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The Bear Hotel

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A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and three pendant lights. - The Bear Hotel (Wareham)
A white building with the sign "BEAR HOTEL" and multiple windows. - The Bear Hotel (Wareham)
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and large windows. - The Bear Hotel (Wareham)
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains. - The Bear Hotel (Wareham)
A wooden patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a wooden fence. - The Bear Hotel (Wareham)
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Be sure to enjoy happy hour at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with a patterned blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden door with a nameplate.

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a bathroom door.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and patterned pillows. There are two bedside lamps with patterned shades and a clear vase on the nightstand.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of the outside.

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with blue curtains, and a patterned armchair.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a yellow headboard, a patterned armchair, and a view of buildings through a window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Wareham is home to The Bear Hotel. While the natural beauty of Durdle Door and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Poole Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Poole Stadium or Vitality Stadium. Visit our Wareham travel guide
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14 South St, Wareham, England, BH20 4LT

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The ruins of a medieval stone structure with arches and towers, surrounded by greenery.
    Corfe Castle
    7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.
    Durdle Door
    29 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • St Martin's on the Walls
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wareham Town Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wareham Station
    14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thunderbird
    6 min drive
  • The Baker's Arms
    7 min drive
  • treetops cafe
    9 min drive
  • Mash And Barrel
    17 min drive
  • The Yachtsman
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 25

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Wareham, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dorset National Landscape and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Blue Pool and Tea House and RSPB Arne. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum and Corfe Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wareham Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay with excellent restaurant meals...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a very warm welcome and the hotel is characterful. All the staff were helpful. The food was very good and the breakfast was very enjoyable with quality ingredients. The only thing we didn’t like was that we booked two rooms, one being a twin and of a higher standard than the double. We were offered two of the same lower grade rooms. We were eventually given the second better room which was lovely, but if it hadn’t been available we would have been paying a premium for the lower standard room. Apparently it was something to do with having booked through Expedia??? The amount she had on the system showed that we had paid less than we actually had. I could prove this as I had the email confirmations. an explanation would be welcome .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heating in the bedroom was very poor. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SAEKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても清潔で、朝ごはんも美味しくて、 何よりスタッフさんが皆とっても親切で 温かくて感激しました。 最高でした！またいつか泊まりに行きたい！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026