The Hoptimist

2.5 star property
Enjoy a stay at this Stockton-on-Tees hotel

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom
1 bedroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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34 Yarm Ln, Stockton-on-Tees, England, TS18 1ES
  • University Hospital of North Tees
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Teesside University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wynyard Woodland Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Stockton-on-Tees

In Stockton-on-Tees .You'll find Ropner Park and Wild Animal Adventures within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Preston Park and Butterfly World are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ropner Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University Hospital of North Tees - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Teesside University - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Wynyard Woodland Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Riverside Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Stockton Station - 13 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Sheraton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Borge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dr Mcgonigles - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The John Walker Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Hoptimist

Enjoy a stay at this Stockton-on-Tees hotel
The Hoptimist offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Stockton-on-Tees hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Hoptimist offers 11 accommodations. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
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, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 88767330

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Garrick Hotel
The Hoptimist Hotel
The Hoptimist Stockton-on-Tees
The Hoptimist Hotel Stockton-on-Tees

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hoptimist to the airport?

The Hoptimist is 8.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Hoptimist have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hoptimist .

How close is The Hoptimist to the beach?

This hotel is 12.8 mi (52-min drive) from North Gare Sands and 13 mi (25-min drive) from Seaton Carew Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hoptimist offer free breakfast?

The Hoptimist does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Hoptimist ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hoptimist ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hoptimist ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Hoptimist have a pool?

The Hoptimist does not have a pool.

Does The Hoptimist have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hoptimist to downtown Stockton-on-Tees?

The Hoptimist is 0.2 mi away from Stockton-on-Tees.

The Hoptimist Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 50 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My stay was peaceful, the room was neat and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

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

Family visit

All good , very competitive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Curtains did not fit. There was a large stain on the carpet from unknown origin. In the drawers there appeared to be mouse droppings. The light over the sink did not work. The bedding was clean. The person who we spoke to was helpfull. Cheap however.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great comfy room

Great room really clean lovely staff thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Business traveler
Perfect for a work trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiangdong

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for contractors only.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

Enjoyable stay

Great 1 night stop over easy friendly check in,free upgrade definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Lovely landlady

Lovely landlady and locals, landlady was very friendly and really informative regarding our stay. She was kind enough to provide an upgrade on one of the rooms too! Pub immaculately clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Central pub with rooms.

A nice pub with rooms which is perfect for all the shops, pubs and restaurants in Stockton. Stayed on business so ideal - nice staff, easy quick check in and out. Parking is free after 5pm on the streets outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacek

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nayyar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kemi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy bed for the night. Shared toilet had a wonky seat but clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I used this accommodation for work which provided me with what I needed just would not like to stay for a holiday as vey basic and shared bathroom and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024