The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cowbridge with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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Garden
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 441
SAR 529 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Romantic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF

What's nearby

  • St Donat's Castle - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • The Royal Mint Experience - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Barry Island Beach - 19 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Principality Stadium - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 23 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Llantwit Major Station - 9 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar 44 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Bear Hotel. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Sellars, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bear Hotel offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sellars

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Bear Hotel Cowbridge
Bear Hotel
Bear Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Hotel Cowbridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Bear Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Bear Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Cowbridge, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Beaupre Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Church, College and Lighthouses Walk and Ewenny Priory Church. Cottrell Park Golf Resort and Tresilian Bay are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 234 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent atmosphere and very good friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely room at The Bear. The staff were very helpful and parking right out the back was a true bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really grest stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel friendly staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel with friendly staff, the quality of service was excellent. And the food provided was incredible. Highly recommended and we will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location with great beer and pies.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel..Stayed there for a wedding party. Rooms are clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hotel

Comfortable, friendly stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay in this hotel - lovely staff, the room was decorated really nicely and we had an amazing sleep - the bed was soooo comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , clean, staff friendly and made you welcome, bed comfy ,clean room , would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing stay, comfortable room and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Place

What a lovely place. The original features are superb and the staff could not make you feel more welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo overnight on business

Perfect! Quirky, older, comfortable style. I had a room on the front - spacious, good bed linen, sparkling water and shortbread etc. Good shower (over bath). No noise from road overnight. Very cosy bar area where I ate and superb food. Can see why this would be a great place to dine in summer. I didn’t make breakfast as chose to have a lie in before heading to the office but I’ve seen it’s good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

The main reason for our stay was to visit friends we have not seen for several years who were only a short walk away from the hotel. The hotel was excellent and can be highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent but dinner in the hotel restaurant disappointing. Several dishes not on, which meant the choice was limited, and even the wine we asked for was unavailable. Wine list was London prices (but we were in South Wales). Inclusive breakfast in Penny Farthing opposite was fantastic. Would stay here again but book for dinner in the Duke of Wellington pub opposite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We went to celebrate our Golden Wedding and visit friends. The hotel was friendly with good food and fitted the bill for our requirements. Thank you The Bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy stay

Really cosy too With lovely features
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Great stay

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valmay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey staff, very clean room and bathroom. We enjoyed our stay. And would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022