Ox Hotel Carlisle

3.0 star property
Hotel in Carlisle with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Fitness facility
Combined shower/bathtub, towels

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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HIlltop Heights, London Rd, Carlisle, England, CA1 2NS
  • Place, Eden Rock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cumbria
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlisle Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Carlisle

At Ox Hotel Carlisle you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Carlisle Masjid and University of Cumbria. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Carlisle hotel include Eden Rock and Brunton Park.

What's nearby

  • Eden Rock - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Cumbria - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brunton Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle Station - 7 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Madinah Mini Market Halal Store & Butchers Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC Carlisle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ox Hotel Carlisle

Hotel in Carlisle with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Ox Hotel Carlisle offers its guests a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.
  • 111 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Bar or lounge
Ox Hotel Carlisle offers 111 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 27 2025 to January 3 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.99 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hilltop Hotel
Ox Hotel Carlisle Hotel
Ox Hotel Carlisle Carlisle
Ox Hotel Carlisle Hotel Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

Ox Hotel Carlisle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ox Hotel Carlisle on 6 Jan 2026 start from NZ$82.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ox Hotel Carlisle serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between October 27 2025 and January 3 2026 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

No, Ox Hotel Carlisle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ox Hotel Carlisle Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 560 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jonno

Disliked: Room comfort
The asda just down the road. Kfc. Nearby. N other fast food place's. Will book again if i need to stay in carlisle
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed for 2 nights, The city centre was a good 15 minute walk away or a few minutes by bus. This gave access to lots and lots of bars, restaurants and takeaway places. The hotel is very tired looking in places (the bath in our room in particular) but it worked. The staff on reception were very helpful . The breakfast was plentiful and good quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

HELEN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel nedds a whole refurbishment soon as possible the bar area smelt of damp Smelt weed in the corridor outside the bedroom Didnt really see any staff The only person who spoke to us was the receptionist when we checked in Only 2 good thing about this hotel was Bed was comfortable Breakfast was nice Would i stay again NO
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Owen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NO NO NO! Whatever you’re thinking just do not book this hotel, scroll on and choose another one. It’s being used as council housing, the rooms are in really bad condition mould in the bathrooms everything falling apart (see photos) breakfast doesn’t start until 8 pm on the weekend(which probably saved me from food poisoning). It was a terrible experience and thankfully I arrived just after midnight and left just after 7 am-the only saving grace was that the bedding was very clean. I have an acute allergy to black mould so had to keep the bathroom door shut at all times and not use that facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking, excellent front of house staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room rate is cheap for a reason. The hotel is shabby and run down and operating with only one front of house staff - so reception and bar are separate but only one person to run them. The receptionist was efficient and pleasant. The room was shabby but clean. Bed and towels were good but bathroom was in very poor state. We were woken at 5.30 by water dripping into the bathroom from above. Breakfast was decidedly second rate. When we asked for a room move there was reluctance to do so and even questioned our problem by wanting inspect it first. We booked and paid for 2 nights but left on the first morning. If you want a cheap one night stay it will do as place rest you head. Anything more look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great price

All good as always
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexzandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just right for quick stop over to break long drive. Friendly, easy access….
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Business traveller
Clean, comfortable, everything needed for a one night business stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Although some of the star-ratings I've given are low, I would come here again. For the price, the place does have some things going for it. The bed and pillows were top class and I had a good night's sleep. I would suggest that the hotel adds another chalkboard notice to the one it already has. This one could read something like: "Serving in the bar. Will be with you very shortly". Reception and check in are excellent. The hotel might also like to consider having a checkout box where early leavers can drop their keys. The staff members I met were first rate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom door
Mirror
Box behind toilet
Shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap and cheerful bed comfy room nice and clean just a little noisy sometimes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No frills hotel

For the price paid, the hotel was great. Communal areas were dated but room was clean and functional. Fine for a budget break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate

Hard to find hotel behind NHS offices not well signposted. First impression Doss house v.shabby even for budget hotel. Staff friendly + bookin easy as manned 24hrs. Bedding, towels clean ; lots of hot water . Large comfortable bed. Breakfast good , plenty buffet full English + some cereals and toast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived there was only 1 staff member around and they were in the bar serving . We waited 5 mins in which time someone else came in to book in. My son went to the bar waited for 2 customer's to be served someone went and stood behind my son . When my sun asked if there was anyone on reception the lady say she will be with us now . She then went on and served the man with his drinks before going up to reception. ( Not very good customer service as we had already been waiting in reception for 10 minutes at this time , the man who came into the bar should have been asked to wait while she booked us and the other customer in reception in for our accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025