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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wantage with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Exterior
Room
Restaurant
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Bar (on property)
The Bear Hotel offers a garden retreat with a hearty breakfast. The on-site restaurant serves family meals, including kids' options. Enjoy billiards, free WiFi, and safe luggage storage during your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ฿3,723
฿4,468 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.2 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

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, smoke-free property and a computer station
  • A billiards/pool table
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

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

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

Payment types at the property

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is not required for transport 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 1 Nov 2025 start from ฿3,723.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Wantage, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bakers Yard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse. The Library and Milton Manor House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 422 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quirky hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a really old hotel lots of memorabilia a decent bar and good meals
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice proper English establishment. Great pub and equally great breakfast - loved the service. A good place to stay if you are visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great choice and very good produce
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It was very clean, breakfast poor standard cheapest of everything! It was an ok stay for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. The room was nice, both clean and comfortable. All the staff were very helpful and the location was excellent. Enjoyed my stay and would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fine for short stay. Excellent breakfast.

We got a triple room that was clean and was quiet. The mattresses are maybe due for renewal, springs were a bit noisy and mattress was thin, But still managed to sleep so no major dramas. The full English breakfast was absolutely stunning. Worth noting that the bar is not available out of hours.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gursh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wer in the area for a friends 50th. The place was great as were the staff. Couldn’t be more central. An all round great little find
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Overnight in Wantage

Nice old pub / hotel. Efficient check in Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a bad stay pillows hard bed not to bad but overall the venue is getting a little bit shabby in all areas. The was a leaky tap in the bathroom It is in need of a make over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Nice room

Nice room quite small and in need of updating but very clean and comfortable. Also very quiet at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, downstairs restaurant food was good. Upstairs breakfast restaurant clean nice staff but the English breakfast could have been better. Bathroom needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Service but we were given a poor hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights while visiting family location was grest for us right o market square and 2 mins to sons house . Great choice for breaky in the private dining room was very quiet so was no waiting for anything cooked breaky made specially for guests and brought to table .had a lovely family meal one night in the pub restaurant aĺso great service even tho was busy. No complaints at all
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Excellent room unfortunately quite noisy in the morning but ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not the best

The hotel itself was fine. We had a drink on the bar and there are lots of places to relax. Unfortunately our room (no 8) was extremely hot. We had both windows open but it didn’t seem to make any difference. This also meant that we heard all the people leaving the pub and immediate areas until approx 0230-0245. When we were finally able to doze off we were woken up at 0350 by the tradesmen starting to set up for the market in the morning. Whilst I appreciate that the hotel cannot directly affect these things had I known I would not have booked to be honest. The room was clean but needs an update. The bathroom sink tap was loose and the shower does not keep consistent temperature. The bathroom was very tired. When we went to check out in the morning there was no one on reception to let know of these problems. We had to leave to get on our way. Such a shame but from our experience we wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stan

Liked: Staff & service
Service was accommodating and pleasant. No parking was a real inconvenience as we had a significant amount of luggage. Also had to pay for public parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kezie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, antique facilities, dirty bathroom, terrible mattress, no air condition and for some reason still very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023