At The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Kingfisher Pub, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
Bedford is home to The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel. Shortmead House and Sharnbrook Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flitwick Football Centre, or consider a night out at Bedford Corn Exchange. Visit our Bedford travel guide
Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA
What's nearby
Priory Country Park
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Oasis Beach Pool
4 min drive - 2.7 km
Russell Park
5 min drive - 3.4 km
Bedford Park
9 min drive - 5.1 km
Santa Pod Raceway
47 min drive - 37.2 km
Getting around
Kempston Hardwick Station
7 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN)
37 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangar Cafe & Bar
2 min drive
Honey Crust Bakery
4 min drive
Harvester Orchard Bedford
6 min drive
The King's Arms
2 min drive
The Devonshire Arms
5 min drive
About this property
The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel
Upscale hotel
At The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Kingfisher Pub, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
Laundry services, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, travel cribs, and electric kettles
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $154, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel located?
Situated in Bedford, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Priory Country Park and Oasis Beach Pool. Russell Park and St. Paul's Square are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Kingfisher Pub & Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 354 reviews
10 - Excellent
177
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 354 reviews
8 - Good
126
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 354 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 354 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 354 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Feb 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great position ,by the river. Staff very friendly, rooms very clean. I would definitely stay again.
Beautifully clean room. Very good breakfast. Plenty parking. Noticed the restaurant is very pet friendly. Staying as attending a wedding. Very well organised. Food was great and the staff worked hard and were very attentive.
Very convenient location for our visit to the Bedford area. Lovely settings & surroundings, very clean, comfortable and staff cannot do enough for you. Will return if ever in the area again.
Amazing staff very friendly. Food was amazing. 100% will return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Paul
Aug 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Initial impression- good. Car park all gravel but plenty of parking.
Reception - water on offer but it was empty.
Were told our booking didn’t include breakfast but included 20% off food and soft drinks. Nice because we had forgotten. No information on where restaurant or bars not a big problem but it is nice to be told.
We booked a table for dinner. Was given our room key. We asked if it was possible to walk along the river from the back of the restaurant… no access it is only from the other side. We were given directions but no information such as there is a car park if you want to drive .
Room was a little dated but very clean.
Dinner - restaurant nice decor and ambiance,polite and professional waitress . I had the flat iron steak was well cooked and tasty. Hubby had the rib eye which wasn’t as tasty as the flat iron.
Sat outside after our meal very pleasant.
Slept reasonably well - it was warm and we were very pleased to have a fan (which was clean) .
We needed to get on the road so didn’t stay for breakfast . But fairly confident it would have been good based on our meals at dinner.
If we were in the area , would consider staying again.
Clean room, good food, pleasant outside area. BUT some staff need a little extra training in general hospitality and welcome, also some restaurant staff , they seem to lack skills to interact with guests.
The only reason we didn’t score excellent was a half hour wait for cooked breakfast on Tuesday and a mix up about us checking out earlier than our booking, which was confusing. The staff at reception and serving breakfast and dinner were great. Thank you.
It’s maintained to an excellent standard . Tucked away off a busy road but with ample and excellent car parking facilities . Had a couple of meals during our stay which were excellent value served by friendly staff and set next to the local river.. perfect ! Well worth giving it a try .
The staff are fantastic ,friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and the rooms are well maintained and clean. Our only problem was the pillows are very soft and there was no information if you could get extra pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Daniel
Aug 12, 2023
Nice area , lots of outer area space with neat , and beautiful gardens
The food doesn’t give good value for money , steak’s about £26.00 and comes in a child’s portion without the standard additions you’d get from a standard pub
Hotel was good, nice and clean, however the restaurant is overpriced for the type of food they offer. What the hell is ‘oyster mushroom’ dish about? Paid £15 for it for the dish and it wouldn’t even feed a child.
So 2 stars for the restaurant and food.
We had a one night stay for a meeting in the region. The hotel is not near to any other Pubs so you are rather captive, it has a nice garden terrace area next to the river, this is very pleasant in warm weather. We were however very disappointed that despite being residents we were not allowed to use this unless eating. A bizarre rule.
Friendly staff who couldn’t have been more attentive, even if they were in the middle of doing something, they’d stop to check you in or take your order.
Room was clean, bed was comfortable and location is stunning.