In the heart of the city, The Bear Hotel offers a vibrant retreat. Unwind on the charming terrace or indulge in Regional cuisine at one of two restaurants, where you can also find kids' meals and lunch options. With dry cleaning/laundry services, free WiFi, and wedding services available to make your stay extra special.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 82 min drive
Melksham Station - 18 min drive
Avoncliff Station - 25 min drive
Trowbridge Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Moonrakers - 13 min walk
The Silk Mercer - 1 min walk
British Lion - 6 min walk
Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
Southgate Inn - 8 min walk
About this property
The Bear Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Devizes with a stay at The Bear Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Bear Grills Bistro, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Conference space (2314 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Facilities
Built in 1500
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Bear Grills Bistro - This bistro specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Lambtons Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Does The Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bear Hotel 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?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Bear Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Bear Hotel also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Regional cuisine.
What's the area around The Bear Hotel like?
The Bear Hotel is in the heart of Devizes, a short 4-minute walk from Wadworth Brewery and 5 minutes' walk from Kennet & Avon Canal.
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The Bear Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
I have stayed at the Bear numerous times and find it perfectly suits my needs.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
I would stay again.
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
sok in Josephine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
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
Amber, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
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
Gillian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2020
The Bear Hotel
One of best Hotels I have stayed in. Staff happy and helpful.
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2020
I'd stay again, but...
Mixed. Reception good. Bistro good. Breakfast dismal - harassed apparently untrained service. Room a bit tatty.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 16, 2020
Disappointing and won’t return.
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
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2019
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
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2019
Oldy worldy trapped in time but a very pleasant atmosphere with at this time of the year a lovely warm fire.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2019
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
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2019
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2019
MR ANDREW
MR ANDREW, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 13, 2019
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
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2019
Liked the old world feeling of the hotel, a very comfortable and cosy feeling.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2019
Room to small shower door would not shut , no response from my phycall
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2019
The Hills on tour.
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
Derek, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2019
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
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2019
Perfectly nice hotel with friendly staff. Room amenities a little dated but adequate for short stays.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2019
Smoke alarm
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
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2019
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2019
Old world charm
Tired but charming. Great breakfast. All the staff were very very helpful.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2019
This is in a great location and is quite a majestic hotel.