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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
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Old Market Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 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

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Horse Shoe - ‬13 min walk

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 front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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.

Languages

English, Romanian, Spanish, Welsh

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
  • 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 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. Usk Priory Church of St Mary and Sugar Loaf Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 232 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

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

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

NORMAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaswir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

What a fantastic hotel - my only moan was that it was very dark in the breakfast dog friendly area. We will definitely be back, Wilson (cocker spaniel) had a wonderful stay too, spoilt by all his treats, toys and bedding options ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
6 of us (plus 3 dogs) meet annually for a walking weekend. The Bear was a perfect place to stay - characterful hotel, excellent service, good food, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Really lovely break at the Bear Hotel

Three night break in a very comfortable room at The Bear Hotel. The staff were marvellous, the food was excellent (breakfast and dinner) and - based on the experience we had - we would certainly book again at the Bear Hotel when we are staying in or around Crickhowell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique place. Recommended by family and I can certainly recommend it to others. Friendly and helpful staff. Great dinner and excellent breakfast. Great place to stay for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met up with family, Lovely meal with a few drinks as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022