The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.6 (114 reviews)
Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA , Bedford , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Well located
Friendly staff
Beautiful property
Cons:
Poor room quality
Long wait for services
Inadequate breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Some concerns about the room quality and mixed cleanliness experiences.
Service
9.6
Staff were described as friendly and willing to help.
Location
9.6
Well located and convenient for local attractions.
Room Quality
7.1
Issues with room setup and inadequate bedding.
Amenities
9.1
Standard amenities expected for a hotel of this tier.
Value for Money
8.6
Perceived value affected by a few negative experiences.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast experience was poor with long wait times and unsatisfactory options.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall a nice stay despite some negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:14

Property Description

Experience the charm and comfort of The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel, where relaxation meets modern convenience.

Stunning Views and Outdoor Spaces
Enjoy breathtaking vistas from our terrace and garden, providing the perfect backdrop for your stay. Whether unwinding in the garden or enjoying a picnic area, your escape is just moments away.

Dining Delight
Savor delicious meals at our onsite Kingfisher Pub, offering brunch and dinner options. Room service allows for cozy dining in the comfort of your room, while our continental breakfast ensures you start your day right.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, enjoy hassle-free parking, and explore our library or meeting rooms for any event needs. Our attentive 24-hour front desk staff is here to cater to all your requests.

Book your stay at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel today for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 114 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Stephen
10
Pros:

Very friendly welcome from Reception. Clean and comfortable room and a great restaurant. Plenty of free parking.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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TONY partner
10
Pros:

Lovely relaxing stay, thank you

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
K
Katie
10
Pros:

Lovely venue, basic but spacious rooms, food was really nice in the restaurant

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
Pros:

Very nice, good food.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Paul partner
8
Pros:

Well located

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Tracey partner
8
Pros:

We found everything very nice especially the waiting staff, always a smile and more than willing to help in every way . Only criticism we have was the wait for our meal on the one day other than that a lovely stay .

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Donna
10
Pros:

Beautiful property to walk around and sit outside for drinks or dinner. I’ll be back again!

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Tony family
10
Pros:

Very convenient location for our visit to the Bedford area. Lovely settings & surroundings, very clean, comfortable and staff cannot do enough for you. Will return if ever in the area again.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Karen
8
Pros:

The only reason we didn’t score excellent was a half hour wait for cooked breakfast on Tuesday and a mix up about us checking out earlier than our booking, which was confusing. The staff at reception and serving breakfast and dinner were great. Thank you.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Natasha
4
Lacked any warmth
Pros:

Check-in set the tone for the entire stay. We arrived excited to check in to the hotel. We stood at the desk which seemed an age waiting for the member of staff to look up from his computer screen and acknowledge us. Eventually he did. Gave us our key and we went to the room. No information given to when breakfast actually was or WiFi code. Luckily these are on the key card.
Went to the room. We had paid extra for a family room as we had our 13 year old with us. The room was just a double. Phoned down and told reception that we must have the wrong room and was told they would put a z bed in. This bed was terrible, one false move and my son spent the night sleeping on the floor as it kept collapsing.
There are no net curtains, so as the room is so dark due to lack of lights, you can’t even draw back the curtains as all and sundry can see in your room!!
Breakfast carried on the poor theme. We had to send back the Eggs Benedict, as it was inedible. So I switched to the buffet breakfast. This was scarce, not topped up at all and had a very small breakfast with about 12 baked beans.
Checkout carried on the theme of the stay. There was no one on the reception desk. So we couldn’t convey our disappointment in the stay. We simply had to put our key in the quick check out box.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Torin
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel brilliant for pets and pet family’s alike. Had a great time and will defo be using again if in the area.

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
E
Eva
8
Strange rule over terrace seating
Pros:

We had a one night stay for a meeting in the region. The hotel is not near to any other Pubs so you are rather captive, it has a nice garden terrace area next to the river, this is very pleasant in warm weather. We were however very disappointed that despite being residents we were not allowed to use this unless eating. A bizarre rule.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
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Philip
10
“ Bedfords own oasis”
Pros:

It’s maintained to an excellent standard . Tucked away off a busy road but with ample and excellent car parking facilities . Had a couple of meals during our stay which were excellent value served by friendly staff and set next to the local river.. perfect ! Well worth giving it a try .

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Kingfisher
Pros:

Lovely spot and very nice hotel/pub/restaurant
Thank you for a wonderful moment on my touring around

2025-04-16 via Nuitee
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Philip
10
Another stay at the Kingfisher
Pros:

We stay at the Kingfisher fairly frequently. The room and service on this occasion was excellent, as usual.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
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Abi
10
Pros:

Stayed in this beautiful property for a wedding. Very comfortable bed and clean room.

2025-03-17 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
8
Pros:

Nice hotel/pub good value

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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Nick
4
Avoid
Pros:

The rooms are clean and nice but no better than a Premier Inn so at £125 a night I expected a bit better.
Don't eat in the restaurant if you are hungry! It's minimalistic and wildly overpriced for average at best food.
They also put a service charge on before you get the bill which I found very arrogant. I requested it be removed both times as the service was poor.

2024-11-21 via Nuitee
C
Carl
10
Pros:

Great hotel

2024-10-25 via Nuitee
C
Chrys
8
Pros:

1) A convenient location.
2) Clean and comfortable room.
3) Good restaurant.

2024-09-20 via Nuitee