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The Blue Bell Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Middlesbrough with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
The Blue Bell Hotel offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a beautiful garden retreat. Travelers enjoy WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. The restaurant serves a hearty English breakfast, and staff consistently earn praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Middlesbrough is home to The Blue Bell Hotel. Middlesbrough Theatre and Dorman Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rockantics and Teesside Autodrome. Wild Animal Adventures and Kirkleatham Owl Centre are also worth visiting.
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Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, England, TS5 7HL

What's nearby

  • Middlesbrough Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Teesside University - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Riverside Stadium - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Teesside Autodrome - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marton Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tomahawk - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Beechwood & Easterside WMC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lingfield Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Blue Bell Hotel

Property highlights
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Blue Bell Hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms feature comforts such as desk chairs and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 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 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Bell Hotel Middlesbrough
Blue Bell Hotel
Blue Bell Middlesbrough
The Blue Bell Hotel Hotel
The Blue Bell Hotel Middlesbrough
The Blue Bell Hotel Hotel Middlesbrough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Bell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Bell Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Bell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Blue Bell Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Bell Hotel located?

Situated in Middlesbrough, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre and Fairy Dell. Stewart Park and St Mary's Cathedral are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Blue Bell Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KWOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, clean tidy rooms, a bit weak on water pressure, good restaurant, over all very positive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has a pub on it and a tesco is nearby.Stay was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farai Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxed environment. Easy to locate and lots of parking space. Restaurant has great food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here 10-12 times and never had a problem. Clean, comfortable and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cheap stay

Good stay,staff and pub on site really good.food excellent, rooms quite old but clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

£99 for 1 night basic room below average breakfast for and limited carvery
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Highly Recommended

Booked last minute and the staff were super helpful. Breakfast doesn’t start until 7am, but I had to hit the road early—so they made me two sausage and bacon sandwiches to take with me! Really great service. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced food ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erling

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

Cleveland

Lovely hotel with super friendly stall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Wasn't keen on the long queue at the bar to be served drinks although everyone queued up very politely, we just weren't used to queuing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic hotel but clean

A basic but clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay - could even get aa meal late at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Denis

Really pleased with the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Check in waiting time

It took 30 minutes to be allowed into my room from the time of booking on hotels.com. They said it was because it takes around 20 minutes from the time of booking to them getting the information on their system. Everywhere else that ive stayed at it is around 2 minutes. This place is 35 minutes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Ok for a one night stay close to our meeting place, Probably in need of some refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

J

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

Very nice place

Very comfortable, and very convenient with the pub next door (good food and beer).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

john

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

family wkend away

great value for money clean tidy friendly service cheap nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 5 nights clean and tidy and staff were really friendly and helpful especially George on reception and Kirsty in the bar Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The stay was easy to book and check in, pub just downstairs that does food and drink with easy access, Room was clean, sometimes the noise of people on the corridor can be heard quite easily and the shower pressure was very weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very satisfactory making for Avery comfortable stay. Hotel bar was spacious, nicely appointed with many large screen TVssGood value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was able to accomodate us at short notice.Very comfy beds and lovely shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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