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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ
  • Place, Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlborough Maze
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and conference space.
Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Bear Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Oxfordshire Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Oxfordshire Museum and 12 minutes on foot from Blenheim Palace
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Churchill Lounge – This bar specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Churchill Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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 at the property

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

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, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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).

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great checkin was slow and not very helpful but there was a new trainee in the team so i understood. Checked out and was asked to pay 30 pound i owed on room ,told the girl i had paid up before she said i had to pay but she didnt know what it was for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was slow at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great - quirky features primarily due to age of building. Parking fine. Check in good - Melissa very helpful. Michael helpful with baggage to room. Jose friendly in bar. Breakfast fine, service could have been smoother as could communication. Overall enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indiya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious room - a bit cold but you provided an extra radiator - thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, London

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was lovely, staff, food, rooms, service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely old coaching inn with loads of character. Obviously very popular for that reason. However the Bed was absolutely terrible, two singles that did their best to separate. Base sides of bed showing a lot of wear. Need serious replacement of bed. Bedding immaculate though. Lovely pillows. Breakfast was very poor. Firstly, out of smoked salmon! Onto Full English, the poached egg was cold and very hard boiled. Deep fried "scone" or flatbread, just don't bother!. Beans cold, toast on poor quality loaf and had to be asked for, not offered. Butter was borderline stale or just "off". Shame the breakfast let's down a lovely hotel. Will NOT be BACK. Come on manager, get a grip!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast as it wasn't included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay again. Lovely food in restaurant. Location for Blenheim palace is perfect. Service great on check in, but reception unmanned on check out so had to leave keys on desk which was a shame. Otherwise perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast. Room was very spacious though lighting was poor and bathroom a bit "tired!"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok however the breakfast buffet was very underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
The room was very clean and the staff were friendly. It was nice and quiet even though we were in the centre of Woodstock
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Room was good but a little tired. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025