About this property

This Grade II heritage-listed traveler's inn features free private parking and is a 10-minute walk from Sandown Racecourse. A contemporary British menu is served in the stylish restaurant and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Hampton Court Palace is a 10-minute drive from The Bear Esher. Seasonal dishes are served in the restaurant, as well as traditional favorites such as fish and fries and sausage and mash. On a sunny day, guests can dine outside in the lovely landscaped garden. Cask ales, continental lagers and wines from around the world are are available from the bar. Esher Train Station is less than a 5-minute drive from The Bear and Wimbledon‘s tennis club is a 30-minute train ride away. Heathrow Airport is a 30-minute drive away, along the M25 highway. There is a flat-screen TV in each modern room, as well as a fridge and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
Hotel chain/brand

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
United States United States
Friendly and incredibly helpful staff - especially Tracy who went out her way to help my friend who has was feeling unwell. (Tracy brought a bowl of soup to her room because she wasn't feeling well enough to come down for dinner). Our room was...
Samuel
United States United States
The hotel was perfect and the staff was wonderful, especially the manager Jacob! We booked last minute after flying from the US and they had our room ready in less than an hour so we were able to get some much needed sleep. The food was absolutely...
David
United States United States
Great stay. I used to live in Esher when I was young and poor and I always dreamed of staying at the Bear. The room I had was not quite as nice as the website pictures, but it will still nice.
Siobhan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely rooms, super comfy beds, lovely showers & bathrooms. Hotel was extremely accommodating with my large booking and getting rooms ready as early as possible for us to attend a wedding nearby. Would 100% stay again if I needed to be in the...
Maxine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely room very comfortable bed, very quiet considering the bar was very busy!
Elena
Switzerland Switzerland
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...
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
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...
Lorraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
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’!
Valerie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great . Staff were very friendly, helpful and professional . Breakfast was very good , everything that you could possibly want was on offer . Service was excellent and seating was comfortable and welcoming . Evening meals were...
Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
My fourth time staying at The Bear. As always very friendly staff who go above and beyond to help. Rooms are so clean and also cleaned during our stay and cleaning staff are so helpful when asking for change of towels, etc. Booked already for...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of The Bear Esher

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Bear Esher takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accept cash payments.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.