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Bear Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near Thermae Bath Spa

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Front of property
Pet-friendly
Family Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Family Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Restaurant
The Bear Hotel, conveniently near the train station, welcomes visitors with its refreshed character and attentive staff. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas, cooked-to-order breakfast, practical luggage storage, and the on-site bar and restaurant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6-10 Wellsway, Bath, England, BA2 3AQ

What's nearby

  • Roman Baths - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bath Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bath Abbey - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Crescent - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 13 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪East Meets West Noodle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Moorfields - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thaikhun - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bear Hotel

Inn remodeled in 2022 and located near Thermae Bath Spa
Bear Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bear Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like espresso makers and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Bear Inn Bath
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Inn The Bear Bath
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Hotel located?

Located in Bear Flat, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thermae Bath Spa. Chapel Arts Centre and Little Solsbury Hill are also within 15 minutes. Bath Spa Station is 13 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Bear Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Coralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally helpful. Great service in the restaurant and pub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull. Location, Rooms and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mayu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Great that there is free car park. Not many cafes and places you can have breakfast in the area on Sunday, other than the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable with great room facilities and an excellent breakfast. Parking is a problem at the Bear with few spaces on site and in the surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and walking distance to the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Fantastic first trip to Bath!

Fantastic hotel in a great location for walking down into Bath (although steep walk back up), and ideal for getting train into Bristol. All the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious every morning!!! Room was great and although by a main road, was not disturbed by noise at all. Would definitely book again if ever travelling to that area!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

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

Would recommend

Brilliant service and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely however, water pressure wasn't great and it took ages to fill the bath in the room we were in. The breakfast options were a bit lax, no congenital options and if you're not a fan of eggs then menu is a bit limited. Otherwise location is fab, really short walk to and from the city centre and the hill on the way back really isn't that bad. All the staff at the hotel were lovely and welcoming, room was spotless and very clean. All in all we would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Spacious, well appointed and comfortable rooms.

One night stay whilst visiting Bath to watch the rugby at the Recreation Ground. Met by a very friendly and efficient lady who checked me in and explained the various entry requirements after 11pm. Room 6 was excellently appointed, spacious and very comfortable. Huge bathroom with shower and a bath. Free car parking although probably only spaces for around 8/10 cars but they do try and keep these free for guests. Was not able to eat/drink at the hotel but the menu looked good, there was a wide range of beers and the place was busy which suggests the standard was good. It took me approximately 15 minutes to walk to the centre of Bath although it took longer coming back as up quite a steep hill. Excellent value compared to the standard hotels nearer the centre. Would have no hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Schöne Unterkunft, praktisch gelegen, da Innenstadt zu Fuß erreichbar ist in ca. 15mins. Badezimmer war sehr schön und sauber, rest auch gemütlich aber vielleicht etwas in die Jahre gekommen (vielleicht wirkte es auch nur so durch dicken Teppichboden und schwere Vorhänge)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Cuteness overload

The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

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

Large comfortable room

Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property! Staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent!

Large, clean, quiet room with a comfortable bed. Coffee, tea, water, and biscuits provided. Large, clean bath with soaking tub as well as double head shower. Hot water with great water pressure. Nice toiletries and large towels. Check in/out efficient and pleasant. Breakfast and dinner both great food. This is over a pub yet there was no noise in my room even with England playing in the Euro Cup. Location was convenient with shops close. Fifteen minute walk to main train and bus stations and central Bath. Bus stop just out the door. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dejligt stort værelse

Dejligt stort, rent værelse og sødt personale. Bruseren og badekaret fantastisk Maden var fin men ikke mere end det. Lidt langt fra midtbyen, og meget stejl bakke til hotellet. Ikke for dårlig gående. Alt i alt var vi meget glade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Comfortable and helpful staff

Very good hotel and the staff were exemplary. Breakfast was limited but the cooked food was excellent though took some time to prepare. Sadly, the coffee making machine was broken for entire stay and only instant available.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Emlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unbearable Inn

Not the best location for the city centre but our fault for not checking perhaps. On a busy road but secondary glazing effective at blocking most noise. But inexcusable is the smell prevalent, like stale laundry, luckily not too strong in the actual room. Lo and behold there were lots of bags of laundry at the entrance (almost to the point of blocking it) for the 2 days we were there, which has been mentioned many times on Trip Advisor so an ongoing problem. Also breakfast choice too limited but quality ok. Noisy at night until 1pm as after the pub shut they were dragging tables around downstairs and there is really noisy door closer or something constantly squeaking. I know the response will be that I should have complained at the time but none of this can be one-offs and must be noticeable by staff as well. Friendly staff though, shame the rest lets it down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrezza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, really beautiful. Fabulous food and good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

C E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in the family room (2 adults, 2 children). Comfortable, spacious and well equipped room. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast and dinner in the pub was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff made it a very pleasant stay. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

We had a great stay. Friendly staff, outstanding food, great accommodation everything you need in the bedroom, on site parking & a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre. I would definitely recommend staying here & I would return
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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