The Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1693 reviews)
The Square , Lenham , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast choices
Cons:
Some cleanliness issues
Food quality inconsistency

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Clean and comfortable, but some rooms may feel slightly tired.
Service
8.5
Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.5
Great location for visiting nearby attractions and local shops.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.3
Good amenities provided including tea and coffee facilities.
Value for Money
8.5
Generally good value, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast quality varied; some issues reported with items.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:03

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Dog & Bear Hotel, dating back to 1602, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Cosy Bedrooms Fit for Royalty The bedrooms, once graced by Queen Anne in 1704, boast en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and workspaces. Pub Dining Experience Indulge in a traditional British menu and local seasonal specials at the popular pub restaurant, set in a historical bar with open fires. Convenient Location Situated in Lenham's village square, the hotel provides easy access to Maidstone, Harrietsham Railway Station, and the M20 motorway. Immerse yourself in history and comfort at Dog & Bear Hotel.

To experience the historic charm and modern comforts of Dog & Bear Hotel, book your stay now.

Important information:

Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1693 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Excellent value
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. We were joined for breakfast by two friends who live locally. We were all very happy with the meal and the service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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mags • couple • gb
10
ABSOLUTELY JUST PERFECT
Pros:

Was in beautiful location, right in country
Our room was just perfect we had patio with our own courtyard securely fenced , which was perfect for our cocker spaniel.
We had walks all around the grounds , just beautiful
Breakfast was AMAZING. Full English , Couldn’t complain about anything on our plate. Plenty of choices of cereal , bread .
was going for diner second day but sadly wasn’t well enough

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • nl
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen Ringlee • solo_traveller • us
10
Superb Location in a Very Nice Hotel/Restaurant
Pros:

Superb location in center of Lenham. Exceptional staff. Very nice room. The restaurant/pub was very nice.

Cons:

Note that rooms are on the second floor with no lift so those with mobility issues should be aware.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • couple • lu
7
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jef • extended_group • be
10
Pros:

The staff is very friendly. We traveled by bike, and they made sure our bikes were stored safely. The rooms are nice, big, and clean. Value-for-money wise, this is a no-brainer when staying in the area. We would advise taking the delicious breakfast!

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • au
6
Nice enough pub but the catering was disorganised / out of stock and we never got our bfast in the morning because t
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Good location for Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.

Cons:

We had dinner at the property. It was reasonably busy but not at all crazy busy. But many of the starters and mains were unavailable. The first three bottles of wine I ordered were also all unavailable.
We were leaving early the next morning so the dinner staff said we could get breakfast (included in our rate) at 7.15 and that a staff member would be there. We turned up at 7.15am and the lady on duty got in a panic and said bfast didn’t start until 8am. The lady rustled up done cereal and coffee, but we didn’t get the cooked breakfast that was included.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely staff and amazing food
Pros:

The staff were really friendly, the bed was comfortable and the food ( Tomahawk Pork ) was amazing

Cons:

The shower was a bit awkward to use but once working, it was good

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Marjolein • family_with_children • nl
7
Gezellig, maar gehorige warme kamers
Pros:

Leuke locatie in een leuk dorpje. Vriendelijk personeel en een gezellige pub beneden

Cons:

Het was veel te warm op de kamers, ondanks dat het nog niet eens hoog zomer is. De ramen konden maar een klein stukje open. Daarnaast was het vreselijk gehorig.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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PHILIP • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good easy parking quick check in.Room was comfortable and clean.Nice evening meal and breakfast.Nice bar

Cons:

Outside needs a bit of attention,little things like sweeping up and cleaning out cigarette butts from Ash trays etc

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
9
Great short stop, excellent place to stay overnight before catching Le Shuttle in the morning!
Pros:

Good evening meal, staff were great

Cons:

It was all good, no complaints

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Lovely place.
Pros:

Lovely place. Staff excellent. Breakfast was superb.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Ruime kamer.
Vriendelijk personeel.
Lekker gedineerd én lekker ontbeten.

Cons:

Opknapbeurtje zou geen kwaad kunnen.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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A.C. • couple • nl
9
Alles naar verwachting
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst, mooie kamer

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Eef • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location
Rooms nice
Bathroom a bit dated
Food was lovely
Staff friendly

Cons:

Woken at midnight but out TV randomly turning on a full volume, we think must have been the room that backed onto ours turning their TV on and as room walls thin that the infrared turned ours on as well as our controller was no where near our beds. Ruined our nights sleep which was such a shame

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee