The Bear Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (362 reviews)
14 South Street Wareham , Wareham , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
No on-site parking
Small room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Rooms had beautiful decor and were well supplied and clean.
Service
9.3
Staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
Location
8.8
Excellent location in main street with a welcoming and helpful staff.
Room Quality
8.3
Some rooms small and not ideal for longer stays.
Amenities
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.3
Felt that the cost (£200 per night) was a bit steep.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Full of lovely interesting decor and pictures. Breakfast was excellent.
Overall Experience
8.8
A lovely hotel overall with good food and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:20

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Wareham

Convenient Location: Located near popular attractions such as Corfe Castle and Monkey World, The Bear Hotel offers easy access to must-see destinations.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of dining options at the on-site restaurant, including British cuisine and special dietary requests.

Comfortable Stay: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and cozy bedding.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Bear Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 362 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Anna • couple • gb
9
Lovely place to stay with excellent staff
Pros:

Beautifully presented and well situated

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • gb
10
Delightful Wareham stay
Pros:

Helpful, friendly and efficient staff.
Very comfortable bedroom.
Excellent central location.
Very good evening meals.
Charmimg bear themed decor.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.
Would have welcomed pure breakfast cereals such as porridge or Weetabix, and nuts and seeds.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • couple • es
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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janine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

What a lovely find.Hotel spotlessly clean,comfortable bed,welcoming and friendly staff ,food excellent,breakfast excellent.Perfect location.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Friendly staff and great location. Bedrooms shown on website misleading... Ours was small cramped and airless.. Mind you it was in the heatwave. Hoped to have had a better room for what we paid. Maybe guests with a dog have the worst rooms.

Cons:

Our room

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Drew • couple • gb
10
Highly Recommend
Pros:

Amazing Bed, Bathroom and breakfast was perfect. Highly recommend. Will definatley be staying again. Thank you.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • gb
6
Not as impressive as I would expect for the price point
Pros:

Room very small
Breakfast was good
Staff very pleasant and polite

Cons:

Overall I feel that the hotel needs updating paint work and carpets are worn snd tired
Cushions in breakfast area stained and dirty

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Welcoming staff, clean and comfortable- great breakfast

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable, convenient and friendly.
Pros:

Comfortable and well appointed room including an excellent en-suite with a decent shower. Fixtures and fittings were in good condition. Bottled water and tissues were provided. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Light coloured carpets throughout the hotel, but especially in public areas, were rather grubby. Dinner was of variable quality.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Susie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

It was a nice quirky hotel, with a lovely breakfast, and friendly staff. The village was pleasant and friendly place to stay for the evening. There was a place to kayak and paddle in in the river very close to the hotel, as well as plenty of excellent places to eat.
The bathrooms were very nice, both the waterfall showerhead and the toiletries. The bed was comfy and large.

Cons:

It was difficult to get into the restaurant downstairs, if you want to eat there make sure to make a reservation before hand.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Makin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant however a little pricey
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

No parking available so you needed to obtain a permit from a car park a little walk away

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
A little gem in Wareham.
Pros:

A lovely, quirky place to stay. Very friendly staff. Rooms really clean and well appointed. Tasty, freshly cooked breakfast with a range of options. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

We were very happy with our stay.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosalind • family_with_children • gb
9
A great place to stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, lovely rooms with thoughtful design, great staff, tasty food.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee