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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests can challenge friends to a game of billiards or find a peaceful spot in the garden after sharing meals together at this relaxing yet entertaining hotel.

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The Bear Hotel offers a garden retreat with a hearty breakfast. The on-site restaurant serves family meals, including kids' options. Enjoy billiards, free WiFi, and safe luggage storage during your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P7,265
P8,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Bakers Yard - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Milton Manor House - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • North Wessex Downs - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Stables Make Space - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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

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 Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on Jan 2, 2026 start from P 7,265.19, 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.

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Wantage, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bakers Yard and within 9 mi (15 km) of Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse. The Library and Milton Manor House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 429 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast menu included in price. All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joana Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel with great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne Behnke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Typical old English hotel with an excellent restaurant and a great bar! Rooms are small but cozy. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks to The Bear!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good, a nice pub come hotel. The bed….wow, super comfy. Shower was strong & hot. Breakfast was decent, if a little on the cool side. Overall very happy especially given the price! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was perfect for our needs and the hotel had a restaurant and bar so everything we needed. The food was excellent and the service was also really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quirky hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, helpful staff, quiet, slept well, good breakfast. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay look forward to doing it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was busy which gave it a warm and lively atmosphere and is a positive, not negative. The food and service was good. Only comment was 10% gratuity added to the food bill which i didnt notice at the time, the service was good but I prefer the option of adding a thanks rather it just being automatically added.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Good breakfast. Overall great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Great stay!

From the off, when the receptionist greeted us so warmly, we had a perfect stay. Wish we'd dined in, but hope to be back and do that another time. Breakfast and waiting staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wickets

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff where fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Won’t stay again

Was ok but the staff were loud and loads of swearing and banging till midnight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located in Wantage with excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

short break

ideal for short breaks, good food and friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gyuricza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was oke for staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food excellent. Hotel is looking tired and shabby. our room was in the courtyard and proved to be noisey at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

S

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

Good stay.

Good hotel in centre of town, long stay carpark at rear of hotel £7 for 23hours,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very noisy Bed very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amancio

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025