Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Inn in Havant with a restaurant and a bar

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine
Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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15 East Street, Havant, England, PO9 1BS
  • Place, Chichester Harbour
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Staunton Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Havant

Located within a mile (2 km) of Chichester Harbour, Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chichester Harbour National Landscape. This 42-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Staunton Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 34 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 38 min drive - 35.3 miles

Getting around

  • Havant Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parchment Makers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Langbrook Farm - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Wheelwright's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Station Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns

Inn in Havant with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a garden. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

This inn is located in Havant within a short 18-minute walk of Chichester Harbour. You'll also find Stansted Park and Chichester Harbour National Landscape within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the inn. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns feature a casino?

No, Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a garden at this inn.

Are there hot tubs at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

Yes, this inn has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

The closest major airport to Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns is Southampton (SOU), which is 23.7 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns.

Bear Hotel Havant by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 780 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The WC would not flush on check-in to the room advised front desk, was offered and declined a room swap. WC was not fixed the next day. Advised front desk who declined to own the problem as they weren't staff the previous day. WC half fixed, would short flush but not long for solids. Front desk advised again, problem corrected by evening. WC was flushed 3 of the 5 days utilizing the waste bin filled from the shower. Noisy room from downstairs party Friday and Saturday nights, to be fair it cutoff promptly at 2300, however, staff could advise guests on check-in and allow room reassignment at the guest's discretion. Noisy room from next room neighbors due to vigorous activity for most of Friday night, followed by late night TV and 0600 TV each of the following mornings. With the hotel not booked out, room assignments should preferentially leave a room between guests especially if it is known that the walls aid noise transmission. Room was serviced with clean towels and linens each day, and the bathroom cleaned, however, the room was not vacuumed at any point during our 5 day stay. Other than the party and guest noise, the location is extremely peaceful, and we were able to have the windows open to enjoy the lovely fall air and the sound of the rain while sleeping. The cost was a good value. If you're the late partyer, the early riser, or the type that will sleep through the last trumpet call for the dead, book confidently! Otherwise, book with care.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Would have been nice to know that parking was at the back of hotel before hand. I know it’s an old building, but didn’t expect the curtains to blow as was rather windy outside. Looked like secondary glazing had been taken out. Actual wood work on windows was extremely dirty. Must say bathroom was spotless & bed was comfy.
Wood on windows
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yasmine

Business traveler
Windows are only single-glazed, so even when it was shut it still felt like it was open. I could hear music from the bar clearly and plenty of conversations outside, making it hard to sleep. A very confusing layout to the building, with the keys not being numbered very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs updating

The reception myself and my dog received from Ryan was warm and welcoming. This hotel desperately needs renovating. The bedroom furniture in the room allocated to me is antiquated, ie. dark, big and bulky and the carpet is thin and without underlay. When using the cold tap in the ensuite it groaned and the plumbing made a very loud vibrating noise when used.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a couple of nights visiting friends and attending a local festival, great place to stay, friendly helpful staff and comfortable room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bear Hotel is a tragic missed opportunity. This is an important historic property in the older part of the town centre but it is in serious need of investment to drag it up to the standards expected in the 21st Century. The big brand hotels in Havant are always busy and the Bear has been left behind. Greene King don't appear to be a serious hotel operator. Occupancies and room charges would swiftly return an investment in the rooms and facilities. and would knock on to significantly increased restaurant and bar sales. The Bear would see a substantial functions and weddings business come back after having abandoned the property in recent years. There doesn't appear to be any commitment from Greene King to the most basic of hospitality standards. The to do list is long. This could be a great hotel (again), with a solid customer appeal, and contented management and staff running a hotel that they are proud of. I think customers select this hotel almost as a last choice. The online presentation is not bad, the prices are reasonable and the food is good. I wonder what the data on return stays looks like currently! All this can change and we could see customers queueing up to book to stay here within a short period of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was very polite and friendly, we felt very welcome, pub and restaurants were cozy and quaint old England style architecture, the rooms were very clean a bit dated and could do with some modernising but what we paid for I dont expect 5 star luxury. We would definitely go back there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very delightful stay thanks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ryan from reception is a amazing host and was soo accommodating to all our needs 10☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆to him 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is tired and needs money spending on it. Both restaurant and bar closed earlier than advertised. Can't fault the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kane

Overpriced

£95 too overpriced for the standard of the room the reception staff not very friendly upon arrival the TV hardly worked the bathroom needs updating to reflect the price,the security of the room felt poor as the lock on the door was hard to operate and didn't feel very secure also the carpets leading through the hallway was very worn and tired on the plus the room was tidy and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old creaky but functional

Been 20 years since last stay. Greene King franchise and cheerier than last visit but not much updating. Staff helpful and price a bargain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, nice location. Could do with a bit of modernisations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel is beyond the point of being acceptable

The hotel is in desperate need of a full refurbishment which is likely to be substantial The staff are making the best of the situation but the hotel is beyond the point where rooms can legitimately sell to the public. Specifically, the room was dirty. The shower was virtually impossible to switch on and when it came on, it was simply a gush of water. Worst of all, the mattress had collapsed making sleeping a distant dream. One side was ~inches lower than the other meaning one was constantly rolling out the bed. This was acknowledged by the lady on reception as soon i mentioned there was a problem with the room "ah yes, the mattress...." As they had taken my payment upon booking, i had zero leverage. I will take up with Greene king
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good parking,reasonably priced and good option for Goodwood as we, and several other were staying there. All acceptable and I would stay again. The property itself is tired and in need of refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

james

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurence

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

W A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Satisfactory

It was OK, clean and on a very hot day a fan running in the room which was excellent. It was showing signs of ageing and could do with a revamp. In a single room bed comfy curtains cheap, bathroom old. Evening meal in the bar satisfactory atmosphere and service bit poor. Breakfast was very good indeed and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the olde worldy style. Big car park room was good bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I am on a low carb, high protein diet, none of the meals catered for this so didn't dine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025