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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Wantage hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Room
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
At The Bear Hotel, unwind in the garden and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Savor kids' meals at the on-site restaurant or have fun playing billiards/pool table. With free WiFi, luggage storage, your stay is sure to be a relaxing retreat.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Kids' menu
$117 nightly
The total price is $141
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees

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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Oct 18 - Oct 19
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About the neighborhood

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Christ Church College - 27 min drive - 33.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 28 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 44 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive
  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Hungerford Station - 22 min drive
  • Newbury Racecourse Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Wantage. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Bear Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Bear Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Shower
Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great menu and well-prepared meals. (42 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with good quality meals and pleasant service. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good hotel with great breakfast.
Joana Sofia, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

good breakfast - diverse
Graeme, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Jeanne Behnke, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good overall

Everything was very good, comfy bed, nice and quiet, strong shower and nice and clean. Although the rooms are starting to look a bit tired and could do with updating.
Brian, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Won’t stay again

Was ok but the staff were loud and loads of swearing and banging till midnight!
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, nice location
sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room. Good breakfast. Overall great!
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice quirky hotel.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
DAVID, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good breakfast, friendly staff.
claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely Stay look forward to doing it again.
Alan A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel, helpful staff, quiet, slept well, good breakfast. Enjoyed the stay.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

short break

ideal for short breaks, good food and friendly atmosphere
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Centrally located in Wantage with excellent staff.
Keith, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was oke for staying one night.
Gyuricza, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very very noisy Bed very uncomfortable
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay.

Good hotel in centre of town, long stay carpark at rear of hotel £7 for 23hours,
S, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Amancio, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, terrible beds!

Good location, friendly staff, but the beds are TERRIBLE. This was probably the worst bed I have ever slept in!
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room (#33), luxury bathroom with large walk in shower, fluffy towels. Excellent full English breakfast included in room rate. A fan would have been welcome as not comfortable opening window as ground floor room. No info in room inc wifi code. Definitely recommend this hotel
Janet, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Historical building, friendly staff, good food but could do with a deep clean.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Prompt check in Great town location
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great value and lovely people

The room was spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent, with hot and cold options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Definitely would stay there again.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and well stocked great for a one night stay but could do with updating. Although parking is off site it is right next to the hotel and reasonably priced.
Damion, 1-night trip