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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)
Feature Suite
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ
  • Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Blenheim Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Woodstock

Macdonald Bear Hotel puts you in the heart of Woodstock, steps from Oxfordshire Museum and within a 15-minute stroll of Blenheim Palace. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Churchill Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. 1938 square feet (180 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Woodstock hotel, attractions include University of Oxford and John Radcliffe Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Oxford Castle - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Bear Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Woodstock hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 1938 sq ft of conference space
  • 180 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1232
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

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

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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 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
  • The Restaurant

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)

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Macdonald Bear Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Bear Hotel on 27 Apr 2025 start from NZ$276.78, 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.

Is parking available at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Bear Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 5 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Macdonald Bear Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

No, Macdonald Bear Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Macdonald Bear Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely hotel helpful and nice staff bedroom had everything we needed (including shampoo and conditioner-but no shower gel?) but not a problem Hairdryer /iron /coffee maker/water/slippers/fluffy towels/full length mirror all supplied Restaurant a little disappointing although nice -lots of things not available on menu or what appeared to be left items from Christmas on offer and most annoyingly lots of supplements Breakfast good hot and tasty and plenty of choice but again supplements everywhere!even For avocado on toast -for goodness sake! Would definitely recommend as clean comforting and welcoming-lovely for a relaxing weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Elspeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

OK but not great.

We stayed here before and had a great time when visiting Blenheim before Christmas. Just post Christmas it was a bit flat. Initial receptionist was distinctly unwelcoming. The others we dealt with were fine. One of our party had to change room because of a fly infestation (this was dealt with very well). Restaurant food was average. Attention to food intolerances was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth, Woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very good in the restaurant.. The food is passable but not memorable. Breakfast buffet at £18 per person is less apetising than the free one we get at a Holiday Inn express. The room was small and very dated. Yes it is an old hotel but the room we stayed in had little money spent on it over the previous 10 years. The tele was old remote didn't work we didn't have any bottled water in the room and were left with an emptynox of tissues. Tried to arrange for more of all to no avail neither room service or reception would answer the phone. The walls of the room were paper thin and we could clearly hear out neighbors conversations. All this for £174 for the room. Won't be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall the room was great. Atmosphere in the bar / restaurant was limited.Whilst we paid for breakfast, was disappointed to have to pay a £4 supplement for a very poor cappuccino. Room experience really good - out of room experience not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean, perfect location for palace.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inconsistent service for the money we paid

The stay was expensive for the level of service we got - which varied between one staff member and the next. For example, the first receptionist who greeted us was quite rude and abrupt, and others were friendly and accommodating. In the restaurant, only one staff member seemed to be on top of everything, whilst seemed like they did the role infrequently and didn’t know what was going on!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly we were not given the deluxe family room we booked which was in the old part with abundance of old character features and a four poster bed. We had to pay before we were even able to get in the room. When we showed the receptionist the room image we had booked through Expedia, she said that it was not a room from their hotel. The manager then said it was but we had been upgraded to a family suite. In fact, we were given a room in the modern part with zero character that could have been in a Premier Inn. The boys bed was a cheap, small and uncomfortable sofa bed. For £425 we were shocked. No bottled water even and just mainstream tv. Nothing to like about it. The manager put the boys in another room across the other side of the hotel after we complained. Expedia denied misrepresentation and the hotel refused any money back except a discount on dinner but we were already eating out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful building, in a fantastic location. Delicious food, very friendly staff. Our room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice size room, warm and well appointed quiet atmosphere. No rushing around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old coaching inn. Great location in Woodstock and close to Blenheim Palace. Friendly and helpful staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

What I didn't like was being charged £24 for two poached eggs on toast as when I ordered for three guests I asked if this would be the price of the full English (£24) and was told NO A very expensive breakfast Indeed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location with parking

Love the hotel and have stayed before, love the rooms, noticed some cleaning issues that we alerted staff whom immediately upgraded us and we was happy Breakfast service, server not very friendly Would have liked some toast with our full English. Overall 8 out of 10 would go back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie, Swadlincote

Travelled with partner
On site parking is great. Paid for breakfast in advance but when we ate, we were advised there were supplements for cappuccinos! And not everything was included, so eggs Benedict was a supplement too. Didn’t get offered toast with breakfast. Staff not very helpful. Rooms needed a refresh, there was rust on the shower support. No extractor fans. Could only plud beside lamp in or charger, not enough sockets. Handy location for Woodstock and Blenheim palace. No warm welcome as a returning repeat guest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not the most friendly of welcomes!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Guildford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel is looking extremely tired and needs to up its game. We stayed in the Churchill Suite with a Sofa so old that it was probably sat on by Sir Winston himself. The television in the sofa area clearly had never worked me mentioned it on leaving but am sure it is a known issue that never gets fixed. The curtains and blinds are all tattered and old - some money really needs to be spent on this hotel - will stay at The Feathers the next time. Also the hotel needs to invest in some coffee machines at breakfast- rubbish black coffee from a metal flask is not good enough anymore- we are not living in the 1990s. All the Staff were absolutely excellent and very helpful- but The Bear is VERY tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always enjoyable - just love Woodstock!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stay

We had a 3 night stay at the Bear hotel. The hotels location is fantastic...Blenheim palace grounds are less than a 5 minute walk and the hotel also has its own car park. Itis also situated in the town square. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. We had a delux room (room 11). Although its front door lead onto the main car park and to be honest is not much to look at from the outside once inside it had a fantastic gallery bedroom that overlooked the lounge. It had a very comfy large bed and a separate shower cubice. Breakfast was very tasty and catered for all food groups. The evening menu had an adequate choice of meal. Service was friendly and polite. I think the hotel is really good value for money and would recommend it to anyone going to visit Blenheim.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024