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The Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a round mirror on the wall.
Front of property
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

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)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a round mirror on the wall.

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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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, lamps, and a floral-patterned chair.

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

Located within a leisurely stroll of Sandown Park, The Bear Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Hampton Court Palace. This 7-room, 4-star inn has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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 - 8 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
  • ‪Parade & Albany - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This smoke-free inn also has a fireplace in the lobby.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards.

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Bear Hotel?

The Bear Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on Jul 30, 2026 start from $159, 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.

What's there to see near The Bear Hotel?

This inn is located in Esher within a short 12-minute walk of Sandown Park. You'll also find Hampton Court Palace and River Thames within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Bear Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Bear Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at The Bear Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

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

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and bathrobes as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Bear Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

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

Yes, The Bear Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Bear Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bear Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Bear Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to The Bear Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Bear Hotel is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 22.2 mi away (50 minutes by car). Another top airport is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 28.7 mi away (46-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Bear Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Bear Hotel that offer a balcony.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good food and wine list, exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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