Village Hotel Maidstone

Hotels
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs
7.5 (2812 reviews)
Castle View, Forstal Rd, Sandling , Maidstone , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Limited amenities for personal items

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Feedback indicates that while spa and room cleanliness were noted positively, some areas lacked shelves and hooks.
Service
8.36
Aneta's service received explicit praise across multiple reviews, as well as other staff being described as friendly and helpful.
Location
7.9
Noisy issues were raised, but the location's proximity to travel routes was valued.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms were often mentioned as comfortable, but concerns about noise dampened the sentiment.
Amenities
8.38
The gym facilities were highly praised; the lack of bedside lamps and shelving detracted slightly.
Value for Money
6.34
Some reviewers felt the room price was not justified due to sleep disruptions and lack of value.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Positive remarks about the food at events and breakfast indicated a solid experience overall.
Overall Experience
6.86
Mixed experiences noted, with both excellent service and significant noise disturbances impacting overall enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 04:05

Property Description

Leisure Facilities and Village Gym

The Village Hotel Maidstone offers extensive leisure facilities for guests, including access to the Village Gym with a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Stay active and relaxed during your visit with these fantastic amenities.

Dining Options and Starbucks Coffee Shop

Indulge in a variety of dishes at the Village Pub & Grill all day dining venue, from hearty breakfasts to scrumptious desserts. Craving a hot drink or snack? Visit the on-site Starbucks coffee shop for a quick pick-me-up.

Business Club and Meeting Spaces

For those needing a workspace during their stay, the Business Clubs at the hotel provide inspired meeting spaces, hot desking, and state-of-the-art technology. Upgrade to Business Club access for additional amenities and services.

Experience comfort, convenience, and a range of amenities at Village Hotel Maidstone. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

The property will contact guests after receiving booking confirmation with additional details related to their stay.

Check-in and check-out is done at the self-service kiosks.

Please note that Village Hotels do not accept cash payments or checks.

The credit or debit card used to make the booking must be available on check in at the hotel.

Please note that children’s swim times apply.

Please indicate the number of baby cots needed. All requests for cots must be confirmed by the property as not all rooms can accommodate cots.

Please note that over the festive period, there will be limited dining available at the hotel due to private functions. For more information, guests are advised to contact the hotel before arrival, contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2812 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 6.34
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 6.86
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Lisa couple gb
8
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
4
Pros:

Room was pretty big.

Cons:

Bath room was neglected and very tired. Couldn't get the kettle under the tap to fill it. Shower sprayed everywhere except where you were. Room lights were weird, didn't seem to light anything. View was of a flat roof and the sound from the pool area (we think) was all we could hear. Bar was very expensive, car park was charged but in our room there was a sign saying that our room came with free parking. Disappointing for the cost.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Alfred family_with_children gb
10
Very enjoyable great atmosphere and service
Pros:

Breakfast was good, The receptionist Aneta was so nice and helpful and that really does make a difference the hotel should be very proud to have Aneta has an important member of staff.

Cons:

No complaints at all

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Harriet family_with_children gb
10
An outstanding experience everyone should have
Pros:

The service , facilities and proximity to attractions was simply exceptional .

I unfortunately had a health emergency which staff responded to in such a prompt, caring and professional manner. They even called after to check on me .

I enjoyed the facilities so much! They have a gym spin class room swimming area- it’s just great . They also have Starbucks in the hotel itself which was a tremendous plus. It's only a 16min drive from St Andrews Lake which has so many fun activities such as bungee jumping, zip line, wellness, aqua park - the list goes on.

I personally want to thank the staff for such a wonderful experience - I can’t wait to come back!

Cons:

The rooms without AC could be a little cooler with better fans

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
receptionist when we arrived went out of his way to help us.
Pros:

all aspects were very good

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
3
Wouldn't stay or recommend
Pros:

Hotel was clean, convenient location for our trip

Cons:

Reception staff were very unhelpful it took us three attemps to check in. breakfast buffet was average scrambled egg floating around in liquid wasn't very apertising. Coffee from machine was lukewarm. Bar was short staffed

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children je
7
Stayed for a friends wedding
Pros:

Spacious
Breakfast was good, plenty of choice

Cons:

The shower flooded the bathroom floor
The lighting was inadequate
The window was broken and couldn’t be closed
The view overlooked the roof

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Disappointing return after many positive experiences in the past

We have a long history with Village Hotel Maidstone. We were members of the gym for around two years, held our joint wedding stag/hen celebrations here and have recommended the hotel to friends and family visiting the area. It had been approximately nine years since we personally last stayed, so we were looking forward to returning.

Unfortunately, the experience was nowhere near as enjoyable as we remembered.

Our room was booked six months in advance and we specifically requested a quiet location due to sleeping difficulties. Unfortunately, we were allocated a room overlooking a flat roof with air ducts/extraction equipment running throughout the night. The constant humming made sleeping extremely difficult and meant we couldn't comfortably have the window open. Secondary glazing would make a considerable difference to these rooms.

The bedroom was adequate, although parts were looking tired and showing signs of wear and tear. Two fans were provided, including a Dyson, but these created additional noise when trying to sleep.

We were also disappointed to discover a £10 parking charge for overnight hotel guests and an additional £5 charge to use the pool.

The parking policy seems particularly strange. Guests visiting the gym or having a meal can apparently receive up to four hours' free parking, yet guests paying to stay overnight are charged £10. In my opinion, overnight guests should receive complimentary parking as part of their stay. It seems the wrong way around to offer free parking to shorter-term visitors while charging those actually staying at the hotel.

Check-in is now via computer screens, which also makes the arrival experience feel much less personal than we remembered.

We had pre-booked dinner and specifically requested not to sit underneath speakers because elderly members of our party wear hearing aids.

Cons:

Disappointing return after many positive experiences in the past

We have a long history with Village Hotel Maidstone. We were members of the gym for around two years, held our joint wedding stag/hen celebrations here and have recommended the hotel to friends and family visiting the area. It had been approximately nine years since we personally last stayed, so we were looking forward to returning.

Unfortunately, the experience was nowhere near as enjoyable as we remembered.

Our room was booked six months in advance and we specifically requested a quiet location due to sleeping difficulties. Unfortunately, we were allocated a room overlooking a flat roof with air ducts/extraction equipment running throughout the night. The constant humming made sleeping extremely difficult and meant we couldn't comfortably have the window open. Secondary glazing would make a considerable difference to these rooms.

The bedroom was adequate, although parts were looking tired and showing signs of wear and tear. Two fans were provided, including a Dyson, but these created additional noise when trying to sleep.

We were also disappointed to discover a £10 parking charge for overnight hotel guests and an additional £5 charge to use the pool.

The parking policy seems particularly strange. Guests visiting the gym or having a meal can apparently receive up to four hours' free parking, yet guests paying to stay overnight are charged £10. In my opinion, overnight guests should receive complimentary parking as part of their stay. It seems the wrong way around to offer free parking to shorter-term visitors while charging those actually staying at the hotel.

Check-in is now via computer screens, which also makes the arrival experience feel much less personal than we remembered.

We had pre-booked dinner and specifically requested not to sit underneath speakers because elderly members of our party wear hearing aids.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Olayimika solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

I liked the venue as a whole, it was spacious and they had good facilities available

Cons:

It looked clean but I later realised it wasn't as there were bugs in my room. According to staff, they were pea bugs. It was also very dark in the room except the bathroom. You had to have the blind up for there to be a decent amount of light which was inconvenient when getting changed/undressed as people could see into the room, as it was a electric car charging car park view.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
7
Good breakfast
Pros:

Pool and gym great

Cons:

Getting woken up at 5:35 am by an inconsiderate member of staff pouring glass bottles in to the bin about 5 times
The noise wasn’t needed at that time in the morning ruined the stay

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Palmiero family_with_children gb
10
Great stay at Village Hotel
Pros:

Excellent across the board.. would definately return. Great food, lovely rooms & great service

Cons:

Glass bins being collected or emptied at 6am.
Range of soft drinks on the menu. Need juice/kids drinks for room service too.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Hans solo_traveller be
9
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Jeffy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Oumie Bah Francis solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

I love the food and they gave me king size love the bed ans the shower lovely honestly I will come here again

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller gb
3
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Kenneth extended_group se
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Belinda couple gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee