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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests can challenge friends to a game of billiards or find a peaceful spot in the garden after sharing meals together at this relaxing yet entertaining hotel.

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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

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿4,429
฿5,315 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk, a red leather sofa, and a wardrobe.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a chair, 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Bear Hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a signboard advertising complimentary chocolate and coffee.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Bear Hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a signboard advertising complimentary chocolate and coffee.

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk, a red leather sofa, and a wardrobe.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Wantage is home to The Bear Hotel. Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Pickavance Lecture Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Frilford Heath Golf Club and The West Berkshire Golf Club. Wantage Leisure Centre and Millets Maize Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Wantage travel guide
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Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    35 min drive - 34.5 km
  • A large, ornate castle with multiple towers and a flag.
    Highclere Castle
    43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • A grand classical building with columns, statues, and a dome.
    Blenheim Palace
    47 min drive - 53.5 km
  • A narrow street lined with historic stone and brick buildings, a clear blue sky, and a few cars parked along the side.
    Bicester Village
    48 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Wantage Leisure Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Shoulder of Mutton
    3 min walk
  • Lord Nelson
    17 min walk
  • Wildwood Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Grove Kebab Van
    4 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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 7 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 13 Jul 2026 start from ฿4,429, 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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wantage Leisure Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bakers Yard. Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse 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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 458 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant and bar very good. Staff good too. Ideal location in the centre of Wantage. Ideal for bus services as stop right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking old building, full of character in keeping with surroundings, however the downside to this was poor internal layout. There was a (small) lift but even with a lift we still had few steps up & down to get to our room so not a problem for us but less abled/non ambient may not have been able to enjoy their stay. Breakfast was very good, plenty of choice of buffet items & hot food off menu cooked to order. Staff at breakfast lovely. No air conditioning in room, only in bar. As we had heatwave it would have been nice but we’re in UK so not usually an issue. Minor building works going on (late May 26).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast menu included in price. All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was excellent on the ground floor . Staff were friendly and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant and amazing breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

I booked this room last minute as I was let down by a booking at another hotel where the hotel was closed when I got there! A room was ready when I arrived minutes later. The hotel has a lot of character and the quick continental breakfast was just what I needed when I was working. What made this place stand out was all the staff were super friendly and helpful. So much so that when silly me left my credit card at the counter when I was leaving they very kindly posted it back to my home address which saved a lot of faff cancelling my old card. Thank you very much :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

claire

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, helpful staff, quiet, slept well, good breakfast. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good breakfast - diverse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne Behnke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located in Wantage with excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

short break

ideal for short breaks, good food and friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good overall

Everything was very good, comfy bed, nice and quiet, strong shower and nice and clean. Although the rooms are starting to look a bit tired and could do with updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good, a nice pub come hotel. The bed….wow, super comfy. Shower was strong & hot. Breakfast was decent, if a little on the cool side. Overall very happy especially given the price! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prompt check in Great town location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, tidy, fairly quiet, friendly staff, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024