Premier Inn Maidstone - West Malling

Hotels
Premier Inn
7.6 (23 reviews)
Castle Way,Leybourne,West Malling,Kent , West Malling , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Refurbished rooms
Cons:
Poor food quality
Wifi issues
High price for value

Categories

Cleanliness
6.61
Mentioned poor cleanliness in breakfast area and general condition during renovation.
Service
8.08
Staff were described as friendly and helpful; positive reviews emphasize their effort.
Location
8.12
Quiet setting with good links to main roads; appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
8.57
Newly refurbished rooms received positive feedback.
Amenities
7.6
Wifi issues mentioned but overall amenities are satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.56
Some guests feel the price is high for the quality received, especially regarding food.
Food and Beverage
6.61
Several mentions of poor food quality and breakfast service.
Overall Experience
7.68
Mixed reviews lead to an average positive experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:50

Property Description

Discover the charm of the 'Garden of England' at Premier Inn Hotel Maidstone (Leybourne), your tranquil retreat in the picturesque village of Leybourne.

Ideal Location
Nestled near West Malling, our hotel offers convenient access to top business venues and local attractions, ensuring that both leisure and work travelers can thrive during their stay.

Exciting Activities
Experience adrenaline-pumping days at Brands Hatch, or spend leisurely afternoons exploring the quaint shops in Maidstone and Rochester. Be sure not to miss the exquisite Leeds Castle, a true gem nearby.

Delicious Dining & Comfort
After a day of adventure, enjoy delightful meals at our Brewers Fayre restaurant, followed by a restful night in one of our cozy beds, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready for more exploring.

Don't miss the chance to experience all this and more—secure your stay with us today!

Important information:

Free on-site parking is available at this hotel.
From M25 take M20 coast bound at J4 take 3rd exit at roundabout signposted Leybourne. From M20 heading London bound at J4 take 1st exit at roundabout signposted Leybourne. Next to the Castle Lake Brewers Fayre.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.61
Service: 8.08
Location: 8.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 6.61
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Kim
4
Pros:

Hotel under renovering, wifi dårlig, morgenmad ikke som det plejer. Prisen er 40 % mere end

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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peterfin1 NONE Padstow, Cornwall, England
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Excellent accommodation exactly as expected. Have stayed here many times before. Easy parking and excellent breakfast facilities

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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davidhbarry Couples Bury, Greater Manchester, England
10
Great staff. R&B
Pros:

Rory and Bobby went above and beyond to see that we had an excellent experience. There was a slight issue with one of the orders . But absolutely delivered on a resolution. Burgers were top quality. Thank you to you both for making our experience a great one .

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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Rebecca partner
8
Pros:

Very basic, helpful staff. Wifi pretty poor. Isolated area

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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ewanc670 Business
4
Standard night terrible morning
Pros:

Dinner was okay, restaurant was very quiet but standard premier inn stuff, limited menu due to some changes which is fine.

Breakfast was shocking. No toaster so had to order it. The toast came out 10 minutes before the hot food did. I don’t remember asking for it as a starter. Then asked for fresh toast which. Y the time that arrived the rest of my food was cold. the server was terrible not welcoming and didn’t really care.

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
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Daniela partner
8
Pros:

Guter Ort zum Übernachten, kostenlose Parkplätze, Leeds Castle lohnt sich. Positiv, dass man im Hotel direkt Abendessen kann und ein Frühstück bekommt.

2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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suemerrettt Family Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
10
A lovely quiet gem with excellent links to all main roads
Pros:

Booked this hotel to visit nearby friends.
What a brilliant find. Quiet and peaceful setting. Amazing and friendly staff. Lovely freshly cooked food.
Lauren in the hotel bar was amazingly cheerful, helpful and friendly. Shall certainly stay again as good links to the main roads through to Dover and up to London

2025-10-18 via Tripadvisor
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jamesdS4630SL Business
10
Great improvement!
Pros:

Newly refurbished rooms offer a fresh look to the premier inn. The restaurant had a new menu launch and it is much much better than previous experiences. A very all-round improvement overall. Would highly recommend.

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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MartinM4169 Business
4
No guests allow for breakfast.
Pros:

Rooms very good and have a nice stay but not allow to take any guests that I'm willing to pay for for breakfast. That is the only premier inn that don't allow guests.

2025-09-25 via Tripadvisor
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L2206VHgordonr NONE
6
Disappointing breakfast
Pros:

There was a long wait for the meal to be served, even though the restaurant was very quiet at the time.

The food was poorly cooked, particularly the bacon that had probably been cooked a lot earlier and kept warm, such that it had dried out. The poached egg had probably broken when being cooked and most of the yolk was missing when served.

Generally the meal was poorly presented and was not hot.

The continental selection was ok.

2025-09-08 via Tripadvisor
2
2bootoyou2 NONE Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
10
Went the extra mile for us
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff, plenty of parking spaces (less vans that we have seen before), welcoming & adaptive to our needs which was appreciated.

2025-08-29 via Tripadvisor
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Mincelles Family Aylesford, Kent, England
2
Suffocating Hellhole
Pros:

This is not a modern property at all but I was aware of that. I travel a lot and have stayed in some great places. When checking in I was absolutely shocked by the unusually stifling hot room. Fans are provided and an open window didn't offer any comfort whatsoever. Something made me question why these rooms were so hot as the inside temperature was easily 33 degree c. During my stay I was lucky enough to get 2 hours sleep and at one point started to feel severe heat exhaustion to the point of gasping for breath. I did complain to The Manager Ruth about the "guaranteed good night's sleep" and she said it wouldn't apply here. I mentioned I had put in a complaint to the Head Office. Also, whilst I was there, the room was not cleaned after requesting and complaining and the room looked as messy as when it was left. I must admit, this is the first time I have never had my bed made or sheets changed. During my stay, I paid for 3 full breakfasts using cash and debit card but then my husband was charged for 3 more full breakfasts without his consent. This is fraud and I will be contacting them in due course. This place is a suffocating hellhole and would not recommend it at all. Thanks Premier Inn for ruining my experience.

2025-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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jonathanlouisec NONE Fareham, Hampshire, England
6
A run down hotel, not the usual standard
Pros:

Room smelt very musty and damp, a lamp was showing its wires - not safe. The breakfast was poor and fruit looked as if it had been put for days. Staff were not keen with regard dietary requirements and things on offer.

2025-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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joannebK6396BX Couples Sidcup, Greater London, England
10
Great service
Pros:

Excellent service, room spotless and breakfast was the best. Greeted with a smile from reception. Such friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again.

2025-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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lindarO7719CD NONE
10
Pros:

Had a lovely stay at this hotel stayed with my mum and they could not of done more for us .Breakfast was hot and fresh also on our second morning my mum was not great as she has health issues so they done me a breakfast to take back to her . Evening meal is not a great menu but staff make up for that see you again soon look forward to seeing your new breakfast room

2025-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Inspire660615 Business
6
Adequate
Pros:

Hotel OK the attached restaurant is poor. Closing down I think . Only a couple of bottles of beer available. Not worth £5.00 a bottle. The other option was wine

2025-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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AmandaP700 NONE London, England
6
Comfortable enough but brutally hot in the rooms
Pros:

Convenient location, friendly welcome and good basic comfort as in all Premier Inns. However, as many Premier Inns, there is no air conditioning so the heat in the rooms and public areas is brutal when it's hot - even with a fan. The hotel needs a bit of updating and getting rid of cobwebs. Good big TV and our room was on the first floor at the far end from reception so it was very quiet and looked out over woodland which was nice.

2025-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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prichard38 NONE Southampton, Hampshire, England
8
Excellent breakfast, some issues with the room
Pros:

Overall a reasonable experience, have used this hotel before as it is convenient when visiting family. At present the adjacent restaurant looks derelict from the outside, but is still in use for Breakfast only - which is excellent with the cooked breakfast being prepared in the kitchen and served fresh and hot to your table. Standard Premier Inn room and bathroom but the bathroom washbasin only draining very slowly

2025-07-06 via Tripadvisor
1
196eltonb Business
2
BEAWARE an attempt in VAN hijacking and robbery in hotel car park!!!!
Pros:

Was parked at the location when an attempt of vehicle hijacking and robbery took place. The van was parked right next to the camera and informed the front desk regarding this matter and they stated the cctv was not functioning in that specific time frame.

2025-06-29 via Tripadvisor
8
823tenekam Couples
10
Great stay
Pros:

Fantastic stay, new fans are perfect.
Excellent staff, shout out to ruby & carly (hopefully spelt correctly).
Room was clean and smelt fresh.
Checked in was quick and efficient.
Definitely stay again.

2025-06-26 via Tripadvisor