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Bear Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Thermae Bath Spa

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Located near the train station, Bear Hotel offers a warm welcome with a bar, restaurant and revitalized charm. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast options and unwind knowing there's luggage storage available. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
  • Kids' menu
The current price is $156
$204 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

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

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Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room sleeps 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6-10 Wellsway, Bath, England, BA2 3AQ

What's nearby

  • Roman Baths - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bath Abbey - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jane Austen Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 52 min drive
  • Bath Spa Station - 14 min walk
  • Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Oldfield Park Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪East Meets West Noodle Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Giraffe, Bath - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bear Hotel

  • Bear Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Thermae Bath Spa. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Cycling nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Bear Inn Bath

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Inn The Bear Bath

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bear Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bear Hotel?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Bear Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

Are there restaurants at or near Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bear Hotel like?

Bear Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Thermae Bath Spa and 10 minutes' walk from Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Reviews

Bear Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great value, and freshly cooked. (9 reviews)
  • Free parking was a great plus with a convenient location near the town center. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
Coralee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

lovely hotel, great breakfast - would def visit again
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptionally helpful. Great service in the restaurant and pub
Joy, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff were very friendly but the entrance and check in area was so underwhelming and stank of wee or a strange ammonia type cleaning fluid, as did the stairwell and hall areas. Not helped by the fact we had to wait some time to check in because the bar was showing a football game. I heard other guests comment on the smell as well at breakfast. For the price I would have expected much better pillows and a cleaner more high end guest reception. A bit grubby and unkept overall and more basic than the price indicated. I don’t think I would stay again, even if they had an offer on. On the plus side, road noise and bar noise was minimal.
Phillipa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff comfortable room
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Friendly staff, outstanding food, great accommodation everything you need in the bedroom, on site parking & a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre. I would definitely recommend staying here & I would return
Lorraine, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable with great room facilities and an excellent breakfast. Parking is a problem at the Bear with few spaces on site and in the surroundings.
William, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely room. Great that there is free car park. Not many cafes and places you can have breakfast in the area on Sunday, other than the pub.
Mayu, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cuteness overload

The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The Bear in was a comfortable relaxing place to stay. The buses into town were frequent. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Adelaide, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, really beautiful. Fabulous food and good service
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic first trip to Bath!

Fantastic hotel in a great location for walking down into Bath (although steep walk back up), and ideal for getting train into Bristol. All the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious every morning!!! Room was great and although by a main road, was not disturbed by noise at all. Would definitely book again if ever travelling to that area!!!
Sam, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend

Brilliant service and friendly staff
Bianca, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in the family room (2 adults, 2 children). Comfortable, spacious and well equipped room. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast and dinner in the pub was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff made it a very pleasant stay. We would happily stay again.
C E, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
steven, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and helpful staff

Very good hotel and the staff were exemplary. Breakfast was limited but the cooked food was excellent though took some time to prepare. Sadly, the coffee making machine was broken for entire stay and only instant available.
Robert, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good spot above nice pub

Excellent stay. Good location just outside the city centre. Check in was quick and easy. Room clean and very quiet, well equipped and plenty of sitting space. Two minor gripes: the bed was quite small even though there was definitely space for a king size in the room, and the extractor fan in the bathroom made an annoying clicking sound, which led us to turning it off.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Large comfortable room

Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was lovely however, water pressure wasn't great and it took ages to fill the bath in the room we were in. The breakfast options were a bit lax, no congenital options and if you're not a fan of eggs then menu is a bit limited. Otherwise location is fab, really short walk to and from the city centre and the hill on the way back really isn't that bad. All the staff at the hotel were lovely and welcoming, room was spotless and very clean. All in all we would come back.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!

Large, clean, quiet room with a comfortable bed. Coffee, tea, water, and biscuits provided. Large, clean bath with soaking tub as well as double head shower. Hot water with great water pressure. Nice toiletries and large towels. Check in/out efficient and pleasant. Breakfast and dinner both great food. This is over a pub yet there was no noise in my room even with England playing in the Euro Cup. Location was convenient with shops close. Fifteen minute walk to main train and bus stations and central Bath. Bus stop just out the door. Highly recommend this property.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, well appointed and comfortable rooms.

One night stay whilst visiting Bath to watch the rugby at the Recreation Ground. Met by a very friendly and efficient lady who checked me in and explained the various entry requirements after 11pm. Room 6 was excellently appointed, spacious and very comfortable. Huge bathroom with shower and a bath. Free car parking although probably only spaces for around 8/10 cars but they do try and keep these free for guests. Was not able to eat/drink at the hotel but the menu looked good, there was a wide range of beers and the place was busy which suggests the standard was good. It took me approximately 15 minutes to walk to the centre of Bath although it took longer coming back as up quite a steep hill. Excellent value compared to the standard hotels nearer the centre. Would have no hesitation in staying here again.
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Unbearable Inn

Not the best location for the city centre but our fault for not checking perhaps. On a busy road but secondary glazing effective at blocking most noise. But inexcusable is the smell prevalent, like stale laundry, luckily not too strong in the actual room. Lo and behold there were lots of bags of laundry at the entrance (almost to the point of blocking it) for the 2 days we were there, which has been mentioned many times on Trip Advisor so an ongoing problem. Also breakfast choice too limited but quality ok. Noisy at night until 1pm as after the pub shut they were dragging tables around downstairs and there is really noisy door closer or something constantly squeaking. I know the response will be that I should have complained at the time but none of this can be one-offs and must be noticeable by staff as well. Friendly staff though, shame the rest lets it down.
Emlyn, 2-night trip