Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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875 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE, 19701
  • Place, Glendale Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Christiana Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Delaware
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bear

When you stay at Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn in Bear, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Christiana Mall and University of Delaware. .This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Wilmington Riverwalk and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Brookmont Farms Park.

What's nearby

  • Glendale Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Christiana Mall - 3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Christiana Care Health System - 4 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 11 min drive - 18.7 km
  • University of Delaware - 12 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 14 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn

Hotel in Bear with an indoor pool and a fitness center
Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn offers 75 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
  • In-room safe fee: USD 1.50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Newark
Best Western Plus Newark Christiana
Best Western Plus Newark Christiana Bear
Best Western Plus Newark Christiana Inn
Best Western Plus Newark Christiana Inn Bear
Christiana Inn
Newark Best Western
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Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 161 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Elvis

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room’s bed was not impressive at all, breakfast needs a huge improvement. If you can’t afford something decent, just don’t offer it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is known for its clean and comfortable rooms, offering a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere for guests. Breakfast is nicely prepared each morning, with a good variety of choices to suit different preferences. The heated pool is well maintained and provides a great place to unwind. Overall, the property is kept spotless, and attention to cleanliness is clearly a priority. A well-managed and welcoming place for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kari

the room smelt terrible, the blinds didn’t shot so the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeni

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was fine, the hotel was ok, and priced reasonably however after not being able to sleep my husband and I took a walk at 330 am and encountered someone who was having a sexual encounter in the laundry/steps area. HELLO this is a HOTEL! At that I suspect 2 workers working 11-7 shift, can’t be certain as I spoke my mind without looking at them, about the disgust of having that occur! Being it was quite her moaning sounded like she was next us! Besides that the hall smelt like weed coming from the mechanic room. When we sat in the lobby to address this for 30 minutes, the front desk attendant did not come out, he did not address my husband and I when front desk phone was ringing off the hook and he walked out for a second and immediately went into the back again. No manager this morning to address my concerns when I went back to desk attendant 630 around breakfast but a note was taken by another front desk female attendant who stated a manager was not available and I would be called tomorrow being it is Monday. We felt the need to document the way we left the hotel room with video and photos in case any issues arise after making the complaint. They did have someone spray the hall not long after reporting the smell of weed in the A.M. to front desk lady. Hopefully I hear from the manager, this was the most unrelaxed, sleepless night, I have had in a hotel in my life! Pool looks dirty may just be the age of it. Fire was started in trash can out front and worker unable to u
2queen standard room
Desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marques

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel. Hot breakfast. Only disappointment was FOX NEWS was blocked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lakyia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean but older and musty. I requested an extra blanket and the front desk attendant said they'd bring one up and never did. The free breakfast was cold boxed scrambled eggs and microwave sausages along with dry cereal and some strange bagels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious and clean. I was very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness
The curtains in the room were moldy. The AC unit smelled. Breakfast started late and was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the side door did not work with our key which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Autumn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, I immediately noticed several issues with the accommodations: • A persistent mechanical or structural noise that made it nearly impossible to sleep. • A “full breakfast” that lacked even basic items such as milk for cereal and coffee, and the powdered eggs served were cold and lumpy. • Most distressing of all, I discovered bed bugs in the room, which I documented on video. When I reported these problems to the front desk, I received no meaningful assistance or resolution. The staff appeared unconcerned and offered no compensation or alternative accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
This was perfect for a one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Business traveller, Travelled with family
The check in was terrible. It took 20 minutes per person because only 1 person was checking people in while the other 2 people stood around looking confused
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Easy and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Best Western Plus, Newark/Christiana, Bear, DE for one night and had a wonderful experience. The hotel was spotless, comfortable, and very welcoming. The check-in process was quick, and the staff were professional, friendly, and attentive. My room was clean, quiet, and well-equipped with a cozy bed, mini-fridge, and microwave. The complimentary breakfast offered a nice variety of options and was a great start to the day. The location is convenient—right off I-95 and close to restaurants and shops. Overall, this hotel offers excellent value, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone traveling through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025