Nestled in a charming setting, The Bear Hotel offers a warm welcome with its garden and cozy fireplace in the lobby. Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and stay connected with WiFi, while appreciating free self parking. Previous guests rave about this property's first-rate condition.
Chessington World of Adventures - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Kempton Racecourse - 12 min drive - 9.9 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
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.
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The Bear Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Hotel and Bar - the great atmosphere of real Engla
Hotel and Bar - the great atmosphere of real England
Roman
Roman, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Amazing place
I would recommend this lovely pub and hotel to anyone, staff was so lovely and welcoming the room was up there with the best ive stay in, and absolutely spotless with a queen size bed 10/10
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
Well appointed rooms
Rooms well appointed but general decor and finishing to walls needed some tlc, peeling paint etc
grant
grant, 1-night trip
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 trip
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
We srrived for a two night stay from the moment we arrived all staff where very friendly
Room was spotless and really well set out (room 8)
Ethan checked us in and gave us some local knowledge to asssit with our visit
Charlie the chef was great with my son as he is a fussy eater went above and beyond to cater for him the manager Jacob made our stay hassle free and we will make sure to return to this hotel next year when back to london card show from which is less than 5 min walk from this hotel
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
Staff and food excellent room clean and tidy good position in the high
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2022
Welcome Bear Hotel
Excellent Hotel, staff were brilliant, bedroom really comfortable.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2022
Lovely night stay
Really nice night stay, super comfy rooms and really clean. Beautifully decorated throughout with lovely little touches for guests.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 28, 2025
Lovely staff, but a disappointing stay
Unfortunately my stay here was not the greatest. The rooms are looking shabby, the bed is possibly the most uncomfortable I've slept on (with pretty much non-existent pillows), and the food was poor (cold soup and 'sourdough bruschetta' which turned out to be a toasted piece of packaged sliced bread with barely cooked pan fried peppers & onions). Disappointing. The staff were lovely though - which is why I'm ashamed to say I didn't bring up the problems at the time.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2022
Good comfy hotel
Our stay was excellent. Staff were very accommodating and lovely. Rooms were clean and very homely.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
for a near-London, near Heathrow stay prior to departure from LHR. The staff was very helpful and the bar was lively on Friday night.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Very comfortable room with very stylish decor and accessories. Very pleasant staff. lovely bar and beer garden. Thoroughly recommend staying here
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2022
Lovely room above pubs, easy parking too
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2022
Hotel & Bar alright staff very helpful only need to improve looking for staff for breakfast need more staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2022
Lovely stay in a lovely hotel/pub
Lovely hotel/pub. Despite the rooms being above a pub you cannot hear any noise from the pub in the evening. All staff are very friendly.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2023
Lovely room with excellent amenities. Many restaurants in the High street to choose from. Complimentary continental breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2023
Our Overnight stay at the Bear Hotel
From the time we arrived to the time of departure , the management and staff could not be more helpful. Very happy and accommodating throughout our stay. Food was 100% and vey filling as well! Would totally recommend to family and friends to stay there if in Esher at all. We would definitely go back again.
Tommy
Tommy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2024
Property was booked so we could watch the football live on the Sunday afternoon. However, the employee in the bar area could not be asked to put it on although we asked politely and kindly so we had to pay taxis to go to another town to watch the football. The property was also so busy with drinkers on the Saturday night that it was impossible to eat there and once again, we had to pay taxis to go and eat somewhere else! In the end we paid a lot of money for convenience and ended up having to spend more and being unable to use the facilities! Not great!
Anais
Anais, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2022
Really
Katharine
Katharine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2023
The Bear is my Hotel of choice when attending the Royal Artillery Gold Cup at Sandown Park. It is within walking distance of the race course, has above average amenities and copes with a large crowd of rather loud veteran servicemen post races with friendliness and humour.
Millie, who was on duty on the day of arrival and on departure was exceptional. A charming, helpful and lovely young lady who made an old soldier very welcome.
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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!!!