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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Crickhowell with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell (Crickhowell)
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell (Crickhowell)
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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell (Crickhowell)
Nestled in a shopping district, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offers an inviting atmosphere with full breakfast and dinner options at the on-site restaurant. Stroll through the garden or relax on the sun-kissed terrace while connecting to WiFi. Guests have also praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$175 nightly
The total price is $210
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crickhowell Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tretower Court & Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Market Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Principality Stadium - 55 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 81 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 15 min drive
  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 21 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Bar, Green Man Festival - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Green Man Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

When you stay at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell and nearby?

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell like?

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell is a short 1-minute walk from Crickhowell Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Tretower Court & Castle.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was of good quality with excellent produce and a nice selection. (4 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served lovely meals, beautiful bar food, and fabulous breakfasts. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely atmospheric hotel with an excellent restaurant.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Polite friendly staff. Excellent fresh local food.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great food and friendly, helpful staff
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely place to stay in a loverly part of Wales. Make sure that you eat in their restaurant as the food is always great!
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely traditional pub, room was lovely had everything we needed, pillows were amazing, bed a little soft for my preference, bathroom clean and very nice spec. breakfast was nice, good quality produce. staff were very friendly and helpful. i would definitely return for another stay.
aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good dog friendly stay

Great location, parking and lovely welcome The dog was made very welcome too Great food and atmosphere
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can’t miss!

It’s the place to stay while exploring the surrounding Critchhowell area. It has a long history with new age charm I would recommend the property and it’s friendly staff to all travellers
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed another stay at The Bear. Had very comfortable renovated ground floor room with new ensuite bathroom with shower. High standard of cleanliness. Excellent restaurant. Very friendly and helpful team members.
Carole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful coaching inn in a fabulous lication. Lovely bar meal. Fabulous breakfast. Nothing to criticise. Loved it
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.

8/10 Very good

Good food at a reasonable price.
NORMAN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good evening meal, helpful Reception Staff
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good dinner, good breakfast, good warm room
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bedroom very good - quiet. Food was also very good.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

The staff were very helpful, friendly and very good. The room was clean and comfortable
Dave, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect getaway spot

We stayed here following a day of hiking and it was perfect. However it would also be a great place to stay for a more glamorous occassion too. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable bed and quirky interior. Food was incredible.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hotel with excellent food! Was there for business so shame i didn't get chance to enjoy the area more
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Return visit to The Bear

Returners to The Bear,great and convenient place to stop,staff friendly and helpful Room good size ,clean and well stocked with tea and coffee but bit excessive on the cushions!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. My mother had a medical emergency & we had to extend our visit. The staff was extremely accommodating and considerate.
Naiela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay at The Bear. I love it because it has a lot of character and it’s interesting. The rooms and nice and comfortable and the restaurant serves really delicious food (I had the beef short rib). It’s also really conveniently located in Crickhowell with most other interesting places within walking distance. Lastly, all the staff I spoke to were really friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth a visit.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We regularly eat at The Bear, as we love the food, but this was our first time to stay. The room was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. As always, the service in the restaurant was excellent and the food was delicious. Our waiter, Hi-Man was most attentive.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay at the bear

This is our annual trip that we like to take. The bear never disappoints. I love this time of year, sitting by the fire on a cold day. Food is always top quality, staff can never do enough for you..
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Arrived to wonderful welcome from Tracy.Third floor room allocated mentioned difficulty wiith stairs immediate upgrade to court yard ground floor room .Could not find fault at any level , food ,cleanliness, cant wait to go back .A wonderful example to Welsh Tourism Pat &Pete
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

BULL AT THE BEAR

Very courteous and friendly staff. Check-in easy. We were phoned a few days earlier to ask if we would like to reserve a table for dinner as they were filling up fast; this was welcome and unexpected. Good food. Beautiful hanging floral displays outside. Spacious room with its own front door. Powerful shower, good welcome pack. The only gripe is the tv had some very odd channels on it. We were very impressed with this hotel and hope to return next year. Good location for exploring.
alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always an enjoyable stay
stephen, 2-night trip