The Bear Hotel

Property class: 3
Wantage hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Wantage, The Bear Hotel 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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (6)

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

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Highchair
The current price is $134
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, a small trash bin, and a shelf with toiletries.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, a small trash bin, and a shelf with toiletries.

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Wantage Leisure Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 35 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Highclere Castle - 41 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 48 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 49 min drive - 59.8 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

  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Eyston Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

  • When visiting Wantage, The Bear Hotel 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 36 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Other information

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Food and drink

  • Ice maker
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Bear Hotel like?

The Bear Hotel is located a short 7-minute walk from Wantage Leisure Centre.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of options and excellent service. (48 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with a good menu choice and quick service. (36 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Nice room which was at the front but it was noisy and the curtains are really thin so makes the room really light in the morning. Breakfast was good. Doesn’t appear to be any parking
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, very helpful and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Amazing stay, very nice staff and nice feel for a non conventional hotel. A lot of thought has gone into the guest rooms, only short coming was that we landed on a hot day and we only had one fan in the family room. Highly recommend
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8/10 Very good

Bar air conditioning a bit light weight in 30C plus temperatures. Staff were extremely helpful with check in times allowing early access for wedding attire changing etc. Breakfast was good. Room was fine for the very reasonable price. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value, clean rooms, helpful staff.
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6/10 Good

The room was very small for a twin/2 people and nowhere to put suitcases. It was very very hot and the fan didn’t work in the bathroom nor did the window open. There was a fan in the room however! Nice breakfast and staff were lovely.
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6/10 Good

Restaurant and bar very good. Staff good too. Ideal location in the centre of Wantage. Ideal for bus services as stop right outside.
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8/10 Very good

Good breakfast, friendly staff.
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6/10 Good

Reasonable value for money. Comfortable bed and clean room. Goid breakfast. Only real issue was poor shower in bathroom with hot and cold water
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, nice location
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great Breakfast menu included in price. All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel, helpful staff, quiet, slept well, good breakfast. Enjoyed the stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

the room was excellent on the ground floor . Staff were friendly and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant and amazing breakfast .
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6/10 Good

A very large dated hotel undergoing refurbishment whilst still functioning for business. Town centre location and busy. A good menu with quick service. The downside of our stay was the location of our bedroom immediately below the boiler system. The noise became unbearable when trying to sleep on a warm night. This was resolved by a lovely lady on night reception duty who relocated us to a much quieter and cooler room. Good breakfast selection with very fast service.
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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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great value, friendly staff
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Centrally located in Wantage with excellent staff.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

good breakfast - diverse
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Friendly staff.
Verified review

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!
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Good location and friendly staff, good value for money
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

short break

ideal for short breaks, good food and friendly atmosphere
Verified review

8/10 Very good

It is a really old hotel lots of memorabilia a decent bar and good meals