The Bear Inn & Hotel, Alderwasley, Belper, England, DE56 2RD
What's nearby
Carsington Water - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Cromford Mill - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Gulliver's Kingdom - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Crich Tramway Village - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
Heights of Abraham - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 60 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 68 min drive
Whatstandwell Station - 9 min drive
Ambergate Station - 13 min drive
Cromford Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
The Canal Inn - 6 min drive
The Old Black Swan at Crich - 8 min drive
Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - 7 min drive
The Family Tree - 6 min drive
Wheatcroft's Cafe - 8 min drive
About this property
The Bear Inn
When visiting Belper, The Bear Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only, 2 total)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 25 per person, per stay
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14 for adults and GBP 8 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Bear Inn Hotel
The Bear Inn Belper
The Bear Inn Hotel Belper
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bear Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bear Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bear Inn?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at The Bear Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Bear Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (25-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
The Bear Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Sep 8, 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2024
Nice location for a quite evening. On arrival the member of staff was welcoming and showed us to our room. I was a little disappointed as i had called the day before to ask for an upgraded room (willing to pay) was told it was sorted but ended up with standard room. It was clean but small and dont think it was worth the £150 per/night.
The food on the evening was very good with big portion and after the starters the main was a challange. I was a little disappointed with seeing staff using vapes whilst in the bar area when guests are told that smoking and vaping is outside only. However overall its a lovely building and our stay was enjoyed.
Neil
Neil, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 7, 2024
Friendly staff and room was a little compact but had everything we needed. Breakfast was just fabulous and locally sourced.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
The Bear minibreak
Lovely 15th century pub with lots of character and beautiful setting. Family run and they really couldn’t have done any more to help us and make our stay a good one. Food exceptional.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Lovely place to stay
What a wonderful place to stay! The accommodation was just as described and delightful. The hosts were so helpful and friendly. Food was superb. We'll definitely hope to come back here again!
S
S, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2023
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2023
Fabulous - new management
Just stayed one night for my birthday and to explore the area. Really easy to find but out in the lovely quiet countryside. shops only 5 minute drive away. Really lovely friendly and informative welcome from Chris the general manager. Lovely clean accommodation and a fab beer garden to enjoy a drink.
Breakfast in the morning was really good and all the staff were lovely. We were limited to a burger menu on Thursday evening but we were more than happy with the food we tried.
Outside needed a little Tlc but the new manager has plans for this and are already doing great - I absolutely would stay again as its great for exploring that area.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2023
Great pub and hotel
Nice pub and hotel, good food and service.
I would definitely stay again.
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 27, 2023
Turned up, the place was shut!
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 26, 2023
The property was good but we were asked to pay for the stay at check in when we had fully paid for our stay when it was booked through Expedia. Hotel told us Expedia will refund us the payment they had collected but we have had to go back and forth between Expedia and the hotel and have been denied the refund. Awful customer service from both the Expedia and the Hotel.
mrs n
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 25, 2023
Could have so easily been 10/10
The alarm bells should have been ringing when the day before the booking I was contacted by the hotel to tell me that there was an issue with the rooms and that they couldn't do any food. But the offer of being upgraded to a cottage seemed a good alternative which I accepted. It turns out that the cottage is currently the only accommodation available and after speaking to locals I found out why. The land owner purchased the lease off the hotel management team and in the 6 weeks since this has managed to run the business into the ground thanks mainly to sacking experienced staff, staff walkouts and having no business acumen. There is only 1 member of staff who does everything and has to break the news to people who have booked that there is no accommodation or food available. This poor lad made our weekend with his efforts to keep a sinking ship afloat and should a new management team get the lease he'll be a great asset.
The locals are a great bunch if you get chance to talk to them in the bar but they don't appreciate how the place is being run into the ground.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 21, 2023
Shuts unannounced
Turned up to be told the hotel was closed. A man came and unlocked the door to tell me they had closed and I’d get a refund. I’m still waiting for the refund 3 weeks later. It wasn’t explained why the hotel was shut but I did hear a member of staff on the phone outside talking about ‘thick mould all over’, so maybe it was closed for hygiene issues. Looking on the comments on their Facebook page it sounds like closing unannounced/last minute and staffing issues has become a regular occurrence. I’d just like my refund. I had to may double my initial payment to stay somewhere else local.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 13, 2023
Chilly, cold and freezing
Winter/early Spring clearly isn't the time of year to visit. The room was freezing and the heating didn't improve that situation much. I booked a room with a king-size bed (as I'm 6'4" and need the length), but my wife and I were provided a room with a double bed.
The bar downstairs wasn't much warmer and there must have been some supply issues or something as there was a very limited menu.
This place may be a lot better for an average visit, but I can't say much for mine and my wife's experience!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 8, 2023
Joke of a place
Went to check in to be told that the hotel should have cancelled my room!
They offered my one of their holiday cottages which was a nice cottage but the heating hadn’t been on. By the time I went to bed the room temperature had only reached 13 degrees.
The hotel wasn’t even doing food so I had to go out for food.
I didn’t dare try ask about breakfast so had to go out and buy this too.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 6, 2023
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 24, 2023
Nice, slighly quirky country inn.
Nice contry pub, good food, friendly service, the room layout was a bit odd with a huge bathroom housing a bath and a small shower cubicle. The bed seemed to be oddly placed due to it's size and there was no side table due to lack of space, it was however good value.
Philip
Philip, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2022
Annick
Annick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2022
Excellent stay at this countryside located hotel.
Excellent stay at this historic hotel. Quiet, comfortable, well equipped bedroom. Brilliant breakfast - which was included in the price. Very friendly and hospitable owners and staff. We will be returning!!
WILLIAM THOMAS
WILLIAM THOMAS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2022
Highly recommended
Lovely country pub, great facilities, clean and smart room. Good food choices and very helpful stuff. Value for money is 5*z
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2022
Good pub with rooms
We booked a last minute Saturday night stay in a superior room. I paid full price with Hotel.com which in retrospect was about £30 too much, as the room wasn't really very superior, quite small and a missing slat on the bed meant it was a bit lumpy! The bathroom was large but fitted with a tiny shower and small bath which we couldn't really understand (also only got one almost finished loo roll!).
However, the hotel's saving grace was the pub and food. We had camembert and fish and chips and both were excellent with good beer and reasonably priced wine. The cooked breakfast was also really well cooked with good quality ingrediants. Dont bother with the continental, it was amusingly bad.
The staff were friendly but a bit inefficient.
All in all worth a visit for the food and cosy pub atmosphere. I think it probably just needs better management and a bit of TLC