Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
See all facilities

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1799 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
K
Katharine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Large room, captain suite. Balcony. Breakfast had fried bread , so hubby happy.

Cons:

Room wasn't serviced in the 3 nights we were their. Noise from other people. Could hear them getting up in the night to go to toilet. Breakfast could off had more choice of fruit to go in youghart. Receptionist hardly acknowledged you, or even looked up when you walked through reception. Had the heating on full blast , so roasted at night . Undergoing a refurb

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
A really good stopover
Pros:

It was a good stop over location. Good evening meal in the clubhouse.

Cons:

The hot breakfast wasn't very warm as all the lids were off the buffet. Small pount, there was a cabinet door banging in the night where the golf buggies were stood out the back.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Ann • couple • gb
8
Great for overnight stay to attend wedding at ckearwell castle.
Pros:

Blue water suite, was really big room. Unfortunately looked into car park. Which gets very busy with beck n forth of cars and people outside. No view

Cons:

Looking onto car park- noisy

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
E
Edna • solo_traveller • gb
5
Unlucky
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

When one of the gym patrons hit my parked car and damaged it badly. Actually he hit 3 cars

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
E
Elaine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Every thing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • gb
7
Cons:

There was no hot water for a shower

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
J
James • extended_group • gb
7
enjoyed the trip, good value (cheap) but I got what i paid for "value"
Pros:

value for money for the booking, bar was expensive. It was all ok, the rooms were ok but not great, the food was ok, the breakfast was ok but nothing was great maybe the staff

Cons:

The golf course, esp the greens and were the wild pigs and torn it op

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
T
Tim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It's cheaper and quieter than the Angel

Cons:

It's slightly further to walk to my mum's house than the Angel

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
megane • solo_traveller • gb
6
Swerve in a heat wave
Pros:

Breakfast.. scenery.. location ..friendly.

Cons:

Room scorchio...no fan and window opening restricted..

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle • solo_traveller • gb
4
Dirty and not friendly to dog owners
Pros:

There's not much to like

Cons:

Dirty sheets, dirty room, staff non-existent, pay extra for a dog but get a worse room

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
M
MICHEL • couple • fr
7
Séjour agréable
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et petit déjeuner satisfaisant

Cons:

Cote vintage … hôtel à rénover

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff and everything was clean and tidy

Cons:

Parking was a problem at times

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
A
A.Winter • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Weekend away
Pros:

Great location and walkable distance to town centre. Room was clean and had the necessary amenities within. Plenty of on site parking.

Cons:

WiFi coverage was poor.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
Q
Qianlin • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The room was very spacious, good value for the money

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
P
PHILIP • couple • gb
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
C
Chloe • solo_traveller • gb
7
Was visiting family so location was great. I had a very comfortable single room.
Pros:

Great location for Coleford and Lydney with pretty surroundings. Although I didn’t eat in the restaurant it did look inviting.
It was very busy on a Sunday with Roast lunches.

Cons:

Reception customer service is non existent.
Other people’s Noisy doors banging.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
J
Jay • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
E
Ellie • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location, value for money

Cons:

Thin walls so woken up by other residents several times

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee