The Bear Hotel

Hotel in Wantage with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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October 2025

24

November 2025

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

The Bear Hotel offers a garden retreat with a hearty breakfast. The on-site restaurant serves family meals, including kids' options. Enjoy billiards, free WiFi, and safe luggage storage during your stay.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Desk

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Desk

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Desk

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Desk

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Desk

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Daily housekeeping

Desk

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

High chair

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Wantage is home to The Bear Hotel. Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Pickavance Lecture Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Millets Farm Centre and Millets Falconry Centre. Didcot Railway Centre and Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.

Visit our Wantage travel guide

Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB

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 Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Bear Hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

A 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage
Wedding services, smoke-free property and a computer station
A billiards/pool table

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

High chair

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

Lift

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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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 The Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 25 Oct 2025 start from AU$214.82, 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.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Wantage, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bakers Yard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred and Uffington White Horse. The Library and Milton Manor House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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