The Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1710 reviews)
The Square , Lenham , gb

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1710 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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Michelle couple gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
7
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Gaunt solo_traveller gb
8
Super stay
Pros:

Lovely staff and food. Great location for us on the way to the channel tunnel. Rooms and bathrooms were a bit tired but it's a mega old place so I bet it costs a fortune to maintain. We had a great stay and would go back.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Peter couple nl
9
Super
Pros:

Super leuk hotel waar je ook kunt dineren

Cons:

Weet niet

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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W solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Mooie kamer met eigen patio. Direkt toegang tot parkeerplaats. Ruimte voor de hond.
Wij konden een verloopstekker lenen.
Het eten was heel goed. Ook het ontbijt was prima en goed geregeld.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
P
Phil Howes solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice country pub, good food

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Antonius couple at
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Clare couple gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
J
Jemma solo_traveller gb
8
Amazing staff, comfy. value for money
Pros:

The staff were amazing. All very friendly and personable. The breakfast was really good. Cooked fresh and ordered from a menu with plenty of choice, along with a selection of cereals, toast and pastries. All very nice quality, value for money. The rooms were comfortable and I slept well. Lovely surroundings, cute and peaceful.

Cons:

The rooms could be improved, they are a little dated and the bath and windows could do with attention.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
J
JR solo_traveller nl
10
Superb stay, great staff
Pros:

very nice spacious room and bathroom. very clean. all staff throughout were helpfull and friendly. breakfast choices were good and well-prepared. good parking facilities.loved our stay, will certainly stay here again.

Cons:

shower head rather small so shower experience not that great. quality of coffee capsules were not so good. lighting for reading was not good (due to having a four-poster bed the bed side lights were on the other side if the curtain)

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children fr
10
Nice hotel with an excellent breakfast
Pros:

The atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
L
Leon couple nl
10
Warm gezellig goed verzorgd en top personeel
Pros:

De sfeer

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
J
Joshua solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Comfy bed. Nice location. Lovely food.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff attitude very helpfull particularly in the dining area. Comfortable bed. Quiet room. Good evening menue.Very good breakfast.Close to where we needed to be.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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lies couple be
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
A
Anneke solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Mooie ruime kamer
Goed ontbijt
Mooi pub.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller nl
10
Prima hotel.
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Geen parte douche, maar bovenetage bad.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Pierre-Alain solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Excellent personnel, très dévoué. Service rapide. Petit déjeuner largement supérieur à la moyenne.

Cons:

Rien. Notre chambre était au-dessus du pub, mais à partir de 22h00, plus aucun bruit.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
K
KEHT solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

I love the location and staff courtesy. Breakfast was top notch.

Cons:

Facilities were dated. The walls were thin.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee