Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
The Silk Mercer - 1 min walk
British Lion - 6 min walk
Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
Southgate Inn - 8 min walk
The New Society - 3 min walk
About this property
The Bear Hotel
Hotel in the city center
A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bear Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Regional cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bear Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Restaurants on site
Bear Grills Bistro
Lambtons Restaurant
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
2,314 square feet of conference space
Business center
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
3 floors
Built in 1500
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Room service
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 11.00 per person
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is 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
Is The Bear Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
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: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Bear Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Devizes, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Wadworth Brewery, and Kennet & Avon Canal. Oare House is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.
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The Bear Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 198 reviews
10 - Excellent
72
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 198 reviews
8 - Good
99
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 198 reviews
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 198 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
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
I have stayed at the Bear numerous times and find it perfectly suits my needs.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Stacey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
10/10
One of best Hotels I have stayed in. Staff happy and helpful.
ANTHONY
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
8/10
Mixed. Reception good. Bistro good. Breakfast dismal - harassed apparently untrained service. Room a bit tatty.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
4/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
8/10
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 traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10
Oldy worldy trapped in time but a very pleasant atmosphere with at this time of the year a lovely warm fire.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
4/10
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 traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
8/10
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10
MR ANDREW
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10
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 traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10
Liked the old world feeling of the hotel, a very comfortable and cosy feeling.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
6/10
Room to small shower door would not shut , no response from my phycall
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
6/10
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10
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 traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10
Perfectly nice hotel with friendly staff. Room amenities a little dated but adequate for short stays.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10
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 traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
8/10
Tired but charming. Great breakfast. All the staff were very very helpful.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10
This is in a great location and is quite a majestic hotel.