Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.3 (2773 reviews)
East Street , Havant , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Central, convenient location (near town, bus/train)
Comfortable beds/room comfort noted
Parking available
Some good food/restaurant experiences
Clean rooms reported by several guests
Cons:
Rooms dated/run-down (scuffed furniture, thin curtains)
Rooms very hot / poor or no effective air conditioning
Noise issues (courtyard, seagulls, traffic, equipment)
Breakfast quality inconsistent / could be better
Occasional rude or uninterested staff and early restaurant closure
Limited or off beer/ale selection

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Multiple guests described rooms as clean and comfortable; no widespread cleanliness issues reported.
Service
8.4
Generally praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating (including disability needs); isolated reports of uninterested or rude staff and a late-night staffing/restaurant closure issue.
Location
8.6
Frequently described as central and very convenient (near town centre, bus and train station); excellent for exploring the area or attending nearby venues.
Room Quality
5.2
Several guests reported dated, run-down rooms with scuffed furniture and thin curtains; common complaints about rooms being very hot, noisy and some bedding arrangements (e.g. two singles pushed together).
Amenities
6.8
Mixed: parking generally good but access can be awkward; iron and hairdryer available; notable lack of effective air conditioning and issues with external AC units/noisy equipment; limited beer/ale selection reported.
Value for Money
6.6
Mixed perceptions — some guests felt it was good value, others felt it was expensive for the condition of rooms and breakfast standard.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Food and restaurant received some praise, but breakfast quality was described as variable/could be better; complaints about early restaurant closure and an off/limited beer selection.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive impressions driven by friendly staff, good location and comfortable beds for many guests, but room condition, heat and noise negatively affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:15

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Experience a stay at the historic Bear Hotel, frequented by notable figures like Churchill and Queen Victoria. Enjoy modern rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and stylish amenities like leather headboards.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in fresh, hearty meals at the traditional restaurant or unwind in the cosy Winston Bar with open fires and a variety of beverages, including real ales and specialty coffees. Explore the á la carte restaurant's locally sourced dishes and nearby dining options.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Benefit from free parking and easy access to Havant Rail Station and Bus Station. Explore Portsmouth, Hayling Island, and the A3(M) within a short drive.

Book your stay at The Bear for a perfect blend of history and comfort.

Important information:

Please note that family rooms are located above the bar/function room so they may be noisy. Dogs are welcome but with prior arrangement. This information can be added in the Special Request bow at the time of booking.

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

All dogs are welcome. There is a charge of GBP 10 per dog, per night.
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

7.3
Based on 2773 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Samantha • couple • gb
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
6
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Needed a little tlc.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sue • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good rooms, good food and great staff.
Pros:

I stay here frequently, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are brilliant and the breakfast has plenty of choices. The location is very central, which suits me.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were very accommodating to my son's disability needs, and all were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well furnished. Clear information was given about accessing the building after hours as well.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
7
very nice for a short break and excellent location.
Pros:

Location v good, bed room and bed v'good staff helpfull and friendly.

Cons:

breakfast could be better, but most things were good

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
7
Exactly what we needed to stay for a nearby wedding
Pros:

Very accommodating staff, nothing was too much trouble.
Room clean and comfortable

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
6
Ok for onward journey
Pros:

Central and convenient.

Cons:

Access to car park not straightforward

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Scott • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Solomon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Breakfast and Toilet

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
3
Staff uninterested in there roles and it shows it’s like they don’t want to work sat nights !!!
Pros:

Parking was good comfortable bed

Cons:

Staff rude and uninterested in there roles , shut restaurant 2hrs early at 7.30pm ! Breakfast poor standard for the stay price

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
6
Felt expensive but think we paid a premium as busy time of year
Pros:

Friendly staff and comfy beds

Cons:

Very dates rooms done cheaply. Scuffed old furniture and very thin curtains.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
3
Noisy
Pros:

Right next to the town centre, bus station and train station. Good choice at breakfast. Historic building

Cons:

The room was so noisy, I slept very badly. There was noise from people drinking in the courtyard, then seagulls in the morning, doors slamming at all hours and finally the sound of equipment 24/7.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • gb
10
Love The Bear
Pros:

Brilliant little hotel ... friendly staff good food home from home. Excellent stay to explore the south coast

Cons:

Air con outside bedroom window kept coming on a off all. Night.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Madeline • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cons:

Room was extremely hot, even at night if curtains had been closed all day, fan on and window open.I struggled, let alone my poor dog.

The double bed was also two singles pushed together, as a single person that likes to sprawl, I had limited space.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Aleesa • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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DR KARTHIKEYAN • solo_traveller • in
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • extended_group • gb
8
Will book again if the above is solve thanks.
Pros:

The location was easy for us to get to are venue.
Happy to have a iron in the room and hairdryer.
Had dinner at the restaurant was very nice.

Cons:

Needed a shelf in the bathroom to put stuff on in the room we had ..
Because of the heat at this time needed a bigger fan .
When booking again would like a room in the back as could not sleep because of the traffic on the main road .

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family_with_children • gb
7
We will definitely return.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was ideal for us. Food was also good as was the service. It was definitely good value for money.

Cons:

Both bedrooms were unbearably hot both night and day.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Djason • solo_traveller • gb
4
Bear necessities but overall a bit Pooh
Pros:

Food was ok, staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The rooms were incredibly dated and run down. They looked like they haven't been updated since the early 1980s

It was a very hot night and there was no Aircon. So it was an uncomfortable night's sleep.

For a green king pub you would expect a fair selection of green king beers but they didn't have a single ale on tap.

All in all it served it's purpose of giving us a place to stay overnight but I wouldn't want to visit again.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Shirly • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Frienly helpfulful staff beauiful size room nice bed comfortable so clean room service amazing close toeverywhere shoops resturants pubs entertainment excellent place

Cons:

All good x thankyou all

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee