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The Bear Hotel

4.6(2,011)
Hotel

About

The Bear Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort in Crickhowell, offering individually decorated rooms, some featuring whirlpool baths. Its intimate scale suits small business groups seeking a distinctive, relaxed setting with warm hospitality.

The hotel’s pub-style dining serves refined, locally inspired dishes that appeal to discerning palates, making it a strong choice for client dinners or team meals. Off-street parking and a picturesque courtyard add convenience and character to your event experience.

Best for

  • Multi-night group stays with historic charm
  • Client dinners in a welcoming pub setting
  • Small executive retreats with cozy accommodations

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Charming 17th-century coaching inn ambiance
Historic Character
Charming 17th-century coaching inn ambiance
The Bear Hotel retains its historic charm with individually decorated rooms reflecting its 17th-century origins, including some with whirlpool baths. The intimate scale and period details create a genteel setting distinct from modern hotels.
Renowned desserts praised by frequent diners
Culinary Excellence
Renowned desserts praised by frequent diners
Guests regularly highlight the exceptional desserts, described as creations of exquisite excellence that rival top Michelin-starred establishments, adding a distinctive culinary highlight to the venue’s food program.
Beautifully landscaped courtyard with off-street parking
Courtyard Setting
Beautifully landscaped courtyard with off-street parking
The hotel offers convenient off-street parking within a picturesque courtyard filled with flowers and attractive landscaping, providing a serene outdoor arrival experience uncommon in small-town hotels.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 2,011 reviews