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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 25 - Sep 26
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Tomorrow

Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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.
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High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW

What's nearby

  • Crickhowell Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tretower Court & Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 15 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Man Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

Historic hotel near Brecon Beacons National Park
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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell located?

Situated in a shopping district, this historic hotel is steps from Crickhowell Castle, Tretower Court & Castle, and Old Market Hall. Brecon Beacons National Park and Usk Priory Church of St Mary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 243 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a lovely hotel with a local vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very old building full of character. The garden and flower boxes were amazing. The town is lovely and the area is beautiful with towering hills on both sides and the River Usk running past the town. Food and atmosphere very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Steven

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

8/10 Good

NORMAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful flowers Excellent food Two good reasons we stayed at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

The Bear for the Green Man

Always a joy to stay at the Bear. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Has maintained the character and charm of older inns whilst providing excellent quality food in the restaurant and the bar area with efficient and cheerful staff service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly warm welcome, and lovely service. The room was perfect, with a very comfy bed and a very tasty dinner to top it off!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice pub, comfortable room. Food was nice although quite pricey for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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