The Fox Inn

Hotels
7.6 (531 reviews)
Fox Inn Bow Street , Guisborough , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Cycling
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable bed
Good location
Cons:
Issues with shared bathrooms
Rooms have maintenance problems
Some cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Generally clean but some issues mentioned with room cleanliness and shared toilets.
Service
8.6
Friendly staff noted across multiple reviews, providing good service.
Location
8.1
Convenient location for food, drinks, and shopping.
Room Quality
7.1
Comfortable bed reported, but also issues with room maintenance and amenities.
Amenities
6.6
Limited amenities noted, some rooms lacked necessary facilities.
Value for Money
8.1
Generally viewed as good value for the comfort offered.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Good food in the pub mentioned, though some concerns about service availability.
Overall Experience
7.6
Mixed reviews, positive aspects highlighted but several issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:05

Property Description

Charming 19th Century Hotel in Guisborough

Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Free WiFi and Non-Smoking Rooms
Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and relax in the comfort of non-smoking rooms.

Explore the Area
Conveniently located near popular attractions like Redcar Racecourse and Middlesbrough Cathedral, with plenty of activities to enjoy in the picturesque town of Guisborough.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at Fox Inn? Book now to secure your reservation and create unforgettable memories!

Important information:

Please note, the property hosts live music on Saturday evenings and some rooms may be affected by noise.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 531 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Peter solo_traveller hk
8
A pleasant stay good staff and a nice town
Pros:

Comfortable room

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Desmond solo_traveller us
10
I would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Guisborough
Pros:

Great location within walking distance of everything in guisborough. The staff was friendly and kept the rooms clean. The room was large with a nice bathroom.

Cons:

There was little airflow due to a lack of A/C

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Troy couple dk
7
Convenience without frills
Pros:

Central and cheerful with no frills
Great coffee facilities
Can get a meal at the bar and in the beer garden
Very friendly staff
Carpark nearby

Cons:

The rooms are very cramped - if you’re standing up in the room you are in the way of the other occupant and the bathroom is too small for two.
There are steps inside the bathroom which takes up space and could cause a trip.
Nowhere to put a suitcase
Noise from extractor outside the window
Poor workmanship in rooms, broken lights and handles

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
8
Great
Pros:

Location was perfect, staff were great.

Cons:

No parking, had to pay at local car park. However was free overnight and Sundays so not a massive inconvenience

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Marie couple gb
5
Good Location - does what it needs to do
Pros:

The room was clean, bed was comfy and location was good for our needs. The pub was busy but the noise did not impact too much on the room. Staff were pleasant and approachable.

Cons:

The bedroom window had a large crack in the glass, the sash was no longer in place and the window was held up by placing a wooden box under it but the window was heavy to move.
It was located close to mechanical units which were very noisy
The light in the shared toilet would not work so had to leave the door ajar to use it. Reported it but no evidence that it had been looked at (eg note to advise what had been done) and still did not work with no alternative offered.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
happy great stay
Pros:

central location lovely stay

Cons:

nothing happy customer

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Gordon solo_traveller gb
7
I got what I expected, for the price I paid
Pros:

The refreshments tray was one off the best I've seen, real coffee bags instead off instant with a range off herbal & black tea bags, together with decent biscuits. With the heatwave on a standing fan had been added to the room (albeit when running it used the TV power socket)

Cons:

No immediately obvious Wifi (although I didn't ask at the bar) & parking was either on street or a nearby public car park both off which had an 08:00 'till 18:00 charge period. Not the venues fault but he shared toilet could do with vent grills, another guest hadn't turned the hot tap fully off last thing at night, when I opened the door around 06:30 it was like walking into an oven

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Paul Cullen solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The pub and the food

Cons:

Rooms need updating

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
5
Cons:

Hard to park.Food not good. Facilities broken .No bath mat.Stains.ect ect.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Narinder couple gb
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller gb
2
The worst place I’ve ever stayed in
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Dirty, noisy, shower at the end of my bed, toilet in corridor shared. Very noisy both inside and outside. Smelly.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Andrew extended_group gb
7
It was good . Clean and tidy had everything I needs at a reasonable price .
Pros:

Slept well

Cons:

No breakfast was available

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
1
Would never stay there again, will be writing a letter of complaint to the proprietors and Booking.c
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Bertus extended_group nl
3
Geen aanrader
Pros:

De ligging t.o.v. centrum en de pub.

Cons:

De kamer. Was gelegen aan achterzijde van de pub. Geen doorschijnend glas en een warmtepomp die ‘s nachts vaak aansloeg. Heel luidruchtig. Douchecabine in de kamer en toilet op de gang. Had al eerder 2x via e-mail gevraagd voor een kamer met badkamer en toilet. Nooit reactie gehad. Bij aankomst nogmaals gevraagd om upgrade. Was wel een kamer beschikbaar, maar kon deze niet krijgen omdat het via Booking was gereserveerd. Gevalletje computer says no. Heel slecht.
Pub was verder prima

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Tiziano couple it
7
Ottimo prezzo
Pros:

Buona posizione, letto comodo e camera pulita, nel pub al piano terra si può cenare e offre buone birre

Cons:

Non c'è reception quando è chiuso il pub, camera molto rumorosa

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
6
Served a purpose.
Pros:

Location, price

Cons:

You can see it was a lovely place when it was created. Rooms just need a fresh coat if emulsion. Even the wallpaper is good and the layout great. Shame really, it just looks tired. My room has the shower water pressure of a dripping tap. Could be made better very easily and cheaply.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Anthony extended_group gb
9
Very comfortable bed and clean shower and bathroom was very nice
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
5
My stay was acceptable and the pub was friendly.
Pros:

I was disappointed that we had to share a toilet. Overall, the room was clean but I didn’t like the shower in the corner of the room. Pub was lovely and staff were helpful.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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karen solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The location was great as easy access to the beautiful Guisborough priory highly recommended to visit. gorgeous, walking areas, lovely shops and other places to eat. and very close to wedding venue Baby Moon retreat.

The food is very good at the Fox Inn, but it's nice to try other places. we had a meal when we arrived and a lovely Sunday roast. very good good.


the room was very nice and comfy. everything you need for a few days stay, hair dryer, lots of hot drink sachets, nice generous towels
tv and there is often music in the background as well as a nice pub garden.

favorite place the cat whiskers cafe 😍 excellent place for breakfast 😍 cafe koleig cafe in high street, yummy coffee tea and pastries. dog friendly too.

odd socks cafe has a launderette attached reality good place to visit.
Sundays cafe serving pancakes and loaded oats.

Cons:

nothing we didn't like
it was all really good value and a lovely place to visit.

whitby not far away. 💕

2026-05-25 via Nuitee