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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)
Indoor wedding
Terrace/patio
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ
  • Place, Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Woodstock

Macdonald Bear Hotel is centrally located in Woodstock, a 1-minute walk from Oxfordshire Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Blenheim Palace. .This eco-certified hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from University of Oxford and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Oxford Castle - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanborough Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pleasure Garden Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Woodstock? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Churchill Lounge - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My room

I had a different room to the one shown online and not in the actual hotel building, the room was at the back of the hotel with cars parked up to the front door and a car engine was running at 4.45am for 15 minutes before leaving,unable to get back to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Check local competitors for somewhere better

This splendidly located landmark hotel claims but fails to be 'Luxury', as it is too faded - but was still good value for a midweek break. Breakfast is now without supplements (they have listened !) - but they had no smoked salmon, two mornings in a row, which is an indictment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Reception was frosty. Room advertised as 4 poster on Expedia and was a small double attic room. Room hot and blinds didn’t keep out sun. Staff in restaurant were good. Expensive for room quality and service. Parking on street. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really disappointing stay at the Bear in Woodstock. A friend and I booked a modest double room and paid £282 for B+B. Appreciate that Nocturne festival was on but it was extortionate for what it was. Breakfast was very disappointing to the point I didn’t eat it (in fairness they did refund me). I went to a nice coffee shop a few doors away for a decent cup of coffee. When we complained - the staff were apologetic and seemed unsurprised. I usually wax lyrical about hotels I stay in - it was really rubbish last night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, tidy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A better stay than last time

This was our 2nd visit in 5 weeks. We have stayed at the Bear over half a dozen times in the past 20 years We had some concerns after our last visit at the end of April but were pleased to see improvements in most areas from the welcome to staffing in the bar. We look forward to seeing this continue in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Hotel was okay. Not the cleanest - but still nice. Room was boiling and couldn't cool it down, so was hard to sleep. However. Staff were lovely and food was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ciro

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room cleaning was very very poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Unpleasant Experience

Generally the hotel was okay, the bed was comfy and rooms were clean, breakfast was adequate. There is not enough parking with some spaces now being used for al-fresco tables. Unfortunately the entirety of our stay was tainted by our check-in experience. After a 4 hour drive we arrived at the hotel at about 23:15; At the entrance I told a member of staff that I would like to check in, around the same time that a group of 8 or so guests descended upon the bar and asked if drinks were being served. Despite the fact the bar was closed and the lights were off, the member of staff told us we would have to wait while he opened the bar served drinks. We stood and waited outside the bar with our bags for 15 minutes before he returned and took us to the reception. Once there we had to wait further because he couldn't find our reservation, and eventually had to print one off. We were given keys to a room which was up 2 flights of stairs, and after entering the room we discovered there was already a guest in the room. We then had to return to reception with our bags to get another room, where I was shown a form with my personal and booking details which had been given to another guest and signed. After 50 minutes we finally had a room which was uninhabited by someone else. After all of this we went to the bar to try and relax, and were charged £20 for 2 drinks. Despite our ordeal we were offered nothing as an apology, and the staff didn't seem to care when we made a complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

The hotel is in a great location. Our room was small during this trip, but the bed was comfortable. The staff at reception were pleasant, though I felt they could have been a bit warmer and friendlier.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelling home from France and broke journey in Woodstock. Good sized comfortable room - large en-suite with separate bath and shower. Our dog was well catered for with bed and water bowl. Staff welcoming and accommodating. Food good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Woodstock

Had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean. The room was very comfortable and had everything you needed. The breakfast was very nice. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning old building

Beautiful property and a lovely room in the eves with a lounge. Bar closed early though. Breakfast cooked perfectly and was great for vegan and meat eaters. Perfect position in Town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025