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 1645 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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Martyn solo_traveller gb
8
Good clean budget room
Pros:

Excellent cleanliness
Location

Cons:

Only downside even though it was a budget room and the windows open , no fan

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
J
Jack couple gb
7
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller gb
5
Hotel in need of modernisation to meet the quality of the club house
Pros:

The club house and bar were modern and clean

Cons:

Lack of air conditioning
Rooms that require modernisation
Old soap dispenser not functioning
Cracked bath
Poor breakfast offering- cold and not replenished

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely stay, breakfast the following morning was good, all staff very friendly & helpful.
Pros:

Room was lovely well furnished very comfortable & presented

Cons:

Nothing to complain about
Maybe look at having fans available when experiencing hot weather

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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S2art996 solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

All staff were really helpful
Location was primary reason for booking this hotel

Cons:

Photos do not represent the room condition
Hotel is tired and needs a good paint
Room had four moths inside when we arrived and a really musty smell
Extra charge for using gym which wasn't mentioned in the booking

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Polly couple gb
4
Extremely disappointing
Pros:

The staff were very friendly, plentiful parking. Good to have a bar on site

Cons:

We booked a "suite" and expected the room to be of a reasonable quality. There was nothing to make this room a "suite" rather than just a double room. The shower was above the bath and I would have expected a separate cubicle, the furniture was marked and old, standard TV channels, no Netflix or similar. The worst part about this accommodation was how tired the decor was, both leading up to the room and once inside - paint chipped off walls etc. This was really not of acceptable quality. No iron in the room, no safe, not even a pack of biscuits!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
M
Marc solo_traveller gb
10
Bells hotel review
Pros:

Facilities and location

Cons:

The people in the next room talking as loud as they could at 6 o'clock in the morning.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
Y
Yasmin couple gb
6
Practical location, decent price point
Pros:

Location is ideal for attending a wedding at Clearwell Castle. Also for exploring the area

Cons:

There is a vibe in the “bar/ members lodge” that isn’t exactly welcoming for visitors.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
S
Shar solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location, spotlessly clean room, helpful and friendly staff

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
D
Daddy Xmas solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
T
Tom family_with_children gb
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
Dale solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location for our visit to puzzlewwood..less than a mile away..staff were nice and friendly. Large room,great shower with ample hot water

Cons:

Furniture in room was old and tired looking,the dining chair my daughter sat on had 2 big rips on the seat..noise from other guests outside the room after midnight was annoying and despite requesting the room he made up as a twin room both via booking.com and on the phone it hadn't.it was changed fast enough without any issues but I shouldn't have had to ask..no biscuits with the tea and coffee facilities! 😉

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
K
Katrina solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
7
apart from hearing next door make love all night it was an ok stay
Pros:

Lovely bar area and food was really nice

Cons:

the soundproofing between the rooms is awful

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
A
Amanda solo_traveller au
8
A good place to stay in the area, especially if you like golf!
Pros:

A comfortable room and a restaurant with good lighting for reading

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
A
Assem couple kz
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
T
TERESA solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Close to puzzlewood nice area.

Cons:

Room was far to small for the price. The bed was popping with springs. Lamp only on one side of the bed. Shower did not stay up at height kept falling down the pole.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Annie solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The location if the hotel was great

Cons:

The Booking.com images did not reflect this dated room at all.
This squashed room was stuck in the 80s with no work done on the room since then. The sticky carpet felt like we had to wear our shoes all the time whilst in the room.
Why did their photos of the hotel not display this type of their rooms??

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
7
Pros:

Room was better than our last visit and the beds were very comfortable. Did not like the Shower in the high bath. Can be a bit noisy with golfers, but that is to be expected

Cons:

Would have preferred a walk-in shower

2026-05-19 via Nuitee