Bear Of Burton

Hotels
9.2 (1616 reviews)
15 - 17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch , Christchurch , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Lovely location
Good food
Cons:
Noisy from events
High prices for food
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Had some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns noted in reviews.
Service
9.98
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.61
Described as having a lovely rural setting with a good atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.56
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.09
Some amenities were praised, but certain critiques in reviews regarding noise.
Value for Money
8.05
Some reviews mentioned high prices for food and drinks.
Food and Beverage
9.1
General satisfaction with food quality, but a request for more vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
9.57
Many guests expressed a wish to return and had positive experiences overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:15

Property Description

Individually Designed Bedrooms
Experience unique and stylish bedrooms at Bear of Burton, each thoughtfully decorated for your comfort. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside from your room along with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and a TV.

Delicious Dining Experience
Savor the flavors of our popular local restaurant offering a variety of mouth-watering dishes. Indulge in a cooked breakfast of your choice, complemented by our famous ‘just right’ porridge, all included in your rate.

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute drive from Christchurch and with easy access to the railway station and the airport, Bear of Burton offers the perfect base for your stay. Book now to enjoy a memorable and relaxing experience at our charming hotel.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1616 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 9.09
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.57
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jacqueline • couple • gb
8
Great place, unique cosy rooms but understaffed put of season Jackie Winder
Pros:

The bear of Burton is a very unique place. Our room was lovely and very comfortable. It had everything you needed at the start for a great short break.. Breakfast was very filling and staff were very amicable on small changes to the dishes. Plenty of tea and coffee. Great atmosphere. Staff member Alessia was brilliant. Very happy, and friendly.

Cons:

We stay for 4 nights and the first 2 nights we had everything in our room. However the 2nd 2 nights we had to ask for milk, teabags, water, toliet roll and new towels on the third day, which was such a shame. There was very minimal staff and when I collected the bits we needed, I was told it was the end of the busy season and the cleaning staff were being slack. That was a shame as we still paid for our room like everyone during there busy season. Was a bit disappointed with the evening dinner menu too, not much that was appetising and quite expensive , decided on the 3 and 4th night to eat sonewhere else.
All of this is such a shame because it is a lovely place.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Syreeta • couple • gb
10
perfect stay in a fabulous hotel
Pros:

staff were so accomodating every morning of our stay they alwyas brough the dog out a sausage with our breakfast. rooms lovely and clean with comfy beds.

Cons:

n/a

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • couple • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Trish • couple • gb
5
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff very accommodating and attentive. Comfortable setting. Excellent food, especially breakfast.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
10
An excellent stay with great food too. Very welcoming.
Pros:

The Bear was a surprise from first entering the car park. A great initial greeting at reception. Shown to my room, which was fabulous.
I had dinner there which was also excellent with great service.
The room was quiet and I had a great sleep.
There was a big choice for breakfast and the cooked breakfast was of a high quality.
I couldn’t fault my stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Anthea • couple • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Antony • couple • gb
10
Very well run pub with great food and welcoming staff
Pros:

The Bear is very well run by Tania snd her team. Great attentoon to detail and nothiing was too much trouble. Super food served with a smile. Lovely room too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • gb
10
We had a lovely couple of days staying at the Bear. The rooms were very comfotable with a fridge and spacious bathroom.
Pros:

Great location near to the Christchurch and the coast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Lovely feeling about the place. Stunning room and fabulous staff and service

Cons:

Literally everything

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place for a relaxing stay
Pros:

The room was cozy and comfortable. Even the towels were folded like bears.
The staff were all very welcoming and extremely attentive.
Restaurant was good plenty off choice and breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

It was a bit out of the way

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Dave C Moore • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
8
Useful location and very pleasant hotel which we have stayed in several times now.
Pros:

Great location, staff very helpful. Restaurant and lounge very comfortable and outside seating.The bathroom was excellent. The beds comfortable. It was quiet. Large free car park.

Cons:

Our room was an Indulgence room and expensive but it was in the attic and although the low eaves were protected it was easy to bang your head. There wasn’t a lot of room in the bedroom compared to the other rooms we have stayed in. There were no drawers to store clothes in.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
8
Relaxing and comfortable
Pros:

Comfortable bedroom
Good food
Pleasant staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Thoroughly recommend The Bear
Pros:

From check-in to check-out staff fantastic, polite, attentive but not in your face, accommodated all requests.
Location perfect and super super quiet, considering there is a rail line and an A road nearby, you would never know; don't let these put you off booking.
We stayed in room - Uddens - absolutely wonderful, very well appointed, clean, bed comfy, shower room good size, copper bath in room, nice touch. Overall room size great.
Food - restaurant food very good and breakfast (cooked and continental) more than you can eat.
If you travel with a hound, they love them as guests too.
Would thoroughly recommend the Bear to anyone.👍

Cons:

Nothing not to like, fantastic gem.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lucia Walker • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

A good stay, breakfast was lovely - good range for vegetarians and both hot & cold options.
Comfortable bed, excellent shower and nice toiletries.
Despite being near a busy road it was quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Pub has cosy seating and nice space to have drinks.

Cons:

Generally a good stay, small little tweaks to make it better:
Towels could have been higher quality.
Air con was quite noisy.
Mostly very clean but little bit dusty on bear lamps.
The evening meal felt less good quality than the breakfast and surroundings would suggest!
We walked into Christchurch on one evening and it wasn't the nicest part of the town to walk through, something to bear in mind.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Very comfy beds, lovely bar area. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Not enough staff at breakfast time meant there was quite a wait for coffee & food, also although the ingredients are clearly very good quality there were slight issues...toast was not toast it was still bread! Eggs are overcooked & beans were cold. Twice we told the lady that the orange juice in the buffet area needed filling up, but it was never done.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely rooms. Comfortable bed. USB sockets. Powerful shower. Fresh milk and water in mini fridge. Breakfast was really good, there's a continental buffet and plenty of hot options. We had dinner on the Friday evening and it was delicious. Staff all really helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking on site. Quiet location even though it's just off the main road.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee