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Macdonald Bear Hotel

Property class: 4

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A black double door with a decorative archway, adorned with gold and white ornaments, and a chandelier above.
A long dining table set for a formal event with multiple candles, floral centerpieces, and neatly arranged cutlery.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a vase with flowers, two bedside lamps, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A stone building with a sign for the Macdonald Bear Hotel Reception, Meeting Rooms, and Old Glove Factory.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, stainless steel appliances, and a red lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ
  • Place, Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlborough Maze
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a window, and a radiator.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a vase with flowers, two bedside lamps, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A four-poster bed with a dark red bedspread, a sitting chair with a floral cushion, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for SUPER DELUXE DOUBLE

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

SUPER DELUXE DOUBLE

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard King

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

Standard King

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and conference space.
Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Bear Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Oxfordshire Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Oxfordshire Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Blenheim Palace
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 meters) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Churchill Lounge - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking a big plus point.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for Blenheim and comfortable bed / room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was lovely, staff, food, rooms, service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked our room and the drinks were reasonable, breakfast was excellent and worth the little wait as the hotel seemed full but it was All cooked fresh to order, my eggs were perfect too! And the bacon crispy as I asked. Coffee filtered with warm milk was good and refills were plentiful.. All in all really good value family run kind of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an goid stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel. The staff were excellent throughout, friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Our room was a good size and the location is fantastic, especially for exploring Woodstock and Blenheim Palace. Breakfast was ok, decent options but limited buffet. The room itself was a little dated and it wasn’t the quietest stay, mainly due to some very loud air con, even though it was turned off but sounded like rushing water. Overall a pleasant experience thanks to the great service and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rick

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shame, cool old building but pretty poor staff, pretty poor upkeep-window fell off the hinges, terrible breakfast. Probably wouldn't return sadly as we stay in Woodstock often.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. All the staff were great and the room very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 23 was very noisy with the Aircon/ refrigerator machine outside. It's a great hotel, I've stayed more than a few times but avoid this room if you're a light sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very long wait for breakfast, food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel building and town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hidetoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant's food was delicious, and the experience of feeling its 800-year history was truly splendid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

The room was very clean and the staff were friendly. It was nice and quiet even though we were in the centre of Woodstock
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally a decent place to stay. Check in was a bit shambolic, my pet hate is being charged £5 for parking when you are paying £200 for bed and breakfast, this should be included in the room price. Didn’t eat our evening meal in the hotel but recommend the small brazzeri opposite. Breakfast was ok. The room was clean and tidy but we had to go down to reception to ask for some milk to use the tea making facilities, which we were given in a tea pot?? Strange when there is a fridge in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this hotel and needed a double room and a twin room. Both rooms were lovely and warm on a cold say which was very welcome. We were very happy with the stay and decided to have breakfast. It is served until 11am but when we arrived at 10am, there were very little bread/baked options and all the fruit had gone and had not been replenished. Parking is available but is at the rear of the hotel which we didn't realise until we'd parked on the road but no problem just moved our car around the back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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