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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served
Meeting facility
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Double Room (Four Poster)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (Four Poster)

Double Room (Four Poster)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Single Room

Executive Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Devizes

The Bear Hotel places you in the centre of Devizes, within a short 5-minute stroll of Wiltshire Heritage Museum and Wadworth Brewery. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .The bistro, Bear Grills Bistro, serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. 2314 square feet (215 square metres) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. To-go breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a short walk of this 3-property class Devizes hotel include Kennet & Avon Canal and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Oare House.

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
  • Oare House - 12 min walk - 1.1 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 Pour House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Silk Mercer (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Bear - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Dog Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. You'll find a business centre on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2314 square feet (215 square metres) 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 a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Devizes hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Grills Bistro
  • Lambtons Restaurant

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,314 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1500
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 cots (infant beds)!

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: from 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Bear Hotel?

The Bear Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Bear Hotel?

Yep, The Bear Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes The Bear Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Bear Hotel.

Is The Bear Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Bear Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Bear Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, to-go breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bear Hotel?

No, The Bear Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bear Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Bear Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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