The Bear Hotel

Wareham hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Bear Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
£171
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Double Room | Bathroom
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Bathroom

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Superior Double Room | Bathroom
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Bathroom

Superior Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | Bathroom
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Double or Twin Room | Bathroom
Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Standard Double or Twin Room | Bathroom

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Bathroom
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Bathroom

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
14 South St, Wareham, England, BH20 4LT

What's nearby

  • St Martin's on the Walls - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wareham Town Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Corfe Castle - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 25 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Wareham Norden Station - 10 min drive
  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 11 min drive
  • Wareham Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Thunderbird - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clay Pipe Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corfe Castle Tea Rooms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Bike parking
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Bear Hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at The Bear Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (23-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Bear Hotel like?

The Bear Hotel is located a short 3-minute walk from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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