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The Bear of Burton

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the New Forest National Park at this charming hotel where staff go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay

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The Bear of Burton welcomes visitors to New Forest National Park with cooked-to-order breakfasts and a lovely garden. Rooms include WiFi, and the bar is perfect for unwinding after exploring. Staff are praised for their helpfulness, and luggage storage makes arrivals convenient.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Christchurch, The Bear of Burton is in a rural area. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Littledown Sports Center and Queens Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Map
17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch, England, BH23 7JG

What's nearby

  • Stanpit Marsh
    Stanpit Marsh
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Christchurch Priory and River Stour, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe
    Christchurch Priory
    6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Christchurch Castle
    5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Regent Centre
    6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station
    4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Caffè Nero
    3 min drive
  • Maravi
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    2 min drive

About this property

The Bear of Burton

  • Hotel near New Forest National Park
  • You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Bear of Burton. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Wedding services, a banquet hall and luggage storage
    • Free newspapers, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP30 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear of Burton pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear of Burton?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear of Burton on 27 May 2026 start from AU$258, 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.

How much is parking at The Bear of Burton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear of Burton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear of Burton?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bear of Burton located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Christchurch Castle and 1.9 mi (3 km) from New Forest National Park. Regent Centre and Prototype Bailey Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bear of Burton Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight in a beautiful room with a roll tol bath. A very comfortable bed and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Good food as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Very dog friendly and comfortable. A few dog rules but nothing out of ordinary - Easy to abide by. Car park to rear. Bedroom was clean and well equipped. Bed extremely comfortable. Breakfast choice good. Presented well and very tasty. We also had a very good experience of restaurant meal in the evening. Some wall/ floor areas in the place were knocked and marked but its a bar/restaurant so some wear and tear is expected from customer use. It certainly doesnt detract from the friendly, welcoming and good service that we experienced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem of a place, ideally located for a stroll along the beach with lots of beautiful places to visit close by The rooms are extremely well laid out, the food and service were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, friendly helpful staff. Clean room. Our dog was welcomed and seemed to enjoy his stay as well - will be happy to rebook in future
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, very friendly helpful staff and lots of parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant! Lovely staff and lovely room. Breakfast was delicious too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had good amenities and it was surprisingly quiet as our room faced the road. Breakfast times were really good and a good selection of choices. The evening meal was very generous, not sure if they changed the menu daily as we ate out the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and had everything we needed. The fridge was a bonus. And our bathroom was huge with a large walk in shower and full sized bath. The toiletries were excellent. My other half has a new fav shower gel. The staff are also amazingly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was brilliant. We had one evening meal there which was fab. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely people overall very happy with the stay of
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, well dressed room and food was spot on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean but we found the staff quite rude in general and cooked breakfast was poor, all cooked breakfast was over done. Nice for 1 night but I don’t think we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing rooms, well presented and comfortable Lovely Breakfast and all Staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything superb again, albeit the breakfast was a little well done for my liking. I also think the bar food prices are a little pricey, but the quality of food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place with a good vibe. It’s like a homely feel rather than your usual hotel feel. And omg….dipping eggs for breakfast, wow!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a wonderful hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms, staff, food all top notch. Would definitely stay here again. Amazing value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, really good staff, excellent food, very nice pub and room and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a brilliant time here. The hotel is beautiful. Our room was huge and had loads of useful things like water in the fridge, a fan, iron and ironing board, air con. We ate dinner there which was lovely and very reasonable. Drinks in the bar whilst playing scrabble was a fun evening too! Breakfast was really good, lots of choice and very tasty. It was super dog friendly and we loved seeing the dogs getting their sausages in the morning! All the staff were really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a wonderful place to stay always
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast - excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025