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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Geoffrey extended_group gb
9
A very pleasant place to stay. Staff and food were excellent
Pros:

Nice atmosphere

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
D
Dominguez solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Fabulous staff, lovely clean environment and rooms. Breakfast was fab

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
6
Pros:

Comfortable bed and room but air conditioning units from other rooms noisy at night

Cons:

Disappointing breakfast and evening meal

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
C
caren solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location and first impressions was good.

Cons:

Not able.to speak or find anyone on reception. Having to keep asking for teabags, because you was only allocated two a day. A fridge is supplied in your room with the tiniest bottle of milk. Had to buy own milk and tea in the end. Bathroom sink never flushed away, dust down side of bed. Air con unit was really noisy evwn when it wasnt on,. Breakfasts was cold first day, so didnt bother with a full breakfast, small amount of offering for cereals. Never offered more tea or toast at breakfast. Had dinner first night and was overcharged by 35 pound. Food offering for children wasnt good either. Other all for what we paid found a lovely first impression, but found staff not interested unless you.spoke to them. No welcoming approach.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Sian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
S
Shammi extended_group gb
10
Very comfortable and well-presented, friendly and helpful staff,
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, very generous portions, very friendly and accommodating staff, beautiful location, very comfortable and well presented room, and very good bathroom/shower. Loved all the bear-themed decor and would happily recommend this stay and stay here again!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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antony solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
10
Beautiful and really great food
Pros:

The staff and location

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
D
Danièle extended_group fr
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Very comfortable air conditioned room.
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful particularly Tania and Alessia.
Excellent breakfast.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
7
Gorgeous room, super comfortable and lovely staff!
Pros:

Lovely room, bar and breakfast. Really friendly staff:)

Cons:

Rooms aren’t very soundproof.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
J
Jochen couple de
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
B
Butler solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location was great , clean , the food was fabulous and the staff were so helpful

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
8
Good stay at welcoming pub with good breakfast but an issue disturbing sleep needs to be resolved.
Pros:

Overall a good experience. Very welcoming and helpful staff at all times, including on arrival and for breakfast. Very convenient for breakfast / dinner if staying overnight. Well appointed bedroom and bathroom.

Cons:

Air con unit made a loud humming/whirring noise around every two minutes for most of the night, making it difficult to sleep. Overall breakfast was good and we provided some constructive feedback about serving the 'Healthy Breakfast' on very hot plates - causing the eggs to over-cook and the smoked salmon to start cooking also! This option is much better served on a cold plate. Overall, for what is a pub, at £190 this was an expensive stay but at the time (in high season), there was no cheaper / roughly equivalent accommodation available, so their price does not appear out of line.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Jeff family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tirza family_with_children nl
10
Prachtig hotel met heerlijk ontbijt.
Pros:

De kamer is zeer smaakvol ingericht, lekkere douche, Nespresso koffief, thee, melk en koekjes staan klaar. Beneden in het restaurant kun je heerlijk dineren.
Het ontbijt was heel lekker, je kunt kiezen uit veel opties.

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Lidia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee