Nestled in a shopping district, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offers an inviting atmosphere with full breakfast and dinner options at the on-site restaurant. Stroll through the garden or relax on the sun-kissed terrace while connecting to WiFi. Guests have also praised the helpful staff.
Brecon Beacons National Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Big Pit National Coal Museum - 17 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 81 min drive
Abergavenny Station - 15 min drive
Pontypool & New Inn Station - 21 min drive
Ebbw Vale Town Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Beaufort Arms - 6 min drive
Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen - 1 min walk
The Bell - 3 min drive
Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn - 2 min drive
Horse Shoe - 13 min walk
About this property
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell
When you stay at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Romanian, Spanish, Welsh
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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 allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 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 Hotel, Crickhowell?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell and nearby?
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell like?
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell is a short 1-minute walk from Crickhowell Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Tretower Court & Castle.
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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10
It’s the place to stay while exploring the surrounding Critchhowell area. It has a long history with new age charm I would recommend the property and it’s friendly staff to all travellers
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
A lovely place to stay in a loverly part of Wales. Make sure that you eat in their restaurant as the food is always great!
Adam
1-night trip
8/10
Good evening meal, helpful Reception Staff
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
Wonderful stay
Benjamin
4-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel, great food and friendly, helpful staff
Andy
1-night trip
10/10
Great location, parking and lovely welcome
The dog was made very welcome too
Great food and atmosphere
Elaine
1-night trip
8/10
Good food at a reasonable price.
NORMAN
2-night trip
10/10
Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.
Nancy
10/10
Friendly hotel with excellent food! Was there for business so shame i didn't get chance to enjoy the area more
Sally
1-night trip
8/10
Bedroom very good - quiet. Food was also very good.
Anthony
2-night trip
10/10
Beautiful flowers
Excellent food
Two good reasons we stayed at this hotel.
Alan
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel
Jaswir
2-night trip
10/10
What a fantastic hotel - my only moan was that it was very dark in the breakfast dog friendly area. We will definitely be back, Wilson (cocker spaniel) had a wonderful stay too, spoilt by all his treats, toys and bedding options ♥️
KELLY
1-night trip
8/10
Very good dinner, good breakfast, good warm room
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
The staff were very helpful, friendly and very good.
The room was clean and comfortable
Dave
3-night trip
8/10
Really nice pub, comfortable room. Food was nice although quite pricey for what it was.
Christopher
1-night trip
10/10
Very friendly staff. My mother had a medical emergency & we had to extend our visit. The staff was extremely accommodating and considerate.
Naiela
2-night trip
10/10
6 of us (plus 3 dogs) meet annually for a walking weekend. The Bear was a perfect place to stay - characterful hotel, excellent service, good food, comfortable rooms.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
Always a joy to stay at the Bear. We’ll be back next year.
David
4-night trip
10/10
We stayed here following a day of hiking and it was perfect. However it would also be a great place to stay for a more glamorous occassion too. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable bed and quirky interior. Food was incredible.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Incredibly warm welcome, and lovely service. The room was perfect, with a very comfy bed and a very tasty dinner to top it off!
Polly
1-night trip
10/10
Another great stay at The Bear. I love it because it has a lot of character and it’s interesting. The rooms and nice and comfortable and the restaurant serves really delicious food (I had the beef short rib). It’s also really conveniently located in Crickhowell with most other interesting places within walking distance.
Lastly, all the staff I spoke to were really friendly and accommodating.
Definitely worth a visit.
Andrew
1-night trip
10/10
Deluxe room
very pleasant nice surroundings comfortable would stay again nice and warm in the room lovely bath clean very nice 👍
Good food meal and breakfast
Staff very happy and helpful
Catherine
1-night trip
10/10
Three night break in a very comfortable room at The Bear Hotel. The staff were marvellous, the food was excellent (breakfast and dinner) and - based on the experience we had - we would certainly book again at the Bear Hotel when we are staying in or around Crickhowell.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10
Returners to The Bear,great and convenient place to stop,staff friendly and helpful
Room good size ,clean and well stocked with tea and coffee
but bit excessive on the cushions!