Macdonald Bear Hotel

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Room service

Explore the area

Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

Oxfordshire Museum
‪2 min walk‬
Blenheim Palace
‪17 min walk‬
University of Oxford
‪13 min drive‬
Oxford (OXF)
‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Excellent

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Wonderful

29 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

Exceptional

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Wonderful

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Very good

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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
Enjoy a bite to eat at The Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves British cuisine
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 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

The Restaurant - 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

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

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)

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

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

Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 27 2025 to August 28 2025 (dates subject to change):

One of the bars/lounges
One of the dining venues
Breakfast
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Meeting facilities

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.

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).

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

21 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

fran

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An ok stay

Great parking at the rear of the hotel. Large immaculately clean room off the courtyard on the ground floor. Nice bathroom with bath/shower - perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with ample choice, service was also good - very friendly staff.The only down side was an annoying ticking/dripping noise behind the wall of the headboard ! We initially thought it was maybe the heating going on an the pipes expanding but it kept my husband awake for most of the night.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Business traveller

18 Mar 2025

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

Disliked: Room comfort

All ok but no heating in my room only had stand alone electric heater and was freezing overnight would have been warmer in my van

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarmjit

Business traveller

13 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Characterful property in Woodstock. Lovely staff and spacious rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

10 Mar 2025

Great location!

Stayed there a few times - great location in the centre of Woodstock which is a beautiful place. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants and dogs are welcome. McDonald charge £15 per night per dog which is pricey as they don’t provide anything for them. Hotel is quaint and traditional but it’s tired. Windows are rotten but I’m sure it’s a huge cost for upkeep. Electric charging point and parking is a plus.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

2 Mar 2025

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

Spotlessly clean. Heating not working so very cold - 3 heaters not enough. We generally felt the hotel was overpriced.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with partner

1 Mar 2025

Communication not great Friendly welcome at reception but when problems arose communications broke down. Breakfast was average. Extra charges for anything other than full English

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Charming room and very quiet as well as convenient for the town.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

23 Feb 2025

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

Beautiful room

We had a one night stay in a beautifully furnished room. Comfortable and very spacious.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

21 Feb 2025

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

Two nights in Woodstock

Thank you for a lovely couple of days. I came for a work meeting a couple of years ago, liked the place and planned on returning for a stay, took a bit longer than anticipated. Really comfortable bed, out the back so no road noise, good shower and bath, with elemis toiletaries which adds a touch of luxury, partner loved the comfy flip flops. Breakfast was first class, fine quality ingredients best sausage and black pudding I've had for a while, partner enjoyed the vegetarian option and the yoghurt and fruit. You can walk to Blenheim Palace in 10 minutes via the Woodstock gate

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

18 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

mrs

Travelled with family

13 Feb 2025

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

Historic hotel

Historic hotel and fruendly and helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Business traveller

27 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Liked Everything

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

20 Jan 2025

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

Good location

Nice old coaching inn style hotel, ideal location for bletchley, only criticism is cost of Breakfast at £18 and if you wanted a eggs benidict extra £6 chargeso would not book Breakfast as two lovely coffee shops in town. Hotel also has 11kw EV chargers and easy parking.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Travelled with group

12 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

5 Jan 2025

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

2 Jan 2025

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

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth, Woodstock

29 Dec 2024

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

25 Dec 2024

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

22 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner

22 Dec 2024

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

17 Dec 2024

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