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Grand Hotel Sunderland

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with indoor pool, near Stadium of Light

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Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
Family Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
The Grand Hotel Sunderland, near Sunderland Empire, offers families a comfortable base. Enjoy the sauna, indoor pool, and dine at The Cast Iron Bar & Grill. Free WiFi in public areas. Staff praised for a family-friendly atmosphere with supervised childcare available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk chair
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
TV
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 2 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk chair
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Grand Hotel Sunderland is in Seaburn, a neighborhood in Sunderland. Sunderland Empire and The Glasshouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Of Tyne and Quayside. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stadium of Light.
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Queens Parade, Sunderland, England, SR6 8DB

What's nearby

  • Whitburn Sands - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Stadium of Light - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Sunderland Empire - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Sunderland - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Port Of Tyne - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Peter's Station - 4 min drive
  • Seaburn Station - 18 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grange Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fulwell Tandoori Chef - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fausto Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sunderland

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Stadium of Light
Located close to Sunderland Empire, Grand Hotel Sunderland provides a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, The Cast Iron Bar & Grill, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Cast Iron Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1936
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Marriott Hotel Sunderland
Marriott Sunderland
Sunderland Marriott
Marriott Sunderland Hotel Sunderland
Sunderland Marriott Hotel
Grand Sunderland
Sunderland Marriott
Grand Hotel Sunderland Hotel
Grand Hotel Sunderland Sunderland
Grand Hotel Sunderland Hotel Sunderland

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Sunderland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Grand Hotel Sunderland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Sunderland?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Sunderland?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Sunderland?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Sunderland located?

Nestled on the beach, this Seaburn hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stadium of Light and Sunderland Empire. Port Of Tyne and Gateshead Millennium Bridge are also within 12 mi (20 km). Seaburn Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Sunderland Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay and nicely located on the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked it has swimming pool sauna jacuzzi ...breakfast ok but could be better...rooms need updating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my daughter had a great nights stay we loved the pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a very good location. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Friendly staff, good breakfast, seafront location but rooms were a bit tired - could do with updating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Merilyn

Not enough towels or pillows in room to start, bathroom could be refreshed but a decent size, shower had to be stepped up into & wasn’t very big. Bed was comfortable. We were in 133 & it was a trek to get to it. Looked out to the car park at back & got to listen to the garbage & bottles being dumped. Found a spider on my towel this morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visit to home town for a funeral. Second visit in two months also a funeral. Good parking and the bonus of an amazing beach for walks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

orunor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love my stay there, looking to come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized rooms . Happy hour on bar . Friendly staff .location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

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

Location

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, room and view slightly disapointing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely few days on the North East coast. Breakfast was just what you need with both cooked options and fruit/pastry. The staff were lovely in all areas of the hotel including the gym&pool. You can't go far wrong. Our room was comfy, clean and perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was super easy and the bed was comfy! Room was nice and a slight sea view. Didn't use any of the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and very well situated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was ok bed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service

Nice Easter break

Hotel although a little dated and tired in places beds comfortable and clean facility’s good, pool lovely and extremely friendly helpful staff we got it as a last minute booking for a great price and would book again without hesitation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a little overnight stay at The Grand Hotel in Roker and we weren’t disappointed what a lovely hotel so clean and the staff were absolutely fantastic especially the man on reception!!so friendly nothing was a bother The beds were so comfortable we are booking again in a couple of weeks time without the children this time ha ha
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was ok. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business trip

The hotel is dated and in need of modernisation however the rooms are clean and comfortable and of a good size. There is ample parking on site and the staff are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndsy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good beach location

Staff were polite & helpful. Hotel is in need of some TLC, but was comfortable for 1 night. Good location for beach walks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating friendly staff. Comfortable hotel. Great value and amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is NOT air-conditioned. That’s not what you want during a heatwave at a time when English weather is getting hotter! I feel sorry for the staff who had to work in this terrible heat. I was immediately offered a different room on a lower floor but this hotel has to get with the times . Not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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