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The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
The Sea Hotel offers a perfect coastal getaway with a restaurant serving delicious meals and outdoor spaces to relax while enjoying beautiful seaside views

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A restaurant with two tables set for dining, each with wine glasses, cutlery, and napkins. - The Sea Hotel (South Shields)
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This seaside retreat offers a restaurant and bar with cooked-to-order breakfast, outdoor furniture for relaxation, and a banquet hall for events. Free self-parking and a 24-hour front desk add convenience. Guests especially appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a patterned pillow, a bedside phone, and a nightstand.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a black dresser, a television mounted on the wall, and a large floral wallpaper.

Premier Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

South Shields is home to The Sea Hotel. St. James' Park and Arbeia Roman Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at James Steel Park and Weetslade Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadium of Light or Gateshead International Stadium. Visit our South Shields travel guide
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Sea Road, South Shields, England, NE33 2LD

What's nearby

  • A beach with a rocky foreground and a sunset over the ocean.
    Herd Sand
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arbeia Roman Fort
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South and North Marine Parks
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Customs House
    7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Marine
    6 min walk
  • The Sundial
    3 min walk
  • Toney Minchella @ Haven Point
    3 min walk
  • Pickle&Peach
    8 min walk
  • Minchella & Co. Ice Cream Parlour
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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: 3:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 96263149

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sea Hotel located?

Situated in South Shields, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South and North Marine Parks, and Arbeia Roman Fort. The Customs House and Marsden Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Sea Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 269 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V nice place & the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, really quiet. The breakfast was good and the staff really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fateha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Lovely staff nice and clean close to shops lovely seafront and parks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnston

couldn’t fault it breakfast was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, a little dated but clean and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts were excellent. Room was very warm as heating pipes in boxing’s were on. But helped get my damp clothes dry. Room was clean, extractor in toilet didn’t work.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff, good bar. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location staff cleanliness breakfast 5 star as always our 3rd time at the Sea Hotel South Shields
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really friendly and helpful staff. The guy on reception was fantastic. Room very nice and hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It could do with a bit more attention around the back of the bed and cupboard as it was a little bit dusty, but other than that the room was very clean. Bathroom was very clean. I couldn't work out how to turn on the tv, so i left it and watched YouTube on my phone. The breakfast staff were very friendly and helpful. Shelley, the bar staff was helpful also, she is a credit to your team. I would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was a good size but smelled badly. We opened the windows which did clear it eventually. Found someone else's deodorant on the floor under the desk. The staff are very nice. Car park is free and always had spaces. Great location for the sea front. We had hreakfast off-site so can't comment on that.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent but a lot of traffic noise. The hotel staff are very good and friendly. Food is mediocre. The worst part is simply the cleanliness of public areas. I’ve stayed there many times and despite pointing many things out (I didn’t even get an acknowledgement) lots of areas are filthy. A good example is the window ledge on the main staircase. It’s covered in dust, dead flies and cobwebs. What is disappointing is that all these areas could be cleaned in minutes with a vacuum and a damp cloth - as far as I’m aware it’s been like that for well over a year and it’s plainly visible when you walk up the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room clean, warm and welcoming. Staff amazing always friendly and welcoming 3rd time staying here and will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach and location, really nice staff and had a very good meal in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved night stay. Room 1st class,staff friendly and efficient and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good parking for the area. Reception, restaurant and bar have had a referb but rooms are in need of complete referb. On arrival our bathroom had not been cleaned and in a bit of a state, ( not very happy 🤔) however we went to reception to complain, Stuart the receptionist was first class very polite and apologetic and found us another room. Good breakfast. Again I point out that the rooms are in need of a good overhaul.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Amenities
Staff were great. Very large rooms but a little tired in terms of decoration and didn’t feel as clean as they could be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room on lovely and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. First class breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew d

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, very convenient location to the sightseeing places, beach etc and yet very accessible to shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a seafront location. Very friendly staff. Excellent value for money restaurant menu, Good breakfast choices, Ample car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025