The Bear Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (343 reviews)
14 South Street Wareham , Wareham , gb

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Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 343 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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gregory • family_with_children • hk
9
Very good and if we are back at the Wareham or the Tank Museum I will stay here again
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Nice space at the rear of the hotel with outdoor or indoor space. The selection was ideal and both me and my 10 year old son were happy.

Cons:

No parking at the hotel was a faff. There was paid parking nearby but I had to walk back to my car at 0755 to buy anther ticket for a few hours.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Tammi • couple • gb
10
Perfect, breakfast was yum, staff were fantastic
Pros:

Welcoming, comfortable, accommodating❤️

Cons:

Nothing, all was great

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
Very good stay, will definitely come back :)
Pros:

Very clean and fresh decor, loved the bear theme throughout. Very comfortable bed. Friendly staff and superb breakfast with a good choice plus cooked options. Good location for exploring Wareham and surrounding areas.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
9
Enjoyable 1 night stay
Pros:

Well presented, clean and friendly staff

Cons:

No pillowcases on pillows but dealt with quickly. Very warm room but it was in the middle of a heat wave

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Delightful stay great room and friendly staff
Pros:

Lovely room-Yogi-great food and breakfast. Delighted to find an air cooler in the room.

Cons:

The corridor light remained on through the night-would have loved more darkness-small problem given everything else was great

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Susy • couple • gb
10
Bery enjoyable stay in a lovely hotel
Pros:

Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable room

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

Small room, no parking

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely staff, large room, but hot and noisy
Pros:

The staff were amazing! I had a problem with taxis and one of the managers actually gave me a lift, which saved the day. The room was a generous size, as I'd expect at the price. The bed was large and comfortable. The bathroom was good, the shower was great. The breakfast was really good, lots of choice and they were happy to adjust choices to suit special dietary requirements or preferences. Although we hadn't booked dinner they fitted us in with no problem and the meal was good.

Cons:

It was noisy. There was a private breakfast party in the room below ours and the noise really carried into our room. No aircon, there was a good fan, but we needed the windows open and that was very noisy. Hard to sleep from the combination of heat and noise. Also apparently there are hardly any taxis in Wareham. Could do with a warning that taxis need to be booked in advance. I found there was nowhere in the bathroom where I could put my toothbrush, moisturizer, make up etc, shame as there was plenty of space to add a counter or table. I found it strange that so much was good but the basics of a quiet room at a comfortable temperature was missing.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
Lovely room for a night.
Pros:

Stayed for one night on the way through town. Lovely quiet room. Decent breakfast. Helpful staff. Parking was in a lot 2 blocks away. Had a great dinner at the Horse and Groom across the way. Would stay again.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Eddie • extended_group • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location was perfect - the town is quaint. The room was lovely and very comfortable. We also had dinner and breakfast here and both meals were great.
The stand out here is the staff. They are down to earth, friendly and made the atmosphere feel really welcoming. They also accommodated us arriving late in the evening with no isssues. On a complete side note, the pub interior is lovely too. Thank you very much for a fab weekend!

Cons:

Nothing. No issues at all throughout the weekend.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Annette • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Easy to find, good location -on high street, near to River, restaurants bars and shops. Staff were friendly and efficient. Dog could go most places in the hotel, water bowls and treats provided. Bed and pillows comfortable. Shower good pressure. Close enough to enjoy day trip to the coast

Cons:

Car park was paid public car park 10 mins walk but once you dropped bags off outside hotel it was not really an issue.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Myroslav • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable, useful location
Pros:

Well designed and implemented

Cons:

View from the bedroom of a vertical rooftop.
No shower cap
No parking

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Modern decor, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Nice food

Cons:

Very small room, expensive for a mid week stay

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
The Bear is a gem
Pros:

Rooms were very attractive and refurbished. Breakfast excellent quality. Good level of staffing

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
9
Really recommend the bear for a short stay- the area is lovely and the hotel is very comfortable.
Pros:

Lovely room, quiet, great shower, great food. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The pillows weren’t particularly comfortable.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee