The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Room
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB
  • Uffington White Horse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Millets Farm Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Bear Hotel

3-star Wantage hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, wedding services, and a garden are onsite.
The Bear Hotel offers 36 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Wantage hotel also offers a garden and an elevator.

The Bear Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary breakfast is offered.
The Bear Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Contactless check-out available

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

Property 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation 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

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 351 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barry

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Peter, Crewe

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good staff and breakfast. Room a bit tired. Noisy delivery at 6.30
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

dr j c

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Are break
The stay was lovely room abit small food and staff amazing.was twin room one off beds had a bad slope
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Really helpful staff - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024