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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)
Terrace/patio
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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, Marlborough Maze
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marlborough Maze - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • University of Oxford - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 41 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hand & Shears - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms, Woodstock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indiya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious room - a bit cold but you provided an extra radiator - thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, London

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was lovely, staff, food, rooms, service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely old coaching inn with loads of character. Obviously very popular for that reason. However the Bed was absolutely terrible, two singles that did their best to separate. Base sides of bed showing a lot of wear. Need serious replacement of bed. Bedding immaculate though. Lovely pillows. Breakfast was very poor. Firstly, out of smoked salmon! Onto Full English, the poached egg was cold and very hard boiled. Deep fried "scone" or flatbread, just don't bother!. Beans cold, toast on poor quality loaf and had to be asked for, not offered. Butter was borderline stale or just "off". Shame the breakfast let's down a lovely hotel. Will NOT be BACK. Come on manager, get a grip!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast as it wasn't included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay again. Lovely food in restaurant. Location for Blenheim palace is perfect. Service great on check in, but reception unmanned on check out so had to leave keys on desk which was a shame. Otherwise perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast. Room was very spacious though lighting was poor and bathroom a bit "tired!"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok however the breakfast buffet was very underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
The room was very clean and the staff were friendly. It was nice and quiet even though we were in the centre of Woodstock
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Room was good but a little tired. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Been coming to this hotel for a number of years and it is starting to look very tired and needs a very good clean! Such a shame as it used to be wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, check in good. Breakfast 18 pound a head! Quality of priduce very good but not offered toast or choice of eggs or toast. Asked for white coffee and cup filled to brom with black coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, a warm and spacious room with very good amenities. Staff were courteous and helpful. Breakfast was average at best, plates were cold. Good parking plus the hotel was centrally placed in the town.
Lovely bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025