Casual hotel in Middlesbrough offering free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center, and pet-friendly rooms. Close to Hemlington Lake and popular local attractions.
Visitors appreciate the comfortable beds, friendly staff, and handy facilities like the pool and gym. While rooms are somewhat basic and dated, the hotel offers good value for money with practical amenities and easy access to local attractions.
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Sporting Lodge Inns Hotel Middlesbrough is a casual, straightforward hotel located in Teesside, Stainton, just under a mile from Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre. It offers an unpretentious setting with rooms that some guests find dated but comfortable, featuring clean and well-kept accommodations with practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking.
The hotel’s facilities include an indoor pool, fitness centre, spa, and a bar/grill—The Old Poste House Restaurant—which receives generally positive feedback for its friendly atmosphere and varied menu, including vegan options upon request. Additional services like room service, laundry, and kid-friendly provisions make it suitable for families and longer stays, while the pet-friendly policy adds convenience for travelers with animals.
Guests have noted the comfortable beds and attentive staff, though some mention the rooms lack modern decor. Breakfast offers a mix of continental and cooked options, and the on-site pub is appreciated as a social spot for watching sports. The property does not have air conditioning or an airport shuttle, which is worth considering when planning a visit.
Positioned near attractions like Roseberry Topping, Preston Park Museum, and Ormesby Hall, the location suits visitors looking to explore the local area. It is also within reasonable driving distance to several airports, including Teesside International Airport about 20 minutes away by car. Compared to nearby accommodations, this hotel offers good value for those prioritizing practicality over luxury.
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Rooms are a bit dated but the beds very comfortable, Shower was good too
We've been to the pub. It's a nice place to catch up with friends while watching football. They don't service much of vegan food but there are options for others.
Lovely hotel with rooms well kept, beds are very comfy added bonus. Polite friendly staff & plenty of activities to do if wanted Gym, Pool , Sauna. Food & Drinks very good too.
Great location for visiting family in the area. The room could have been more aesthetically pleasingly - very basic. Bar and food handy. Gym and swimming facilities looked great. I would definitely stay again.
Just got back after spending 5 nights here while training for new job. Couldn't fault the hotel, hotel room was good nice and clean comfy bed fluffy pillows, room was cleaned daily with fresh towels and tea station restocked all staff we're lovely nothing to much trouble, pool was a bonus while staying in the hotel pool towels provided. Nice hot full English breakfast aswell as a continental one. Pub onsite had plenty of choice food was delicious.
Stayed for one night, clean spacious room. Breakfast was much better than anticipated as the literature said continental when full English was available too. All staff were very friendly. Amazing value for money.
My parents stayed a few nights during a house move, rooms are quite old fashioned but great when you're wanting effective but reasonable priced, breakfast is cereal and toast and a hot food selection, inc scrambled or fried eggs, even black pudding! For the price, you can't fall off really, there are much more expensive options in the town if you want latest, smart and new tech but if you want warm and decent, this is fine :) Free parking outside and free WiFi inside the hotel which is essential as I got ZERO phone signal inside the room Disabled access rooms available, some disabled parking spaces outside the main door and a ramp leading up to the doors
I was very grateful that the restaurant accommodated 20 off us at short notice and also provided vegan options that weren’t on the main menu. Thank you
This straightforward hotel is 0.9 miles from Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre and 3.2 miles from Marton train station.
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