The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel with free WiFi

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW
  • Popular LocationCrickhowell Castle1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTretower Court & Castle3 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Market Hall3 min walk
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)81 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.5/10 Very good
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Crickhowell

In shopping district.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Crickhowell Castle and Tretower Court & Castle. Also, Old Market Hall is within half a mile (1 km) and Brecon Beacons National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Crickhowell Castle - 1 min walk
  • Tretower Court & Castle - 3 min walk
  • Old Market Hall - 3 min walk
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 6 min drive
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 15 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hobby Horse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Green Man Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cider Mill Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Towpath Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3-star historic hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Crickhowell hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Crickhowell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Languages

English, Romanian, Spanish, Welsh

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

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

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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 207 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great food and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Meeting family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
6 of us (plus 3 dogs) meet annually for a walking weekend. The Bear was a perfect place to stay - characterful hotel, excellent service, good food, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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