10/10 Exceptional
I have stayed at the Bear numerous times and find it perfectly suits my needs.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
The Bear Hotel
Devizes hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
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In the heart of the city, The Bear Hotel offers a vibrant retreat. Unwind on the charming terrace or indulge in Regional cuisine at one of two restaurants, where you can also find kids' meals and lunch options. With dry cleaning/laundry services, free WiFi, and wedding services available to make your stay extra special.
8.4
Very good
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms available
- Bar
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (11)
- Daily housekeeping
- 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- Business centre
- Terrace
- Laundry service
- Self-serve laundry
- Conference space
- Wedding services
- Limited hour front desk
For families (6)
- Free cots/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
Room options
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Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Double Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Twin Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Single Room
- 10 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Family Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Triple Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
Double Room (Four Poster)
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Executive Single Room
- 10 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
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About the area
2-3 The Market Place, Devizes, England, SN10 1HS
What's nearby
- Wiltshire Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kennet & Avon Canal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Wadworth Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Devizes Leisure Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Oare House - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 82 min drive
- Melksham Station - 18 min drive
- Avoncliff Station - 25 min drive
- Trowbridge Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- The Pour House - 2 min walk
- British Lion - 6 min walk
- The Silk Mercer (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
- Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
- White Bear - 3 min walk
About this property
The Bear Hotel
When visiting Devizes, The Bear Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Bear Grills Bistro, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 24 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- 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 not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
- Free uncovered on-site self-parking
- On-site parking is limited
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
- 2 restaurants
- 2 bars/lounges
- Room service
Travelling with children
- Children's menu
What to do
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
- Business centre
- Conference space (2314 square feet)
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Wedding services
Facilities
- Built in 1500
- Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Flat-screen television
- Digital TV channels
Home comfort
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Blackout curtains
- Premium bedding
- Free cot/infant bed
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower/bath combination
- Hairdryer
- Towels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi and wired internet
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Bear Grills Bistro – This bistro specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Lambtons Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves lunch.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
- To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.00 per person
Children & extra beds
- Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit 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.
Also known as
Bear Devizes
The Bear Hotel Market Place Devizes
Bear Hotel Devizes
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Devizes
The Bear Hotel Hotel Devizes
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Bear Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Bear Hotel also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and Regional cuisine.
What's the area around The Bear Hotel like?
The Bear Hotel is in the heart of Devizes, a short 4-minute walk from Wiltshire Heritage Museum and 4 minutes' walk from Wadworth Brewery.
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The Bear Hotel Reviews
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
I would stay again.
The Bear Hotel is an oldest hotel in the town. It’s more than 500 yrs old .. but it still keeping very well. The dinner is so yumny and staffs are good.
sok in Josephine
sok in Josephine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Bear Hotel has a long history, which is cool, & why I initially chose it (as well as its location—30 minutes to Stonehenge). The beds are very comfortable with thick pillows, the price was reasonable, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We’d had a long day in the car, and the desk clerk was very helpful and kind. The hotel also has great amenities in the room, & the breakfast (full English breakfast as well as continental options) was delicious! It is a great place to stay!
Amber
Amber, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were very welcoming and informative. Also, I booked a single room which can be pokey but this one was a good size with full facilities. Some of the curtains could be updated but otherwise it was very comfortable and clean.
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Bear Hotel
One of best Hotels I have stayed in. Staff happy and helpful.
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
I'd stay again, but...
Mixed. Reception good. Bistro good. Breakfast dismal - harassed apparently untrained service. Room a bit tatty.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Disappointing and won’t return.
I was very disappointed with such a very dated, old fashioned room, far below my expectations. The bed was very uncomfortable and worn. The breakfast was of a decent standard.
But most upsetting of all was finding some sort of insect scurrying across my clothes the next morning. I informed the receptionist and she said they would investigate. Whatever the insect was, it was definitely not a spider but something else??
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Beautiful old building with lots of character right in the centre of Devises. Staff were amazing, helpful and very polite. Had a couple of issues due to problems with the building which were made tolerable by the kind, quick and thoughtfulness of the staff. Even with the issues would love to stay there again.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oldy worldy trapped in time but a very pleasant atmosphere with at this time of the year a lovely warm fire.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Rooms in urgent need of renovation & deep cleaning. Black mould on shower wall & chair upholstery stained. Breakfast chaotic - not enough staff. Waited ages for coffee & scrambled egg completely cold - didn' t send back as no time to wait longer. Poached eggs hard.
Dinner in bistro excellent & bar staff good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Lovely old coaching Inn, lacks personality, staff polite but not engaging except baridta whom we o served as warm and accommodating to people. Rooms need some attention, shower over bath difficult to use and slip hazard, nothing to hold onto when climbing in and out. In need of an overall upgradeand a boost to the staff morale
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Liked the old world feeling of the hotel, a very comfortable and cosy feeling.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Room to small shower door would not shut , no response from my phycall
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
The Hills on tour.
On arrival we were shown to room 11. My booking was for a twin room of 20 sq. metre size. Room 11 is oppressive, tired and small with views of the extractor fan and pigeon droppings. How this room can be offered at £100 per night is beyond me. Luckily we were offered room 4 which was acceptable. The hotel seems to be run on a tight regime, one man band in restaurant and at breakfast. Unsatisfactory for the price charged. I think that the hotel requires a complete restoration. Understandably the building is old, but if this had been my first visit and room 11 had been the only availability I would NOT venture there again.
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This building is 100s of years old, so it has a few creaky floors and worn woodwork - I love that because it shows the character and age of the property. The amenities were great - food was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful, and my room was neat and quiet (I slept well!)
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Perfectly nice hotel with friendly staff. Room amenities a little dated but adequate for short stays.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Smoke alarm
Smoke alarm in bedroom set off by deodorant in bathroom with door open, a notice to keep door closed would help reduce any embarrassment
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Old world charm
Tired but charming. Great breakfast. All the staff were very very helpful.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
This is in a great location and is quite a majestic hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Luvly place maybe more suited to the elder traveller
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Good food but this property is in need of a refurb.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Really pleased
Good service, breakfast excellent
Room although bit dated was good size and clean
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Friendly staff, good restaurant and bar, nice breakfast. Rooms a bit worn and very bright in morning, making it hard to sleep.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A really nice hotel with friendly staff
A nice, wonderfully quirky hotel, with an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for making our brief stay so comfortable!
Päivi
Päivi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Lovely breakfast, nice staff, old hotel with uneven floors and creaky floor boards, not to every ones taste, but we loved it
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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