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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3.0 star property
History and hospitality blend at this welcoming hotel where guests can wander through the garden before enjoying meals at their leisure

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Located in a shopping district, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offers a pleasant environment with breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Visitors can explore the garden or unwind on the sunny terrace with WiFi access. Many travelers appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Crickhowell, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell is in a shopping district. Abergavenny Museum and Castle and Tithe Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and Super Tubing. Brecon Leisure Centre and Brecon Mountain Railway are also worth visiting.
Map
High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park which includes rainforest, a waterfall and a lake or waterhole
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture
    Principality Stadium
    55 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Crickhowell Castle
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tretower Court & Castle
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Market Hall
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station
    16 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Courtyard Bar, Green Man Festival
    5 min drive
  • Green Man Pub
    6 min drive
  • Greggs
    16 min drive
  • Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn
    3 min drive
  • Beaufort Arms
    7 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

Historic hotel in a shopping district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 22-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell located?

Situated in a shopping district, this historic hotel is steps away from Crickhowell Castle, Tretower Court & Castle and Old Market Hall. Usk Priory Church of St Mary and Sugar Loaf Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights. The room was clean and spacious and the bed comfortable. Consistently excellent food for both dinners and breakfasts that we had - and very promptly served, considering how busy the restaurant gets. Well done to all the staff team.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely atmospheric hotel with an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great food and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for another fantastic stay at The Bear Hotel. This year our room was in the main building. It was cosy, modern, comfortable and clean. The hotel itself is very interesting and quirky. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really good dog friendly stay

Great location, parking and lovely welcome The dog was made very welcome too Great food and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite friendly staff. Excellent fresh local food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.
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10/10 Excellent

aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely traditional pub, room was lovely had everything we needed, pillows were amazing, bed a little soft for my preference, bathroom clean and very nice spec. breakfast was nice, good quality produce. staff were very friendly and helpful. i would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t miss!

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

NORMAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good dinner, good breakfast, good warm room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good evening meal, helpful Reception Staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed another stay at The Bear. Had very comfortable renovated ground floor room with new ensuite bathroom with shower. High standard of cleanliness. Excellent restaurant. Very friendly and helpful team members.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The staff were very helpful, friendly and very good. The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom very good - quiet. Food was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful coaching inn in a fabulous lication. Lovely bar meal. Fabulous breakfast. Nothing to criticise. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway spot

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return visit to The Bear

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel with excellent food! Was there for business so shame i didn't get chance to enjoy the area more
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. My mother had a medical emergency & we had to extend our visit. The staff was extremely accommodating and considerate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We regularly eat at The Bear, as we love the food, but this was our first time to stay. The room was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. As always, the service in the restaurant was excellent and the food was delicious. Our waiter, Hi-Man was most attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another great stay at the bear

This is our annual trip that we like to take. The bear never disappoints. I love this time of year, sitting by the fire on a cold day. Food is always top quality, staff can never do enough for you..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to wonderful welcome from Tracy.Third floor room allocated mentioned difficulty wiith stairs immediate upgrade to court yard ground floor room .Could not find fault at any level , food ,cleanliness, cant wait to go back .A wonderful example to Welsh Tourism Pat &Pete
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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