The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Room
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 391
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Millets Farm Centre - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 25 min drive - 17.9 km
  • University of Oxford - 25 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 77 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

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Wedding services, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

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.

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 (4.4 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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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 353 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Really helpful staff - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere in bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient public car park out the back of the property. Inside space felt comfortable and fresh and the room was perfectly comfortable. Our only issue was a constant, loud hum (imagine a loud fridge) which persisted all night, though this didn't bother my husband, I barely slept. Other friends who stayed in other rooms had no issue so I think we were just very unlucky with our room (no. 12) which seemed to have a vent of some kind right outside the window. Having said that I would stay here again, but I would request a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great bar staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great food!
The food in the restaurant was very nice and the service was great! The rooms need updating but it was a comfortable stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location Clean Staff friendly Basic - in need of updating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
convenient location for us no proper car park
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel friendly staff room was small but nice and clean. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, no Spanish speakers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient location for my short stay in a old and historic building Allowed me access to my room to drop my bags Room a bit tired but clean and serviceable Friendly and helpful staff Nice beer😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Bear
The Bear is in a good position in the centre of Wantage. Restaurant is great for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a two night stay. The hotel could do with some revamping, as some areas were looking a bit tired. The staff were really pleasant and helpful, and seemed to like working there. A great breakfast menu with food cooked to order, which was excellent. Dinner very good and served by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Our room was basic but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was everything I needed and more, but so much needed repairing or maintaining. I was particularly unhappy about the reluctance to observe standard fire precautions at night evidenced by the wedging open of fire and smoke stop doors. This was noted at 23:00 hrs. Very pleased to find breakfast was included, and that ironing facilities were available without request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Good location and friendly staff, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Te property is old and rather worn. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Great Bear!
Wantage is lovely and the Bear Hotel was excellent in all respects
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tuesday

Was just staying the night comfy bed decent shower shame I had somewhere to be so didn’t have time for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Amenities
Very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Well located, friendly and atmospheric. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful character Oxfordshire hotel food was excellent and the people friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, friendly hotel in the middle of pretty Wantage. Delicious freshly cooked breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024