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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Devizes hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Double Room (Four Poster) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
2-3 The Market Place, Devizes, England, SN10 1HS

What's nearby

  • Wiltshire Heritage Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wadworth Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oare House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Avebury Stone Circle - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lacock Abbey - 16 min drive - 15.2 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 Moonrakers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Silk Mercer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪British Lion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southgate Inn - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Devizes with a stay at The Bear Hotel. 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.

Languages

English, French, German
VISIBILITY

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

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
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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.
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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

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 5-minute walk from Kennet & Avon Canal and 10 minutes' walk from Oare House.

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed at the Bear numerous times and find it perfectly suits my needs.
Robert, 1-night trip

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, 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, 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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stacey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Bear Hotel
One of best Hotels I have stayed in. Staff happy and helpful.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

MR ANDREW, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the old world feeling of the hotel, a very comfortable and cosy feeling.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room to small shower door would not shut , no response from my phycall
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, 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!)
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfectly nice hotel with friendly staff. Room amenities a little dated but adequate for short stays.
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
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old world charm
Tired but charming. Great breakfast. All the staff were very very helpful.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is in a great location and is quite a majestic hotel.
1-night trip