Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Oberdorfstrasse 1, Wilderswil, BE, 3812
  • Place, Gasthof Baeren
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skydive Interlaken
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Wilderswil

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn places you next to Gasthof Baeren and within a 10-minute walk of Unspunnen Castle. The 46 rooms at this 3-star hotel include electric kettles and TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Gasthof Baeren - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorfmuseum "Alte Mühle" - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Unspunnen Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skydive Interlaken - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wilderswil Station - 9 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wineart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Runft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stella Swiss Quality Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪taj palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bublee Interlaken - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Guests of Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn enjoy a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, self parking is CHF 10 per day, and there's also a ski shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this ski hotel include conference space, a library, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arvenstuebli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,722 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1706
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CHF 100
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CHF 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 18 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CHF 18 per stay
  • Dogs only

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CHF 200.00 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: CHF 250.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 2.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: CHF 18 per stay
  • Pet fee: CHF 18 per pet, per day
  • Early check-in fee: CHF 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CHF 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

This hotel in Wilderswil is within a 10-minute walk of Gasthof Baeren and Unspunnen Castle. You'll also find Mystery Rooms and Lake Brienz within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for CHF 10 per day.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn feature a casino?

No, Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillow menu as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn serves free buffet breakfast at Arvenstuebli each morning.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn for a fee of CHF 18 per pet, per day. A deposit of CHF 18 per stay is collected.

Does Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

The closest major airport to Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn is Bern (BRN-Belp), which is about 24.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Bären - The Bear Inn.