Name: Village Hotel Maidstone
Address: Castle View, Forstal Road, Maidstone, ME14 3AQ, GB

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Elisha

We've stayed before this time decided to upgrade our room. Got in late from a local festival, checked ourselves in. Room was clean and property well maintained, my only real grumble is whilst our room was on the first floor, immediately out of our window was a carpark with electric car chargers, which we could hear early in the morning. It was also akward to then open the blind in the morning as people were sat charging their cars parked adjacent to our window. With that in mind better lighting in the room could be provided other than just the 2 bedside lamps. Second stay here so was a bit disappointed

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Peter

Four night stay in July for Maid of Stone Festival at Mote Park...
Another relaxing long weekend.
Staff as always are very friendly and helpful.
The perfect base away from home...

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Philip

Great hotel, staff very helpful.

Highly recommend 👌

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Andrew

No air-conditioning just a Dyson fan. Tv didn't want to work at first and had to speak with the front desk for help

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Lawrence

Room was nice size . Comfortable beds and nice bathroom. Big problem was it was like sleeping in a sauna. No ventilation. Windows restricted to openings of about two inches, No AC and the fan provided was completely ineffective. I would not stay here again unless it is the middle of winter.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Natasha

The big downside was the lack of air con in the bedrooms which was a total surprise. Given the 30+ temperatures, this led to a very uncomfortable night. The main thing you want from a hotel is a good nights sleep and unfortunately that was not possible.

Air con is the building downstairs but not in the corridors of the bedroom floors or in the rooms themselves. A couple of fans were supplied but did nothing but circulate the hot air. When I arrived to my room, the windows were open and blind up so the room had been flooded with sun all day. Fans only operated if you had the keycard in the slot. Fans were also noisy so impossible to get a good sleep whilst they were on.

The reception and breakfast area was really good but based on the above, I would not stay again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Tetiana

Was no fridge in the room. But rest was amazing experience

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Gail

The rooms get extremely hot in the hot weather they need air conditioning in the rooms

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Richard

Good hotel, with excellent gym/pool facilities. Tasty dinner and breakfast. One issue was the lack of air conditioning - room was hot despite fan.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

F

all good apart from no effective way of cooling room which was really warm, so difficult to stay in it for long.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Colin

I would recommend this place to anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Stephanie

We enjoyed our 2nd stay staff were outstanding.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Ken

Friendly staff and clean hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Harriet

I put this for my two daughters as they were staying away near Maidstone in Kent, we use these hotels all over the country and can say that this one did not let them down it was as good as all the others and my two daughters had a great stay

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Russell

Food menu not the best or widest selection

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Jordan

Great hotel with an amazing prices for what you get. We have stayed four times now and never had any issues always very pleasant

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Virginia

Room was very nice and warm. Bed comfy.
Very nice hotel

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Karen

We had really noisy neighbours kept us awake shouting fighting

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

David

I was a little disappointed on a couple of things, first being when I went to my room it was on the sale level as the electric car charging stations, with car owners sat staring in to my room, so I had to pull down the blackout blind for privacy, but I didn't want to I wanted day light, and the lighting in the room was poor, do dull for me.

The second thing in the room that I wasn't overly happy with, is that I went to make a cup of tea and the tea spoon in the cup looked like it wasn't that clean, it actually looked like it had been in and out of someone's mouth, so no cup of tea for me.

Final disappointment was the breakfast, typical cheap and nasty cooked produce, and sadly a warm buffet like so many hotels choose to provide, which resulted in my entire cooked breakfast being thrown in the bin, and a bowl of Frostys made do, not want I wanted and at £12.50 and expensive bowl of cereal, what's strange is the evening food was absolutely fine, and I wouldn't criticise anything that I had, on fact I really enjoyed it, so it shows they can produce food to a reasonable standard, so why not for breakfast, the most important meal of the day!!

Self

2/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Daniel

Our floor was shut off so we had to go up a floor and then down the fire escape to get to our room!

We had food in the hotel but the food took ages and our kids dessert came out after asking for it three times!

In the room next door there was some much noise! Someone else had call security that came but instead of say that they heard them a came to see what was going on they told them someone had complained!! The guy in the room went mad and kept asking who complained!! My wife and children were in the room on their own at the time and felt unsafe.

Overall it the worst stay I have ever had. When we left I did say to the receptionist who said that the manager my email me but I have heard nothing.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Wasim

Stayed 1 night at the hotel. Got to our room to find dirty socks and clothes by the bed. The staff need to check the rooms properly. Television channels work intermittently.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Marie

Was basic but clean. Busy in public areas. Room service was slow and food cold when it arrived. Room are not well soundproof I could hear the man in the room next door talking on his phone!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

jeremy

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Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Kevin

Shower was not working properly

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Angela

Room seemed liked it was recently refurbished, so was in good condition, comfortable bed, lovely bathroom. Not all areas of the hotel were in such a good condition. Our dinner in the Bar and Grill was not a good experience, with no vegan options, poor quality food, mistakes with our order, and such a long wait for our food that we were offered a free round of drinks from the bar, I wouldn't eat there again if I lived locally! There wasn't enough floor staff on duty for a very busy Saturday evening. The breakfast was fine though. Overall an ok stay, but Village Hotels would not be on my list of hotels to visit again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jennifer

The room was super comfy and clean, breakfast was scrummy and staff we super friendly and welcoming

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Arve Edvin

Perfect!

2/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Phillip

The bathroom was starting to flood from the shower so i took out the plug to be greeted by a plug hole full of hair .which i cleaned out . please see attached picture. The breakfast was bacon that looked raw, Mushrooms that had been boiled to with an inch disintegration. When i complained didn't even get offered a refund Just i will let my manager know

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

jeremy

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Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Milli

The room was very clean and the hotel was very nice as well. However the room upstairs was very loud, from the time we walked into the hotel room to the next day on check out, it continued to bang, shouting, it was just like someone coming through the ceiling.

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Gail

Excellent staff nothing to much trouble

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

Darren

Beds are comfy and a lovely big tv, staff on check in were nice. Rooms could do with a spruce up now; broken toilet seat, bit of black mould/mildew in shower, some toiletries were empty and the table lamps which used to match are a now mismatch and a bit on the rickety side. Other than that it was a pleasant enough stay as it always is, just could be better with a few tweaks and an aggressive maintenance regime in my opinion.

Business

2/10

Poor

21 Jan 2026

Gary

Hot water not working in room, room was cold and had to leave heating on all night. Asked for a mixed grill, no mixed grill available and was given a plate of chips with a steak. Poor customer service and charged the same price

Business

4/10

Poor

16 Jan 2026

Kyle

Room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Gail

Rooms always good breakfast was wonderful staff are always friendly and helpful

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Kingsley

Good space

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

KINGSLEY

Good service

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

temi

Room was neglected. Not cleaned well after raising complaint to receptionist and cleaners. Hairs, makeup stains, dust and bed was left undone during “cleans”. Complained to the manager and a 50% refund on my stay was agreed,

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

Michelle

Rooms were ok but the children running in the hallway very early and pile of sick on the stairs were a big disappointment

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2025

Lorna

The constant noise from the pipe work just outside your room is just to much I have stayed in a twin, double and club room this that this would get me a better position in the hotel well it did not the noise it to much. One towel in a twin room no phone to call down so you would have to walk and get another one, the cleaner is obvisiolousy short as I can see her swip marks from cleaning the shower, tiny hairs in sink, Nice bar area and pool.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2025

David

Paid for breakfast but I was not told it stopped being served at 9am Monday to Friday, requested a refund but told it was not possible due to my booking.
A little disappointing as 9am is early if your not in a hurry to leave, 10am would be much better.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Katrina

Staff very friendly, Room was good, Bathroom very good and the food that i had was very nice

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Zak

Clean and tidy

Business

2/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

Peter

The Room was directly above the Disco which played excessively loud Music until Midnight

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2025

Darren

I’ve stayed a lot of times here, a few weeks or months between, it’s always a pleasant stay but as always the bar service needs to speed up and the condition of fixtures & fittings are tiring and need sprucing up.
The food on this occasion was poor, I had gammon and eggs, all over cooked and the quality wasn’t what it was for the price they charge! The place has gone from actively look to book here to may or may not stay here again, which is a shame.

Business

4/10

Poor

17 Nov 2025

Andrew

First Club room smelt of urine. Second was in poor state with broken ironing board and lukewarm shower and noisy boiler outside.

Business

4/10

Poor

15 Nov 2025

Mick

My plan was to arrive early and use the gym and pool facilities before I checked in. I called on the morning of my arrival to check the fee for this, but was informed that these facilities are not available until after check in. I have never come across this before and it forced me to change my plans. Then when I arrived and went to my room I found a huge hair plastered to the shower screen, so the standards of cleanliness leave a lot to be desired. I have photographic evidence of this! On the positive side the reception staff were friendly, helpful and professional.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Akeem

Clean, helpful staff, great location if you’re getting married in the orangery! All around good hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Nigel

Excellent facilities. Very clean and modern looking. Swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub were great. Breakfast was very nice and good choice. Had a very nice break.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

david

Very convenient for M20

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Michael

Short stay at the village hotel was pleasant. The Club room had nespresso machine and drink facilities. Shower was good but a little on the lower end of water pressure.
Bed was firm but comfortable. I wasn’t a massive fan of the striped colour scheme but not an issue for a brief hotel stay.
Breafast wasn’t bad. Service was polite and friendly. It’s all self serve buffet which is all good but selection was a little bit limited to full English staples, though only dry scrambled eggs available as the egg option which was surprising.
The gym and pool facilities are very good.
Location is close to the motorway which is convenient when on a road trip. A £9 cab trip into Maidstone town. Parking was free at the weekend which was convenient.
I’d stay again for a budget stay when visiting Maidstone area

Leisure

4/10

Poor

24 Oct 2025

THOMAS

Rooms and public areas very very worn and battered. Flooring was just horrible in the room and the walls and furniture just battered.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

DARREN

All good.. apart from the water pressure for the being absolutely rubbish

Business

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2025

James

Poor Service All Round

Internet was OK

Business

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Andrew

V easy to check in, efficient and clean room

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Adam

Great gym. Poor breakfast.

First time staying as we normally use Holiday Inn hotels, but we wanted to see how good the gym was and have to say it’s excellent.

Pity the breakfast is on the poor side. Nothing worse than powered scrambled eggs that need a steak knife to cut.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2025

Paul

Evening meal wasn’t very nice. The chicken wings had obviously been dusting for a while. I couldn’t eat them

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Paul

Good location. Breakfast was nice. Otherwise not great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Karen

The bedrooms and the shower

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

Georgie

Not great

My room was very noisey, the room was also very hot, the fans were useless and couldn’t have the windows open due to cigarette smoke coming in as my room overlooked the smoking area outside. The room above me had the loudest squeaky floor which kept me awake, had to change rooms at around midnight which isn’t ideal when you are up very early next morning with a long drive home.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Karen

Very clean. Staff were very friendly and food was fresh and tasty.😋

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Kelvin

Simply the worst hotel I have been in EVER. Even the toilet roll was so thin I had to buy my own! Not even air confitioning and the fans are on timers so you wake up every hour!

Business

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2025

Liam

Smells or mould in the corridors. Dead cockroach in the corridor.
All the white towels had stains on.
The blinds covering the utterly abysmal view fell off.
Supplementary toiletry bottles empty.
Staff advised we could swim but was turned away by the gym organisation who run the
pool because I was with child.
Absolutely appalling value for money. Would never recommend to anyone.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Emmanuel

Disappointing visit with a cold shower.

Disappointing visit. Checked in and noticed the hotel was run down but was hopeful because of the brand. There was no hot water in the morning and had to take a cold shower. Made a complaint before checking out and up months later nothing has been done about it. Made contact again and I’ve been ignored.

Business

4/10

Poor

28 Aug 2025

Kelvin

In the 21st century this hotel has no air conditioning whatsoever. The poor fans they supply are on a timer so you wake up every couple of hours. There is not even central heating, just electric fires in the room.
The team here are very pleasant otherwise I would have had to leave a one. You will note I have stated in 100s of hotels but this one takes the biscuit.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

william

Lovely rooms and good price. Very affordable. The rooms might just be becoming a little run down. The shower leaked on to the bathroom floor. There was a wet patch else where in the room but other than that would come again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Romero

All was decent and as expected! Hot tub was not working during our stay.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Graham

Needs aircon

Hotel needs aircon. Two fans going in the room but it was roasting. Was hotter inside that it was outside. Apart from that the place was great

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2025

Steve

Hotel is simply too hot, every time I stay it’s the same.

They need to invest in aircon not cheap fans

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Charlotte

Hor

It was a lovely day it was so hot in the room and the fan wasn’t great so if you’re going on a hot day take plenty of water and bring your own fan

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Teresa

Modernise Services

The hotel is in a nice location but the conditions and services would need to tmprove. There should be air-conditioning and there should be a refrigerator in the room. Dining wise, they could improve efficiency by getting guests to get their own utensils and bringing used plates back to central location which is the practice in many hotels in their restaurants. Breakfast time should be consistent everyday and not change on weekends which cause confusion. Many restaurants provide coffee especially when they are open late for breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Ian

Like a hostel

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2025

Gillian

No air con in room so was uncomfortable to sleep

Because of the heatwave the hotel room was too hot . Even with the fans which weren't sufficient as the cable was too far from the bed to feel the benefit. Most village hotels or holiday inns now have air con in the rooms they should keep up to date

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

christine

The property was easy to get to via cab, I would not advise you to try and walk it as the road gets busy. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The room was large and spacious, only thing I didnt like was the room had no AC, but a Dyson fan was in full use.
The room had no fridge to put your water or drinks, no complementary biscuits, or herbal teas.
Other wise I had a very pleasant and comfortable stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Jamie

N/A

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Daniel

What I needed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Bradley

Loved the pool, enjoyed the bar, Thanks for having us as a club member. enjoyed the costa nice touch. had dinner the first night it was very tasty and the staff were always helpful Including the cleaners.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Andrew

Very convenient

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Michael

Location excellent for motorway connections but that was also a minus due to traffic noise. Hotel had a nice pool and generally in good condition.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

jeremy

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Business

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Kerri

Great location, very friendly, approachable and helpful staff, food is fairly decent (room service) and room is nice. Great there’s a Starbucks in the hotel too. Plenty of parking also and the pool is pleasant.

Bed wasn’t that comfy and hotel is noisy. No air con so room was very warm however fans were provided thankfully it wasn’t too warm when I stayed however staying on a hot night would be unbearable.

I got a good price for what I needed so am pleased with that but probably wouldn’t stay again.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Lisa

Good acceptable room. Good breakfast. No frills. Bathrooms showed wear and tear.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Christopher

Top- tastic !!!!

Great place to stay ….. staff very attentive ….. food ok ….. drinks a bit pricey ….. but that’s the south of England for you !!!! 😃😃😃😃

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2025

Darren

A good standard of stay as usual

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

richard

Rooms comfy but showing a few signs of wear and tear. Pool and gym outstanding

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

JULIAN

the stay was very pleasant, with the room being spacious enough for 2 in a twin room. The beds were comfy, however there wasn't AC in the room, which made it quite stuffy and very warm, there were 2 upright fans in the room but were quite noisy to have on all night. Also, the carpet floor, especially under the edge of the beds was very grubby, with toe nail clippings still on the floor from presumably another guest.
Outside of this, the hotel itself is very nice, the gym & swim facilities are very good, especially the pool & steam room, the changing area is also very clean and tidy.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Simon

Lovely ty

Business

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2025

Stephen

Room and bathroom nice decor, modern. Limited lighting in room, bedside lamps only plus lobby & bathroom light. No ceiling lighting in main bedroom space or above desk / seating area. Room a bit dark, not ideal. Easy helpful check in.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Daniel

My stay here on a recent business trip was excellent value for money. I paid a little extra for a club room so I could use the gym facilities which was well stocked and clean.

I had a decent meal the night before (nourish bowl), although the bar was slightly noisy it was still laid back and service was good. Breakfast was good quality with plenty on offer, I had a small cooked breakfast and a yoghurt with fruit.

The room was clean, tidy with a good shower and a good quality bed. Despite my room being directly located off the staircore I had a good nights sleep with no noise projecting from above/below or via the corridor. The bed was comfortable with a medium mattress and pillows.

Overall a very good stay especially for the money and all topped off with a Starbucks to go in the morning.

Business

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Darren

A pleasant stay

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Donna

Nice stay shame about pool times

Great stay, just a shame kids can’t use the pool before 9am

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Dave

Very nice stay. Definitely would go back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

James

A great functional place to stay if needing to stay locally. All the staff were extremely friendly, room was comfortable. Lots of available parking and EV charging

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Thomas

Lovely accommodation, very comfy bed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2025

Mark

Mixed Feelings

I was staying for 1 night for a business trip, upon arrival the hotel is very big and even on a Thursday afternoon the carpark was very busy.

The staff that greeted me were lovely, the hotel definitely has a young vibe and had a \"vibrant\" mix of clientele.

One negative is the extra charges for Parking and use of the Swimming Pool which is a shame especially use of the pool when you are a staying guest.

Room was clean but no air con and could need a lick of paint in areas.

Walking down the corridor to my room, there was a lot of noise and loud music from various rooms but it didn't affect my sleep as I was at the back of the hotel.

Breakfast is pricey for whats on offer too.

I can not fault the staff but there are a few things to improve on, however its ok for a quick one night stay

Business

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Peter

Could do better…

The room was slightly tired. The bed was again, slightly tired ( stained mattress topper ) .could have greatly benefited from aircon.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2025

Richard

Comfortable stay but needs a refurb

Decent stay. Super comfy beds. Rooms are looking rather tired tho

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2025

Lorna

The parking was paid for through a club room
The room is lacking a main light rather than spot lights.
The room was facing a massive duct of some sort and this is very noisy so cannot open the window and the dyson cooler is rubbish would have been better of with a fan
Because you have opted for dark colours in the bathroom its alway look dirty/ dusty and water marked.
Swimming pool is lovely especially in the evening when the lights go off very spa like.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2025

Jeremy

Great service and staff, breakfast was poor.

Service and staff and excellent here never had a problem, really helpful. Quality of the breakfast wasn't great and limited options on this visit. No aircon here so on a hot day in some parts of the hotel the room is going to be very warm. Plenty of parking though.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2025

Daniel

Not the best Village.

Upgraded to a club room as i found out I had to pay for parking amd wanted access to the gym. Annoyingly this was facing the extremely busy road meaning i couldn't have the window open. The room was hot and i quickly saw why the room had two fans.
All disabled bays out the front were taken whe. I arrived, but walking along only 2 cars had badges, so this is not enforced by the hotel. The gym and pool were good, but so busy it was overwhelming. Sauna was too small for a pool area so big.
Bed was comfortable, pressure and temperature of shower was not very good. I didnt eat in the restaurant as it is very overpriced for what you get.

Business