The Bear Hotel

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8.6Excellent

(232 Ratings)

"Exception staff - friendly & efficient. Very comfortable rooms. Amazing food."

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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(232 Ratings)

Hotel in Purbeck District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this hotel

Located in Wareham and with Corfe Castle reachable within 4.3 miles, The Bear Hotel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 5.

Amenities at The Bear Hotel

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Family friendly

Key access

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Purbeck District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

35.4 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

30.3 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

8.4 mi

Lulworth Cove

7.7 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.6Excellent

(232 Ratings)

"Exception staff - friendly & efficient. Very comfortable rooms. Amazing food."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(232 Ratings)

Hotel in Purbeck District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Map of Purbeck District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

35.4 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

30.3 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

8.4 mi

Lulworth Cove

7.7 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Located in Wareham and with Corfe Castle reachable within 4.3 miles, The Bear Hotel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 5.

Amenities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Family friendly

Key access

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(232 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

7.0 / 10.0

Great staff, nice hotel in a central location

Clean, well kept hotel with excellent staff.

Food was overpriced for the quality but everything else was great!

6.0 / 10.0

Nice hotel, but not at this time of year!

The location of the hotel was great to explore the Isle of Purbeck. Our rooms were compact, nicely decorated and the bathroom although also compact had good quality fittings. All very clean. The staff were nice and the food good.

Unfortunately we were made to feel an inconvenience being at the hotel at this time of year (5th- 7th January). The heating and fire was turned off in the bar where we were to eat our dinner. The temperature was -3 outside! When we asked the staff to turn the heating on they had to check with the owner first! We, along with our friends were the only guests staying at the hotel. The following evening when we returned at 8.45pm from dinner elsewhere, all of the downstairs was closed up and again heating off! We had hoped to have a drink at the bar and play some games, but it was freezing and the bar was locked! At breakfast there were items not available from the menu and only childrens cereals. Items were purchased for the following morning. We did make our disappointment know at the time and a modest reduction in the bill was made. We were subsequently told 'the hotel operate reduced hours of the bar and communal areas during particularly quiet periods especially at this time of year'. That is rather important information that we should have been told beforehand and therefore would have had the opportunity to book into a different hotel. We also feel we were penalised by booking with Booking.com, that being the reason we couldn't have a room upgrade, although all other rooms were empty on account of us being the only guests!!!

9.0 / 10.0

A good traditional hotel, well-placed for a Purbeck visit

An old coaching inn, right in the middle of the attractive little town of Wareham, The Bear is also a popular place for locals drinking and eating in the bar. My room was quite small but cosy and well-fitted, with good shower and comfortable bed. Breakfasts were excellent, and I also had supper in the bar, interesting dishes and all good. The staff were all friendly and helpful and seemed to form a happy team; I noticed how kind they were with a slightly “difficult” old lady. The efficient “Breezer” bus to Corfe Castle, Swanage and Poole stops almost right outside.

Nothing worth noting.

4.0 / 10.0

It was not the relaxing experience I had hoped for.

Location

I had to move rooms as there was a loud party in the breakfast room below my room - the room I moved to was leaking due to the rainstorm so I had to move back and await the end of the party before I could get any sleep.

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay at this lovely hotel.

Exception staff - friendly & efficient. Very comfortable rooms. Amazing food.

9.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely time in a very comfortable welcoming hotel.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We had a guided tour and history of the hotel. The food was great and the breakfast was lovely. We will definitely go back.

It was all good.

10.0 / 10.0

An excellent venue, quaint town and lovely walks.

Ellie served us for breakfast very nicely. She was responsive and attentive. The rooms had beautiful decor and were well supplied and clean.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Absolutely perfect room and wonderful breakfast.

Full of lovely interesting decor and pictures. Very comfortable beds and warm cosy rooms.

All perfect

7.0 / 10.0

Overpriced small bedroom

Location

Bedroom small but expensive

9.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay

The breakfast was delicious

Parking was the only issue

8.0 / 10.0

comfortable

Good breakfast

Would like a firmer pillow. they were a bit soft for me. Bar area very small but we were able to have a drink there without booking.

10.0 / 10.0

One of the best places i have stayed

Really fantastic food, the staff were lovely. Rooms are spotless and warm.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely friendly staff in a comfortable cosy hotel

Lovely and warm. Tastefully furnished

Room was very small but comfortable

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely small hotel

The room was small, but perfectly formed Nice bathroom, good shower The breakfasts were very good All puic rooms welcoming Staff friendly and professional

We wouldn't have booked at that price if we hadn't needed a base in Warminster

7.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel, well priced, great location. Would recommend to others, just not the room we had.

Interior of the hotel was welcoming and cosy. Staff were excellent, very attentive. Lovely clean room and bathroom. Good choices for breakfast

We were in Yogi room and right outside our window was the extractor from the kitchen which was very noisy so couldn't open window at night as too loud to sleep.

8.0 / 10.0

Two peaceful nights with our dog at ‘The Bear’. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Feel we have had a good break

Individual character Lovely breakfast Quiet A bit ‘different’ Good chef the night we ate at the hotel

No on site parking - which had been informed but was still a pain! We stayed in ‘Yogi’ and the shelf above the sink was rusty which spoiled an otherwise lovely room.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved town ,an hotel so friendly helpful

It was amazing local produce,cooked just right ,nothing to much trouble to mix and match.

Nothing much

10.0 / 10.0

Such a comfortable stay - I’ll be back again!

My room was spacious, clean and tidy. It was furnished with everything you could need, a beautifully large comfortable bed, wardrobe, sofa, desk and chests of drawers. A large range of tea bags, coffee and kettle, plus bottled water were all provided in the room. Optional cleaning of the room and towel changes daily as required - just hang the door hanger out if required.

Nothing, it was perfect for me.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely venue, ideally situated, very friendly staff.

Amazing good choices of food.

No hot water on last morning.

8.0 / 10.0

Decent hotel in great location

Good occasionally variable.

Faster service at breakfast would have been good

9.0 / 10.0

Very convenient for us for the stay

Good location. Good breakfast Only downside is no parking. Had to use town car parks or road if available. But only for a short time

No Car parking

9.0 / 10.0

A cosy boutique hotel with comfortable clean rooms and great food!

The cooked full English breakfast was excellent. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

Uncomfortable night could not sleep. The outside temperature was not excessive.

Good breakfast

Room too hot. Tiny tv no Netflix or other on demand Channels.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantástico!

Everything was perfect! The staff was lovely, the food was delicious and the hotel overall was great!

6.0 / 10.0

Pleasant but would not rebook.

Central location, clean and staff were friendly.

No parking so I had to ensure parking charges covered the time correctly which can be done remotely if you have the correct parking app. Very noisy from next room due to lack of sound proofing. No view except roofs. Small room.

9.0 / 10.0

A lovely stay.

The staff were friendly and efficient. We liked the use of local produce.

Lack of car park but plenty nearby.

8.0 / 10.0

Central hotel, probably the best medium budget option in town

Good choice of breakfast and ideal location, both for the town itself and for public transport to other destinations

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely staff, comfortable room, good food an enjoyable stay.

Location and character of the building

8.0 / 10.0

A good place to stay to explore the area.

Breakfast glass pots of yoghurt were fantastic but not available our last day. The cooked options weren’t really my thing but others enjoyed them. Toast is a bit big and rustic though. Good tea and coffee and juices. Staff were very helpful and charming throughout the hotel.

Cereals open to others same with the loose yoghurt and compote which I’m not keen on. Dinner very odd and not pleasant chips. Serving rather tough lamb in a bowl made eating very difficult

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff, excellent location, very enjoyable weekend.

The hotel was very easy to find and the location couldn’t have been any better for travels outside of the town. The staff were always friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good indeed both the buffet part and the english breakfast - definitely somewhere to recommend to anyone staying in that part of Dorset.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent place to stay in Wareham with great staff and delicious food.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and its very good value for money. The hotel is in a good location. The rooms were comfortable and clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Bank Holiday Retreat

This hotel is the perfect base for any stay in Dorset, great location with lots of nice shops around and easy to access most things. The parking just down the road wasn't an issue and always plenty of spaces. We stayed with our dog and felt very welcome in all areas :)

Nothing!

9.0 / 10.0

I would highly recommend a stay at this Hotel!

The transformation the building has undergone is amazing! I felt extremely comfortable in my room, it provided all I needed as well as a superb en-suite shower room. The staff were friendly and helpful. Good location.

That I couldn’t stay longer!

8.0 / 10.0

Ideal location for visiting Purbeck are

Great breakfast, pleasant young staff, character property -non corporate . Good bathroom.

Better bedside reading lights are needed

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful boutique hotel in a great location.

Great location in the High Street, very friendly staff, trendy decor throughout. Room was cosy but very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Bar fun!

Bed a little soft

9.0 / 10.0

It suited our brief stay.was clean and friendly. Cosy Room.

central position.Friendly staff. Goodbreakfasts. Cosy clean room.

Car parking Luggage storage in room.

9.0 / 10.0

Comfortable dog friendly stay.

When they say they are dog friendly they really mean it.

Sound proofing between rooms could be a bit better. We had noisy neighbours one night.

9.0 / 10.0

Great stay in stylish accommodation and really friendly/helpful staff. Dogs made very welcome.

Car parking not on site

7.0 / 10.0

Lovely room and staff but a bit noisy

Lovely staff, pretty room, great food and service and I love that you welcome dogs

My room was above the breakfast room so the sound of chairs and tables was really loud. I wish I’d been given a quieter room as I needed my sleep.

10.0 / 10.0

The best places to stay in the Purbecks.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the decor was really nice and it felt very inviting. Room was lovely as was bed. Could not fault any thing , keep up the good work.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Bear Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Bear Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Bear Hotel?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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The Bear Hotel

Hotel in Purbeck District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at The Bear Hotel

Map of Purbeck District

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Available Rooms

Hotel in Purbeck District

Reasons to book

Map of Purbeck District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Bear Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Bear Hotel?

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