The Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1732 reviews)
The Square , Lenham , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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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 1732 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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Louise • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good location in town square but nice and quiet. Good food at dinner and breakfast.

Cons:

Small and low room was stiflingly hot in the heat wave. Windows restricted opening, hah to ask for a fan which helped slightly.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • extended_group • be
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The room was very hot, which I don’t blame the for in a heat wave. It was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was very nice.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
10
Peaceful
Pros:

Beautiful old place to relax

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • de
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • gb
5
Could have been so much better
Pros:

Breakfast was great, service was quick.

Cons:

Room was advertised as quiet but was on a the ground floor next to a busy courtyard with tables where people sat talking, also room windows didn't open so room very stuffy and didn't smell great. Shower took ages to get warm.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful property and wonderful location.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Romain • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Zeer hartelijke ontvangst,
Heel hondvriendelijk
Leuke kamer met klein buitenplaatsen
Leuke pub/bar
Heerlijk eten
Grote eigen parkeergelegenheid achter hotel

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Overall an enjoyable stay in the hotel which is in this very attractive little town.
Pros:

Lovely meal despite the world cup being the focus of the evening! Very polite staff. Room could do with a little refurbishment but overall good value for money.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely pub, in nice village
Pros:

Lovely pub, breakfast just right

Cons:

Rooms looking a bit tired, but ok

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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gregory • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Koen • extended_group • nl
8
Country stay
Pros:

Echt engels country style hotel met pub en restaurant. Heel huiselijk

Cons:

Je moet wel een auto cq Uber hebben

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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gregory • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Zachariah • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very helpful people
Pros:

Super staff, very welcoming and good breakfast service.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
2
I would not recommend this to anybody and Booking.com needs to come to their selves and realise our properties like this
Pros:

The location was great. The pub itself was nice.

Cons:

The hotel itself I would not recommend. I have videos of cockroaches running around bathroom area and it was utterly disgusting. The Bath Tub had a ring of limescale all the way around and looked hideous. You would not even Bath in it. My wife was very upset about the condition of this the floor of the room was very very bent and uneven but take it into consideration in relations to this. It is an old building but does not rectify the state under the Phils of a bathroom.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
As above
Pros:

Excellent stay
Fantastic staff
Comfortable environment
Good food

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Karin • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Food was fine.

Cons:

Nothing it was a nice place in a really nice area.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee