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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)
Bar (on property)
Room
Restaurant
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
$116 nightly
The total price is $140
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

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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About the neighborhood

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 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
  • Oxford Castle - 28 min drive - 33.8 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

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Restaurants - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bay Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬3 min drive

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.

Languages

English

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
DONE

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
Bed
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great menu and well-prepared meals. (38 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with good quality meals and pleasant service. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Staff where fantastic
Wickets, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice quirky hotel.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Staff and food excellent. Hotel is looking tired and shabby. our room was in the courtyard and proved to be noisey at night.
Diana, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Very good
Amancio, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Mostly ok. Comfortable single bed and good breakfast and customer service. Bathroom had no windows and therefore relies on extractor fan, which was not working. A bit more space would have been nice,. The property has been converted into what looks like too many rooms, but that's business I suppose.
Emil, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

The rooms were dated, the ceiling bowing and holes in it, mentioned it to staff who dismissed it, saying they knew. The shower doors did not close and the bathroom was overall very dated and not particularly clean. There was a fan in the room (needed as it was hot) it was covered in dust and would not stay upright. Overall not particularly impressed with the stay
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 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

8/10 Good

Good value for the price paid
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

It’s a quirky place. Good decoration in main restaurant and bar but the rooms need updating. Very noisy at the front of the property in the room and the shower was terrible and sink didn’t drain. Staff lovely and the food great.
Sophie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very convinient and reasonably priced.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The only downside was lack of parking.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really helpful staff - would definitely stay again
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere in bar.
Glyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice hotel in centre of town.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great bar staff
Douglas, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel

Nice hotel friendly staff room was small but nice and clean. Good shower.
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good location and friendly staff, good value for money
Martin, 1-night trip