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A white building with the name "The Bear" on the facade, featuring multiple windows and flower baskets. - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell (Crickhowell)
A cozy living room with a patterned sofa, a fireplace, and a stone wall. - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell (Crickhowell)
A bar area with wooden furnishings, shelves stocked with bottles, and a chalkboard menu. - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell (Crickhowell)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Luxury upscale hotel in a shopping district

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.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a bed with floral bedding, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a telephone.

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Crickhowell, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell is in a shopping district. Abergavenny Museum and Castle and Tithe Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and Super Tubing. Brecon Leisure Centre and Brecon Mountain Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Crickhowell travel guide
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High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The interior of an ancient stone structure with arched doorways and columns.
    Wye Valley
    41 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Crickhowell Castle
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tretower Court & Castle
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Market Hall
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station
    16 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Green Man Pub
    6 min drive
  • Beaufort Arms
    7 min drive
  • The Bear
    1 min walk
  • Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn
    3 min drive
  • The Britannia Inn
    1 min walk

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

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?

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 luxury hotel is steps from Crickhowell Castle, Tretower Court & Castle, and Old Market Hall. Usk Priory Church of St Mary and Sugar Loaf Vineyards are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 267 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, Room was very comfortable and quiet. Lovely choice for breakfast, and had a good menu for lunch and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hadyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character, comfortable rooms with excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was quaint with an oldie worldly feel. Couldn’t lock the toilet door and no lifts. Great food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely atmospheric hotel with an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay in a traditional hotel with lovely atmosphere and fabulous food. We stayed in a cosy double at the front of the hotel which was perfectly adequate for a 1 night stay. Room was immaculately clean and well presented, nice furnishings with complimentary tea,coffe ,hot chocolate and shortbread biscuits. Bathroom was very small but again spotlessly clean and adequate. Food was exceptional - we had evening meal and breakfast - good quality, testy and reasonably priced. Staff were wonderful - helpful, polite and professional. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

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Our stay here was brilliant from start to finish. Probably the best welcome we’ve had for us and our pet Greyhound Skye. The staff were amazing and very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable and well equipped. The staff were trained and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights. The room was clean and spacious and the bed comfortable. Consistently excellent food for both dinners and breakfasts that we had - and very promptly served, considering how busy the restaurant gets. Well done to all the staff team.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

NORMAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for another fantastic stay at The Bear Hotel. This year our room was in the main building. It was cosy, modern, comfortable and clean. The hotel itself is very interesting and quirky. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom very good - quiet. Food was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Steven

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Good evening meal, helpful Reception Staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Can’t miss!

It’s the place to stay while exploring the surrounding Critchhowell area. It has a long history with new age charm I would recommend the property and it’s friendly staff to all travellers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely traditional pub, room was lovely had everything we needed, pillows were amazing, bed a little soft for my preference, bathroom clean and very nice spec. breakfast was nice, good quality produce. staff were very friendly and helpful. i would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

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Very much enjoyed another stay at The Bear. Had very comfortable renovated ground floor room with new ensuite bathroom with shower. High standard of cleanliness. Excellent restaurant. Very friendly and helpful team members.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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