Near Kent Downs
With a stay at Dog & Bear Hotel in Maidstone, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Leeds Castle and St John the Baptist, Doddington. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St Peter & St Paul Church and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from The Hawking Centre.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Double Room
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore detailsWonderful · 647 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
91.9%
Closest airports
London (SEN-Southend)
95.3 km / 59.2 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82.4 km / 51.2 mi
What's nearby
St John the Baptist, Doddington
6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Leeds Castle
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
St Peter & St Paul Church
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
The Hawking Centre
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve
10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Belmont House and Gardens
11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Bearsted Golf Club
12 km / 7.5 mi
St. Margaret Church
12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Stoneacre
12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Faversham Golf Club
12.3 km / 7.7 mi
Godinton House and Gardens
12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Mote Park
12.9 km / 8 mi
Kent Science Park
12.9 km / 8 mi
Ashford Golf Club
13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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