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

Overview of Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

4.2/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Parking available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Personal protective equipment
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Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationOxfordshire Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlenheim Palace12 min walk
  • AirportOxford (OXF)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOxford Bus Museum10 min drive

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About this area

Woodstock

Located in Woodstock, Macdonald Bear Hotel is in the city centre. Blenheim Palace and Rousham House and Gardens are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bicester Village and Covered Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Ice Rink or Iffley Road Track. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 1 min walk
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min walk
  • Oxford Bus Museum - 10 min drive
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 12 min drive
  • St. Anne's College - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Black Prince - 5 min walk
  • The Duke Of Marlborough - 4 min drive
  • The Royal Sun - 4 min drive
  • The Boat Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Killingworth Castle - 6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

4-star hotel near Oxfordshire Museum
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and conference space.
Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10.00 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant
  • The Churchill Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (1937 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express checkout

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 are 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 on 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children (approximately)
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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

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
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)

Property is also known as

Bear Macdonald
Macdonald Bear
Macdonald Bear Hotel
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
Macdonald Bear Woodstock
Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock
Bear Hotel Woodstock
Hotel Macdonald Bear
Macdonald Bear Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
Macdonald Bear Hotel Hotel Woodstock

Frequently asked questions

Is Macdonald Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at ?

As of 17 Aug 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 18 Aug 2022 start from £119.00, 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.

How much is parking at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Bear Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Woodstock, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Macdonald Bear Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Macdonald Bear Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Overall score and ratings

4.2

Very good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 346 out of 758 reviews
5 - Excellent 46%
Rating 4 - Good. 274 out of 758 reviews
4 - Good 36%
Rating 3 - Okay. 83 out of 758 reviews
3 - Okay 11%
Rating 2 - Poor. 33 out of 758 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 22 out of 758 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.2/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.1/5

Property conditions & facilities

3.7/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property - great access to Blenheim!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked location and building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

3/5 Okay

Travelled with partner
Nothing personable from the venue. Prewarned via email (which was acknowledged by an email) it was a anniversary visit but nothing mentioned when checking in or during the stay (sad as "lesser" hotels have made a effort over the years and the restaurants we visited in town made reference). At check in, we were asked to pay £145 for the room but i had to remind them that i had repaid considerably more than that in February ! £1.93 service charge added to bill for waiting at the bar for 5 mins for two drinks, not great when the drinks were £18 ! Room very small and thankful for the fan provided else would have been geniunely un"bear"able with the heat. Lovely town, Blenheim beautiful but a real shame not the "special" venue we hoped for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great choice we made to kick off our Cotswolds Adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked this hotel for a quiet few days away and as a base to visit Oxford and Bicester Village. The room was clean and comfortable but it could have done with a few minor DIY jobs to bring it up to standard for the class of hotel. Now for a few negative views. Given the price paid for the room, I did not expect to have to pay for onsite parking, £5 a day would have been realistic but being asked to £10 is taking the biscuit. The same sort of thing applies for the breakfast that was paid for within the room rate. Out of the list of breakfast items in which you could have had salmon included, it incurred an additional surcharge once again, given the price paid for the room I would have expected a variety of breakfast choices to have included the salmon. If it said caviar or champagne and orange juice for breakfast then that would be a different matter. I know we are all recovering from the pandemic, but it seems the management is trying to squeeze every £ out of its visitors. I want say anything about any other food or drinks to be had at the hotel as other reviewers cover the issue quite well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022