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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Play billiards or relax in the garden after enjoying a meal with family and friends – this hotel offers an ideal blend of relaxation and entertainment.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 9 min drive
  • Millets Farm Centre - 13 min drive
  • Christ Church College - 23 min drive
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 25 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Restaurants - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bay Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free property and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and wedding services
  • A computer station

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bear Hotel Wantage
Bear Wantage
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Wantage
The Bear Hotel Hotel Wantage

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 3 Feb 2025 start from AU$197.35, including 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.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Wantage, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bakers Yard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse. The Library and Milton Manor House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 347 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 347 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 347 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 347 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 347 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was everything I needed and more, but so much needed repairing or maintaining. I was particularly unhappy about the reluctance to observe standard fire precautions at night evidenced by the wedging open of fire and smoke stop doors. This was noted at 23:00 hrs. Very pleased to find breakfast was included, and that ironing facilities were available without request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exvellent evening meals
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
convenient location for us no proper car park
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location Clean Staff friendly Basic - in need of updating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Crewe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a two night stay. The hotel could do with some revamping, as some areas were looking a bit tired. The staff were really pleasant and helpful, and seemed to like working there. A great breakfast menu with food cooked to order, which was excellent. Dinner very good and served by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Our room was basic but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trip to Wantage
Another great stay at the Bear, lovely hotel and staff. Friendly locals in the Bar, Rooms are great, breakfast is lovely. Wantage is a lovely place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere in bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Te property is old and rather worn. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Bear
The Bear is in a good position in the centre of Wantage. Restaurant is great for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great bar staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient location for my short stay in a old and historic building Allowed me access to my room to drop my bags Room a bit tired but clean and serviceable Friendly and helpful staff Nice beer😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great food!
The food in the restaurant was very nice and the service was great! The rooms need updating but it was a comfortable stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel friendly staff room was small but nice and clean. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024