The Bear
$196
/ night
Avg. for September
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$196
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Bear average $142 in January, the cheapest month, and $229 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $142 |
| February | $154 |
| March | $163 |
| April | $216 |
| May | $212 |
| June | $229 |
| July | $215 |
| August | $199 |
| September | $196 |
| October | $183 |
| November | $159 |
| December | $191 |
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Most expensive: June (~$229)
Cheapest: January (~$142)
About this property
With a stay at Bear Hotel in Bath (Bear Flat), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Roman Baths and Kennet & Avon Canal. This inn is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from SouthGate Bath and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Bear Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Bear Hotel in Bath (Bear Flat), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Roman Baths and Kennet & Avon Canal. This inn is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from SouthGate Bath and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.
What's nearby
Kennet & Avon Canal(0.5 miles)
SouthGate Bath(0.6 miles)
Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park(0.8 miles)
Little Solsbury Hill(0.8 miles)
Thermae Bath Spa(0.8 miles)
Roman Baths(0.8 miles)
Sally Lunn's(0.8 miles)
Ustinov Theatre(0.8 miles)
Theatre Royal Bath(0.8 miles)
Bath Christmas Market(0.8 miles)
Bath Visitor Centre(0.9 miles)
Cotswold Way(0.9 miles)
Parade Gardens(0.9 miles)
Bath Abbey(0.9 miles)
Queens Square(1 miles)
The preferred airport for Bear Hotel is Bristol International Airport (BRS)(19.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
Location
6-10 Wellsway, Bear Flat, Bath, England, United Kingdom
Kennet & Avon Canal (0.5 miles)
SouthGate Bath (0.6 miles)
Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park (0.8 miles)
Little Solsbury Hill (0.8 miles)
Thermae Bath Spa (0.8 miles)
Roman Baths (0.8 miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 828 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
100%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Guests find The Bear offers spacious, comfortable rooms with thoughtful amenities and generally quiet interiors, in a walkable location about 15–20 minutes from the centre of Bath, though the steep uphill return is frequently mentioned; on-site parking is available.
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What guests think
Guests find The Bear offers spacious, comfortable rooms with thoughtful amenities and generally quiet interiors, in a walkable location about 15–20 minutes from the centre of Bath, though the steep uphill return is frequently mentioned; on-site parking is available.
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and efficient, with straightforward check-in. The pub and restaurant receive strong feedback for tasty meals and breakfasts, although several reviews note the breakfast menu feels limited at times. A practical base for exploring Bath.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are popular and often busy. On-site parking is available, and several guests found it easy or free.
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10
C E
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay in the family room (2 adults, 2 children). Comfortable, spacious and well equipped room. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast and dinner in the pub was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff made it a very pleasant stay. We would happily stay again.
Lovely stay in the family room (2 adults, 2 children). Comfortable, spacious and well equipped room. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast and dinner in the pub was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff made it a very pleasant stay. We would happily stay again.
10
Stephanie
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
10
Ryan
Feb 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great little hotel. Nice decor, good sized rooms and great service. Food and drink is also great in the restaurant
Great little hotel. Nice decor, good sized rooms and great service. Food and drink is also great in the restaurant
8
Mayu
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room. Great that there is free car park. Not many cafes and places you can have breakfast in the area on Sunday, other than the pub.
Lovely room. Great that there is free car park. Not many cafes and places you can have breakfast in the area on Sunday, other than the pub.
8
Arjan
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent parking and close to town center.
Excellent parking and close to town center.
10
William
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable with great room facilities and an excellent breakfast. Parking is a problem at the Bear with few spaces on site and in the surroundings.
Very comfortable with great room facilities and an excellent breakfast. Parking is a problem at the Bear with few spaces on site and in the surroundings.
10
Paul
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
10
steven
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
10
Martin
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
10
Lorraine
Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay. Friendly staff, outstanding food, great accommodation everything you need in the bedroom, on site parking & a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre. I would definitely recommend staying here & I would return
We had a great stay. Friendly staff, outstanding food, great accommodation everything you need in the bedroom, on site parking & a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre. I would definitely recommend staying here & I would return
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Cleanliness
Rooms are consistently described as clean and well presented. One review noted an odour near the entrance, but this did not recur across others.
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Stephanie
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
8
David
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Good location just outside the city centre. Check in was quick and easy. Room clean and very quiet, well equipped and plenty of sitting space. Two minor gripes: the bed was quite small even though there was definitely space for a king size in the room, and the extractor fan in the bathroom made an annoying clicking sound, which led us to turning it off.
Excellent stay. Good location just outside the city centre. Check in was quick and easy. Room clean and very quiet, well equipped and plenty of sitting space. Two minor gripes: the bed was quite small even though there was definitely space for a king size in the room, and the extractor fan in the bathroom made an annoying clicking sound, which led us to turning it off.
10
kathleen
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Bear Hotel is an excellent hotel located close to Bathe. Cleanliness, great restaurant, and knowledgeable and pleasant staff are reasons why I give this hotel a TEN!!
The Bear Hotel is an excellent hotel located close to Bathe. Cleanliness, great restaurant, and knowledgeable and pleasant staff are reasons why I give this hotel a TEN!!
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Emlyn
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Not the best location for the city centre but our fault for not checking perhaps. On a busy road but secondary glazing effective at blocking most noise. But inexcusable is the smell prevalent, like stale laundry, luckily not too strong in the actual room. Lo and behold there were lots of bags of laundry at the entrance (almost to the point of blocking it) for the 2 days we were there, which has been mentioned many times on Trip Advisor so an ongoing problem. Also breakfast choice too limited but quality ok. Noisy at night until 1pm as after the pub shut they were dragging tables around downstairs and there is really noisy door closer or something constantly squeaking. I know the response will be that I should have complained at the time but none of this can be one-offs and must be noticeable by staff as well. Friendly staff though, shame the rest lets it down.
Not the best location for the city centre but our fault for not checking perhaps. On a busy road but secondary glazing effective at blocking most noise. But inexcusable is the smell prevalent, like stale laundry, luckily not too strong in the actual room. Lo and behold there were lots of bags of laundry at the entrance (almost to the point of blocking it) for the 2 days we were there, which has been mentioned many times on Trip Advisor so an ongoing problem. Also breakfast choice too limited but quality ok. Noisy at night until 1pm as after the pub shut they were dragging tables around downstairs and there is really noisy door closer or something constantly squeaking. I know the response will be that I should have complained at the time but none of this can be one-offs and must be noticeable by staff as well. Friendly staff though, shame the rest lets it down.
10
Francesca
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
10
Martin
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
10
Linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable and well equipped, with several guests noting quiet stays despite the main road and pub below. Occasional minor issues were mentioned, such as a small bed or a noisy bathroom fan.
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Stephanie
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
The room was excellent, clean, and adorable. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant on the first floor was very good with options that tasted great at reasonable cost for vegetarian/vegans. The inn is located a bit from down town, it is close to a grocer and pharmacies.
8
Coralee
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
8
David
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Good location just outside the city centre. Check in was quick and easy. Room clean and very quiet, well equipped and plenty of sitting space. Two minor gripes: the bed was quite small even though there was definitely space for a king size in the room, and the extractor fan in the bathroom made an annoying clicking sound, which led us to turning it off.
Excellent stay. Good location just outside the city centre. Check in was quick and easy. Room clean and very quiet, well equipped and plenty of sitting space. Two minor gripes: the bed was quite small even though there was definitely space for a king size in the room, and the extractor fan in the bathroom made an annoying clicking sound, which led us to turning it off.
10
Paul
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
10
steven
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
10
Francesca
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
10
Martin
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
10
catherine
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
10
John
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
friendly staff comfortable room
friendly staff comfortable room
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Linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
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Service
Service is consistently praised as friendly and welcoming, with easy check-in and attentive staff in the restaurant and pub.
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Coralee
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
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Paul
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
10
Jessica
Jul 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay and great staff!
Great stay and great staff!
10
Francesca
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
10
Bianca
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Brilliant service and friendly staff
Brilliant service and friendly staff
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Robert
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Very good hotel and the staff were exemplary. Breakfast was limited but the cooked food was excellent though took some time to prepare. Sadly, the coffee making machine was broken for entire stay and only instant available.
Very good hotel and the staff were exemplary. Breakfast was limited but the cooked food was excellent though took some time to prepare. Sadly, the coffee making machine was broken for entire stay and only instant available.
10
catherine
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
10
Joy
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was exceptionally helpful. Great service in the restaurant and pub
The staff was exceptionally helpful. Great service in the restaurant and pub
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Karla
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great property! Staff is amazing!
This is a great property! Staff is amazing!
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Linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
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Location
Located just outside Bath’s centre, typically a 15–20 minute walk, with a steep uphill return noted repeatedly. Bus links are convenient, and a busy road is nearby.
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Sam
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic hotel in a great location for walking down into Bath (although steep walk back up), and ideal for getting train into Bristol. All the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious every morning!!! Room was great and although by a main road, was not disturbed by noise at all. Would definitely book again if ever travelling to that area!!!
Fantastic hotel in a great location for walking down into Bath (although steep walk back up), and ideal for getting train into Bristol. All the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious every morning!!! Room was great and although by a main road, was not disturbed by noise at all. Would definitely book again if ever travelling to that area!!!
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Arjan
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent parking and close to town center.
Excellent parking and close to town center.
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Paul
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
Had a 2 night stay to visit the Bath Christmas market. Parking was readily available onsite and the check-in process was easy and prompt with the friendly staff. The room exceeded our expectations with a lovely shower and freestanding bath, large wall mounted tv and separate radio. Whilst being located outside the city centre, it was only a 15 minute walk to the centre using the short cuts (thanks to Google maps). Would highly recommend
10
steven
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
Hotel is a easy walk to downtown...more of a challenge back (hill). Parking was easy out back and hotel has nice restaurant/bar downstairs (was very busy the night we were there.). Surprisingly, even though the room was over the bar and next to busy road, it was quite quiet. The only downside to the hotel was lack of elevator but at least there was only one floor.😁
10
Francesca
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
10
Martin
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
Stayed for 2 nights, great location for a short walk into bath. Free parking is a great plus. The walk into bath is a fairly steep hill so bare that in mind. Hotel itself superb, really friendly team immaculate room with a touch of class. Nice vibrant pub below.
10
Helen
Dec 7, 2022
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Stayed 19,328 nights
The rooms were outstanding, the pub friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was very good value for money and with a bus stop outside just a 5 minute ride into the City.
The rooms were outstanding, the pub friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was very good value for money and with a bus stop outside just a 5 minute ride into the City.
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catherine
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
10
Lorraine
Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay. Friendly staff, outstanding food, great accommodation everything you need in the bedroom, on site parking & a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre. I would definitely recommend staying here & I would return
We had a great stay. Friendly staff, outstanding food, great accommodation everything you need in the bedroom, on site parking & a 10-15 minute walk into the town centre. I would definitely recommend staying here & I would return
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Linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
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Dining
The on-site pub and restaurant earn strong praise for tasty food and freshly cooked breakfasts. A few guests felt the breakfast selection was limited, though quality remained good.
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C E
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay in the family room (2 adults, 2 children). Comfortable, spacious and well equipped room. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast and dinner in the pub was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff made it a very pleasant stay. We would happily stay again.
Lovely stay in the family room (2 adults, 2 children). Comfortable, spacious and well equipped room. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast and dinner in the pub was delicious. Friendly and helpful staff made it a very pleasant stay. We would happily stay again.
10
Sam
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic hotel in a great location for walking down into Bath (although steep walk back up), and ideal for getting train into Bristol. All the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious every morning!!! Room was great and although by a main road, was not disturbed by noise at all. Would definitely book again if ever travelling to that area!!!
Fantastic hotel in a great location for walking down into Bath (although steep walk back up), and ideal for getting train into Bristol. All the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious every morning!!! Room was great and although by a main road, was not disturbed by noise at all. Would definitely book again if ever travelling to that area!!!
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Ryan
Feb 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great little hotel. Nice decor, good sized rooms and great service. Food and drink is also great in the restaurant
Great little hotel. Nice decor, good sized rooms and great service. Food and drink is also great in the restaurant
10
William
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable with great room facilities and an excellent breakfast. Parking is a problem at the Bear with few spaces on site and in the surroundings.
Very comfortable with great room facilities and an excellent breakfast. Parking is a problem at the Bear with few spaces on site and in the surroundings.
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Emlyn
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Not the best location for the city centre but our fault for not checking perhaps. On a busy road but secondary glazing effective at blocking most noise. But inexcusable is the smell prevalent, like stale laundry, luckily not too strong in the actual room. Lo and behold there were lots of bags of laundry at the entrance (almost to the point of blocking it) for the 2 days we were there, which has been mentioned many times on Trip Advisor so an ongoing problem. Also breakfast choice too limited but quality ok. Noisy at night until 1pm as after the pub shut they were dragging tables around downstairs and there is really noisy door closer or something constantly squeaking. I know the response will be that I should have complained at the time but none of this can be one-offs and must be noticeable by staff as well. Friendly staff though, shame the rest lets it down.
Not the best location for the city centre but our fault for not checking perhaps. On a busy road but secondary glazing effective at blocking most noise. But inexcusable is the smell prevalent, like stale laundry, luckily not too strong in the actual room. Lo and behold there were lots of bags of laundry at the entrance (almost to the point of blocking it) for the 2 days we were there, which has been mentioned many times on Trip Advisor so an ongoing problem. Also breakfast choice too limited but quality ok. Noisy at night until 1pm as after the pub shut they were dragging tables around downstairs and there is really noisy door closer or something constantly squeaking. I know the response will be that I should have complained at the time but none of this can be one-offs and must be noticeable by staff as well. Friendly staff though, shame the rest lets it down.
10
Francesca
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
We stayed for one night in the family room to explore bath. The room was really well presented and offered excellent amenities including a coffee machine, iron, beautiful bathroom with a nice range of products. Spacious and a 15 mins walk to the city. The welcome we received was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and well presented.
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Robert
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Very good hotel and the staff were exemplary. Breakfast was limited but the cooked food was excellent though took some time to prepare. Sadly, the coffee making machine was broken for entire stay and only instant available.
Very good hotel and the staff were exemplary. Breakfast was limited but the cooked food was excellent though took some time to prepare. Sadly, the coffee making machine was broken for entire stay and only instant available.
10
catherine
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
Very welcoming check in and out. Room number 2. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Quiet. Toiletries, coffee machine, tea, biscuits, water provided. Approx 20 mins walk into city centre (a bit of a hill coming back up but perfectly do-able). Tasty large breakfast (paid for separately) Very friendly. Will definitely stay again
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Lisa
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, really beautiful. Fabulous food and good service
Beautiful room, really beautiful. Fabulous food and good service
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Linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
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Fredrik
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, with very friendly employees 😊 room had lovely features with good bath/shower. Comfy bed and aircon and heating. Great location
Lovely hotel, with very friendly employees 😊 room had lovely features with good bath/shower. Comfy bed and aircon and heating. Great location
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Phillipa
Apr 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly but the entrance and check in area was so underwhelming and stank of wee or a strange ammonia type cleaning fluid, as did the stairwell and hall areas. Not helped by the fact we had to wait some time to check in because the bar was showing a football game. I heard other guests comment on the smell as well at breakfast. For the price I would have expected much better pillows and a cleaner more high end guest reception. A bit grubby and unkept overall and more basic than the price indicated. I don’t think I would stay again, even if they had an offer on. On the plus side, road noise and bar noise was minimal.
The staff were very friendly but the entrance and check in area was so underwhelming and stank of wee or a strange ammonia type cleaning fluid, as did the stairwell and hall areas. Not helped by the fact we had to wait some time to check in because the bar was showing a football game. I heard other guests comment on the smell as well at breakfast. For the price I would have expected much better pillows and a cleaner more high end guest reception. A bit grubby and unkept overall and more basic than the price indicated. I don’t think I would stay again, even if they had an offer on. On the plus side, road noise and bar noise was minimal.
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William
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room and large bathroom.
Clean room and large bathroom.
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Coralee
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
Check in and out was easy and efficient. Room was quiet, spacious, comfortable with great decor and amenities.
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Linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
We booked this location based on other reviews and were not disappointed. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Food was very good, our room was clean and spacious with lovely decor. As in other reviews be prepared for the walk up the hill from the city centre. It’s a long one but worth it when you get to the top!
FAQs about The Bear
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Bath (Bear Flat), within a 5-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Kennet & Avon Canal. It is approximately 1.2 km from the Roman Baths and 1.3 km from Bath Abbey.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free has not been specified.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 317.51804415893554USD
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- 2026-09-06: 222.50508978271483USD
- 2026-09-07: 290.3993160705566USD
- 2026-09-08: 282.0181585006714USD
- 2026-09-09: 336.0211560058594USD
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- 2026-09-21: 297.9261678466797USD
- 2026-09-22: 273.6062868270874USD
- 2026-09-23: 218.88903133392333USD
- 2026-09-24: 243.2089300765991USD
- 2026-09-25: 304.013657119751USD
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- 2026-09-27: 200.64660832214355USD
- 2026-09-28: 240.77992831420897USD
- 2026-09-29: 229.8344886856079USD
- 2026-09-30: 229.8344886856079USD
- 2026-10-01: 200.98646617126465USD
- 2026-10-02: 243.2089300765991USD
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- 2026-10-04: 183.75363861083983USD
- 2026-10-05: 194.56913259124755USD
- 2026-10-06: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-07: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-08: 200.98646617126465USD
- 2026-10-09: 273.6062868270874USD
- 2026-10-10: 261.4513353652954USD
- 2026-10-11: 183.75363861083983USD
- 2026-10-12: 189.76353622436523USD
- 2026-10-13: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-14: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-15: 200.98646617126465USD
- 2026-10-16: 243.2089300765991USD
- 2026-10-17: NO DATA
- 2026-10-18: 183.75363861083983USD
- 2026-10-19: 194.56913259124755USD
- 2026-10-20: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-21: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-22: 200.98646617126465USD
- 2026-10-23: 243.2089300765991USD
- 2026-10-24: 261.4513353652954USD
- 2026-10-25: 183.71365533447266USD
- 2026-10-26: 194.56913259124755USD
- 2026-10-27: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-28: 212.81155560302733USD
- 2026-10-29: 200.98646617126465USD
- 2026-10-30: 243.2089300765991USD
- 2026-10-31: 261.4513353652954USD
- 2026-11-01: 178.01602072906493USD
- 2026-11-02: 188.48166104125977USD
- 2026-11-03: 194.56913259124755USD
- 2026-11-04: 194.56913259124755USD
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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