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The Bear Inn

3.0 star property
Belper hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Grand Room | Free WiFi
Living area
Living area
Cottage | Living area
Bar (on property)
At The Bear Inn, start your day with English breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy a drink at the bar or dine at the restaurant, then park easily with free self parking.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $149
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17

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Superior Room | Free WiFi

Superior Room

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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room | Free WiFi

Grand Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage | Living area

Cottage

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room | Free WiFi

Room

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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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The Bear Inn & Hotel, Alderwasley, Belper, England, DE56 2RD

What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cromford Canal - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Heights of Abraham - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 60 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 68 min drive
  • Whatstandwell Station - 9 min drive
  • Ambergate Station - 13 min drive
  • Cromford Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canal Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Black Swan at Crich - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Family Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wheatcroft's Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Bear Inn

When visiting Belper, The Bear Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
MONETIZATION_ON

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14 for adults and GBP 8 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Bear Inn Hotel
The Bear Inn Belper
The Bear Inn Hotel Belper

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Inn?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Bear Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (25-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and room was a little compact but had everything we needed. Breakfast was just fabulous and locally sourced.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub and hotel
Nice pub and hotel, good food and service. I would definitely stay again.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay
What a wonderful place to stay! The accommodation was just as described and delightful. The hosts were so helpful and friendly. Food was superb. We'll definitely hope to come back here again!
S, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Bear minibreak
Lovely 15th century pub with lots of character and beautiful setting. Family run and they really couldn’t have done any more to help us and make our stay a good one. Food exceptional.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at this countryside located hotel.
Excellent stay at this historic hotel. Quiet, comfortable, well equipped bedroom. Brilliant breakfast - which was included in the price. Very friendly and hospitable owners and staff. We will be returning!!
WILLIAM THOMAS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
Lovely country pub, great facilities, clean and smart room. Good food choices and very helpful stuff. Value for money is 5*z
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, slighly quirky country inn.
Nice contry pub, good food, friendly service, the room layout was a bit odd with a huge bathroom housing a bath and a small shower cubicle. The bed seemed to be oddly placed due to it's size and there was no side table due to lack of space, it was however good value.
Philip, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Turned up, the place was shut!
Stuart, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location for a quite evening. On arrival the member of staff was welcoming and showed us to our room. I was a little disappointed as i had called the day before to ask for an upgraded room (willing to pay) was told it was sorted but ended up with standard room. It was clean but small and dont think it was worth the £150 per/night. The food on the evening was very good with big portion and after the starters the main was a challange. I was a little disappointed with seeing staff using vapes whilst in the bar area when guests are told that smoking and vaping is outside only. However overall its a lovely building and our stay was enjoyed.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous - new management
Just stayed one night for my birthday and to explore the area. Really easy to find but out in the lovely quiet countryside. shops only 5 minute drive away. Really lovely friendly and informative welcome from Chris the general manager. Lovely clean accommodation and a fab beer garden to enjoy a drink. Breakfast in the morning was really good and all the staff were lovely. We were limited to a burger menu on Thursday evening but we were more than happy with the food we tried. Outside needed a little Tlc but the new manager has plans for this and are already doing great - I absolutely would stay again as its great for exploring that area.
Lorna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was good but we were asked to pay for the stay at check in when we had fully paid for our stay when it was booked through Expedia. Hotel told us Expedia will refund us the payment they had collected but we have had to go back and forth between Expedia and the hotel and have been denied the refund. Awful customer service from both the Expedia and the Hotel.

2/10 Poor

Joke of a place
Went to check in to be told that the hotel should have cancelled my room! They offered my one of their holiday cottages which was a nice cottage but the heating hadn’t been on. By the time I went to bed the room temperature had only reached 13 degrees. The hotel wasn’t even doing food so I had to go out for food. I didn’t dare try ask about breakfast so had to go out and buy this too.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Chilly, cold and freezing
Winter/early Spring clearly isn't the time of year to visit. The room was freezing and the heating didn't improve that situation much. I booked a room with a king-size bed (as I'm 6'4" and need the length), but my wife and I were provided a room with a double bed. The bar downstairs wasn't much warmer and there must have been some supply issues or something as there was a very limited menu. This place may be a lot better for an average visit, but I can't say much for mine and my wife's experience!
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good pub with rooms
We booked a last minute Saturday night stay in a superior room. I paid full price with Hotel.com which in retrospect was about £30 too much, as the room wasn't really very superior, quite small and a missing slat on the bed meant it was a bit lumpy! The bathroom was large but fitted with a tiny shower and small bath which we couldn't really understand (also only got one almost finished loo roll!). However, the hotel's saving grace was the pub and food. We had camembert and fish and chips and both were excellent with good beer and reasonably priced wine. The cooked breakfast was also really well cooked with good quality ingrediants. Dont bother with the continental, it was amusingly bad. The staff were friendly but a bit inefficient. All in all worth a visit for the food and cosy pub atmosphere. I think it probably just needs better management and a bit of TLC
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Shuts unannounced
Turned up to be told the hotel was closed. A man came and unlocked the door to tell me they had closed and I’d get a refund. I’m still waiting for the refund 3 weeks later. It wasn’t explained why the hotel was shut but I did hear a member of staff on the phone outside talking about ‘thick mould all over’, so maybe it was closed for hygiene issues. Looking on the comments on their Facebook page it sounds like closing unannounced/last minute and staffing issues has become a regular occurrence. I’d just like my refund. I had to may double my initial payment to stay somewhere else local.
Tom, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Could have so easily been 10/10
The alarm bells should have been ringing when the day before the booking I was contacted by the hotel to tell me that there was an issue with the rooms and that they couldn't do any food. But the offer of being upgraded to a cottage seemed a good alternative which I accepted. It turns out that the cottage is currently the only accommodation available and after speaking to locals I found out why. The land owner purchased the lease off the hotel management team and in the 6 weeks since this has managed to run the business into the ground thanks mainly to sacking experienced staff, staff walkouts and having no business acumen. There is only 1 member of staff who does everything and has to break the news to people who have booked that there is no accommodation or food available. This poor lad made our weekend with his efforts to keep a sinking ship afloat and should a new management team get the lease he'll be a great asset. The locals are a great bunch if you get chance to talk to them in the bar but they don't appreciate how the place is being run into the ground.
Simon, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sue, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jamie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Annick, 1-night trip