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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Room
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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Christ Church College - 27 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • University of Oxford - 28 min drive - 18.7 miles

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 Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An elevator, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property payment types

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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation 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.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km) of Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse. The Library and Milton Manor House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 413 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Wickets

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff where fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

claire

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food excellent. Hotel is looking tired and shabby. our room was in the courtyard and proved to be noisey at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gyuricza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was oke for staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

God beliggenhed i hyggelig by. Lidt slidte værelser men virkelig lækker mad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amancio

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Alan A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay look forward to doing it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

8/10 Good

S

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

Good stay.

Good hotel in centre of town, long stay carpark at rear of hotel £7 for 23hours,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

6/10 Okay

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mostly ok. Comfortable single bed and good breakfast and customer service. Bathroom had no windows and therefore relies on extractor fan, which was not working. A bit more space would have been nice,. The property has been converted into what looks like too many rooms, but that's business I suppose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical building, friendly staff, good food but could do with a deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Good location, terrible beds!

Good location, friendly staff, but the beds are TERRIBLE. This was probably the worst bed I have ever slept in!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room (#33), luxury bathroom with large walk in shower, fluffy towels. Excellent full English breakfast included in room rate. A fan would have been welcome as not comfortable opening window as ground floor room. No info in room inc wifi code. Definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Bed a little hard. Very quiet during the night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

great value and lovely people

The room was spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent, with hot and cold options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop, we were doing the King Alfred Wa. Storage for bikes and nice place to stop in the middle of Wantage. Only issue is getting back upto the Ridgeway to continue trip.😃
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were dated, the ceiling bowing and holes in it, mentioned it to staff who dismissed it, saying they knew. The shower doors did not close and the bathroom was overall very dated and not particularly clean. There was a fan in the room (needed as it was hot) it was covered in dust and would not stay upright. Overall not particularly impressed with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two night midweek stay for work. Location is excellent as right in the centre of Wantage, with access to local shops and restaurants. No hotel car parking, but overnight parking available in local council car park (£3/night). Room was cosy and had all facilities needed for a comfortable stay. Relatively quiet during the night, but Wantage wakes around 5am, so expect to as well. Ate in the restaurant for the first night - good quality food, but ventured out the second night for greater menu variety. Good choice at breakfast with well-prepared meals. Quick service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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