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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Highchair
  • 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
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Highchair
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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. Millets Farm Centre and Millets Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Wantage travel guide
Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

What's nearby

  • Avebury stones
    North Wessex Downs
    14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Bakers Yard
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
    8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Milton Manor House
    12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Uffington White Horse
    15 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Shoulder of Mutton
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Old Stables Make Space
    5 min walk
  • Grove Kebab Van
    4 min drive
  • Wildwood Kitchen
    1 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Wedding services, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 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

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
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

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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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. 176 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 433 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasvinder

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Graeme

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

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

8/10 Good

claire

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Keith

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

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was busy which gave it a warm and lively atmosphere and is a positive, not negative. The food and service was good. Only comment was 10% gratuity added to the food bill which i didnt notice at the time, the service was good but I prefer the option of adding a thanks rather it just being automatically added.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

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

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

Martin

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

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

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