Chessington World of Adventures - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 32 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 38 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 85 min drive
Esher Station - 19 min walk
Claygate Station - 28 min walk
Hinchley Wood Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Giggling Squid - Esher - 1 min walk
The Wheatsheaf - 4 min walk
The Swan Inn - 13 min walk
Prince of Wales - 16 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
About this property
The Bear Hotel
At The Bear Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hampton Court Palace and Thames River. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Chessington World of Adventures and Surrey Hills are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the overall property condition.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1928
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
The Bear Hotel Inn
Bear Hotel Esher
The Bear Hotel Esher
The Bear Hotel Inn Esher
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bear Hotel 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?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Bear Hotel and nearby?
The Bear Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Bear Hotel like?
The Bear Hotel is located a short 11-minute walk from Sandown Park.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Nov 6, 2024
Not the best of experiences. Very odd check in ! Took an age to get into the car park (I ended up having to enter the property as no one was answering the gate phone or my attempts calling the property) no apologies made either. Room key only works after 3 attempts. Very small room which was ok but the bathroom very dated.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 23, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Lovely boutique pub/ hotel. Perfect location as we were going to Sandown Park Racecourse. Friendly staff. Food yummy. Great find.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
All was good except I waited 5 minutes to get into car park on arrival and there was no butter at breakfast only margarine!
W C
W C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 7, 2024
Very nicely equipped and comfortable room. Staff were very helpful and courteous.
Very convenient for Hampton Court Palace.
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
WORST ROOM IVE EVER STAYED IN BY FAR!!! V V V LOUD
Lovely staff, lovely room but total utter disaster of a stay!!! I’ve travelled ALOT! This has to be the worst room EVER!!!! What seemed like right on top of a karaoke bar! I had earplugs but you could still feel the base thumping through the floor until midnight! I may aswell have gone down stairs & tried to sleep on the dance floor!!!
Annabel
Annabel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 28, 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 17, 2024
SIMON
SIMON, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 5, 2024
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
Staff and food excellent room clean and tidy good position in the high
Carl
Carl, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2023
Good value and in a convenient location.
All the staff were friendly, the room was comfortable but looked a little tired. A couple of the lights were fiddly to switch on and even with all lights on the room it was a little gloomy as the curtains needed to be kept drawn for privacy as the room looked directly out onto the road junction where cars where stopped at the traffic lights outside. As expected in an older property floors were uneven and creaky, but that meant early departures/late arrivals were rather noisy. Nice toiletries and refreshments provided. Very hot at night unless you remembered to adjust the air-con unit. Parking space was a bonus.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2023
Luke
Luke, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 26, 2023
Disappointed
Susanne
Susanne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2023
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2023
I stayed in some of the very best hotels as those for them or budget minded, and I would say this was good value and quality.