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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Indoor wedding
Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
$139
$116 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

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, University of Oxford
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Woodstock

Macdonald Bear Hotel is centrally located in Woodstock, a 1-minute walk from Oxfordshire Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Blenheim Palace. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from University of Oxford and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 37 min drive - 31.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Boatman - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Oxfordshire Museum
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Woodstock? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Churchill Lounge - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 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

Wendy

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

Fab hotel, poor breakfast.

I would have given the whole stay excellent however, the hotel and its reception staff were excellent. What has let it down was the poor service and breakfast this morning. The staff were inattentive and ignored my hand waving to attract their attention. Our full English breakfast was delivered to the wrong table, taken back to the kitchen and then landed on our table. The food was of poor quality with the majority of it cold. I asked for toast and was given one side cooked. I asked for it to be replaced and the second delivery was burnt. The hotel room was exceptional and I would definitely return however I probably would not pay for the breakfast again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location to Bleniem
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, such an amazing old building and although our room was on the top floor, we loved it. The room was clean and the main bed is super comfy, but for the love of all that is holy, please replace that sofa bed/back torture device!!! The staff was fantastic and we would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gwendoline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic building
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Sidcup

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

isabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

no hot water!

Very poor as I had no hot (or warm water) during my 24hr stay. I was asked to wait for maintenance in my room, which wasted two hours of my time and resulted in nothing; as a result, I was unable to shave or shower. I was offered a derisory 20% discount.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wynn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed after a day at Blenheim palace. Was a lovely quirky hotel. We stayed in the park suite which was on the high street. Great room although noise from upstairs room guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

manjit

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very enjoyable but could be cooler!

Good food, minimal parking, top end prices but you’re paying for the location. Hot room but fan provided and not sure they’d get planning for air con units on their historic building. Should consider portable air con units in rooms on very hot days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great location

Nice room. Comfortable bed. Both kettle and coffee maker available with biscuits! Bottled water in fridge. Quiet and great location on main high street. Plenty of parking. Staff polite, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel rather tired since we last visited, very noisy coming from room above
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impromptu trip away. Booked last minute. Hotel perfect location for exploring Oxfordshire and Cotswolds. Room was spacious and had everything needed for our stay. Staff friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in a suite room 47 which has a separate living space to the bedroom. Bedroom was lovely, however there is zero WIFI access in the bedroom. The cold water tap makes a loud whistling noise when turned on. Both issues probably need a solution, especially the WIFI. This is our 3rd stay at the hotel. Previously our room was out in the courtyard and if we were to stay again this would be the preference
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025