The Bear of Burton

3.5 star property

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Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded pergola.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and classic radio.
Cozy library with bookshelves, dining table, and comfortable seating.
Step up to the stylish space with a staircase leading to an upper level, surrounded by comfortable seating and a sign indicating a restaurant or bar.
Enjoy a traditional dining experience at The Bear of Burton, featuring a classic facade and outdoor seating areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch, England, BH23 7JG
  • Christchurch Harbour
  • Avon Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mudeford Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Bear of Burton

Hotel in Christchurch with free breakfast and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a meeting room. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, wedding services and a garden are on-site.
The Bear of Burton offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bear of Burton. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Christchurch Castle. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from New Forest National Park and 13 minutes from Bournemouth Pier
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Bear of Burton also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP30 per stay)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Manor Christchurch
Manor House Christchurch
Manor Hotel Christchurch
The Manor
The Bear of Burton Hotel
The Bear of Burton Christchurch
The Bear of Burton Hotel Christchurch

The Bear of Burton Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The property is looking tired and could do with a deep clean and some updating/ decorating but overall a very enjoyable stay, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Bear of Burton is the Best!

The Bear of Burton was an absolutely amazing place to stay. Was in Ramsdown room which was the most beautiful and comfortable room I have ever stayed in with cute bear details! Easy walking distance from Christchurch train station (1.6 miles) and to sites around the town. DInner and breakfasts were fantastic and delicious! Best gin and tonics. Bed was comfortable and property was quiet. Had the best rest of my trip here and was sad to leave the luxury room and food. Location also holds craft morning once a month with local crafters showing and selling handmade wares during breakfast. Got some Christmas and baby gifts done before heading out. Absolutely wonderful stay, 10 of 10 and I will return in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice

Lovely night away. Friendly staff, good food. Will be back, possibly with our little dog.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

The biggest problem was the lack of a lift. As we are both mobile but elderly my husband had a heavy case to carry up a spiral staircase to the first floor. The lady did offer to carry it for us but there must have been ‘a man’ in the hotel. We had been previously allocated a top floor room but the lady kindly changed our accommodation to the first floor. We didn’t eat at the Hotel in the evening. We thought for instance the rib eye steak pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

Comfy, clean, spacious room. Breakfast was great, always cooked perfectly. The pub itself is lovely and the room I stayed in was beautifully decorated. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

Definitely recommend this hotel

We had an amazing stay. The hotel was as nice as it looked in the pictures. It had a lovely atmosphere and the staff were great. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Beautiful room and incredible food

Beautiful stay in the Goldilocks room, room was well decorated and very comfortable. We had the room with the bath in which was stunning, great selection of amenities for the bath too. Our dog did come for the stay too (which was £20 extra) and it was very easy to get out in the night if they needed a toilet trip. Dinner was superb as was breakfast (cooked to order) I would honestly say no complaints at all about the whole stay, perfect birthday/babymoon trip for us - thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

Pleasant stay

Always pleasant and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab-u-lous

A great boutique style hotel. We came at Christmas and it was beautifully decorated through out. The rooms are equipped with quality items and it is a real place to relax. The breakfasts were amazing and the evening menu was varied and high quality. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Excellent Short Stay

Needed to stop over for 1 night on a business trip. Thia was a great find. Old world pub with lovely feel. Great food at Dinner and Breakfast with a lovely comfortable room and facilities. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the bears everywhere, you get a free G&T each when you stay. The staff are amazing, friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharman

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

Overnight stay

Stayed at The Bear a few years ago when it had just refurbished it has become slightly worn and tired. Cushion in the room was old and stained. The coffee table was wobbly. The bathroom was very and good towels toiletries etc.,excellant. Dinner and breakfst great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Best so far in 2024

I stay away from home a lot and book different venues. This has to be the best room/ensuite I have stayed in so far in 2024 (now in October). Room was lovely, bed was super comfortable. There was a desk to work at in the room, wardrode for hanging clothes, good sized TV on the wall, chairs next to an easy table, wall fitted aircon unit. Ensuite was a great size, with a sensor night light so you did not have to turn on main light in ensuite. Breakfast does not start until 8am, but they do offer a continental breakfast if you have to leave early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel! Beautiful rooms, lovely location, excellent breakfast and great service. We booked pet friendly room and it was beautiful with little bowl and treats on arrival for our boy! Which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024