Located in Wareham and with Corfe Castle reachable within 4.3 miles, The Bear Hotel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 5.5 miles from Monkey World, 10 miles from Poole Harbor and 14 miles from Bournemouth International Center. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms come with a closet and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Bear Hotel you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Swanage Railway is 10 miles from the accommodation, while The Italian Villa is 13 miles from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 16 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Wareham

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, quality food, comfortable and large bedroom (Theodore). Excellent breakfast. Nearby parking in council run car parks which use JustPark app.
  • Rose
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed at the Bear Hotel for two days while attending my nephew's wedding. The hotel was charming, the staff were all very nice and super helpful. Our room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. My only complaint was that they did not...
  • Kristine
    United States of America United States of America
    Quaint, well furnished, our room was spacious and lovely.
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good generous breakfast. Full English breakfast very good. Very good fruit salad and yoghurt. Good service. Fantastic marmalade made locally. Nice dining room for breakfast and if it had been sunnier you could sit outside in courtyard. Very...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice hotel with some quirky touches giving it an individual feel. Very pleasant staff, nice atmosphere and good food.
  • Bibblyboo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cooked breakfast was amazing, and came with juice/tea at no additional cost. We also paid for lunch and dinner, the daily specials were very tasty. I highly recommend the cream tea, the scones were warm and so so good. I had 4! Couldn’t help...
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    The ambiance, the environment, the staff friendliness and professionalism (including housekeepers).
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast with extra touches e.g. unlimited tea, toast, juice. Great location to explore west Dorset, Staff excellent, polite & so attentive. Just a unique special hotel.
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcome lovely. Young staff who were welcoming, friendly, fun and efficient. Super fluffy towels and comfortable bed, pillows too.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Lovely characterful building. Cosy bed, powerful hot shower.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Bear Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

FAQs about The Bear Hotel

  • The Bear Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at The Bear Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • The prices at The Bear Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Bear Hotel is 650 feet from the center of Wareham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Bear Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Bear Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour