# 56 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Kent (2026)

> 56 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Kent, best reviewed first — including The Potting Shed Maidstone. Ratings, locations and details.

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56 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 56](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 156](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 17](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Maidstone The Potting Shed Maidstone ★ 4.4 (2,383) A relaxed hotel on Sutton Road in Langley, Kent, handy for golf, fishing and local pubs, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/langley/hotels/the-potting-shed-maidstone) [Rochester Haven Kent Coast ★ 4.2 (2,578) Family holiday park near Rochester on the Kent coast, with an indoor water park, on-site dining and an estuary beach close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/rochester/hotels/haven-kent-coast) [Rochester Ship & Trades ★ 4.1 (2,944) A 15-room boutique inn in a former dockyard engineering works, overlooking the marina at Chatham's historic Royal Naval Dockyard.](https://staycation.co.uk/rochester/hotels/ship-and-trades) [Faversham The Sun Inn ★ 4.5 (1,270) A traditional inn on West Street in Faversham, Kent, with 12 rooms and an unusually full range of facilities for its size.](https://staycation.co.uk/faversham/hotels/the-sun-inn) [Canterbury The Dog At Wingham ★ 4.6 (991) A traditional inn in Wingham, Kent, with its own bridal suite and spa, handy for Canterbury and the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/wingham/hotels/the-dog-at-wingham) [Folkestone Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel ★ 4.2 (1,869) Hotel at Cheriton Parc, Folkestone, with an early breakfast for LeShuttle travellers and 100 straightforward, comfortable rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/hotels/holiday-inn-express-folkestone-channel-tunnel) [West Malling The Farm House ★ 4.4 (1,320) A straightforward High Street hotel in West Malling, Kent, handy for visiting Leeds Castle and the Kent Downs.](https://staycation.co.uk/west-malling/hotels/the-farm-house) [Broadstairs The Botany Bay Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,711) A 30-room hotel on Marine Drive at Kingsgate, Broadstairs, overlooking the Kent coastline with its own garden and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/the-botany-bay-hotel) [Sheerness The Ferry House Inn ★ 4.5 (1,028) A country inn on the Isle of Sheppey near Sheerness, with 11 rooms, an indoor pool, spa and gym rarely found at a pub-hotel.](https://staycation.co.uk/sheerness/hotels/the-ferry-house-inn) [Rochester Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa ★ 4.1 (1,990) A 100-room spa hotel close to Rochester with an indoor pool, gym and 2 AA Rosette restaurant, geared towards leisure breaks and longer stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/rochester/hotels/bridgewood-manor-hotel-spa) [Sittingbourne Hempstead House Hotel ★ 4.5 (1,008) A 34-room hotel on London Road in Bapchild near Sittingbourne, suited to spa breaks, weddings and Kent Downs touring alike.](https://staycation.co.uk/sittingbourne/hotels/hempstead-house-hotel) [Tunbridge Wells The George and Dragon ★ 4.6 (816) A village pub-hotel in Lamberhurst, Kent, with its own restaurant and bar, handy for Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum and Bewl Water.](https://staycation.co.uk/lamberhurst/hotels/the-george-and-dragon) [Ashford The Three Chimneys Country Pub ★ 4.5 (924) Country pub rooms with en-suite bathrooms and countryside views in Biddenden, Kent, with a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/biddenden/hotels/the-three-chimneys-country-pub) [Hythe The Red Lion ★ 4.5 (834) Traditional inn in Hythe, Kent, a short walk from the Royal Military Canal and the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.](https://staycation.co.uk/hythe/hotels/the-red-lion) [Broadstairs Royal Albion Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,492) A 21-room hotel above Broadstairs harbour, with sea views, a bar and restaurant, and free on-site parking in this Kent seaside town.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/royal-albion-hotel) [Deal The Crown Lodges ★ 4.6 (661) Lodges attached to The Crown Inn in Deal, Kent, with an on-site pub known for its Sunday roast and gluten-free menu.](https://staycation.co.uk/deal/hotels/the-crown-lodges) [Sandwich Kings Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (729) A traditional sixteenth-century inn on Strand Street offering simple en suite rooms, home-cooked food and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/sandwich/hotels/kings-arms-hotel) [Gravesend Inn On The Lake ★ 3.9 (1,815) Kent hotel beside a lake off the A2 near Gravesend, with gardens, a bar and restaurant, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/gravesend/hotels/inn-on-the-lake) [Gravesend The Leather Bottle ★ 4.3 (889) A small five-room hotel in Gravesend, Kent, with a restaurant, bar and garden, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/gravesend/hotels/the-leather-bottle) [Deal Royal Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,004) 18-room hotel on Deal seafront with clean, spacious en-suite rooms and sea views over the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/deal/hotels/royal-hotel) [Faversham The Plough Inn ★ 4.6 (540) A pub-hotel outside Faversham suited to drivers and families touring Kent, with free parking and its own restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/faversham/hotels/the-plough-inn) [Margate The George & Heart House ★ 4.5 (617) A hotel on King Street in the heart of old Margate, moments from the seafront and the town's galleries and shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-george-heart-house) [Rochester The Horseshoe & Castle ★ 4.7 (452) A traditional pub-inn on Main Road Cooling near Rochester, Kent, with en-suite rooms, a garden and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/rochester/hotels/the-horseshoe-castle) [Whitstable Hotel Continental ★ 4.2 (904) A long-standing seafront hotel on Whitstable's beach, known for its own row of iconic black weatherboarded fishermen's huts as well as standard rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitstable/hotels/hotel-continental) [Maidstone The Tickled Trout ★ 4.2 (898) A riverside hotel on Lower Road in West Farleigh, Kent, suited to couples after a quiet Medway Valley escape or a countryside wedding.](https://staycation.co.uk/west-farleigh/hotels/the-tickled-trout) [Canterbury The Grove Ferry Inn ★ 3.9 (1,491) A six-room inn on Grove Rd in Chislet, Kent, surrounded by open countryside with a garden and outdoor seating for slow afternoons.](https://staycation.co.uk/chislet/hotels/the-grove-ferry-inn) [Sevenoaks The Bull Hotel Maidstone Sevenoaks ★ 4.4 (613) Family-friendly hotel in Wrotham, Kent, with en-suite rooms and free parking, handy for Leeds Castle and Hever Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/wrotham/hotels/the-bull-hotel-maidstone-sevenoaks) [Ramsgate Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate Minster ★ 4.2 (819) A straightforward base in Minster, Ramsgate, with 105 rooms, free parking and easy reach of the harbour, tunnels and East Kent beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/hotels/holiday-inn-express-ramsgate-minster) [Sandwich The Five Bells ★ 4.5 (491) A historic inn at The Cross in Sandwich, Kent, surrounded by open countryside and handy for golf and fishing nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/sandwich/hotels/the-five-bells) [Tenterden The Woolpack Hotel ★ 4.4 (563) A fifteenth-century coaching inn on Tenterden's high street with seven boutique bedrooms and a kitchen built around seasonal Kentish produce.](https://staycation.co.uk/tenterden/hotels/the-woolpack-hotel) [Dartford Castle Hotel ★ 4.3 (619) A straightforward High Street hotel in Dartford, Kent, suited to overnight stops and short business trips with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dartford/hotels/castle-hotel) [Deal St Crispin Inn ★ 4.5 (462) A traditional inn in Worth, Kent, with its own restaurant and bar, free parking, and gardens for outdoor drinking and dining.](https://staycation.co.uk/worth/hotels/st-crispin-inn) [Cranbrook The Goudhurst Inn ★ 4.2 (672) A welcoming Kentish inn on Cranbrook Road in Goudhurst, with a bar, garden and restaurant, handy for Scotney Castle and Bedgebury Pinetum.](https://staycation.co.uk/goudhurst/hotels/the-goudhurst-inn) [Canterbury The Black Pig Public House ★ 4.5 (418) A B&B above a traditional Kentish pub in Staple, with en-suite family rooms and a bridal suite for something more special.](https://staycation.co.uk/staple/hotels/the-black-pig-public-house) [Birchington Crown Inn ★ 4.5 (368) Adults-only B&B above a Sarre pub, near Canterbury, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/sarre/hotels/crown-inn) [Ramsgate Albion House ★ 4.4 (414) Albion House is a 14-room hotel in Ramsgate, Kent, with a garden and free on-site parking rare for the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/hotels/albion-house) [Ramsgate The Corner House ★ 4.4 (414) Adults-only hotel near Ramsgate's Royal Harbour, with restaurant, bar and free parking a short walk from town centre pubs and eateries.](https://staycation.co.uk/ramsgate/hotels/the-corner-house) [Cranbrook The George Hotel ★ 4.3 (422) A 12-room hotel on Stone St in Cranbrook, Kent, with its own restaurant, bar and garden for exploring the Weald.](https://staycation.co.uk/cranbrook/hotels/the-george-hotel) [Westerham The George & Dragon ★ 4.2 (472) A 13-room inn on Market Square in Westerham, Kent, with free parking and an on-site restaurant and bar for exploring the area.](https://staycation.co.uk/westerham/hotels/the-george-dragon) [Deal Waterfront Hotel ★ 4.3 (406) A no-fuss seafront hotel in Deal for travellers who want sea views and easy town access without paying for frills.](https://staycation.co.uk/deal/hotels/waterfront-hotel) [Aylesford The Lower Bell ★ 4.3 (394) A small pub-inn in Aylesford, Kent, with just four rooms above a bar and restaurant serving food, drink and breakfast on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/aylesford/hotels/the-lower-bell) [Folkestone Park Inn Hotel Folkestone ★ 4.2 (450) A modern hotel in Folkestone, Kent, a short walk from the coast, with free parking and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/hotels/park-inn-hotel-folkestone) [Tenterden London Beach Country Hotel, Spa & Golf Club ★ 4.3 (376) A parkland golf and spa hotel just outside Tenterden with an infinity pool, hydrotherapy suite and views across the Wealden countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/tenterden/hotels/london-beach-country-hotel-spa-golf-club) [Birchington The Powell - Birchington ★ 4.3 (376) A straightforward small hotel in Birchington town centre, useful for weddings, weekend breaks or exploring the Kent coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/birchington/hotels/the-powell-birchington) [Westerham The Bakery Restaurant with Rooms ★ 4.5 (286) A five-room restaurant with rooms on Westmore Green in Westerham, suited to couples wanting a quiet, food-focused overnight stay.](https://staycation.co.uk/westerham/hotels/the-bakery-restaurant-with-rooms) [Faversham The Quay ★ 4.6 (211) A quayside hotel in Faversham, Kent, with an on-site restaurant and bar plus parking for exploring the town.](https://staycation.co.uk/faversham/hotels/the-quay) [Faversham The Railway Hotel ★ 4.1 (392) A traditional pub-hotel in Faversham, Kent, handy for the town's transport links and a short walk from local restaurants and bars.](https://staycation.co.uk/faversham/hotels/the-railway-hotel) [Folkestone The Wycliffe ★ 4.5 (230) A small Folkestone B&B with its own bar and breakfast room, offering compact en-suite rooms and a garden a short walk from the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/hotels/the-wycliffe) [Gravesend The Darnley Arms ★ 4.3 (277) A pub-hotel on The Street in Gravesend with free on-site parking, a garden, and easy reach of the Thames promenade and historic dockyard.](https://staycation.co.uk/gravesend/hotels/the-darnley-arms) [Tonbridge The Hawkenbury ★ 4.5 (179) A relaxed B&B in Staplehurst, Kent, with its own restaurant and bar and a garden for outdoor dining and drinks.](https://staycation.co.uk/staplehurst/hotels/the-hawkenbury) [Tenterden The Print House Inn ★ 4.5 (146) A boutique sixteenth-century inn near Tenterden's high street with six individually themed rooms named after William Caxton's trade.](https://staycation.co.uk/tenterden/hotels/the-print-house-inn) [Tenterden Period ★ 4.5 (146) Period-style B&B at Ivy Cottage in Tenterden, Kent, with free parking and a garden in a central spot near the town's pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/tenterden/hotels/period) [Deal The Five Bells ★ 4.0 (252) A former 17th-century farmhouse turned inn on Front Street in Deal, close to the Kent seafront and town attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/deal/hotels/the-five-bells) [Hythe The Castle Hotel ★ 3.8 (282) Hotel on The Green in Hythe, Kent, with en-suite family rooms and free on-site parking close to the Kent Downs AONB.](https://staycation.co.uk/hythe/hotels/the-castle-hotel) [Broadstairs The Crown Guesthouse ★ 4.4 (87) A guesthouse on Broadstairs' High Street, close to the seafront, offering en-suite rooms, a bar and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/the-crown-guesthouse) [Cranbrook Meadow Cottage Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.5 (21) A Rye Road B&B in Hawkhurst, Kent, with garden views and easy reach of Sissinghurst Castle and Bedgebury Forest.](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkhurst/hotels/meadow-cottage-bed-breakfast)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Kent?+

We list 56 in Kent. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Kent are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Potting Shed Maidstone (4.4/5, 2,383 reviews), Haven Kent Coast (4.2/5, 2,578 reviews) and Ship & Trades (4.1/5, 2,944 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.