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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior
Feature Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Living area

Super Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Oxford Castle - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Blenheim Palace
Located close to Oxfordshire Museum, Macdonald Bear Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Concierge services, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Churchill Lounge
  • The Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 27 2025 to August 28 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macdonald Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets 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 Macdonald Bear Hotel?

As of 30 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Bear Hotel on 7 July 2025 start from AU$243.66, 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.

How much is parking at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Bear Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Woodstock, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace.

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, tidy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice three night stay at The Bear with an upgrade to a lovely spacious room which was welcome. Breakfast was quite good also. Right in the heart of Woodstock and next door to Blenheim Palace so very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception was frosty. Room advertised as 4 poster on Expedia and was a small double attic room. Room hot and blinds didn’t keep out sun. Staff in restaurant were good. Expensive for room quality and service. Parking on street. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good experience with good staff and nice accommodation. Minor grumble, the double bed sizes can vary ( ours was v small), our daughters room which was the same level as ours was a lot larger.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Hotel was okay. Not the cleanest - but still nice. Room was boiling and couldn't cool it down, so was hard to sleep. However. Staff were lovely and food was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarmjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Characterful property in Woodstock. Lovely staff and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic hotel

Historic hotel and fruendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room

We had a one night stay in a beautifully furnished room. Comfortable and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean, perfect location for palace.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful building, in a fantastic location. Delicious food, very friendly staff. Our room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old coaching inn. Great location in Woodstock and close to Blenheim Palace. Friendly and helpful staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Lovely Hotel in the Heart of Woodstock !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Nice old coaching inn style hotel, ideal location for bletchley, only criticism is cost of Breakfast at £18 and if you wanted a eggs benidict extra £6 chargeso would not book Breakfast as two lovely coffee shops in town. Hotel also has 11kw EV chargers and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bear is in a fantastic and convenient location for both Woodstock village and Blenheim Palace. All the Staff we encountered were excellent and helpful (as always! Especially the reception staff and Breakfast staff. We had an outside room in the area next to the car park which are larger and more modern than some of the rooms in the main hotel (on this stay the room was faultless room). The breakfast was excellent and a great example for tourists of the ‘Traditional English Breakfast!’ I still maintain that this hotel needs some money spending on it and some of the furniture and TVs in certain rooms definitely needs a refresh!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property and location was beautiful, very quiet and staff were very friendly and helpful. I don’t, however, think that bookings should be taken for 2 adults and 1 child in the standard room, one king size bed, with 2 mattresses forming it so there is a seam down the middle made for a very poor quality sleep with two adults and a 12 year old in the one bed! Took dog with us, struggled with there being no garden or grassy area at all within the hotel grounds! Would stay again, but not in the same room for three of us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An ok stay

Great parking at the rear of the hotel. Large immaculately clean room off the courtyard on the ground floor. Nice bathroom with bath/shower - perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with ample choice, service was also good - very friendly staff.The only down side was an annoying ticking/dripping noise behind the wall of the headboard ! We initially thought it was maybe the heating going on an the pipes expanding but it kept my husband awake for most of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Great location!

Stayed there a few times - great location in the centre of Woodstock which is a beautiful place. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants and dogs are welcome. McDonald charge £15 per night per dog which is pricey as they don’t provide anything for them. Hotel is quaint and traditional but it’s tired. Windows are rotten but I’m sure it’s a huge cost for upkeep. Electric charging point and parking is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Country Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always enjoyable - just love Woodstock!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Heating not working so very cold - 3 heaters not enough. We generally felt the hotel was overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Note to Expedia. When we booked the hotel we specifically booked a room with a large King bed. At the hotel we ended up with a smaller four poster which I did not accept as an upgrade from you. The discomfort spoilt our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
All ok but no heating in my room only had stand alone electric heater and was freezing overnight would have been warmer in my van
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking option!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024