Guest House @ The Bear
A smaller, personal seafront-area base
About this hotel
Guest House @ The Bear keeps things simple and personal rather than chasing chain-hotel scale, sitting close to Severn Road with The Grand Pier reachable in around seven minutes by public transport. It suits a family who prefers a smaller, independently run property over a larger branded hotel, even without the full amenity list some of the bigger names offer. A nearby kitchen and dining spot covers dinner within an easy walk, useful on evenings when cooking or a formal restaurant booking is not the plan. Bristol Airport sits a short taxi ride out, keeping the option open for families combining the stay with a flight. Details on specific room amenities are limited, so it is worth confirming directly what is included before booking a longer stay here.
- Independent guest house
- Near Severn Road
- Public transport to pier
- Personal-scale stay
Our take
This suits a family who wants an independent, smaller-scale stay over a chain hotel and does not need an extensive amenity list to be comfortable. It will not suit anyone wanting guaranteed on-site dining or confirmed extras, since less detail is available here than for the larger branded properties nearby. Confirm specifics directly before booking if that matters to your trip.
- ✓Confirm room amenities directly with the guest house before booking, since fewer details are listed here than for chain hotels.
- ✓Use the local bus link near Severn Road to reach The Grand Pier rather than planning a long walk.
- ✓Book a nearby restaurant for dinner in advance, since on-site dining is not confirmed here.
Why we love it
- Smaller, independently run property
- Close to Severn Road
- Around seven minutes to The Grand Pier
- Personal alternative to chain hotels
Why guests love itWe wanted something smaller and more personal than a chain hotel, and Guest House @ The Bear delivered that, even without a long list of confirmed extras. Getting into town for The Grand Pier took about seven minutes on the local bus, which was simple enough with kids in tow. It is worth asking directly about specific room details before you book, since less is listed here than for the bigger hotels nearby, but for a quieter, independent stay it suited us fine.