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7.7

1,577 reviews

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park St, Witney, OX20 1SZ, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Welcome to the Macdonald Bear Hotel! Nestled in the charming town of Woodstock, this 4-star hotel offers a delightful blend of comfort and convenience. With a prime location just 0.2mi from the city center, you'll have easy access to local attractions and shops.

The Macdonald Bear Hotel boasts 1577 glowing reviews from satisfied guests, consistently providing outstanding service and unforgettable experiences. Prices start from just $94, making it an affordable choice for travelers seeking luxury accommodations.

This pet-friendly hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy a delicious breakfast to start your day off right, and take advantage of the free private parking and Wi-Fi. Unwind at the bar or indulge in a meal at the hotel's restaurant. The terrace provides the perfect spot to relax and soak in the beautiful surroundings. With non-smoking rooms and a 24-hour front desk, the Macdonald Bear Hotel ensures a comfortable and hassle-free stay for all guests.

Come and experience the Macdonald Bear Hotel for yourself - a truly remarkable destination where comfort and hospitality meet in the heart of Woodstock!

Indulge in a culinary delight at the Macdonald Bear Hotel's very own Restaurant #1. With a charming traditional ambiance and a menu featuring British cuisine, you're in for a treat. Start your day off with a delicious breakfast, or savor a mouthwatering meal for lunch or dinner. The restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that will take your taste buds on a journey. Whether you're a foodie or simply looking for a satisfying meal, the restaurant at Macdonald Bear Hotel is sure to impress.

When it comes to payment, the Macdonald Bear Hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Please note that cash is not accepted, so be prepared to pay with one of these card options. With easy and convenient payment methods, you'll have one less thing to worry about during your stay.

The Macdonald Bear Hotel offers a variety of room types to suit your preferences. From the spacious and comfortable Deluxe Suite to the cozy Standard Double Room, there's something for everyone. Each room is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind, featuring modern amenities and tasteful decor. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with your family, you'll find a room that meets your needs. With comfortable beds and ample space, you'll be able to unwind and rest after a day of exploring the charming town of Woodstock.

Experience the warm hospitality and exceptional service at the Macdonald Bear Hotel. With delectable dining options, convenient payment options, and a range of comfortable rooms, your stay is sure to be unforgettable. Come and discover this remarkable destination in the heart of Woodstock, where comfort and hospitality meet to create a truly memorable experience.

Closest airports

Gloucestershire Airport

34.6mi

Luton Airport

42.2mi

Birmingham Airport

45.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

46.6mi

Southampton / Weather Centre

62mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Bathtub

Rooms

Standard Double Room in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Welcome to our stylish and cozy Standard Double Room! This room is perfect for couples or small families with one child. Relax and unwind in a spacious 269 sqft room equipped with a comfortable double bed, a bathtub, and other convenient amenities such as WiFi, a tea/coffee maker, and a shower.

Deluxe Double Room in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Deluxe Double Room, a spacious and comfortable haven perfect for two adults and one child. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on the cozy double bed and start your day refreshed with features like a bathtub, WiFi, and a tea/coffee maker.

Deluxe King Room in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Indulge in the spaciousness of our Deluxe King Room, designed for double occupancy with a comfortable King size bed and featuring a bathtub for a relaxing soak, complimentary Wifi, and a tea/coffee maker for your convenience. Enjoy additional amenities such as a bathrobe, TV, safe, ironing facilities, and a hairdryer, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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Super Deluxe

1 Double Bed

280 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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SUPER DELUXE DOUBLE is 280 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus cable tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, and slippers and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Deluxe Suite in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Deluxe Suite

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe Family Room in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Deluxe Family

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Feature Suite in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Suite

1 Double Bed

345 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard King Room in Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Standard, King

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Bathtub

Wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe, King, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

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Executive, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Classic, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Standard Traditional, 2 King

2 King Size Beds

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Guest reviews

7.7

1,577 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Rebecca

8.2

May 2023

Perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, it’s just a couple mins walk away. The hotel is lovely with a nice courtyard. we had a standard double room on the 2nd floor which was more spacious than expected. Parking onsite which although was £10 was worth it as very convenient. Tesh the barman is an absolute legend and an asset to the hotel! He absolutely made our stay much more enjoyable than it would of been. He is a mixologist and made us some incredible cocktails that weren’t even on the menu. Great location explore surrounding areas too.

Apart from Tesh who was amazing, some of the other staff were less so. Long wait for cooked breakfast which was just ok. service wasn’t too great either until Tesh arrived. (They charge £26 for this if not included in room rate, which is completely overpriced)

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Darryl

8.2

July 2023

Historic feel to a lovely old building in a prime location in the heart of Woodstock and just a stone’s throw from the entrance to Blenheim Palace grounds. We had a comfortable room towards the back of the hotel, so quiet and with all we needed. Very pleasant reception on arrival. Car parking in the large parking space was a real bonus for convenience. We had an excellent dinner in the restaurant - really good quality food and presentation with efficient and friendly service.

Unfortunately breakfast was a real let down. On our first morning they had obviously been overwhelmed by a large group who had all descended dead on 8 o’clock and when we arrived at 8.30 (thinking we were reasonably early!) virtually all the tables had the clutter of their earlier occupiers which the staff were desperately trying to clear. The buffet needed replenishing and we had to chase up our cooked breakfast which did finally arrive but felt tired and overcooked. On the second morning things were slightly better but it was obvious their system wasn’t working with various guests having to chase up their orders and voicing annoyance.

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Tanika

9.1

June 2023

I really loved the location. I planned a visit to Blenheim Palace and the surrounding area and the hotel could not have been any closer. It was quick easy to access the palace grounds. I also had meals included with my booking. The staff were extremely helpful in making sure that I my meals accommodated my food allergies.

The windows in my room opened out to the street. I didn't feel comfortable leaving them open at night. So my room did get a bit stuffy overnight on account of these. It isn't anything the hotel can fix, but it was just something I didn't like.

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Michael

8.2

September 2023

Large, comfy room with tea and coffee facilities - nice pod coffee! If you are pressed for time and need a quick beer and evening meal, then the Star Inn is a good bet just over the road. I'm sure the hotel restaurant offers superior fare but maybe next time!

This comes up from time to time but the hotel can hardly be at fault for it - the notorious noisy room guest somewhere nearby. TV on loud all night and only turned it off at 5am. The thin walls and ceilings mean you would be best served by earplugs for a sound night's sleep.

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T

8.2

March 2023

room was adequate, comfortable, relatively clean, quite a few stairs with luggage wasn't great. breakfast was good in general however quite a few supplements such as Latte for £4 didn't seem sensible. Asked for cucumber for a Hendricks G&T and was told there was none which seemed a bit odd considering there was a fully blown kitchen round the corner. Also no sourdough bread for toastig even though there was a lough in the buffet. clearly the NO response was due to laziness. Overall the hotel delivered in terms of location, comfort and the idea of a quick, quiet get away. thanks you

Staff not willing to go that extra mile to satisfy clients needs. Location of room location of reception

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Tim

9.1

December 2021

Lovely hotel - we've stayed there many times before. Rooms are great, the staff polite and helpful, the food excellent... And we were offered a terrific deal just before Christmas.

Two quibbles. Really don't like having to pay for the hotel car park - it's the only hotel we know that charges. And the choice of music in the dining room. Our evening meal was great: top quality food, sophisticated atmosphere etc. etc - it's really not the moment you want to hear 'Santa Claus is coming to Town' blaring (and it was loud) over the PA system. Mercifully, when we asked, they swapped it for some mellow jazz, which was wonderful, but whose idea was it to play Christmas music (and loud, American, schmaltzy Christmas music at that) in the first place? Problem repeated at breakfast the next morning, but again the staff were very happy to play something else. That aside, we loved it...

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Margaret

9.1

August 2023

Location for Blenheim Palace and surrounding area. Room was spacious with a sitting room. Bathroom was spacious well maintained. Bed was bed and very comfy. Service in restaurant was excellent food very nice only thing the soup had too much pepper added for mushroom soup. Breakfast was brilliant and great parking at back of hotel. Good point in the cotswolds.

Can’t think of anything I would dislike. It was all good.

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Paul

9.1

June 2023

We were able to have a short walk to enter Blenheim Palace the main reason for our visit. The hotel was full of character and we would stay again, but would wish our dislike to be received.

We ate in the restaurant on our first evening and the starters and my main course were excellent. However my wife's main course was very small, wasn't shown on the menu as a kebab, very little fish and much pineapple and the salad was not nice at all. We were tired after travelling so didn't make a fuss.

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Carolyn

8.2

January 2023

Central with car parking, comfortable beds , warm ,quiet , plenty of hot water. Courteous staff.

I was surprised there was an extra charge of £3 if you had an egg hollandaise - ingredients would not cost more than the inclusive full breakfast ! Side dishes at dinner were basic & overpriced. Decor , although traditional , looks rather tired and a bit dull .,Wardrobe in Room 27 is very awkward to use with the way the doors are positioned. Poor beside lighting , too dull and low in height - impossible to read . No decent light for putting on make up in either bathroom or bedroom.

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Bell

9.1

January 2023

Lovely quirky hotel next door to Blenheim Palace The super king bedded room was lovely the bed was very comfy the bathroom was well appointed lovely toiletries Breakfast was freshly cooked delicious and pipping hot

When we booked in we were asked if we wanted dinner I replied that we had already booked. The restaurant menu looked really nice and we had already chosen what we were going to eat. Once in the restaurant we were given the Sunday lunch menu only, we asked for the a la carte menu, to be told they were only serving the Sunday one. If we had been told when we checked in that due to 2 chefs being off sick they were only serving the lunch menu we would of probably gone else where. Everyone around us were disappointed some left Only 2 waiting staff who really didn't have a clue and some of the veg were served cold we waited for a long while for a serving spoon to arrive so we could dish out the cauliflower cheese.

Points of Interest Around Macdonald Bear Hotel

Attractions

Blenheim Palace

0.5mi

Cogges

6.5mi

Balliol College

7.7mi

Trinity College

7.7mi

Sheldonian Theatre

7.8mi

Bodleian Library

7.8mi

Bridge of Sighs

7.8mi

Oxford Covered Market

7.8mi

Radcliffe Camera

7.8mi

All Souls College

7.9mi

Magdalen College

8.1mi

Burford

12.2mi

Broadway Tower

23.8mi

Holy Trinity Church

27.9mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

28mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of Macdonald Bear Hotel

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Bathtub

Stay rules - Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Macdonald Bear Hotel

Does Macdonald Bear Hotel have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Macdonald Bear Hotel. They allow pets on request, although charges may apply.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Macdonald Bear Hotel?

For Macdonald Bear Hotel, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

Does Macdonald Bear Hotel come with parking?

Yes, there is ample free private parking available on site at Macdonald Bear Hotel.

What's the nightly rate at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

The base rate at Macdonald Bear Hotel is approximately $94. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.

Which room categories can I book at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

The Macdonald Bear Hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard Double Rooms, Deluxe Suites, Deluxe Double Rooms, Standard King Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms, Deluxe Family Rooms, Feature Double Rooms, and Feature Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate either 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 3 children. The bed sizes range from double beds to king size beds. Room sizes vary from 226 sqft to 344 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Guests at Macdonald Bear Hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered. The hotel features a bar where guests can relax and unwind. Additionally, for those who enjoy outdoor activities, there is hiking available for guests to explore and take in the beautiful surroundings.

When it comes to dining, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Restaurant #1. With its traditional ambiance, guests can savor the taste of British cuisine. Whether it's enjoying a hearty breakfast, a delicious lunch, or a satisfying dinner, guests have the convenience of dining at the hotel without having to venture out.

Overall, guests at Macdonald Bear Hotel have the opportunity to make the most of their stay by indulging in the leisure amenities and dining options available to them.

Are there restaurants located within Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Restaurant #1. The ambiances of the restaurant are traditional, and it serves British cuisine.

Does Macdonald Bear Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

Macdonald Bear Hotel does not accept cash as a form of payment. They do accept credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express for payment.