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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Oxfordshire Museum

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Terrace/patio
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ
  • Oxfordshire Museum
    1 min walk
  • Blenheim Palace
    12 min walk
  • University of Oxford
    11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    4 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Woodstock

City center retreat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Oxfordshire Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Blenheim Palace.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 1 min walk
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min walk
  • University of Oxford - 11 min drive
  • Oxford Castle - 14 min drive
  • Christ Church College - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4-star hotel near Oxfordshire Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Bear Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Woodstock hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1938 sq ft of conference space
  • 180 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1232
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily: GBP 26.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 30

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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
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 more details, 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: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 967 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 967 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 967 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 967 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 967 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Country Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic atmosphere and very comfortable & clean
Very comfortable and clean with decor that is appropriate for the historical atmosphere of the hotel. Food excellent and staff very obliging. I deliberately wanted to walk up 2 flights of stairs but that might not suit others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A trip back to a 13th Century coaching house.
Lovely hotel right in the middle of Woodstock. The place is well appointed and a quintessential 13th Century English Hotel. Room 11 was just superb But no air conditioning (probably due to the listed status of the building) on one of the hottest days and nights of 2024. 500 yds away from Blenheim Palace gates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very expensive so didn't feel like overall value for money. The room was cramped because there was not enough room to easily get in and out of the bed on both sides. It was also noisy with people and cars outside. Breakfast was disappointing, overcooked and barely warm when it arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with The Bear at Woodstock. It provides very high quality accommodation in a fabulous location. And the staff, especially at reception, are very friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend break
Great food. Attentive staff. Very comfortable room. Ideal for staying at when visiting Blenheim
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CHRISTIAN

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

J

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Forget the breakfast.
Arguably the worst breakfast I’ve had at a hotel. Cheapest bread, sausages & bacon. All three tasted like cardboard. Only saving grace was the poached eggs were cooked to perfection. £4 extra for a proper coffee, £5 for avocado on toast. Not sure my filter coffee and breakfast roll justified £11 in the first place. Staff lovely, slept well. Work on your ingredients, chef can obviously cook.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nedra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude staff and the worst breakfast in England
Reception staff rude and slow. Everything too much trouble. Room ok. Breakfast the worst I’ve ever had at a hotel. Everything I asked for from the menu they did not have. The coffee was literally disgusting-if you want a nice coffee you have to pay £4 extra for it! A dreadful experience from start to finish. The place is tired and a bit shabby. The staff rude and unhelpful. I’d avoid this place if I were you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean & pleasant,room was clean & tidy, however info stated that room would be ready from 15:00, we were delayed by traffic & booked in at 16:25 to be told that room was not ready. We went for a drink in the bar & receptionist said she would phone when ready. As we were attending a function from 14:00-18:00 3 miles away we waited until 17:25 but room was still not ready. We had to leave luggage to take to room when we returned later that evening. The receptionist was friendly & pleasant throughout & said it was down to shortage of staff. For us breakfast ordering was very slow guests on the next table waited 40 minutes for food. Also directions to room 26 on stairs are confusing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place - service in breakfast area poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Chino Hills

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay and was impressed that the property was over 700 years old. The ancient graveyard next store at the church backyard was very unique. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was great,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here
Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would return
Nice hotel, great location, lovely room with very comfortable bed and very clean. Very pleasant and welcoming staff. The negatives were the extortionate price of gin and tonic in the bar and the 1 hour wait for cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Charged for parking which really really annoyed me. I hate hidden charges especially when you have no forewarning. This is a premium hotel, charging premium prices. So annoyed that they decided to now drop this charge on check in after stopping with them so many times. A massive step down in my estimation of them. Grrrrr. Short sighted profiteering at its worse
Stayed 1 night in May 2024