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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Explore the area

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Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB
  • Uffington White Horse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Didcot Railway Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)

Room

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Wantage

At The Bear Hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Bakers Yard and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a computer station, wedding services and luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wantage hotel include Uffington White Horse and Uffington Castle.

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Christ Church College - 27 min drive - 33.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 28 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The Bear Hotel also features a garden and a lift.

This 3-star Wantage hotel is smoke free.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. 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

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

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

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

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 25 Sept 2025 start from AU$215.04, including 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.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bear Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.