The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Crickhowell with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience a charming stay in this traditional two-story building with a balcony and lush surroundings.
Enjoy a selection of beverages at this classic bar, where you can order food and drinks from the menu.
Relax in a comfortable room with a plush bed, bedside table, and window with curtains.
Relax in this inviting living room with a fireplace, sofa, and coffee table.
Bathroom features a bathtub and two windows with curtains.
Nestled in a shopping district, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offers an inviting atmosphere with full breakfast and dinner options at the on-site restaurant. Stroll through the garden or relax on the sun-kissed terrace while connecting to WiFi. Guests have also praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is ₩239,328
₩287,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW

What's nearby

  • Crickhowell Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tretower Court & Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 17 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 81 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 15 min drive
  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 21 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Horse Shoe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

When you stay at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Romanian, Spanish, Welsh

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell and nearby?

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell like?

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell is a short 1-minute walk from Crickhowell Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Tretower Court & Castle.

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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
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Restaurant
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was of good quality with excellent produce and a nice selection. (4 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served lovely meals, beautiful bar food, and fabulous breakfasts. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

a lovely hotel with a local vibe.
COLIN, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely atmospheric hotel with an excellent restaurant.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

lovely traditional pub, room was lovely had everything we needed, pillows were amazing, bed a little soft for my preference, bathroom clean and very nice spec. breakfast was nice, good quality produce. staff were very friendly and helpful. i would definitely return for another stay.
aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful coaching inn in a fabulous lication. Lovely bar meal. Fabulous breakfast. Nothing to criticise. Loved it
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Polite friendly staff. Excellent fresh local food.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place to stay in a loverly part of Wales. Make sure that you eat in their restaurant as the food is always great!
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
Benjamin, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, great food and friendly, helpful staff
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really good dog friendly stay

Great location, parking and lovely welcome The dog was made very welcome too Great food and atmosphere
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good evening meal, helpful Reception Staff
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.

8/10 Good

Good food at a reasonable price.
NORMAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful flowers Excellent food Two good reasons we stayed at this hotel.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel
Jaswir, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very good dinner, good breakfast, good warm room
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly hotel with excellent food! Was there for business so shame i didn't get chance to enjoy the area more
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a fantastic hotel - my only moan was that it was very dark in the breakfast dog friendly area. We will definitely be back, Wilson (cocker spaniel) had a wonderful stay too, spoilt by all his treats, toys and bedding options ♥️
KELLY, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

The staff were very helpful, friendly and very good. The room was clean and comfortable
Dave, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

6 of us (plus 3 dogs) meet annually for a walking weekend. The Bear was a perfect place to stay - characterful hotel, excellent service, good food, comfortable rooms.
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Incredibly warm welcome, and lovely service. The room was perfect, with a very comfy bed and a very tasty dinner to top it off!
Polly, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway spot

We stayed here following a day of hiking and it was perfect. However it would also be a great place to stay for a more glamorous occassion too. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable bed and quirky interior. Food was incredible.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really lovely break at the Bear Hotel

Three night break in a very comfortable room at The Bear Hotel. The staff were marvellous, the food was excellent (breakfast and dinner) and - based on the experience we had - we would certainly book again at the Bear Hotel when we are staying in or around Crickhowell.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff. My mother had a medical emergency & we had to extend our visit. The staff was extremely accommodating and considerate.
Naiela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Unique place. Recommended by family and I can certainly recommend it to others. Friendly and helpful staff. Great dinner and excellent breakfast. Great place to stay for sure.
Pierre, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Met up with family, Lovely meal with a few drinks as well.
Ann, 1-night trip