The Hoptimist

2.5 star property
Hotel in Stockton-on-Tees

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Classic Single Room
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Stockton-on-Tees

At The Hoptimist you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ropner Park and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Wild Animal Adventures. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. .In proximity to this Stockton-on-Tees hotel you'll find North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • University Hospital of North Tees - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Teesside University - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wynyard Woodland Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Riverside Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Sheraton (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Smog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dr M'Gonicles - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Borge's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peking Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Hoptimist

Hotel in Stockton-on-Tees
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.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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.

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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Hoptimist ?

The Hoptimist offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Hoptimist ?

The closest beach to The Hoptimist is Seaton Carew Beach (13.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hoptimist ?

No, The Hoptimist does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hoptimist ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hoptimist ?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Hoptimist Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 53 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Clean, quiet and convenient.

Came to stay for an early morning interview. Was on train and delayed so was worried I might not make it. The owners were great and reassured me. Clean tidy too. Lovely comfy bed and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel clean and comfortable but no parking close by. Staff very helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with a comfortable room. Lively atmosphere. Staff were very friendly Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very good value for money (Breakfast not inclusive). Staff friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the stay (would stay again).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Unable to find booking when we arrived. No en suite bathroom which was not clear on the description.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

Great place

Great place Very clean Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sikiru

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok for the price.

Helpful staff bur poor location in a run-down area. For what we paid it was ok. The room wasn't particularly clean but the bedding and towels were excellent. All the door hinges would benefit from some oil as they squeaked loudly when guests left in the early morning. All the loo seatas moved about and need tightening. These are just a couple of small points but would add to the comfort of a stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Barrhead

Liked: Staff & service
Got charged extra for parking onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled 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 traveller
Perfect for a work trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiangdong

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
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