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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

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, University of Oxford
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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 hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The Churchill Lounge serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 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 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Woodstock hotel, attractions include University of Oxford and Bicester Village.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 37 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hand & Shears - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

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 business-friendly 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.

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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 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 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
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: 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
Macdonald Bear Hotel Hotel Woodstock

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 25 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Bear Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from 224.90, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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. 475 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location for Blenheim Palace. Room very tired, tap hanging off in the basin. Beds not full singles. Breakfast was like something from fawlty towers, yes busy, but shouldn’t have been a surprise to staff who really struggled even to pour coffee and take orders. Food (when it finally arrived 90 minutes after booked) - was v nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely place with modernised bathroom. Our room was up a million narrow stairs so would be quite difficult with a large suitcase. Saying that, we managed with two kids and back packs. The foldout couch bed needs to be replaced though, it massively sags at the head (we didn't use it in the end as we got a cot for the 2yo). We were there end Nov, room was warm. Food was great. Cooked breakfast was from a menu, continental was buffet style. We enjoyed our stay, would recommend more than a night to see everything around the town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not great. Heating broke down & we wete freezing. Manager brought up temporary heater.. not really effective. Staff were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

D

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay - would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON, Farnham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Bear Hotel. We came to enjoy a private family sunday lunch which the hotel did admirably. The lunch was very generous with great selection of vegetables with the roast. The staff were great, serving 25 people promptly without fuss. We stayed overnight and our room facing the rear courtyard was quiet, spacious and clean. Overall we would recommend The Bear Hotel for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roo, though a little dated, was clean and comfortable . The male member of staff (sorry dont know his name)on the evening in bar, was attentive and kept us well lubricated into the early hours! Breakfast was average, coffee lukewarm, and personal preference didn't like the sausage and poached egg! Overall would stay again, prime location for the Palace and Woodstock
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was spot on & the location is the best we could have wished for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Rubbish from previous guests in the bin in the room.,otherwise clean. Reception Staff friendly,but short of information about Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

frankie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the set up of the rooms. In a great location, amazing price and right next to loads of shops so really handy. A few things that I would say needs to be looked at is the water pressure in the shower , it was really low. There was mould above the shower which just needed simply wiping down. Room was lovely and would 100% book and come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jirí

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel in Woodstock. Dog friendly (water bawl and dog bed provided)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Was a bit tired in appearance. Parking was difficult when busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025