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Reviews of The Bear Esher 3 stars

71 High Street, Esher, KT10 9RQ, United Kingdom

#3 of 6 hotels in Esher

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Review score

Based on 455 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Nice and cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the atmosphere in the pub and the rooms upstairs. Everything was very clean, beds were comfortable and everyone was very kind. Great breakfast!! Even if the rooms were on the Main Street, the double windows didn’t let any noise through and we slept wonderfully. LOVED the brownies !!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for a getaway. Nice place! Friedly staff & clean rooms..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car park was a little difficult to get into.

    Great location for a getaway. The hotel has all you would need; the rooms are a good size and clean. The staff are all friendly, too. I did not try the breakfast, but had an evening meal from the bar. I had the burger which was very good. Good selection of beers, too.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable bed, coffee (pod) machine in room. Character Pub!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful English comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone was lovely and the rooms were quaint and comfy. The homemade brownies each day were delicious!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Stayed here 4 times now and are back again in August. Charming place with fantastic food.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely, charming place with amazing food! Lovely Staff! Always happy to help.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was comfy lighting could be better, one bedside lamp not working and unable to get bathroom mirror light to work. Room dark due to keeping blinds down as view wasn't so good at the back of property not a problem for us as we just using room for sleeping.

    Great location in high Street, off road secure parking and super friendly staff. Room was clean and nice touches with coffee machine and chocolate brownies! Staff were very friendly and helpful first time we stayed here and will do again.when visiting friends nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    This place is a gem - old building and lovely people in a lovely area.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was brilliant - Mikey the chef will make it exactly as you like. Ollie makes a cracking fresh coffee. Bar staff are lovely and helpful - Ben kept us ‘hydrated’!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect village pub in the high street!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was awesome, a short walk to Sandown Park, great atmosphere in the venue on both nights, staff were brilliant throughout

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Good quality pub hotel. Ideal if you’re going racing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had lunch which was nice but we had expected something more exceptional

    Comfortable bedroom, helpful and friendly staff. Nice ambiance in the pub

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Our favourite place to stay when visiting our family in Surrey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were no negatives.

    The rooms are excellent. Nice decor & the bed & pillows are so comfortable! Also the best English breakfast available anywhere!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Excellent in every way . Manager and staff go out of their way to help.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic place frequently visit when racing manager and staff really work hard . Excellent food and drink .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Convenient
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lighting in bedroom not good

    Ate dinner at the pub once and lunch once

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lights been very dim for the whole room. It doesn't really make a huge difference to the stay as we adjusted to it

    Room was pure luxury. It felt like a expensive country house room Lovely little touches. A mini bar and snacks obviously to buy. And a extra was the spacemask. Used them and ordered them

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay and sone great personal touches and lovely food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in bedroom too dim . Could read or put make up on easily

    Loved all the extra touches like a mini bar and snacks available in the room. Loved that there was a supply of extra tea bags and hot chocolate etc on the landing if you run out. Fresh milk in the fridge. Breakfast and food in the pub was fantastic. Location on high street but not affected by noise overnight and close for a nice stroll around the shops. Lighting was my only frustration.. too dark in bedroom but not a complaint just a niggle

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Creaky floor that woke me up every time someone walked past the room

    Lovely room with nice amenities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cosy room, informal efficient staff, quick and easy check-in

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    I would stay again if I need to
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value good food good staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely bedroom great bed and furnishings but a few niggles. But would still stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not being told that there was a £40 deposit added to the cost of the room in case you ran off with minibar items. This should be on the website it was only when I gave my credit card details on check in that I asked why there was this additional cost. this should be flagged up in advance NB we didn't use the minibar but maybe they have had bad experiences with customers in the paste The lighting was very dim so you couldn't read, Light on the table didn't work and on the next day the standard lamp also didn't work - did report to staff so if you stay in room 1 hope has been addressed

    Comfort of the bed Size of the bedroom Size of the bathroom although a bit faded around the edges of the floor in terms of cleanliness The young staff were extremely good and enthusiastic

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the beds were a tad too small(single)..

    the rooms were great the breakfast 11/10, superb staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    All was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The wash basin was blocked.

    This is our many times we visit the Bear Hotel in Esher. The service is excellent and I will come back with my family.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Amazing, would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed a bit of work as few holes in the plaster

    Quirky, great location amazing staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably room straight out side junction with traffic lights on it,and room freezing cold when we first arrived. other than that everything else was fine.

    Secured car parking, central location, good food ,friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few parking spaces in their car park but there’s a coded barrier so until you’ve checked in and got the code can you park in there.

    Comfortable and clean room. Good sized and modern en suite. Very good value for £80 a night.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Lovel hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The fact that the hotel and bar didn’t take cash! The hotel is close to the racetrack and when you wanted to spend your cash winnings you weren’t able to.

    Room was large and very well,presented. Breakfast was amazing. Staff were lovely.

    Stayed in November 2023

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