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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Oxfordshire Museum

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Front of property
Indoor wedding
Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding
Terrace/patio
Macdonald Bear Hotel in Oxfordshire offers an upscale experience without pretension. Enjoy meals at The Restaurant, unwind on the peaceful terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpful, personalized service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 17 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hanborough Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pleasure Garden Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Upscale hotel near Blenheim Palace
Located close to Oxfordshire Museum, Macdonald Bear Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Newspapers in the lobby, laundry services, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Churchill Lounge
  • The Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
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Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock
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Frequently asked questions

Is Macdonald Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Bear Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Woodstock, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace.

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Reviews

Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Stunning 700year old hotel Quirky layout full of history and mystery Beautiful big bed, clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gui-Qiang George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a friendly hotel that makes you feel at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed after a day at Blenheim palace. Was a lovely quirky hotel. We stayed in the park suite which was on the high street. Great room although noise from upstairs room guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Bear Hotel Woodstock

Staff were very polite and friendly. We were lucky to receive a nice upgrade. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the old town and within 100 mtrs of public footpath access into Blenheim Park. Room was on ground floor and was clean and comfortable. Service at breakfast was first class with well trained attentive staff Convenient on site parking.
Blenheim Park on the hottest day of the year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, tidy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Great stay at the Bear

Perfect location for our trip to Blenheim for a special birthday. The room had a lovely cottage feel to it. Value for money, all the staff were helpful and pleasant. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel rather tired since we last visited, very noisy coming from room above
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ChanBua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Very Poor signal for the TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A gem

Friendly hotel in charming period building. Rooms are a good size
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Furniture in Bedroom Lounge in need of updating. Bathroom in need of decorating. Barman was a credit to the organisation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely hotel with lots of character and walkable to Blenheim palace
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Hotel was okay. Not the cleanest - but still nice. Room was boiling and couldn't cool it down, so was hard to sleep. However. Staff were lovely and food was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Bear about 20 years ago and returned for a birthday celebration. The hotel is looking very tired and well past the time for a refurbishment. The service was ok but we needed to prompt them to get our room cleaned after 2.00 pm and to take our breakfast order. Disappointed over all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
The location to Blenheim Palace is outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel with good attention to detail and a friendly welcome. Outstanding location in Woodstock.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in a suite room 47 which has a separate living space to the bedroom. Bedroom was lovely, however there is zero WIFI access in the bedroom. The cold water tap makes a loud whistling noise when turned on. Both issues probably need a solution, especially the WIFI. This is our 3rd stay at the hotel. Previously our room was out in the courtyard and if we were to stay again this would be the preference
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a brilliant hotel. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for great service and a lovely room ans stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Lovely hotel - ideal location for Blenheim Palace

Lovely hotel, great cottage style room. Very spacious and comfortable. Good breakfast freshly cooked - found it odd that not offered toast with our full English - first time I've known that in a hotel of this standard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Heating not working so very cold - 3 heaters not enough. We generally felt the hotel was overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

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

Lovely festive stay - characterful and comfy

Stayed here to visit Blenheim Palace's Christmas events. The hotel was much more than just a place to stay - it was beautifully decorated for Christmas, characterful and comfortable. We enjoyed spending time chatting in the bar - roaring fire, comfy chairs etc - and the food was lovely. Very easy flat walk to Blenheim - we will visit again to do more of the Cotswolds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for concert in Blenheim Palace. Easy parking. All ammenities in room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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