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, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. 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
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
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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.
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good staff. Great welcome and very helpful and friendly. Good atmosphere. Good interior , modern vibe in a old building. Great breakfasts. Good to have several areas downstairs for eating and drinking.
  • Alessandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attention to details. Tasteful decor. Good breakfast/dinner. Quiet room.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • How about parking??

    Hello, Thank you for your question. Due to our town centre location, we do not have any parking on our site. There are local parking facilities, lon..
    Answered on 17 August 2021
  • Are you able to take your dog into the restaurant for breakfast

    Hello, Dogs are welcome everywhere in the public areas of The Bear. So they are welcome at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Thank you The Bear Team
    Answered on 17 August 2021
  • Hi; we have two bikes we want to bring. Is there anywhere safe in the hotel that we can store them, rather than on car rack?

    Hello, While our secure bike shed is out of service for construction, we can store them inside the hotel for your stay. I hope this helps
    Answered on 8 March 2022
  • what size are the beds in your double rooms please?

    Hello, In 3 rooms we have king size beds and in 7 rooms we have super king beds I hope this helps
    Answered on 21 February 2022
  • Hope this room is Pooh Bear where Freestanding William Holland Bath by the window is?

    Yes, it is! :)
    Answered on 27 August 2024
  • Hello, Do you have a room that would accommodate 2 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs please? Many thanks, Laura

    Hello, Here at The Bear we do have a room that may be suitable depending on the size of your four legged friends. Our Goldilocks room is very spacious..
    Answered on 18 February 2021
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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
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FAQs about The Bear Hotel

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour

  • The Bear Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • 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.