.4
An amazing place with really good quality furniture fixtures and fittings let down unfortunately by not being very clean. Sink was dirty. The fan unit in the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for literally years. At night with the lights on you could see thick dust on the wall paper and curtains. What a shame, lovely old building that’s clearly had lots spent on it but not maintained.
4.4
The room was freezing cold on arrival and didn't really heat up very much at all using the radiator which was there, which I turned onto full as soon as I arrived. Cleanliness was average but the room was a 'little tired' and would benefit from new carpet and some re-touching of the paintwork etc. The bathroom was average but really needs some re-design as quite dated with some DIY looking fixings in places. The hot water took a long time to come through, which was frustrating as it meant a lot of wasted water to get it to come through warm. The meal was fine, but definitely nothing to write home about. Given the prices, it should have been better to reflect not only better value but other similar restaurants. VERY disappointing to be served a chilled bottle of red wine, which completely ruined a £30 bottle of wine. You definitely need 3 course as the portions were small. The dessert was the best part. We were served by 4 different staff at the same table none of home wore a uniform or even a logo on the t-shirt, so identifying who was staff when I needed assistance was difficult. Overall, it was fine, but there are much better options available. This could be a fabulous experience as the hotel is located in a nice location. Hopefully, this feedback will help the hotel improve and reach it potential.
4.4
Been going to the Dog & Bear for many years and always find it comfortable and friendly, with good breakfast, friendly staff without being overbearing. We stay there while visiting old friends in Lenham. A special mention and thank you to Lauren.
4.4
A nice characteristic hotel in the centre of the village. All Rooms were rustic but very comfortable. The only minor issue was the menu in the restaurant which was quite limited and expensive, but what we had was very nice. The staff were extremely friendly.
4.4
Quiet, comfortable, clean.
Toiletries were excellent.
Food was very good.
4.4
Really good value for money a great breakfast good quality and great poached eggs
4.4
The hotel is set in a really nice Kent village, the room was clean and comfortable. The food in the restaurant was generally very good, but there were just several small issues.
- The car park appears to have had too many spaces crammed into it and so is extremely tight.
- The TV remote control did not work even after changing batteries
- The water temperature goes from ice to fire with virtually no in between
- The shower was feeble
- The scrambled eggs at breakfast time were so dry they looked more like loft insulation
- Only one waiter at breakfast seemed too few
Bizarrely though I still liked the hotel, it could just be so much better
4.4
Friendly staff and food was well presented and delicious.
4.4
Lovely traditional local village pub/hotel, rooms were very clean and comfortable. The pub is lovely and the locals are nice. Staff were all brilliant. the only complaint was the tv and remote need to be checked. I would highly recommend staying here and it is brilliant value for money.
4.4
Nice place
Stopped three nights WFi not good in room TV limited channels working had a superior room for the price I would expect a lot better travel for a living and stopped in a lot of places better for a lot less
4.4
The bed was very comfortable so I slept well but unfortunately our bathroom had a couple of hairs in it. The breakfast was terrible, service was slow, eggs were really overdone. For a quick, affordable overnight stop on the way to Dover port it did the job!
4.4
Clean comfortable room in a lovely village. Perfect for attending events at The Tithe Barn. Bathroom could do with a paint touch up but all clean and nice toiletries.
Breakfast lovely, good choice.
4.4
Great with the dog.
4.4
Tired. Breakfast mediocre.
Location good
Staff could do a lot better on occasions.
4.4
Stayed overnight before catching the Eurotunnel to France.
4.4
Returned again to the Dog and Bear, always happy with our room, food and service we receive. We Will be back again soon. 😊
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Borough of Swale?
The average price for a rental in Borough of Swale is $161 per night. This rental is $10 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dog & Bear Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dog & Bear Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dog & Bear Hotel?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Borough of Swale
Explore all rentals in Borough of SwaleBorough of Swale travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Top Things to Do in Miami: From Beaches to Culture
Guides
The Best Things to Do in Orlando: Attractions, Food, and Family Fun
Guides
Things to Do in Galveston, Texas
Guides
Top Things to Do in Myrtle Beach
Guides
Ski Trip Packing List: What to Bring Skiing or Snowboarding
Trends
VacationRenter Holiday Travel Trends 2023
Featured Rentals
Architectural Vacation Rentals: Experience the Beauty of Unique Properties
Featured Rentals
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vacation Rentals Around the World