The Coat and Bear

4.0 star property
Hotel in Newbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

Photo gallery for The Coat and Bear

Exterior
Luxe | Bathroom
Grand
Front of property
Grand

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

Explore the area

Map
28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, England, RG14 5EU
  • Newbury Racecourse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Donnington Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Watermill Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Fancy Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Fancy

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Really Comfy Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Really Fancy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Really Comfy

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Grand

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Newbury

The Coat and Bear puts you in the heart of Newbury, within just a 10-minute stroll of Newbury Town Hall and Kennet & Avon Canal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Newbury hotel include Highclere Castle and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Newbury Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newbury Racecourse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Donnington Castle - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Watermill Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Highclere Castle - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 5 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rio's Take Out - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cow & Cask - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boswells Espresso - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Coat and Bear

Hotel in Newbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Newbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Coat and Bear offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

This Newbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Coat and Bear?

The Coat and Bear offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Coat and Bear?

As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coat and Bear on 13 Jul 2025 start from NZ$246.43, 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 The Coat and Bear?

Yep, The Coat and Bear has a free self car park.

What makes The Coat and Bear a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Coat and Bear.

Does The Coat and Bear serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Coat and Bear?

No, The Coat and Bear does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Coat and Bear?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Coat and Bear?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Coat and Bear?

Dogs are welcome at The Coat and Bear, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Coat and Bear Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rackey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy

Website tells you to download app for room key, but staff told us it doesn’t work, so an extra, unnecessary step. Original room’s thermostat wasn’t working, so the staff were helpful in quickly moving us to another room. They were very accommodating throughout the stay. HOWEVER, this place was quite noisy because the restaurant had a door the banged whenever any worker went in/out, which was frequent. Additionally, the next room over came back with a group of people and cranked up music at midnight. The staff were quick to respond to our complaint, but the large group was left to stay in the room, which was still loud and disruptive for the following few hours. I hesitated to book given the environment surrounding this spot, but went off the good reviews. While staff was great, the surrounding noise is something to consider when booking, especially on a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Loved this Hotel.

Really friendly staff, our waitress,Jaz, was the best! The room was fantastic, super clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The deep soaking bath was really great and there were enough toiletries to last for much longer than our stay. Air con and heating was easy to set and with the smart TV we could cast Netflix and watch a film before bed. The food in the resturaunt was delicious, service was quick and we were happy to eat there both nights of our stay. We didn't want to leave and would go again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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

Very lovely stay away

We had a lovely stay. The staff was so lovely especially Gary he went out his way to accommodate us. The breakfast was very good. The hotel deco was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately left my apple charging cables at the property rang multiple times on the day I checked out no one bothered to ring me back.After speaking to reception on multiple days it appeared to have been taken. Very disappointing and very distressful people staying here and also house keep will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early days for this hotel when I visited, only recently opened. However, loved the restaurant & room. Parking arrangements could do with a better explanation but could not fault my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, room & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Highly recommended

Excellent stay. Excellent attention to detail. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm, good atmosphere, great bathroom. Initial difficulty finding parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Fabulous food. Very friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great

Lovely place to to stay really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Porthcawl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024