Ox Hotel Carlisle

3.0 star property
Hotel in Carlisle with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Standard Double Room
Fitness facility
Reception
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$64
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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HIlltop Heights, London Rd, Carlisle, England, CA1 2NS
  • Place, Eden Rock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cumbria
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlisle Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Carlisle

At Ox Hotel Carlisle you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Carlisle Masjid and University of Cumbria. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Carlisle hotel include Eden Rock and Brunton Park.

What's nearby

  • Eden Rock - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Cumbria - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brunton Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle Station - 7 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Madinah Mini Market Halal Store & Butchers Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC Carlisle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ox Hotel Carlisle

Hotel in Carlisle with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Ox Hotel Carlisle offers its guests a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.
  • 111 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Bar or lounge
Ox Hotel Carlisle offers 111 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 27 2025 to January 3 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.99 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hilltop Hotel
Ox Hotel Carlisle Hotel
Ox Hotel Carlisle Carlisle
Ox Hotel Carlisle Hotel Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

Ox Hotel Carlisle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ox Hotel Carlisle on 3 Jan 2026 start from AU$63.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ox Hotel Carlisle serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between October 27 2025 and January 3 2026 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

No, Ox Hotel Carlisle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ox Hotel Carlisle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ox Hotel Carlisle Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 548 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived there was only 1 staff member around and they were in the bar serving . We waited 5 mins in which time someone else came in to book in. My son went to the bar waited for 2 customer's to be served someone went and stood behind my son . When my sun asked if there was anyone on reception the lady say she will be with us now . She then went on and served the man with his drinks before going up to reception. ( Not very good customer service as we had already been waiting in reception for 10 minutes at this time , the man who came into the bar should have been asked to wait while she booked us and the other customer in reception in for our accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff just overworked waiting to get served at the bar for 30 minutes as also do the front desk outside of building could do with a tidy up
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

pramod

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good clean not regular clean toilet stink
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
It gave us what we wanted for one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

L

Disliked: Room comfort

Not great from the start, terrible chair access

Upon entering the car park there is very large pot holes, once you get around these you start seeing signs the car park costs money (tho as a guest I think it’s free) Headed to the blue badge spots where the only one left had a bike rack one end meaning the car stuck out a lot I am only able to walk short distances, and as there is no ramp to the front door (staff said they would have to get the ramp out if I needed it) my wife asked where our room was located, with the information of just around the corner I chose to walk our room wasn’t just round the corner and I only just managed to walk there Room smelt of damp, very basic, with NO plugs beside the bed for medical equipment, walls freshly painted, mattress was terrible but all linen was white clean and fresh Next morning head for breakfast, a set of stairs to get to the breakfast room, breakfast was ok but you had to eat in stages eggs would come out then 5 minutes later sausages another 5 minutes for the next item and so on, toast available with corn flakes or rice crispies are your only cereal choices Day 2 breakfast begins at 8am hot food not out til 20 past ish, car park was quite full and had 2 coaches also there having a larger car I had to take my time moving through the car park Overall a cheap hotel with basic facilities I believe there’s a gym there and a ping pong table, suited to workers / tradesmen that want clean with no frills
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ox is a bit of a dated hotel. There is free parking, if the hotel is busy, spaces are a bit scarce. The break fast was very nice, don't rally cater for Vegetarians, but enough none meat choices to have a descent cooked breakfast. Maybe invest in a coffee machine. The bed clothes and towels were clean which is a good positive. The Ox is a 3 star hotel and this is reflected in the price. It served a purpose and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple clean hady for ameitie sefvice exellent friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Watch out for the massive pot hole at the entrance of car park. Place needs massive renovation. Receptionist did not have a very good customer service BUT, the place is in good location, clean and quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value. Lovely staff, dated building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bogdan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A big NO.

Room was cleaned 2 out of 10 days. Bathroom smelled of dampness. Windows were dirty and with spider webs all over. 3 times i was waked up by false fire alarm. Poor breakfast: no fruits or veggies. Most of the food is fried. Dirty glasses for juice. Last 2 days breakfast was “cancelled “ because cook was sick. A mouse was walking freely in the breakfast area.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2 day trip. Good value. Staff friendly. 15 minutes walk ro train station. Frequent bus service. Breakfast hit or miss. Would use again if ever in Carlisle again. Bedding, towels clean and fresh. Room clean.Bath room old but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ajibike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's good and peaceful. Close to shops and walking distance to town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne Alice

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is like a can of beans, does what it says on the tin Very old hotel in need of refurbishing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cheap and cheerfull

Last time we went to Brampton we stayed at Strung of Horses,£68 b and b,this time they wanted £142 ,no way,but i found this little gem on a hill20 mins walk from the action,it was basic but clean and a little dated.it did the job,and was busy eith contractors
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm and value for money but in need of decoration and modernisation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant and did what they could do with what they were dealing with. The building is rundown and enough to make you want to turn away. Inside was better and room was decent. Our shower did not come close to working properly and we ended up taking a half a shower, half a bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shocking

Absolutely disgusted. Mouldy in the bathroom and bedroom. Full of flues and cobwebs . No towels left. Our clothes and beds where actually damp wet to touch. Never ever will i stwy here again. 10/10 for the staff. Working hard all the time but not there fault the building works need doing or condemned
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025