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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Wantage hotel

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Restaurant
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Bar (on property)
Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB
  • Place, Wantage Leisure Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Wantage

In Wantage .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Wantage Leisure Centre and 3 miles (5 km) of Bakers Yard. Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred is within 6 miles (10 km) and Uffington White Horse is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wantage Leisure Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 35 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Highclere Castle - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 47 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 48 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Stables Make Space - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Wantage hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3-star Wantage hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel offers 36 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Bear Hotel Wantage

Bear Wantage

The Bear Hotel Hotel

The Bear Hotel Wantage

The Bear Hotel Hotel Wantage

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bear Hotel to the airport?

The Bear Hotel is 21.8 mi (44-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $170, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Bear Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bear Hotel.

Does The Bear Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Bear Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bear Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Bear Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Bear Hotel have a pool?

The Bear Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Bear Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bear Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bear Hotel to downtown Wantage?

The Bear Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Wantage.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 448 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant and bar very good. Staff good too. Ideal location in the centre of Wantage. Ideal for bus services as stop right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasvinder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

claire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We reported an issue with the shower which was not resolved. On the first day I asked for Gluten free bread and was told by the server that you did not cater for this. On the second morning a different server was on and offered us gluten free when we sat down.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast menu included in price. All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was excellent on the ground floor . Staff were friendly and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant and amazing breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room small. Glass shelve in bathroom Breakfast eeds atten
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good, a nice pub come hotel. The bed….wow, super comfy. Shower was strong & hot. Breakfast was decent, if a little on the cool side. Overall very happy especially given the price! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good breakfast - diverse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was busy which gave it a warm and lively atmosphere and is a positive, not negative. The food and service was good. Only comment was 10% gratuity added to the food bill which i didnt notice at the time, the service was good but I prefer the option of adding a thanks rather it just being automatically added.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good overall

Everything was very good, comfy bed, nice and quiet, strong shower and nice and clean. Although the rooms are starting to look a bit tired and could do with updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Won’t stay again

Was ok but the staff were loud and loads of swearing and banging till midnight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne Behnke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Typical old English hotel with an excellent restaurant and a great bar! Rooms are small but cozy. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks to The Bear!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joana Sofia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel with great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very noisy Bed very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025