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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Devizes

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2 bars/lounges
Meeting facility
2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served
Double Room (Four Poster)
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2-3 The Market Place, Devizes, England, SN10 1HS
  • Place, Wiltshire Heritage Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennet & Avon Canal
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wadworth Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Four Poster)

Double Room (Four Poster)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Single Room

Executive Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Devizes

Heart of Devizes.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Wiltshire Heritage Museum and Wadworth Brewery. Kennet & Avon Canal and Oare House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wiltshire Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wadworth Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Devizes Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Caen Hill Locks - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Melksham Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Bear - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪British Lion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black Dog Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Devizes
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2314 square feet (215 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Bear Hotel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Devizes hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2314 sq ft of conference space
  • 215 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1500
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Bear Hotel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Devizes hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 11.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bear Devizes
The Bear Hotel Market Place Devizes
Bear Hotel Devizes
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Devizes
The Bear Hotel Hotel Devizes

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bear Hotel to the airport?

The Bear Hotel is 47.2 mi (82-min drive) away from the Bristol International Airport (BRS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Bear Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bear Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Bear Hotel have a pool?

The Bear Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Bear Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does The Bear Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bear Hotel to downtown Devizes?

The Bear Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Devizes.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Bear numerous times and find it perfectly suits my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sok in Josephine

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

I would stay again.

The Bear Hotel is an oldest hotel in the town. It’s more than 500 yrs old .. but it still keeping very well. The dinner is so yumny and staffs are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bear Hotel has a long history, which is cool, & why I initially chose it (as well as its location—30 minutes to Stonehenge). The beds are very comfortable with thick pillows, the price was reasonable, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We’d had a long day in the car, and the desk clerk was very helpful and kind. The hotel also has great amenities in the room, & the breakfast (full English breakfast as well as continental options) was delicious! It is a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and informative. Also, I booked a single room which can be pokey but this one was a good size with full facilities. Some of the curtains could be updated but otherwise it was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

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

The Bear Hotel

One of best Hotels I have stayed in. Staff happy and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I'd stay again, but...

Mixed. Reception good. Bistro good. Breakfast dismal - harassed apparently untrained service. Room a bit tatty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing and won’t return.

I was very disappointed with such a very dated, old fashioned room, far below my expectations. The bed was very uncomfortable and worn. The breakfast was of a decent standard. But most upsetting of all was finding some sort of insect scurrying across my clothes the next morning. I informed the receptionist and she said they would investigate. Whatever the insect was, it was definitely not a spider but something else??
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old building with lots of character right in the centre of Devises. Staff were amazing, helpful and very polite. Had a couple of issues due to problems with the building which were made tolerable by the kind, quick and thoughtfulness of the staff. Even with the issues would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oldy worldy trapped in time but a very pleasant atmosphere with at this time of the year a lovely warm fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms in urgent need of renovation & deep cleaning. Black mould on shower wall & chair upholstery stained. Breakfast chaotic - not enough staff. Waited ages for coffee & scrambled egg completely cold - didn' t send back as no time to wait longer. Poached eggs hard. Dinner in bistro excellent & bar staff good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old coaching Inn, lacks personality, staff polite but not engaging except baridta whom we o served as warm and accommodating to people. Rooms need some attention, shower over bath difficult to use and slip hazard, nothing to hold onto when climbing in and out. In need of an overall upgradeand a boost to the staff morale
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the old world feeling of the hotel, a very comfortable and cosy feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room to small shower door would not shut , no response from my phycall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derek

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The Hills on tour.

On arrival we were shown to room 11. My booking was for a twin room of 20 sq. metre size. Room 11 is oppressive, tired and small with views of the extractor fan and pigeon droppings. How this room can be offered at £100 per night is beyond me. Luckily we were offered room 4 which was acceptable. The hotel seems to be run on a tight regime, one man band in restaurant and at breakfast. Unsatisfactory for the price charged. I think that the hotel requires a complete restoration. Understandably the building is old, but if this had been my first visit and room 11 had been the only availability I would NOT venture there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This building is 100s of years old, so it has a few creaky floors and worn woodwork - I love that because it shows the character and age of the property. The amenities were great - food was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful, and my room was neat and quiet (I slept well!)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfectly nice hotel with friendly staff. Room amenities a little dated but adequate for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Smoke alarm

Smoke alarm in bedroom set off by deodorant in bathroom with door open, a notice to keep door closed would help reduce any embarrassment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old world charm

Tired but charming. Great breakfast. All the staff were very very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in a great location and is quite a majestic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luvly place maybe more suited to the elder traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good food but this property is in need of a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleased Good service, breakfast excellent Room although bit dated was good size and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good restaurant and bar, nice breakfast. Rooms a bit worn and very bright in morning, making it hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Päivi

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

A really nice hotel with friendly staff

A nice, wonderfully quirky hotel, with an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for making our brief stay so comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast, nice staff, old hotel with uneven floors and creaky floor boards, not to every ones taste, but we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019