Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees - Teesside

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Premier Inn
8 (9505 reviews)
Whitewater Way, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, England, TS17 6QB , Stockton-on-Tees , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Good value for money / Preis-Leistung top
Proximity to airport / convenient for short stopovers
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Good, varied breakfast
Generally friendly and helpful staff
Quiet overall in many rooms
Air conditioning
Cons:
Paid or inconvenient parking; limited street parking
Occasional noise (trains, footsteps from above, courtyard)
Some rooms lack fridge and safe
Bathrooms somewhat dated in places
Occasional unfriendly/curt reception experience
Isolated/industrial location for some guests
Reports of unpleasant shower/canal smell in one review
Windows on top floor not openable (reported)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly mention cleanliness (clean rooms, 'Καθαρό', 'Чисто', 'Very clean and comfortable'), so cleanliness is rated very positively.
Service
8.6
Service is largely praised as friendly and helpful ('extraordinarily friendly', 'most staff were friendly'), though a few comments note a curt check-in experience, so overall positive with minor inconsistencies.
Location
8
Location is convenient for the airport and has public transport nearby, but several reviews note a slightly remote industrial area, some noise from trains/courtyard and occasional unpleasant shower/canal smell.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are often described as spacious, well air-conditioned and comfortable, but some mention dated bathrooms, missing fridge/safe, hot rooms or minor defects (flickering LED), so generally good with some drawbacks.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities are adequate (breakfast, bar area, parking available), but several guests note paid/inconvenient parking, lack of in-room fridge/safe and limited on-site facilities, yielding a slightly below-top score.
Value for Money
9.3
Many reviews explicitly call out excellent price-performance and great value ('Preis-Leistung top', 'Great value for money', 'luxus za tie peniaze'), supporting a strong rating for value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast is repeatedly described as varied, rich and well cared for, though a few guests wished for more choice relative to price, so overall positive.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experience is practical and well-suited for short stays/stopovers and families (clean, comfortable, good breakfast), with some negatives like occasional noise, parking issues and a slightly clinical atmosphere for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 07:04

Property Description

Experience the charm of Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees - Teesside, where comfort meets convenience in a smoke-free environment.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 110 well-appointed guest rooms designed for your utmost comfort, ensuring that every stay feels like home.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a hassle-free experience with features like express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and secure luggage storage. Plus, free self-parking makes it easy to explore the area.

Proximity to Attractions
Located just minutes from Wild Animal Adventures and Ropner Park, you’ll find endless opportunities for fun and adventure nearby, with the beautiful North York Moors National Park just a short drive away.

Book your stay today to experience the best of Stockton-on-Tees and create lasting memories!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 9505 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.6
Location: 8
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
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martincX2439HQ • NONE
8
Great location but needs a refresh in places. The staff are great!
Pros:

Great location with easy access and plenty of free parking. All staff very friendly and welcoming.
Very clean everywhere.
Some areas need refurbishing.
A very quiet and comfortable night.
We would happily stay there again

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
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eddiecott1959 • Couples • Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, England
10
Best premier experience so far
Pros:

1st time use of this premier normally use other teesside one . How i wish I had used this one 1st from entry you are welcomed from the staff and you automatically feel the friendliness rooms very clean also hotel is clean also the others staying obey the keep quiet rules and that was with a party of 40 well impressed. Bed very comfy and shower very good only 2 faults really 1st fault maybe some ½ nets on windows so you can open curtains without feeling your being watched by rooms across car park and oh my goodness where was the heater ive seen bigger in caravans (haha) where up north and honestly it can get cold room eventually got warm we will stay again when back up this way maybe also have rooms where you can bring your dogs 🐕 many thanks for a great 3 days

2025-11-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Neil195311 • NONE • Alnwick, Northumberland, England
6
Below Standards
Pros:

Check in very welcoming. The room was freezing cold, heater took an age to warm the room, no glasses in bathroom, no throw on the bed, no net curtains at the window, well below the standards in London Premier Inn’s and what I’ve come to expect over many years staying at Premier Inn.

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
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U8612ZKveronicaf • Solo travel
10
Lovely place
Pros:

Great location for families and lots to do around. Quick check in and lovely staff. Really enjoyed my stay. Will stay again

2025-11-24 • via Tripadvisor
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KMBSmudgersmith24 • NONE
10
Welcoming. Clean. Good Value. Beefeater next door.
Pros:

Car park was very busy when we arrived. Was expecting it to be as a Friday evening. However, managed to get parked near the hotel entrance.
Beefeater pub was literally a few steps from hotel.
Reception partners were very cheerful and welcoming. Room had everything we needed. Beds were very comfy and the room temperature was spot on.
I loved the 'please tiptoe' signs in the corridors. I appreciate these aren't serious signs, but I do believe they do make people walking about at night, to think about the noise they're making. They seemed to work as we didn't have any loud noises.
Was a great stay and will stay here again when next in the area.

2025-10-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Sandra • partner
6
Pros:

Our stay was somewhat disappointing. The bed was too small for two people and not long enough, making it uncomfortable to sleep. We were assigned a disabled-access room, and unfortunately, the bathroom and toilet had a noticeable smell of urine.

Breakfast was adequate but limited in variety. The poached eggs were undercooked, and the bacon was not crispy. I also observed that some wait staff handled food without gloves — for example, placing croissants in baskets or touching bread directly after clearing tables, which was concerning from a hygiene perspective.

When attempting to book a table for dinner, we were treated quite rudely on both occasions. We were unable to get a table on Saturday night (our first night) as we had not pre-booked. As paying hotel guests, this was disappointing, especially given that there were no other dining options nearby.

Overall, the experience did not meet expectations, and several areas could be improved to make future stays more comfortable and welcoming.

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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LorraineUKEngland • Solo travel • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England
10
Great hotel great staff
Pros:

The staff make this hotel an excellent place to stay. They are welcoming, friendly and helpful. Reception staff Dave, Rachel. Abi and Christina are all so helpful and friendly. Head of housekeeping staff Sam is so efficient, warm and friendly nothing is too much trouble to her. Also Lyndsey in housekeeping is very helpful and very good at her job.

The food at breakfast is excellent and Natalie the Manager ensures it is all run smoothly. Del is so lovely and welcoming and helpful as is Abbey. The chefs are very good and also very helpful.

Talia a general manager is very efficient and very helpful and always gets things done quickly if you have a request.

The issues I have are about the building and are issues for the management of Whitbread to address. There is no air con which I think is a must in any hotel. One of The grab rails in the bathroom of the room(s) which a lower bath/shower is not located in the right position and is of no help currently. The accessible room with a wet room is located so far away from reception and the exit, that walking the distance is, and will be a problem for people with mobility issues. There are no fridges in the rooms.

My medication needs to be in a fridge and the staff kindly made arrangements for it to be stored in the kitchen fridge. But a fridge in a persons room is necessary not only for medication but also to store a drink and sandwich especially when you are staying a long time like I am. I hope Whitbread address these issues. I hope they also they recognise the great staff they have and that it’s the staff which make the hotel good and make people want to return again.

2025-10-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Valerie • partner
10
Pros:

This hotel is located right beside Teesside Barrage so a lovely area. The staff at this orooerty are so nice and very friendly. The Talpor restaurant and bar right beside the hotel is excellent. The wait and bar staff are so friendly The food is excellent in this restaurant. We will definitely return on our next visit to the UK. We stayed Fiordland three nights the hotel was busy but the guests were considerate and quiet

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • friends
8
Pros:

Arrived and the first room we had hadn’t been cleaned - they managed to find us another room but that one was also a bit dingy around the edges. It’s a basic hotel option, right by the white water course (Teeside). Breakfast at the restaurant next door was great. Appreciated the easy and free parking availability.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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ash4cash • Business • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
5 stars
Pros:

Great staff , I arrived late 10pm , I spoke to the receptionist on checking in said I had a very long day , she offered me some fruit as no food available. Great nights sleep .
Same receptionist Allison was covering for chef due to absence of chef . My breakfast was excellent 5 stars , Chloe was also very helpful. I recommend this premier inn highly

2025-08-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Something2345 • Friends getaway • Coin, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
4
Poor quality hotel
Pros:

Premier inn has gone down so much
We had a room ,no AC working, no net Curtains, no privacy, people across could see directly across and like wise
Whst has happened to this come a have a comfy sleep, not any more
The rooms are dark and that wow mo more
Travel lodge have overtaken you
Poor service now
3 rd Premier in now in a row
Never again will.we visit

2025-08-12 • via Tripadvisor
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iqbalshaha • NONE
4
Parking ticket for parking in hotel car park
Pros:

It was standard. Just
Got charged a parking ticket for parking in the car park, causing a huge inconvenience. Tried to ring staff but no answer. Will be going down to complain about this as I definitely gave my car registration plate written down to the staff at the desk.

2025-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
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adampG1343ZP • NONE • Dover, Kent, England
6
Would stay again but voice my problems,
Pros:

Everything was great apart from the water pressure of the shower as we were at the far end of the building it was very poor, also they forgot to hover our corridor about 50 meters of it debris everywhere,

2025-08-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Road42100288762 • Family
4
Family room ? Only one. (The one on the web)
Pros:

Although the prices are competitive and the breakfast at the Tarpole next door is excellent value, there is only one "real"family room. The others are double rooms with an extra bed squeezed in. Comfortable? Not really, and there was a strong un pleasant musty smell from the carpet but I guess that is pretty standard.

2025-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
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KMBSmudgersmith24 • NONE
10
Great location and very good value hotel
Pros:

Was a little hesitant to book this because of some of the reviews. However, I was very happy with it. Reception were super friendly and the room a decent size and very clean. Parked right near reception. Breakfast in next door Beefeater (15 second walk) had very good options and the lady on duty was amazingly friendly. Location of hotel is superb for exploring.

2025-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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MacTheKnife01 • Couples • Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
6
Provision for disabled persons below expectations.
Pros:

I have a disabled partner and accessibility rates highly in my reviews. Premier Inn has a very good reputation for disabled access and ability to book, on its website, rooms including disable options at fine detail.

GOOD POINTS:
- Situated in a very attractive spot, close to the Tees tidal barrage. Many sporting amenities nearby.
- Very friendly and helpful staff. They were happy to let us take the wheelchair in and out through a fire exit rather than the tricky route through reception.
- Good food service at the Beefeater (Talpore) pub next door - open all day, also a good venue to meet friends.

THE DOWNSIDE:
- Bedroom facilties below expectations. Bed only standard double bed size. We usually expect larger than this. A disabled person needs the extra bed space when sharing with a partner.
- Not a walk-in shower; a low-height bath with shower over instead. We were aware of this at time of booking, and the height of the shower was clearly stated and checked before we booked. However we found that the grab rails, though numerous, were not ideally situated and my partner found it very difficult to grasp two at once, as required.

SUMMARY:
Overall a little disappointing - not as good as other Premier Inns where we have stayed. It has many good points at a sensible price and would be well worth consideration by non-disabled people. However we are not likely to be staying again; other hotels in this area can serve us better. I can award only three stars.

2025-06-23 • via Tripadvisor
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R6382JBmatts • NONE
10
Nice, comfortable stay
Pros:

My third stay here, it’s a great location. The beefeater next door does the standard food well. The bar side needs decorating and new tables and chairs. With the campsite at the back and the white water place out front I guess it gets well used!
The walk along the River is nice and to the infinity bridge and back is a couple of miles on flat paths.

2025-06-21 • via Tripadvisor
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stephanierX9389RL • NONE
10
Date night with the hubby
Pros:

Warm and welcoming feel. Staff in hotel were lovely and friendly also in the adjoining pub where we had a lovely evening meal and breakfast in the morning. Room was clean, towels and fan were provided. Tea/coffee in room. Vending machines available in hotel reception.

2025-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
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101tanyan • NONE
2
Worst place I’ve ever stayed
Pros:

This was the worst premier inn I’ve ever stayed in.

The room was tired and had stained carpets. The bed only had one pillow each which had a very strong smell of sweat. When I asked at reception for different pillows they explained there were no clean pillow cases so had to use the additional pillows from the top of the wardrobe. These pillows had clearly been used and were not clean. We were brought two additional cushions.

Later I went to reception to ask to upgrade to the meal deal and was met with hostility. I felt awkward and apologised saying I felt like a pain. The male at reception then said “yes you are, don’t come back again”.

I’ve honestly never been so badly treated especially when we’d paid next to £100 for the privilege. The hotel was in a terrible state of repair and the reception staff were so rude.

The room was damp, the door frames were battered, there was a hand mark in the headboard.

The housekeeping staff were lovely and the staff at the restaurant were also lovely - they didn’t seem surprised at all with our experience of the premier inn reception staff. I would never return here and would strongly discourage anyone else to. It was a dreadful experience.

2025-06-07 • via Tripadvisor
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malmond1972 • Business • Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Very pleasant stay at the Premier Inn, also benefits from a lovely location by the Barrage.

Room nice and spacious, bed very comfy, bathroom clean and shower hot and powerful.

Breakfast at the Beefeater next door was very good as well. Wide selection, cereals, breads, fruit and full english items. Bev was a superstar, always pleasant and looked after us.

Ate there twice for dinner and again was tasty. £22 for a ribeye was probably a bit too much for what it was, however the triple cooked chips made up for it as they were amazing!!

2025-04-12 • via Tripadvisor