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The Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Hampton Court Palace

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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71 High Street, Esher, England, KT10 9RQ
  • Place, Sandown Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Daytona Sandown Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Claremont Landscape Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Esher

In Esher .A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of Sandown Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Hampton Court Palace. Chessington World of Adventures and River Thames are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sandown Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Daytona Sandown Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Claremont Landscape Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hampton Court Palace - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Chessington World of Adventures - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Esher Station - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laz Cafe at Claygate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parade & Albany - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giggling Squid - Esher - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

4-star inn near Hampton Court Palace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Bear Hotel also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Esher inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Esher inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Bear Hotel Inn
Bear Hotel Esher
The Bear Hotel Esher
The Bear Hotel Inn Esher

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bear Hotel to the airport?

The Bear Hotel is 22.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Bear Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bear Hotel.

Does The Bear Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Bear Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bear Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bear Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Bear Hotel have a pool?

The Bear Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Bear Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bear Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Bear Hotel to downtown Esher?

The Bear Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Esher.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 213 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed on a work trip, very comfy and clean rooms with a fantastic pub restaurant. Great staff which made the stay feel very comfortable, alongside great food served at breakfast and dinner. Would stay again next time down in Sandown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing, very friendly, room was immaculate, we had a very nice stay! Would definitely reccomend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are amazing and make you feel incredibly welcome. Room was nice but unfortunately freezing cold, no heating appeared to be in the room and you could not amend the temperature on the air conditioner unit to warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

Hotel and Bar - the great atmosphere of real Engla

Hotel and Bar - the great atmosphere of real England
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Welcome Bear Hotel

Excellent Hotel, staff were brilliant, bedroom really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and service first attitude. Very convenient for the race course
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely night stay

Really nice night stay, super comfy rooms and really clean. Beautifully decorated throughout with lovely little touches for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Good comfy hotel

Our stay was excellent. Staff were very accommodating and lovely. Rooms were clean and very homely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food excellent room clean and tidy good position in the high
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and amazing food. Recommend a visit. A ew odd cracks but its an old building. But nothing crazy. Was great place and easy to travel to tourist areas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good ambience. On site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room above pubs, easy parking too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel & Bar alright staff very helpful only need to improve looking for staff for breakfast need more staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely equipped and comfortable room. Staff were very helpful and courteous. Very convenient for Hampton Court Palace.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique pub/ hotel. Perfect location as we were going to Sandown Park Racecourse. Friendly staff. Food yummy. Great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with excellent amenities. Many restaurants in the High street to choose from. Complimentary continental breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

grant

Well appointed rooms

Rooms well appointed but general decor and finishing to walls needed some tlc, peeling paint etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024