Hand-coiled hose
You coil a standard hose by hand and you want the largest review pool in this set. The SMARYONG wall hook is about £8.28 with 4.6 from 1,192 reviews. The title says reel, and there is no crank. On brick, replace the drywall anchors.
Wall hose holder comparison 2026
The best wall hose holders, compared.
Top pick: ZHABAYEN Q235 hanger Best value: Navoys hose hook – About £6.48 for an expandable hose on the outdoor tap, with 4.3 from 189 reviews. Updated October 2026.
A wall hose holder is a fixed hook or frame you coil a garden hose onto by hand. It is not a hose reel with a drum and a crank, even when amazon.co.uk files the listing under Hose. If you want a drum, start with a [wall mounted hose reel](/hub/garden-watering/wall-mounted-hose-reel) instead of these nine brackets. Check hose length and bore, what the screws actually are, and whether stainless names a grade. Drywall anchors are the wrong fixing for exterior brick. A crank or an auto-rewind is a reel, and a wheeled unit is a cart. The brackit frame states up to 50 m of 1/2 inch hose when it is hung high, and a stated load of 20 kg.
A wall hose holder is a fixed hook or frame you coil a garden hose onto by hand. It is not a hose reel with a drum and a crank, even when amazon.co.uk files the listing under Hose.
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Personal buying guide
Which wall hose holder fits?
Question 1 of 2
Where will the hose hang?
The best wall hose holders in detail
Our view
The ZHABAYEN hanger is a black Q235-steel saddle with a nozzle groove and a lower hook, listed at 600 g, with a stated load of 50 lb (the capacity field says 22.68 kg) and a hose no longer than 150 ft (45.72 m). The bullet says you use an electric drill, the included screws and plastic connectors, and about three minutes, on walls, fences, or trees. amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from three reviews at £10.99. Two of the three reviews were available to read. Both call it sturdy, one wraps a hose around the main section, and the other mentions a dense foam cover that is not in the bullets and plans to store cable. Neither review describes rust, a bend, or a failed fixing, and neither measures a hose length. Dimensions are not stated. Three reviews, with one text missing from the sample, are too small a pool to treat 5.0 as a rank against listings with hundreds of reviews.
Pros
- Nozzle groove plus a lower hook, with a stated load of 50 lb (22.68 kg)
- Bullet limits the hose to 150 ft (45.72 m) and names an electric drill
- Two of the three reviews call the bracket sturdy and say screws and plugs were supplied
Cons
- 5.0 rests on three reviews, and one of those texts is missing from the file
- Neither of those reviews measures a hose length
- Dimensions are not stated, and a foam cover appears only in a review
- The title says reel, and no crank is listed
Best for: A nozzle groove and a lower hook when you will drill and you do not need a large review pool.
Less suitable: A rank based on 5.0, or a hose length you need a reviewer to have measured.
Specifications
- Model
- ZHABAYEN Q235 hanger
- Brand
- ZHABAYEN
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(3)
- Holder type
- Saddle and hook
- Hose length
- Up to 45.72 m
- Stated load
- 22.68 kg
- Material
- Q235 steel
- Fixings
- Screws and plugs
- Mount
- Wall, fence, or tree
- Nozzle rest
- Yes
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 600 g
Common questions
What can the ZHABAYEN holder mount to?
The bullet says walls, fences, and trees. It also names garden hoses, extension cords, and air-compressor hoses.
Does the ZHABAYEN holder need a drill?
The bullet says you use the included screws and plastic connectors and an electric drill, and that this takes about three minutes. You can add your own screws. Tool-free assembly is not claimed.
How much does the ZHABAYEN holder claim to hold?
The bullet says up to 50 lb, and the capacity field says 22.68 kg. It also says water pipes no longer than 150 ft (45.72 m).
Our view
The Ghligna listing is two silver saddles, 550 g together, with four stainless screws and no stated plugs, hose length, or load. amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from one review at £18.99, and that single review is the only one on the listing. The reviewer says the curve holds a good amount of hose, feels sturdy enough for everyday use, and that a second saddle is useful for another hose or an extension cable. The same review calls the design basic and says to use fixings suited to the wall once a full hose is hung. No rust, bend, or snapped screw is described, because there is nothing else to read. The bullet says wood, brick, or solid concrete, and it does not name a stainless grade. A five-star line from one review cannot rank this pack above hangers with more than a thousand reviews, and £18.99 is the highest price in the set for a specification that still omits length and load.
Pros
- Two saddles and four stainless screws in one listing
- The only review says the curve holds a good amount of hose
- The bullet names wood, brick, or solid concrete
Cons
- 5.0 from one review is the entire text pool
- Hose length, stated load, dimensions, and plugs are not given
- £18.99 is the highest price in this set
- No stainless grade is named
Best for: A second saddle for a cable, only if you accept one review and will choose plugs for your own wall.
Less suitable: Anyone sorting by stars, or a full hose whose length and weight you need stated.
Specifications
- Model
- Ghligna two-pack
- Brand
- Ghligna
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(1)
- Holder type
- Two saddles
- Material
- Stainless, no grade
- Fixings
- 4 stainless screws
- Mount
- Wood, brick, concrete
- Nozzle rest
- No
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 550 g pair
Common questions
Will a Ghligna saddle hold a coiled hose?
The bullet describes a curved saddle. Hose length and stated load are not given. The only review says the curved shape holds a good amount of hose and feels sturdy enough for everyday use.
Can the Ghligna saddles hold extension cords?
The bullet says the saddle also organises extension cords, air-compressor lines, and ropes. No cord size is stated.
Can the Ghligna saddles be fixed to brick?
The bullet says each hanger holds on wood, brick, or solid concrete, and the box includes 2 racks and 4 stainless steel screws. Plugs are not stated. The only review says to use fixings suited to the wall once a full hose is hung.
Our view
The SMARYONG hook is a silver wall hanger the title calls a reel, and the listing does not name a crank, so you still coil the hose by hand. amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 1,192 reviews at £8.28, the lowest price among the listings here with more than a thousand reviews, Some of the reviews read for this page are not from the United Kingdom. UK reviewers cite a 30 m hose, a 100 ft stainless hose, and a 150 ft hosepipe, and they prefer it to a plastic holder that would not hold the hose. The box is one holder, two screws, and two drywall anchors, which are the wrong family for exterior brick. A stated load in kilograms is not given, and the specification size (17.8 by 12.7 by 12.7 cm) does not match the bullet (19.05 by 12.95 by 12.95 cm). One reviewer found a 150 ft expandable hose uncomfortable and said 100 ft fitted better, and another said the hose creased on the metal edges unless it was fully unwound. Two reviews received the wrong colour against the picture. It is the top pick here when you want that review pool and will ignore the word reel, and it is the wrong buy if you wanted a crank or a named stainless grade.
Pros
- 4.6 from 1,192 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest pool in this set
- £8.28, the lowest price among the listings with more than a thousand reviews
- UK reviews cite 30 m, a 100 ft stainless hose, and a 150 ft hosepipe
- Preferred in reviews to a plastic holder that would not hold the hose
Cons
- The title says reel, and there is no crank, so you coil by hand
- Fixings are two screws and two drywall anchors, a poor match for exterior brick
- No stated load, and the two size lines do not match
- A 150 ft expandable hose did not sit well in one review, and one hose creased on the metal edge
Best for: A hand-coiled hose when you want the largest review pool and will replace the drywall anchors on brick.
Less suitable: A crank reel, a named stainless grade, or a 150 ft expandable hose that must sit in a tight coil.
Specifications
- Model
- SMARYONG wall hook
- Brand
- SMARYONG
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,192)
- Holder type
- Wall hook
- Hose length
- Up to 45.72 m
- Material
- Stainless, no grade
- Fixings
- 2 screws, drywall anchors
- Mount
- Wall
- Nozzle rest
- No
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 530 g
Common questions
Can the SMARYONG hook hold a 100-foot hose?
The title says it holds up to 150 ft (45.72 m). One review says a 150 ft expandable hose did not sit comfortably and that 100 ft was the better fit. Other reviews in the capture cite 30 m, a 100 ft stainless hose, and a 150 ft hosepipe.
Is the SMARYONG hook rust-resistant?
The specification material is stainless steel, colour silver. The bullet says heavy-duty stainless steel with an anti-slip coating for outside use. No grade is named.
Can the SMARYONG hook hold an extension cord?
The bullet lists a water hose, extension cords, an air-compressor hose, a pool hose, garage storage, strollers, and a bike. The installation method is wall mount.
Our view
The Josmimic alloy saddle is a black coated hanger with a nozzle groove, a stated load of 20 lb (9.07 kg), and a title that lists 100, 110, and 150 ft without one length in the specification. amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 582 reviews at £13.99, and 50 reviews were read. Reviewers call the metal sturdy and cite 55 m, 50 m, 100 ft, and a 150 ft expandable hose, and some say the coating was still free of rust after months of rain. The fixing lines disagree: the bullet says three stainless screws and three concrete anchors, and the components line says two screws and two drywall anchors. Reviews add that the plate has two holes, that three plugs arrived, that the holes were larger than the screws so the bracket tilted, and that the instructions said a 6 mm hole while one plug measured 8 mm. The supplied Allen key is called inadequate, and one reviewer lengthened the screws for older brick. The surface recommendation is concrete. You choose it for the nozzle groove, and the 9.07 kg load is a tighter claim than the 20 kg on the brackit frame.
Pros
- Nozzle placement groove on an alloy-steel saddle
- 4.6 from 582 reviews, with reports of 50 m and 55 m hoses
- Some reviews say the coating showed no rust after months of rain
- Surface recommendation is concrete
Cons
- Stated load is 20 lb (9.07 kg), and the title lists three lengths rather than one
- Bullet and components line disagree on screw and anchor counts
- Reviews report a tilt when the screws are smaller than the holes
- Instructions say a 6 mm hole; one reviewer measured an 8 mm plug, and the Allen key is called inadequate
Best for: A nozzle groove on concrete, if you will resolve the two fixing lists before you drill.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs one hose length in the specification, or a stated load above 9.07 kg.
Specifications
- Model
- Josmimic alloy saddle
- Brand
- Josmimic
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(582)
- Holder type
- Saddle
- Hose length
- 30.5 / 33.5 / 45.7 m
- Stated load
- 9.07 kg
- Material
- Alloy steel
- Fixings
- Screws and anchors
- Mount
- Concrete
- Nozzle rest
- Yes
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 490 g
Common questions
Is the Josmimic alloy holder easy to mount?
Mounting type is wall mount, and the surface recommendation is concrete. A review says the supplied Allen key screwdriver is not up to the job. Another review says the instructions specify a 6 mm hole and the plug used was 8 mm.
Does the Josmimic alloy holder come with mounting hardware?
The bullet says 1 hose hook, 3 stainless steel screws, and 3 concrete anchors. The included-components field says 1 hose hook, 2 screws, and 2 drywall anchors. A review says the plate has two holes while three plugs and screws were supplied.
What is the Josmimic alloy holder made of?
The specification says alloy steel, finish Antique, colour black. The bullet says a durable coating and calls it waterproof and rustproof. No stainless grade is named. The stated load is 20 lb (9.07 kg).
Our view
The Josmimic silver hanger is the only listing in this set whose title names SS304, with a nozzle groove and a stated load of 20 lb (9.07 kg). Hose length is not stated. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 175 reviews at £15.99, and 50 reviews were read. Reviewers choose it because it is stainless, and one says the gauge feels heavier than cheaper brackets. One cites 70 m, and another fitted a 30 m reinforced hose and called that about the comfortable maximum. The specification says assembly is not required, yet reviews still drill an 8 mm hole, set aside the included driver as too small, and describe screws and a spare plug that the components table does not list. No rust, snapped weld, or pull-out appears in those 50 reviews. At the highest price among the deep review pools, you open it when you want the grade written down, and you skip it if you need a stated hose length before you drill.
Pros
- The title names SS304, the only grade named in this set
- Nozzle groove, and reviews call that rest useful
- One review cites 70 m; another calls 30 m of reinforced hose about the comfortable maximum
- No rust, snapped weld, or pull-out in the 50 reviews read
Cons
- Hose length is not stated, and the stated load is 20 lb (9.07 kg)
- £15.99, the highest price among the listings with a deep review pool
- The included driver is too small, and reviews use an 8 mm masonry bit
- The specification says assembly is not required, while the reviews still drill
Best for: A buyer who wants SS304 named on the listing and can accept a 20 lb claim with no stated hose length.
Less suitable: A long reinforced hose you need sized before purchase, or a fitting you expect to finish with the included driver alone.
Specifications
- Model
- Josmimic SS304 holder
- Brand
- Josmimic
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(175)
- Holder type
- Saddle
- Stated load
- 9.07 kg
- Material
- SS304
- Mount
- Wall or fence
- Nozzle rest
- Yes
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 470 g
Common questions
Does the Josmimic SS304 holder come with mounting hardware?
The specification table has no included-components line, so screw and plug counts are not stated there. Reviews say wall plugs, stainless screws, a spare of each, and a small driver are supplied.
Can the Josmimic SS304 holder take a long hose?
The listing does not state a hose length. It states a maximum weight of 20 lb (9.07 kg). One review cites 70 m. Another says a 30 m reinforced hose was about the comfortable maximum.
Is the Josmimic SS304 holder easy to install?
The specification says assembly is not required. Reviews still use a drill and say the included driver is inadequate. The bullet says it fits a wall or a fence.
Our view
The brackit frame is a powder-coated alloy-steel hanger, 15.5 cm deep by 23.5 cm wide by 13.5 cm high and 430 g, listed for up to 50 m of 1/2 inch hose when hung high, with a stated load of 20 kg. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 1,168 reviews at £11.99, and 50 reviews were read. Reviewers put a 30 m Hozelock, a 50 m hose, and a 50 m by 12 mm hose on the curve, and they say it kinks less than a tight hook. Some report no rust after a wet year or after three years. The repeated complaint is the fixing kit: 3 cm screws and wall plugs are called too short or too weak, one screw snapped and left a head in the plug, and one order arrived with no screws or plugs. Only two holes sit at the top, one unit arrived with the spot weld on the mounting tab already broken, and one rusted after a second winter outside. One reviewer says it is no good past 15 m, which sits against the 50 m reports. You buy it as a proven open frame only if you will replace those packet screws.
Pros
- Stated capacity is 50 m of 1/2 inch hose when hung high, and the stated load is 20 kg
- Stored reviews cite 30 m and 50 m hoses on the curved frame
- Some reviewers report no rust after a wet year or after three years
- £11.99 with 1,168 amazon.co.uk reviews
Cons
- 3 cm screws and plugs are repeatedly called too short or too weak for a long hose
- One order arrived with no screws or plugs, and one screw snapped in the plug
- One spot weld arrived broken, and one unit rusted after a second winter
- One reviewer says it is no good past 15 m
Best for: A 1/2 inch hose towards the stated 50 m, if you will replace the 3 cm screws on brick.
Less suitable: A named stainless grade, a nozzle rest, or a wall where you must rely on the packet screws.
Specifications
- Model
- brackit hose frame
- Brand
- brackit
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,168)
- Holder type
- Open frame
- Hose length
- 50 m, 1/2 inch
- Stated load
- 20 kg
- Material
- Powder-coated alloy
- Fixings
- 3 cm screws and plugs
- Mount
- Wall, fence, shed, garage
- Nozzle rest
- No
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 430 g
Common questions
Can the brackit holder be mounted outdoors?
The listing sets indoor/outdoor usage to outdoor, and the bullet says you can fix it to a garden wall, fence, shed, or garage. The special-features field says weatherproof. Assembly is required.
What is the brackit holder made of?
The specification says alloy steel with a powder-coated finish, colour black. No stainless grade is named. The item weight is 430 g.
Does the brackit holder come with fittings?
The bullet says 3 cm screws and wall plugs are included, and the included-components field says fixing kit. Reviews in the capture disagree: some received plugs and screws, and one says none were included.
Our view
The GARTOL hanger is a black high-carbon-steel hook with two keyholes, listed at 454 g, and the bullet says it takes up to 125 ft (38.10 m) of standard hose. The same page states two loads, 165 lb (74.84 kg) and 125 lb (56.70 kg), and they are not one figure. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 1,082 reviews at £12.10, and 50 reviews were read. Reviewers who bring their own screws call the bracket sturdy, including for a 30 m hose and for an EV charging lead. The supplied screws are repeatedly too short for exterior brick, and reviewers replace them with 5 cm screws or No 8 by 1 1/2 inch screws with washers. At least one parcel had no screws. The metal is described as thin and it flexes under a wrapped 50 ft hose, and the keyhole back does not sit flat on an overlapping fence panel. You can use the hanger once the fixings are yours, and you should not treat 74.84 kg as the only capacity.
Pros
- Bullet claims up to 125 ft (38.10 m) of standard hose
- Reviewers with their own screws report a 30 m hose and an EV lead
- Screws and expansion bolts are listed, and the mount is two keyholes
- 4.4 from 1,082 amazon.co.uk reviews at £12.10
Cons
- The listing states both 165 lb (74.84 kg) and 125 lb (56.70 kg)
- Supplied screws are repeatedly too short for exterior brick
- Described as thin metal that flexes under a wrapped 50 ft hose
- The keyhole back does not sit flat on an overlapping fence panel
Best for: A standard hose within 38.10 m, if you will fit your own masonry screws.
Less suitable: An overlapping fence panel, or a buyer who treats the two stated loads as one number.
Specifications
- Model
- GARTOL hose hanger
- Brand
- GARTOL
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,082)
- Holder type
- Keyhole hook
- Hose length
- Up to 38.10 m
- Stated load
- 56.7 / 74.8 kg
- Material
- High carbon steel
- Fixings
- Screws and bolts
- Mount
- Wall, two keyholes
- Nozzle rest
- No
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 454 g
Common questions
Can the GARTOL hanger hold a long hose?
The bullet says it can fit up to 125 feet of standard hose. The same listing states a maximum weight capacity of 165 lb (74.84 kg) and a maximum weight recommendation of 125 lb (56.70 kg).
Does the GARTOL hanger come with mounting hardware?
Included components are screws and expansion bolts. The bullet says there is no assembly and that you mount it by two keyholes. Reviews in the capture often say the supplied screws are too short for an exterior wall.
Is the GARTOL hanger weatherproof?
The bullet says a wear-resistant coating prevents rust and weathering in wet outdoor conditions. The specification material is steel, the finish is carbon steel, and the colour is black. No stainless grade is named.
Our view
The Navoys hook is an open-ended iron hanger, 320 g, sold for expandable hoses from 25 ft (7.62 m) to 100 ft (30.48 m), and the box lists the holder only. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 189 reviews at £6.48, and 36 reviews were read. Reviewers drop it over the outdoor tap, including for a 15 m expandable hose, and that use needs no drill. The most repeated complaint is a sticker that will not come off cleanly. One reviewer’s pipework was too thick, so the hook hung off the front of the tap, one said it flopped open under the hose, and one said the iron rusted very quickly. A stated load is not given, and one reviewer said it would not hold a very long hose. A review that reports a hole in the hose after about eight uses does not say the holder caused it. It is the best value here when the hose is expandable and the tap pipework fits the opening, and it is the wrong product for a long reinforced hose on brick.
Pros
- £6.48, the lowest price in this set, with 4.3 from 189 reviews
- Listed for expandable hoses from 25 ft (7.62 m) to 100 ft (30.48 m)
- Reviews hang it on the outdoor tap, including a 15 m hose, with no drill in that use
- One review says it can also screw to a wall
Cons
- Iron, and one review says it rusted very quickly
- The opening missed one reviewer’s pipework, and one hook flopped open under the hose
- A sticker is the most repeated complaint, and no load is stated
- Screws and plugs are not in the box
Best for: An expandable hose from 7.62 m to 30.48 m that hangs loosely on an outdoor tap the opening fits.
Less suitable: Brick-mounted storage for a reinforced hose, or pipework the hook cannot drop over.
Specifications
- Model
- Navoys hose hook
- Brand
- Navoys
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(189)
- Holder type
- Tap hook
- Hose length
- 7.62–30.48 m
- Material
- Iron
- Fixings
- Holder only
- Mount
- Tap or wood
- Nozzle rest
- No
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 320 g
Common questions
Can the Navoys hook hold a 50-foot expandable hose?
The bullet says it suits expandable hoses from 25 ft (7.62 m) to 100 ft (30.48 m). A stated load in kilograms or pounds is not given. One review says it would not hold a very long hose.
Does the Navoys hook come with mounting hardware?
Included components are 1 expanding hose holder. Screws and plugs are not stated. Reviews mostly describe a hook that drops over the outdoor tap, and one says it can go over the tap or be screwed to a wall.
Is the Navoys hook rust-resistant?
The material is iron, colour black. Special features are listed as heavy duty, rust resistant, and water-resistant. No coating grade is named. One review says they rust very quickly.
Our view
The HUIQIHANG hanger is listed at 204 g with a stated load of 15 lb (6.80 kg), two screws, and no stated plugs or hose length. The colour field says stainless steel, the item highlight says black metal, and the bullet says the model is sold in stainless steel and in iron, with no grade. amazon.co.uk has no customer-review line, so there is no star score and no text to say whether it rusts or holds a coil. The bullet claims a double hook with grooves for hoses, spray heads, ropes, and cables, and it names brick, wooden fences, and cement. At £8.99 it is cheaper than most of the set. That price is not evidence, because the material lines disagree and there are no reviews to read. Leave it until a review line exists and the colour and the metal are the same description.
Pros
- Stated load of 15 lb (6.80 kg) is printed, unlike several thinner listings
- The box lists one hanger and two screws
- The bullet names brick, wooden fences, and cement
Cons
- No customer-review line on the amazon.co.uk listing
- Hose length, plugs, and dimensions are not stated
- Colour field, highlight, and bullet do not agree on stainless steel, black metal, or iron
- The title says reel, and no crank is listed
Best for: A specification check against the 15 lb claim only, with no review evidence to add.
Less suitable: Any outdoor hose until a review line and one material description exist.
Specifications
- Model
- HUIQIHANG hose holder
- Brand
- HUIQIHANG
- Price
- ∼£9
- Holder type
- Double hook
- Stated load
- 6.80 kg
- Material
- Steel or iron
- Fixings
- 2 screws
- Mount
- Brick, wood, cement
- Crank
- No
- Weight
- 204 g
Common questions
What hose length can the HUIQIHANG holder take?
Hose length and bore are not stated. The bullet states a load of up to 15 lb (6.80 kg), not a length.
Does the HUIQIHANG listing name a hose size?
The listing does not state a hose size. It names hoses, spray heads, ropes, extension cords, and cables, and it claims a double-hook design with grooves.
Will the HUIQIHANG holder rust outdoors?
The bullet says the model is sold in stainless steel and in iron, and that both are for outdoor use. This listing’s colour field is Stainless Steel and the item highlight says Black Metal. No grade is named. The listing has no reviews.
How we compared
For this comparison we read nine amazon.co.uk wall hose holder listings and the public UK sources below. The score on each row is the star rating times 20. It does not add review volume, a stated load, or a named steel grade. We did not run a laboratory load test, a rust chamber, or a measured pull-out. A 5.0 from one or three reviews is not a rank.
1
Storage action
15%Looping by hand is a holder. A crank or auto-rewind is a reel. None of these nine listings has a drum, even when the title says reel.
2
Length and bore
25%Read length and bore together. 100 ft is 30.48 m, 125 ft is 38.10 m, and 150 ft is 45.72 m. A foot claim is not a measured capacity.
3
Fixings for the wall
25%Short screws, weak plugs, and drywall anchors are a poor match for exterior brick. Render is not load-bearing. Listings that contradict themselves stay visible.
4
Material as written
20%Only one listing names SS304. Other stainless lines do not name a grade. Coated steel and iron are recorded as printed, including rust comments in reviews.
5
Review count
15%Stars are read after the review count. A 5.0 from one or three reviews, or a row with no review line, is not used as a rank.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Wall hose holder buying guide
Match length, bore, wall, and the material as written before you sort by stars. A title that says reel is still a hook unless a drum is listed.
What is a wall hose holder?
A wall hose holder is a fixed hook or frame. You loop the hose onto it by hand. A crank or an auto-rewind is a reel, and a wheeled unit is a cart. None of these nine listings has a drum, even where the title says reel or amazon.co.uk files the row under Garden Hose Reels or Garden Hose Carts. Length and bore belong together. The brackit frame states up to 50 m of 1/2 inch hose when it is hung high, and a stated load of 20 kg.
Best for
- A hand-coiled hose on brick when you will choose your own screws
- An expandable hose hung loosely on an outdoor tap
Not ideal for
- A crank or auto-rewind reel
- A reinforced hose fixed with the packet drywall anchors
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading reel as a crank
Several titles say reel, and some rows are filed under Garden Hose Reels. None of these nine has a drum. You still coil the hose by hand.
- 2
Using the packet screws in brick
Short screws and drywall anchors are the repeated complaint. They are a poor match for exterior brick. Render is not load-bearing, and mortar is the easier hole, not the stronger one.
- 3
Sorting by a thin 5.0
ZHABAYEN is 5.0 from three reviews and Ghligna is 5.0 from one. HUIQIHANG has no review line. That star arithmetic is not a rank against pools of hundreds.
What to weigh up
Length and bore
HighLength and bore have to be read together, because a foot claim and a half-inch hose are not the same thing. Convert before you compare. 100 ft is 30.48 m, 125 ft is 38.10 m, and 150 ft is 45.72 m. The brackit frame is the listing that states both: up to 50 m of 1/2 inch hose when hung high, plus a stated load of 20 kg. The GARTOL bullet says up to 125 ft (38.10 m) of standard hose, and the same page states 165 lb (74.84 kg) and 125 lb (56.70 kg).
Fixings for the wall
HighThe bracket only works if the screws suit the wall you actually have. brackit supplies 3 cm screws and wall plugs, and reviews repeatedly call them too short or too weak for a long hose. One screw snapped and left a head in the plug, and one order arrived with none. GARTOL lists screws and expansion bolts, and reviews still replace them with longer masonry screws for exterior brick. The SMARYONG box is two screws and two drywall anchors. Drywall anchors are the wrong family for exterior brick.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Expandable hose on a tap
The hose is expandable and you want it off the ground without drilling. The Navoys iron hook is about £6.48, listed from 7.62 m to 30.48 m, and reviews hang it on the outdoor tap. Skip it if the pipework is too thick or the hose is a reinforced one for brick.
Named stainless grade
You want SS304 written on the listing. The Josmimic silver hanger is the only row that names that grade, at about £15.99, with a nozzle groove and a stated load of 9.07 kg. Hose length is not stated, so size the hose before you drill.
Common questions about wall hose holders
Which wall hose holder is the top pick?
The top pick is the SMARYONG wall hook if you coil by hand, ignore the word reel, and replace the two drywall anchors on brick. On amazon.co.uk it is about £8.28, with 4.6 from 1,192 reviews, the largest pool in this set. The title says up to 150 ft (45.72 m). No load in kilograms is stated, and no stainless grade is named. Skip it if you wanted a crank, or a 150 ft expandable hose in a tight coil. One review said 100 ft fitted better.
How much does a wall hose holder cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these nine amazon.co.uk listings the range is about £6.48 to £18.99. Entry is about £6.48 to £8.99: Navoys, SMARYONG, and HUIQIHANG. Mid is about £10.99 to £13.99: ZHABAYEN, brackit, GARTOL, and the Josmimic alloy saddle. The top of this hanger set is about £15.99 to £18.99: the Josmimic SS304 holder and the Ghligna pair of two saddles. These are the shelf prices on the listings, not a promise of the cheapest live price.
What should you check before you buy a wall hose holder?
Check four things before the star rating. First, a holder is a hand coil. A crank is a reel, and none of these nine has a drum. Second, length and bore together: 100 ft is 30.48 m, 125 ft is 38.10 m, and 150 ft is 45.72 m. Third, the screws: drywall anchors do not belong in exterior brick, and render is not load-bearing. Fourth, material as written. Only one listing names SS304. Then read the review count. A 5.0 from one or three reviews is not a rank.
Is a wall hose holder the same as a hose reel?
No. A wall hose holder is a hook or frame you coil onto by hand. A hose reel has a drum and a crank or an auto-rewind. Several titles here say reel, and amazon.co.uk files some rows under Garden Hose Reels or Garden Hose Carts. None of the nine lists a crank. If you want a drum on the wall, that is a different comparison. Do not treat 150 ft or 165 lb as a measured capacity, and do not read the word reel as a rewind.
Do these holders include a double check valve?
No. None of the nine holders includes a tap connector or a double check valve. The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 require backflow protection suited to the downstream risk. Water Regs UK treats a domestic garden hose, or a hose used to wash a personal vehicle, as typically fluid category 3, where a double check valve is the usual device. A hose that can sit in a bucket, pond, or drain is a contamination route. Fit the valve on the tap, not on the bracket.
Which holder suits an expandable hose?
The Navoys iron hook is the row sold for expandable hoses from 25 ft (7.62 m) to 100 ft (30.48 m), at about £6.48, with 4.3 from 189 reviews. Reviews hang it on the outdoor tap, including a 15 m hose. The box is the holder only. One review says the opening missed thick pipework, one says the iron rusted quickly, and Easy Garden Irrigation says not to wrap an expandable hose tightly. It is the wrong product for a long reinforced hose on brick.
What should you do with the hose before frost?
WaterSafe says disconnect, drain, and store the hose before frost, and isolate the outdoor tap where you can. A tidy coil left connected is not frost protection, and a holder is not an exemption from a hosepipe restriction. Severn Trent advises covering outdoor taps and lagging exposed pipes. How to empty the hose is set out in drain the hosepipe before frost. Call a professional if you cannot find the indoor isolation for the outdoor tap.
Can you trust a 5.0 from one or three reviews?
No. ZHABAYEN shows 5.0 from three reviews, and Ghligna shows 5.0 from one review. HUIQIHANG has no customer-review line, so it is not treated as reviewed. The score on each row is the star rating times 20. It does not add review volume, a stated load, or a named steel grade. Awards here use the six listings with a deeper pool. The largest of those pools is SMARYONG, 4.6 from 1,192 reviews, at about £8.28.
Our verdict
The top pick is the SMARYONG wall hook if you will coil by hand, ignore the word reel in the title, and replace the drywall anchors on brick. It is about £8.28 with 4.6 from 1,192 reviews, the largest pool in this set, and it does not name a stainless grade or a load in kilograms. The best value is the Navoys iron hook at about £6.48, for an expandable hose that hangs loosely on an outdoor tap the opening fits. It is the wrong buy for a reinforced hose on brick. A 5.0 from one or three reviews is not a rank.
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Navoys hose hook
About £6.48 for an expandable hose on the outdoor tap, with 4.3 from 189 reviews.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to wall hose holders
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Wall hose holder buying guideMatch length, bore, wall, and material before you use the stars.Best wall hose holdersWho the top pick is for, and who should skip it.Expandable hose on a holderA tap hook and a fabric hose, including the warning not to wrap it tight.How to fit a wall hose holderDrill, plugs, brick rather than mortar, and how high to hang it.Wall hose holder vs hose reelWhen a passive hook beats a drum, and when it does not.
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Sources
Sources checked for this comparison; last retrieved on 16 October 2026.
- Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Water Regs UK, hose union taps (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Hozelock UK installation guidelines (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- WaterSafe, winter hosepipes (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Severn Trent, protecting pipes (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Gardena wall bracket at Morley Nurseries (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Easy Garden Irrigation, hose storage (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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