Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Noisy floorboards

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Bathroom could do with a smarten up, some cups were dirty, but overall clean.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and helpful, providing a warm welcome.
Location
8.4
Lovely location convenient for local events and very accessible.
Room Quality
6.9
Rooms were comfortable but had issues with noise and temperature control.
Amenities
7.4
Standard amenities for a hotel of this tier, but could use some updates.
Value for Money
7.4
Breakfast felt overpriced at £22, but overall value was decent.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast was very good, and evening meals were well received.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall, a good experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:42

Property Description

Golf Course and Conference Facilities
Discover a modern hotel nestled in the Royal Forest of Dean with its own golf course and top-notch conference facilities. As a guest, enjoy exclusive discounted rates for a round of golf and make use of the superb conference amenities for your business needs.

Convenient Location
Located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, Bells Hotel is strategically positioned near key attractions. Just a short distance from Gloucester, Monmouth, and the Old Severn Bridge, this hotel offers easy access to explore the surrounding areas.

Wide Range of Activities
Embrace the beauty of the Forest of Dean with a variety of leisure activities available at your fingertips. From the on-site bowling green to the numerous outdoor adventures in the natural surroundings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Ready to experience a perfect blend of leisure and business at Bells Hotel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

The hotel does not accept pets, except guide dogs. An additional charge may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £10 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1587 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Peter couple gb
8
Pros:

Just a place to sleep over whilst visiting relatives, ate meals each evening which were good and had a few drinks afterwards, bar staff were excellent. There was no rush to exit the bar even though we were the only ones there.

Cons:

Extra chair in the room so both of us could sit instead of having to relax on the bed.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Roy extended_group gb
8
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Danielle extended_group gb
7
Would have been great if it weren't for a small group of guests.
Pros:

We were really looking forward to this stay as a family, and in many ways the hotel itself was lovely — which makes it even more disappointing that one experience ended up overshadowing it.

We received a warm welcome on arrival from a lovely receptionist who made a real effort with our children, which gave us a great first impression. Our room was clean and well prepared with the cot ready, although the shower tray was quite worn and we later discovered the smaller TV was cracked and not working.)

The rest of the room was well decorated, clean, lots of space and comfy.

Breakfast was good, we asked to sit elsewhere as the guests that had been horrible to us the night before were eating breakfast, and we were kindly seated in another area with a lovely view.

Cons:

Sadly, our evening meal ended up overshadowing the stay due to the behaviour of another group of guests.

We had intentionally booked an early 5:30pm dinner as we were travelling with our young children (aged 3 and 23 months) and wanted to be considerate of other diners. They sat happily for over an hour, ate their meals well, and behaved exactly as you would reasonably expect children their age to behave in a restaurant.

While waiting for dessert, they briefly stood beside our table laughing together. They were not running around or approaching other tables, yet a nearby group began making negative comments about us bringing children, repeatedly glaring and speaking in hostile tones about our parenting. It was uncomfortable and upsetting, particularly as our children had not been disruptive. Staff even offered to move that table, which made it clear the issue was not our family.

Although the other guests eventually moved, the atmosphere had already been affected. In contrast, another nearby table smiled, interacted warmly with our children, and played with them as we were leaving, which reassured us that our children had not been a problem and highlighted how unnecessarily unkind the earlier behaviour had been.

When my partner later explained how upset their behaviour had made me, the guests responded by criticising our parenting and snapping their fingers at staff to have him removed — behaviour that felt unnecessarily rude and quite shocking.

We completely understand that some diners may prefer not to sit near children, and moving tables was absolutely reasonable. However, courtesy and respect should go both ways. Our children quietened immediately when asked, and we had simply hoped to enjoy a relaxed family meal like any other guests. Instead, I ended the evening in tears over something that felt entirely avoidable.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable room, really good breakfast, would stay there again.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
7
I'd come again.
Pros:

Room, staff, food all good.

Cons:

A bit of work to Room 10s shower room. The shower riser and WC flush require some repairs.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Nigel family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Bham couple gb
4
Cons:

I booked with booking com the price was 59. I got there she couldn't find my reservation I ended up paying more for a very small room with no fan and a TV which didn't work.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Shivani couple gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Ledger couple gb
5
The room was disappointing but all other aspects were good.
Pros:

The food was great, the staff were very friendly and the location was good.

Cons:

The bathroom smelt of drains, we had to run the cold water tap for a considerable time to get cold water, the bathroom was out dated and the toilet took 10 minutes to refill. The plumbing was so loud that when out neighbour flushed the toilet in the night I thought someone had used our bathroom.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
10
An excellent stay, comfortable room, good breakfast, friendly staff, and exceptional value for money
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable, the bed ensured a great night’s sleep, and breakfast was well organised and good quality. Excellent value for money overall, and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout.

Cons:

The guest in the room next to us was quite loud late evening.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Tezney couple gb
7
Brilliant two night stay
Pros:

The location was brilliant for us who was going to a near by wedding.

Cons:

The floors were very creaky, at times it sounds like people were going to come through the room due to the noise it makes

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The pillows were flat

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Percy couple gb
8
Very good value
Pros:

Very convenient location for visiting our family locally. Breakfast is very good, staff are nice and friendly. Very comfy bed.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Gennyfer solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Everything you need

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
A
Antony solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee