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7.3

534 reviews

The Bear Marlborough

The Bear Marlborough

1 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA, United Kingdom

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The Bear Marlborough

Welcome to The Bear Marlborough, a charming 3-star inn nestled in the heart of Marlborough, just a stone's throw away from the city center at 1 High Street! With prices starting from only $57, this vibrant spot invites you to experience the quintessential British atmosphere. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, you're bound to fall in love with its cozy ambiance and warm hospitality.

The Bear Marlborough has something for everyone! Indulge your taste buds at the in-house restaurant, where delightful dishes await to tantalize your palate. If you're traveling with the little ones, rejoice in the knowledge that kids' meals are completely free! Plus, with complimentary Wi-Fi and meeting/banquet facilities, you can stay connected or plan your next big gathering without a hitch. Don't forget to explore the free tennis courts if you're up for a little friendly competition or simply unwind with a drink at the bar while soaking up the view.

With 534 glowing reviews, guests rave about the friendly staff and the fun atmosphere that The Bear Marlborough brings to the table. Perched in a prime location, it’s the perfect launching pad to explore the vibrant town. So pack your bags, grab your sense of adventure, and get ready to make unforgettable memories at this enchanting inn!

At The Bear Marlborough, your culinary adventure begins right on-site! The Bear restaurant serves a delicious array of British cuisine, offering both familiar favorites and delightful surprises. Imagine enjoying a hearty breakfast to fuel your day of exploring or savoring a delightful dinner with friends or family. And let’s not forget the little ones—kids eat for free, making it even easier to sit back and indulge in the welcoming family-friendly vibe! Whether you prefer a cozy dinner or a quick bite, the restaurant is the perfect spot to recharge after a day of adventure.

In addition to tasty meals, The Bear Marlborough provides a variety of room types to cater to every traveler's needs. From snug double rooms with shared bathrooms to superior options complete with indulgent king-size beds, you're sure to find the perfect sanctuary for your stay. Go ahead and spread out in the spacious quadruple or triple rooms—you’ll have all the comfort and privacy you need. Each space is designed for relaxation, allowing you to unwind in style after a day of exploring Marlborough's wonders.

But don’t think the fun stops at the hotel doors! The Bear Marlborough is a gateway to all sorts of local adventures. Venture out to discover the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and historic sites that Marlborough has to offer. Whether you’re up for outdoor activities or diving into local shops and attractions, the friendly staff at The Bear are more than happy to recommend their favorite spots. So grab your travel companion and get ready to make the most of your stay—there's so much to see and do right at your fingertips!

Closest airports

Southampton / Weather Centre

36.4mi

Gloucestershire Airport

37.6mi

Bristol Airport

42.8mi

Bournemouth Airport

44.6mi

London Heathrow Airport

55mi

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Tennis court

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kids' meals

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Rooms

Superior Double Room in The Bear Marlborough

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Superior Double Room

1 Double Bed

110 sqft

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Welcome to our charming and cozy Superior Double Room, perfect for couples seeking comfort and relaxation. With its spacious interior spanning 108 sqft, this room offers a comfortable Double bed, a refreshing shower, and delightful amenities such as a tea/coffee maker, heating, and a TV. Smoking is not allowed, ensuring a fresh and pleasant stay.

Double Room with Private Bathroom in The Bear Marlborough

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

65 sqft

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Double Room with Private Bathroom, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Unwind in a cozy 65 sqft space equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and a refreshing shower.

Superior King Room in The Bear Marlborough

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Superior King Room

1 King Size Bed

110 sqft

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Indulge in comfort and elegance with our Superior King Room, featuring a spacious 108 sqft of pure relaxation. Enjoy stunning views, complimentary WiFi, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a truly memorable stay. Maximum occupancy of 2 adults.

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom in The Bear Marlborough

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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

85 sqft

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Our Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom is perfect for families and groups, comfortably accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children. With its cozy 86 sqft size and convenient amenities like a tea/coffee maker, iron, and TV, it's an ideal space for a relaxing stay.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom in The Bear Marlborough

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

55 sqft

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Experience comfort and convenience in our stylish Double Room with Shared Bathroom. With a spacious 54 sqft, a cozy double bed, and top-notch amenities like a tea/coffee maker, iron, TV, DVD player, and hairdryer, you're sure to have a memorable stay. Plus, our smoke-free atmosphere ensures you'll breathe easy and relax. Ideal for 2 adults and 1 child.

Superior Double Room in The Bear Marlborough

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Superior Double Room

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

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Experience ultimate comfort and relaxation in our Superior Double Room, featuring a spacious 161 sqft room, a luxurious king-size bed, stunning views, and indulgent amenities like a tea/coffee maker and an invigorating shower for a rejuvenating stay.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom in The Bear Marlborough

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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

85 sqft

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Stay in our spacious Triple Room with a comfortable Queen size bed and a Twin bed, perfect for accommodating 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a tea/coffee maker, iron, and TV, while sharing a well-equipped bathroom.

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 King Size Bed

65 sqft

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Double Room with Private Bathroom, boasting a generous 65 sqft size and a luxurious King size bed. Enjoy a smoke-free environment in the room, perfect for a peaceful retreat for two adults.

Guest reviews

7.3

534 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Hulya

8.2

July 2023

I love the bear hotel. They’ve the most amazingly friendly, kindest staff and THE OWNER, particularly this weekend was AMAZING ! Thank you so so much for your hospitality. I ve been staying at the bear on and off about 10yrs, during boarding school exeats, after school drop offs etc.. it’s been a home from home. As my 2 son’s been to the local college. Highly recommend it for the parents of their kids at the Marlborough college.. Fantastic place, if you’re in Marlborough over the weekend, you’re surrounded by local pubs, restaurants (including the bears own restaurant & pub, their burgers are amazing) there’s plenty to do in town. For me unfortunately it was the end of an era. My youngest now graduated, hopefully one day we’ll stay at the bears again. Thank you so much for everything..xxx

I am aware of the fact it’s an old & very quirky property, that’s part of its beauty. They’re doing some work to update the property, which is brilliant

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Joketani

9.1

June 2023

We booked for 2 nights just minutes before we went in. Checking in was easy and fast. I like the bed, pillows and duvet. They were clean.and.just lovely. It was relaxing to sleep at night. The room was still spacious with a double bed and two single beds. Towels were provided. It was a shared bathroom/toilet which is clean and well maintained....shower was great. Pub was right downstairs with a beer.garden. Located right where the town is. We actually enjoyed our stay here.. its comfortable, clean and.have everything.that you need and we slept well at night.

Nothing i can think of. It was right on the top floor but that was not a big deal for us.

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Stephanie

10

January 2023

The staff were really friendly and helpful! The room was nice and big with lovely high ceilings and windows and what’s seems to look like a brand new bathroom. The hotel has character and we would definitely stay here again.

The only ‘issue’ we had was the furniture was placed strange in the room. The TV was behind the bed board so we couldn’t watch is without sitting at the other end which was uncomfortable and the bed was blocking a beautiful fire place.

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Philip

8.2

February 2022

Excellent value accommodation at £35 for a double room. Nothing fancy but my room was large and airy and very comfortable with en-suite facilities. The pub downstairs is very lively and offers bar meals- there are plenty of other places to eat within the town too. Please note that there isn't any parking at the hotel, street parking nearby is limited to two hours free until 18:00 hours, resuming again the following day at 08:00- this means that you are able to park from 16:00 hrs until 10:00 hrs the following day FOC. There is a long stay car park some distance away which might suit some people better.

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Carli

9.1

August 2022

Really nice large comfy room, clean towels, lots of tea and coffee, in a convenient place in picturesque Marlborough. Check in was super easy, too. Really good value for the price.

Minor complaint. The shower was a bit old and tired. It was a bit noisy outside, which didn't bother us, but might bother a more sensitive person. Parking was a bit confusing as the main parking area on the High Street was limited to two hours, but we we shown a free place to park off the main street.

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Robert

8.2

August 2023

Great en-suite double rooms st a reasonable price, right in centre of Marlborough. Friendly staff who also found somewhere safe to keep our bikes overnight

If you’re on the first floor then the noise from the bar comes through - but they do warn you when there’s a live band on. Second floor rooms relatively quieter

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Nicholas

8.2

May 2023

The room was precisely as pictured - it was very well prepared. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. It all felt very in keeping with this ancient market town. I went for breakfast in the dining area/cafe which was excellent. The bar feels like a proper local! Highly recommend all on fronts.

Nothing comes to mind.

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Gillian

8.2

July 2023

Great location. Friendly and helpful landlord and staff, great and excellent value breakfast. Very clean and comfortable.

Three flights of stairs and no lift - but it is a Grade 2 listed building and very traditional old hostelry so could not expect anything else.

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Nadja

8.2

July 2023

Very comfortable, generously spaceous room, The bed and pillows are just right. The pub and hotel are located perfectly at the end of High Street.

Its located towards the main street corner and I would not recommend it for noise-sensitive guests. The windows do not cancel out any trafik noise.

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Pete

10

November 2022

Great room 1 huge window, clean and amazing value for money, friendly landlord and staff, fun customers, traditional English pub. Parking easy on the main parking area in the centre of town and Wiltshire council have an app, free 6pm to 8am. Good beer too

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Points of Interest Around The Bear Marlborough

Attractions

Silbury Hill

5.7mi

Wiltshire Museum

12.4mi

Lacock

16.7mi

Highclere Castle

17.3mi

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

22.7mi

Salisbury Museum

24.9mi

Cogges

27.6mi

Oxford Covered Market

30.6mi

Balliol College

30.7mi

Radcliffe Camera

30.7mi

Trinity College

30.8mi

Sheldonian Theatre

30.8mi

All Souls College

30.8mi

Bridge of Sighs

30.8mi

Magdalen College

30.9mi

Restaurants

The Bear

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of The Bear Marlborough

Restaurant

Free wifi

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Tennis court

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kids' meals

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Stay rules - The Bear Marlborough

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Bear Marlborough

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Bear Marlborough?

At The Bear Marlborough, check-in is available from 02:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at The Bear Marlborough?

Rates at The Bear Marlborough commence from $57. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What types of rooms does The Bear Marlborough offer?

The hotel offers various room types including Double Rooms with Shared Bathroom, Superior Double Rooms, Double Rooms with Private Bathroom, Quadruple Rooms with Shared Bathroom, Triple Rooms with Shared Bathroom, and Superior King Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes range from Double beds to King size beds and the room sizes range from 54 sqft to 161 sqft. Occupancy varies from 2 adults and 0 children to 4 adults and 3 children depending on the room type.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Bear Marlborough?

Guests at The Bear Marlborough hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure activities during their stay. They can engage in sports such as tennis, archery, darts, and cycling. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the hotel offers opportunities for hiking and fishing. In the evening, guests can be entertained with the hotel's evening entertainment options.

When it comes to dining, guests can conveniently dine at the on-site restaurant, The Bear. The restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves British cuisine, allowing guests to enjoy delicious meals without having to leave the hotel premises.

With a range of leisure amenities and the convenience of on-site dining, guests at The Bear Marlborough hotel can make the most of their time by engaging in various activities and savoring delicious meals.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Bear Marlborough?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Bear. It offers British cuisine and is described as family-friendly.

Does The Bear Marlborough accept credit cards?

Yes, The Bear Marlborough accepts credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. Additionally, cash payment is also accepted at the hotel.