Name: Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns
Address: East Street, Havant, Hampshire, GB
Price range: US$66–US$116 per night
Rating: 7.2

What guests think

At Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, central Havant location, and handy rear parking, though expectations should match its budget pricing and characterful, centuries-old building.

Across reviews, the property feels tired and in need of refurbishment, with uneven floors, many stairs and no lift, plus a layout that can be confusing. Rooms are basic and decor is dated; beds are often comfortable, but noise from the bar or road, warm rooms, and temperamental showers or fixtures come up repeatedly. Food and breakfasts are generally enjoyed, though occasional closures or limited service are noted. Expect warm service in an old, budget-friendly hotel with variable comfort.

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Facilities

Rear parking is available and generally easy, though directions to the entrance can be unclear. The historic building has many stairs and no lift, a confusing layout, and the bar/restaurant can be noisy or close earlier than expected.

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keith

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

easy parking .friendly staff good food [evening meal] hotel is a little dated but very clean and comfortable room and large comfy bed

8

Graham

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not serviced during our 2 night stay. Property is rather dated but in a very convenient location with ample free parking for hotel guests. Directions to parking entrance should be supplied since no access from street address of hotel.

6

Pamela

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property old and characterful. No lift so some problems for us. Woken early by doors banging.

8

Michael Edward

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Finding the car park was a little tricky but once in was fine.

8

David

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and parking were very good. The room was clean and decent with everything working.

6

Chris

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is tired and needs money spending on it. Both restaurant and bar closed earlier than advertised. Can't fault the staff.

6

Michael

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel look ok but concern about safely nope lift as there are many stairwsy

6

Jackie

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have been nice to know that parking was at the back of hotel before hand. I know it’s an old building, but didn’t expect the curtains to blow as was rather windy outside. Looked like secondary glazing had been taken out. Actual wood work on windows was extremely dirty. Must say bathroom was spotless & bed was comfy.

6

Yasmine

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Windows are only single-glazed, so even when it was shut it still felt like it was open. I could hear music from the bar clearly and plenty of conversations outside, making it hard to sleep. A very confusing layout to the building, with the keys not being numbered very well.

8

adrian

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. Great location. Easy parking.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms and bathrooms very clean, while others reported dusty or dirty areas and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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8

Ruth

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, if a little dated. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

2

Hobokela

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

EXTREMELY DIRTY, NO HUMAN BEING CAN SLEEP THERE

10

David

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and tidy the bath and shower were good and the TV worked. All good.

10

Ben

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy

6

Julian

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly team. Cleanliness is very good. Some aspects of the room and bathroom are dated and showing some wear. Very comfortable bed. Dinner good whilst order was not well taken with starter not provided and no sauces offered with main course.

4

Paul

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were dirty and dusty

10

Jason

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast and staff were extremely polite. Room was very clean.

4

peter

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I went to get into bed and noticed a dried human soil stain so I had to sleep on top of the duvet and was cold

6

Jackie

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have been nice to know that parking was at the back of hotel before hand. I know it’s an old building, but didn’t expect the curtains to blow as was rather windy outside. Looked like secondary glazing had been taken out. Actual wood work on windows was extremely dirty. Must say bathroom was spotless & bed was comfy.

10

Chris

30 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and tidy

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with dated decor, uneven or sloping floors, thin curtains or single glazing leading to noise, and some maintenance issues; showers and water temperature can be temperamental, and several guests found rooms uncomfortably hot. Beds are often comfortable, and some rooms are spacious.

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Lloyd

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms in need of repair, paintwork flaking off walls and doors, toilet seat not connected. Window in my room kept open with a block of wood and the shower had to stay on an age to get any warm water

6

adam

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

hotel was tired. only one plug soket in room.

6

Jeanette

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed in room 40, the curtains were paper thin and there was a light right outside our window, which was on all night. The bathroom was very dated and the shower was a nightmare for my husband to use as it was so low. It was just ok for me and I’m 5ft 2”. We stay there to go to a festival in Portsmouth. It is walkable to the station and transport was good. You have to enter through the back entrance after 11pm which we were not told about, this was a bit worrying when all the doors were closed and we didn’t know how to get in but got there in the end.

8

Angela

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great big bed. Clean room but TV in a place on the wall that it is extremely difficult to watch from bed. Also tv so old no hdmi slot to watch our fire stick. Room nice and clean but very tired looking

2

Teresa

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for w nights but due to work comittments gss to travel down just for the 1 night. Firstly, the hotel did nor receive my email about arriving late and with my dog as wastold they dont receive messages from hotel.com, which I thought odd. We were given room 21 right ip the top of the stairs. Which my elderly dog found slightly difficult as very steep. The room.was very neglected and frayed carpet. Floorboards felt like you werte going to fall through and a very tired old bathroom. The room boiling hot so had to turn off radiators and open windows but very noisy with traffic all night long. As we weere by a door we heard the door slamming all night as well. The bed very old and too high for us. I went sown to the bar to order some lunch but a really strange atmosphere and not very festivve so changed our minds and waited for our family dinner at the Wheelwrights. I am so glad we didn't have to endure it for 2 nights. The place needs a complete renovation We werre given room 21

8

Anita

13 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was "tired" Loose light fittings, very old carpet - mended with tape. BUT - the most comfortable and huge bed i have ever slept in

6

Georgie

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely old building with which I am familiar (40+ years) and is in a great central position with very good transport links. Sadly, the place is looking very tired and is in need of refurbishment. Carpets are looking worn, doors in my room were cracked, windows only open a small distance, wallpaper had lifted away from the wall and furniture was shabby. However, the staff were friendly and attentive, the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable; I slept really well - which is really what is most important to me when I’m travelling. Price was good but it’s a shame that the building and facilities have deteriorated so much.

4

Corinne

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was incredibly hot

6

David

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a very old building, the floors in the old part of the building including in the rooms are uneven and sloping to such an extent it is uncomfortable to walk on. The wiring gave cause for concern as the plug sockets were hanging off the walls.

6

Yasmine

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Windows are only single-glazed, so even when it was shut it still felt like it was open. I could hear music from the bar clearly and plenty of conversations outside, making it hard to sleep. A very confusing layout to the building, with the keys not being numbered very well.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff named for going the extra mile. There are occasional complaints about rudeness or slow, inconsistent service.

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8

Paul

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room was expected,functional,.the staff are super friendly and helpful.

8

Colette

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception myself and my dog received from Ryan was warm and welcoming. This hotel desperately needs renovating. The bedroom furniture in the room allocated to me is antiquated, ie. dark, big and bulky and the carpet is thin and without underlay. When using the cold tap in the ensuite it groaned and the plumbing made a very loud vibrating noise when used.

6

Lee

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This was a basic room at an inn. The floor was slanted and the toilet had 500 year old plumbing. The bed was comfy. The room was clean. Could walk to town and train station. Some of the staff were friendly. Others not so welcoming. Not a high level of customer service but a cheap place to sleep if you want to explore the surrounding countryside or take day trips by train.

10

Jenneana

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved my stay, the staff were so kind and helpfull. I will definitely stay again.

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Lucia

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we were greeted by a woman who was pretty rude and unwelcoming. She told us we couldn’t check in for another half an hour and to do what we liked to kill the time. She looked miserable, was unfriendly and we felt like we were just a nuisance. The room was very basic with two wardrobes and in definite need of a lick of paint. It was shabby. The room was incredibly hot during the night. We booked a table with the same woman who we checked in with to be told you’ve got two choices of times as we’ve got a table of 30 in tonight. The food that evening was good. When we asked to see the dessert menu we were told by the waitress that we couldn’t have dessert because the chef was too busy cooking for the table of 30. We were guests staying there and had a reservation so to be told we couldn’t have a course of food because they’re were too busy was really unprofessional. Just as we were about to leave to go and pay the bill at the bar, the waitress came back and said the chef says he’s got time to do desserts now if you’re still interested. We won’t be returning.

8

Shovindra

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice

6

Christopher

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It suited our requirements, however, the bar staff were most unfriendly.

10

Anita

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff friendly and helpful. My hotel of choice.

8

Steven

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought the telephone manner of the 2 people I booked with was friendly and patient and helpful, I was visiting Havant for the first time and felt I could ask for more. Room was spacious and temperature good, lovely beds, functional and clean bathroom with hot water.Nice staff and appeared to be nice clientele. Liked the attentive breakfast staff.

10

Norman

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ryan from reception is a amazing host and was soo accommodating to all our needs 10☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆to him 👍👍

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Location

Central Havant location close to shops, the train station, and motorway access, convenient for Portsmouth and local events. Many guests found it easy for short stays and day trips.

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David

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and chatty The food was very good. Although the appearance of the building could be classed as tired, it was very clean and comfy and also quiet. Good car parking. Also close to local shops and motorway access. There is also a large green park close by.

10

Matthew

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were all really friendly, room was a very good size, shops and food couple min walks and very easy to get a Train into Portsmouth with the station being a five minute walk away would definitely stay again

6

Jeanette

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed in room 40, the curtains were paper thin and there was a light right outside our window, which was on all night. The bathroom was very dated and the shower was a nightmare for my husband to use as it was so low. It was just ok for me and I’m 5ft 2”. We stay there to go to a festival in Portsmouth. It is walkable to the station and transport was good. You have to enter through the back entrance after 11pm which we were not told about, this was a bit worrying when all the doors were closed and we didn’t know how to get in but got there in the end.

10

Ellen

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a business trip for cast & crew. All enjoyed the stay. Lovely rooms, excellent food with a good choice & good portions. Staff were extremely helpful & very friendly. Great location with parking at the rear. We had 24 on one night and the hotel managed beautifully. We would stay at this hotel again. Thankyou very much.

8

David

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and parking were very good. The room was clean and decent with everything working.

6

Lee

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This was a basic room at an inn. The floor was slanted and the toilet had 500 year old plumbing. The bed was comfy. The room was clean. Could walk to town and train station. Some of the staff were friendly. Others not so welcoming. Not a high level of customer service but a cheap place to sleep if you want to explore the surrounding countryside or take day trips by train.

8

Andrew

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, nice location. Could do with a bit of modernisations.

10

Nigel

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Helpful staff.

8

Margaret

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for Portsmouth shopping.

8

adrian

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. Great location. Easy parking.

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Dining

Breakfast and pub meals are commonly rated tasty with good portions and choice. A few guests noted greasy breakfasts, limited availability, or early closures affecting dining.

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8

Theresa

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. Recommend.

8

W A

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was OK, clean and on a very hot day a fan running in the room which was excellent. It was showing signs of ageing and could do with a revamp. In a single room bed comfy curtains cheap, bathroom old. Evening meal in the bar satisfactory atmosphere and service bit poor. Breakfast was very good indeed and good service.

8

Martyn

2 May 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a hotel that I’ve stayed in multiple times and been happy about it. The interior is in need of some tlc and refurbishment but the hospitality more than makes up for this. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. What was a wonderful surprise was the food. Plenty of choice and very tasty too. The quality was high and the portion size filling. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every meal that I had and the Sunday roast is worth every penny.

8

David

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good value for money. Good personable and efficient staff. Food excellant. Room provided all that was required and expected but was generally tired and would benefit from updating.

10

David

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Yes & yes had lovely meals & a lovely to die for breakfast

6

Chris

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is tired and needs money spending on it. Both restaurant and bar closed earlier than advertised. Can't fault the staff.

8

David

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, good food, old building so our room especially bathroom was dated.

2

Lucia

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we were greeted by a woman who was pretty rude and unwelcoming. She told us we couldn’t check in for another half an hour and to do what we liked to kill the time. She looked miserable, was unfriendly and we felt like we were just a nuisance. The room was very basic with two wardrobes and in definite need of a lick of paint. It was shabby. The room was incredibly hot during the night. We booked a table with the same woman who we checked in with to be told you’ve got two choices of times as we’ve got a table of 30 in tonight. The food that evening was good. When we asked to see the dessert menu we were told by the waitress that we couldn’t have dessert because the chef was too busy cooking for the table of 30. We were guests staying there and had a reservation so to be told we couldn’t have a course of food because they’re were too busy was really unprofessional. Just as we were about to leave to go and pay the bill at the bar, the waitress came back and said the chef says he’s got time to do desserts now if you’re still interested. We won’t be returning.

6

David

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

food was good breakfast was fresh cooked aswell as some continental buffet style, but the fresh cooked was very nice

10

John

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The usual excellent restaurant wasn’t open when I visited. No problem as there are plenty of places to eat nearby.

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Month	Average price
January	US$59
February	US$60
March	US$56
April	US$81
May	US$81
June	US$92
July	US$103
August	US$100
September	US$101
October	US$70
November	US$69
December	US$66

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $73	2 $69	3 $83	4 $77	5 $69	6 $70	7 $105
8 $70	9 $68	10 $74	11 $74	12 $71	13 $69	14 $96
15 $68	16 $68	17 $74	18 $77	19 $71	20 $68	21 $75
22 $66	23 $66	24 $73	25 $72	26 $66	27 $66	28 $81
29 $66	30 $66

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