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8.2 / 10 Guest Rating

The Bear Hotel

Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB, Wantage, GB

The Bear Hotel - main view

About the Property

Garden Views and Modern Amenities - Take in the beautiful garden views while enjoying complimentary wireless internet and convenient wedding services.

Delectable Dining Options - Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel's restaurant and sip on your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast.

Convenient Facilities - Benefit from amenities like complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

To immerse yourself in comfort and convenience, book your stay at The Bear Hotel today.

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Elevator
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Wedding services

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

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. The property is professionally cleaned.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite - Photo 1
Double Room, Ensuite - Photo 2
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Double Room, Ensuite

1 Double BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Digital channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Daily housekeepingAccessibility - Visual fire alarmNeed to Know - Towels not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomDaily housekeeping

DOUBLE STANDARD

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$211.66

$169.33

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.2
Excellent135 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the good breakfast and frequently praise the lively atmosphere.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service8.4
Location8.4
Room Quality7.5
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.0
Food and Beverage8.4
Overall Experience8.0

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Diana
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 3, 2025

"Good"

6.0

Staff and food excellent. Hotel is looking tired and shabby. our room was in the courtyard and proved to be noisey at night.

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Emil
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 3, 2025

"Good"

6.0

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.

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Sarah
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 26, 2025

"Good"

6.0

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

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DAVID
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 20, 2025

"Great stay!"

10.0

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.

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Ian
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 20, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

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.

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Sherry
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 19, 2025

"Not the best"

6.0

The hotel itself was fine. We had a drink on the bar and there are lots of places to relax. Unfortunately our room (no 8) was extremely hot. We had both windows open but it didn’t seem to make any difference. This also meant that we heard all the people leaving the pub and immediate areas until approx 0230-0245. When we were finally able to doze off we were woken up at 0350 by the tradesmen starting to set up for the market in the morning. Whilst I appreciate that the hotel cannot directly affect these things had I known I would not have booked to be honest. The room was clean but needs an update. The bathroom sink tap was loose and the shower does not keep consistent temperature. The bathroom was very tired. When we went to check out in the morning there was no one on reception to let know of these problems. We had to leave to get on our way. Such a shame but from our experience we wouldn’t go back.

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sarah
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 17, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very helpful staff, nice location

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Julian
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 9, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Good location. Friendly staff.

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Amancio
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 9, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very good

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rupert
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 7, 2025

"Good"

4.0

Not one for posting reviews, but this was pretty bad. Firstly the staff were lovely and this doesn't reflect on them at all. Room 24. Go have a look. The room is tired but the bathroom is apocolyptic. Last upgraded about 40 years ago, light switch is illegal, shower head holder snapped off, water so hot that you cannot add enough cold to make it usable and the water stinks. Prob crap in the water tank. The silicone around all surfaces must have been done with a knife and fork or possibly with a blindfold on. I'm not really exaggerating either. The three cups we had on the tea station were coated in dried detergent (that you couldn't see) leading to 2 cups of tea being thrown and a day of soap suddy mouths. The room was hot, but that's not really anyone's fault. But having the windows open just meant we had to listen to a rowdy crowd doing coke and drinking just outside the window. Bed was comfy. Sheets were smelly. In the morning, someone had distributed the days clean sheets for the changeover leaving them outside each room on the filthy carpet. My oh my. The cheek to charge £100 for this.... Never again thanks. I have photos and a video of you want them.

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