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Reviews of The Bear Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

The Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HS, United Kingdom

#10 of 11 hotels in Devizes

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2236 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    9.0
    A great four day stay. One day spent in Bath, travelling by bus. Lovely area fir walking along the canal. The hotel,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving after four lovely days in the area.

    Central position. Good parking. Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff. Clean rooms. Well serviced. Little extras such as heated towel rail, fan, heater, blankets, ironing board and iron. Didn’t need any of them but they were there in case! Plentiful tea, coffee, water, biscuits provided. No lift but always advised that help with cases was available. It’s an old inn with character. Busy with locals during day, afternoon and evening. Always a good sign.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    8.0
    We like staying at the Bear for its charm, history and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was a bit old school and could be betterEg proper coffee and fresh orange juice. Although the lady serving it was lovely! Felt a bit understaffed- we had to wait a while as check in desk was unmanned.

    Location great. Room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent location, friendly staff and well priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stains on the carpet

    The breakfast choices were excellent, the staff were friendly and very accommodating. The hotel is a lovely old building with original features.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast a little on the tardy side and building looking a little tired

    Location and a great historical building Bedroom large and comfortable bed

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    8.0
    Unfortunately we came to Devizes for a family funeral, so it was only an overnight stay, but it was nice to have a brows
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing..

    Ancient but comfortable and full of features. Perfectly situated.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The initial room we were allocated was in very poor condition. The headboards on the beds were stained and dirty. The room was not particularly clean and depressing. We complained and the staff were very helpful and managed to find another room that had been refurbished which was fine.

    The staff were great, the food was excellent with good vegetarian options.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    8.0
    Friendly staff, good food, good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing that didn’t work for me was the Wi-Fi which probably needs looking at. Obviously a third party provider but it wouldn’t allow registration.

    Great location on the square in Devizes. Staff were really helpful and the food was very nice. Room was basic but clean and tidy. Similarly the bathroom was basic but it was clean and the shower worked well. Free parking round the back a really bonus too! For a single Friday night it was cheaper than the local Travelodge AND included breakfast so very pleased.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very old decor but part of the charm. Everything shuts down on a Sunday afternoon no food after 4 and areas cordoned off at night.

    Excellent location and what a fantastic old building full of character if only the walls could tell their story! Breakfast was lovely and included in the room price. Free parking was a bonus with plenty of spaces but remember to register at reception.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant enough stay in an historic inn, breakfast very good, staff friendly, noisy at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room at front noisy on a hot night…revellers and car alarms, no advance warning about road closure

    Very central, friendly staff, good value

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    9.0
    FABDABBYDOZY.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My wife and I had a room overlooking the Main Street. We sleep with the windows open and there was a lot of street noise and talking. But you cannot blame the hotel for this.

    From the moment we checked to the moment we checked out the staff were warm and greeting. Such a friendly atmosphere eight of us were made to feel welcome. The building is old this only adds to the atmosphere. Creaking floor boards etc. Food was excellent and well priced. Would we stay again? Absolutely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    9.0
    Staff were very lovely and so was the room and breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely historic property with nice staff and breakfast! Was a great stay for the night!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    8.0
    great location and top staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    my room needed a bit of TLC. broken window glass and generally scruffy

    food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress was hard. Shower was very hot and I couldn't work out how to cool it down, everything I was trying was making it hotter or turn off.

    Great location in the heart of devizes. Hotel is steeped in history. Staff friendly & welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    9.0
    Memorable sojourn in historic hostelry
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great cuisine but expensive

    Love the olde worlde ambience!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    9.0
    Weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Central location with free parking. Friendly staff- nice breakfast- and reasonably priced bar.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    8.0
    Great value and great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was tired and windows were old and single glazed so it was quite noisy from neighbouring pubs.

    Good value for the price. Room had all the facilities we needed. Particularly loved the tea tray with biscuits and friendly staff. The cooked breakfast was yummy too and we appreciated the flexibility to serve us a little after 10 in the bar as we had done Parkrun.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    9.0
    Devises is lovey market with lots of history along with Avon and Kennett canal and locks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ideally situated in the middle of the town on the market square. Breakfast was very good with lots of choice. Given upgraded room which was a pleasant surprise. Well done Tim and team top marks.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    8.0
    very comfortable and relaxing; staff friendly; made you feel welcome; helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    unfortunately I am not very good at climbing stairs and we were on the 2nd floor

    staff very accommodating breakfast super-a great choice on the menu food hot dining room very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tired looking rooms that could do with updating, some

    Ample free parking, central location, friendly and helpful staff, generous sized and clean rooms, good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    Good hotel, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom could do with a refresh

    Central location. Friendly staff Good atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning. Very hot so window was fully open, the kitchen must have had a freezer problem so all I heard all day was the staff trying to defrost it in the courtyard right outside my window

    Great room. With private bathroom

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pillows bit big and puffy

    Local to everything Lovely market town Lovely locals Efficient staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very centrally located, full of history and quirkiness. The accommodation was very comfortable and the staff were welcoming. We ate there in the evening and had a nice meal. Great value for money too.

    Stayed in August 2025

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