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The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in South Shields with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served
Family Room
Front of property
Premier Suite
Premier Suite | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Sea Road, South Shields, England, NE33 2LD
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbeia Roman Fort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Customs House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Shields

At The Sea Hotel you'll be steps from Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from The Customs House. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The brasserie, Adham Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class South Shields hotel include Quayside and St. James' Park.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach Pleasure Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Herd Sand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arbeia Roman Fort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South and North Marine Parks - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Customs House - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Brockley Whins Station - 9 min drive
  • St. Peter's Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sundial - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minchella & Co. Ice Cream Parlour - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Toney Minchella @ Haven Point - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colmans Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Sea Hotel

Hotel in South Shields with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sea Hotel offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This South Shields hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Adham Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 96263149

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sea Hotel?

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

Is parking available at The Sea Hotel?

Yep, The Sea Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sea Hotel?

The closest beach to The Sea Hotel is Longsands Beach (2.6 km).

Does The Sea Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sea Hotel?

No, The Sea Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sea Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sea Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Sea Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Sea Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew d

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

GNR stay

really good hotel, excellent menu and bars within the hotel, staff are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Raquel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Sea Hotel?

First of all, the hotel doesn’t have a lift or air conditioning, which was already a bit disappointing. The stairs were dirty and didn’t feel well looked after, so my first impression wasn’t very positive. When you finally get up to your room, the corridor looks tired and outdated, as if it hasn’t been renovated in years. The room itself was a decent size, which was good, and the bed, although small, was actually quite comfortable. However, there’s no wardrobe — just a hanging rail with a few hangers, which really isn’t enough if you’re staying more than a night or two. The lack of A/C made the room feel stuffy as well, especially in warmer weather. The bathroom added to the dated feel: vinyl flooring, an old anti-slip mat that looked like it had seen better days, and only miniature bottles of shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner provided. Everything worked, but it didn’t feel fresh or welcoming. On the positive side, the cleaning staff did a good job tidying the room every day, which made the stay a bit more comfortable. And of course, the location of the Sea Hotel was absolutely perfect, which is probably its biggest advantage. Still, I really think the management should consider investing in proper renovations, because with such a great location, the facilities really don’t do the place justice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Manjit

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

Noisy and tired stay

Staff were friendly and helpful, parking was plentiful and breakfast was good. The hotel itself needs some work, it's looking tired in areas. The room itself was sizeable, however there was a bit of patchwork repair and an awful smell. The room was overly warm, very uncomfortable. Due to the constant noise from the beach bars, difficult to get any sleep with the windows open. It was however a convenient location for the beach and the amusement park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location plenty of things to do locally and will be returning soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was fine, shame there was no lift. Breakfast was hot and lots of choice and a bonus it was included in the price. I would use this hotel again as it’s situated near a park and the beach and entertainment.
On the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

N

Unfortunately there was little food available at lunch despite advertising a bar menu. Door to room wouldn't close without slamming obviously a common problem as doors everywhere slamming. Very noisy with people shouting and children running around the corridor. Best thing was location on sea front.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right on the sea front and amusements just over the road for kids. Rooms wree great, plenty room and very clean. Great breakfast, super friendly staff. Would 100% stay again when back at shields
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

Would recommend and stay here again

I didn’t want any food, bed was very comfortable, internet access was the best and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Room was filthy, soft furnishings looked as though they were rescued from a skip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located at both beaches & a perfect position for eating, drinking & entertainment. Lovely rooms (some slight touchups needed) & fabulous breakfast/evening meal facilities. Friendly & polite staff who are always happy to help.
Premier suite
Sandhaven Beach
Littlehaven Beach
Full English Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Sea hotel South Shields highly recommend it

Excellent hotel , lovely large room , staff excellent, nicely situated and was first class
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location & great staff

All good, great location for beach, parks & walk into town Easy & free on site parking. Very friendly & proffesional staff, a true assett to the hotel. Nice choice for breakfast. Lovely large room with a view to sea & park. Only comment would be that the bathroom would benefit with some tlc however it all worked and the bath towels were large & soft. Nice outside space, comfy dining room and amicable bar with tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would book again if staying in South Shields.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Need customer focus

Went to a wedding evening and everything was fine until we were woken at 0830 to workmen on the roof (we were in the annex with a flat roof). Then the power went off so no lights to have shower etc. On a positive the wedding reception was great and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025