119 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JL, United Kingdom
#1 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in South Shields
Guests' ChoiceBased on 316 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 September 2024
James
United KingdomNothing.
Great place to stay and great host. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. Provides a great breakfast which is highly recommended. Location is great for getting around the area and further afield.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Harrison
United KingdomA lovely place to stay which was immaculately clean great location for gnr and restaurants along with very welcoming and friendly owner thanks
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Doreen
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Found this little gem and was pleasantly surprised by all the little touches that the room had to offer. I had the executive single and it was plenty big enough. Tea/coffee facilities, fridge, bottles of water, biscuits, the bed was a 3/4 bed and very comfy. Iron/ironing board, sewing kit, tissues, the list goes on. The full English breakfast was amazing. Cooked to perfection and not greasy or fatty. The sausages and bacon were of good quality. It was perfect for my 2 nights stay away with friends and the location couldn't have been better. Rez the owner was the perfect host and very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Roger
United KingdomThe Beechwood does not yet provide the luxury service and facilities one might expect at such as The London Dorchester, but I doubt The Dorchester could beat The Beechwood on value for money.
I have stayed at The Beechwood several times over recent years, and it is noticeable that the proprietor is always looking to improve his property and the service he provides.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Lauren
United KingdomThe stairs were a bit rough after a long day of walking but that is not the problem of the b&b that's a problem of my weak joints! Felt like four flights but was only really two flights split into two by landings.
The room was comfortable and very clean, I tend to walk around hotels in socks and my white socks weren't discoloured one bit after my stay. The host greeted me at the door and he explained how the front door works and took me through a short sheet of paperwork. He then showed me to the room and guided me around all the while explaining how everything in the room works. He was very friendly and welcoming, he was also quite understanding that I wasn't up for much of a chat and just wanted to go straight to bed! The bathroom was perfectly clean and tidy, not a bit of mildew in sight. The shower got nice and hot and had good water pressure considering I was on the top floor of the building! It's a nice b&b and the room was snug but great for a solo stay, plus it's not far from the beach or the town centre so that's a double win!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Janice
United KingdomIt would have been nice to have extra supplies of tea/coffee/milk available.
It was extremely clean. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Emma
United KingdomRez is an excellent host. He's friendly but professional, and he cooks a banging breakfast for an additional £8 each, which is worth every penny. Our room was spotless, and the whole place was clean and tidy. Location is ideally placed between coastal paths and the town centre with 2 lovely parks nearby. We were in town for a wedding, and the room had everything we needed, including a sewing kit! We both had a decent night's sleep and would definately stay again. Thanks Rez for a great stay. Emma and Thang
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Miss
United KingdomN/A
Everything. It’s perfect. Comfy bed. Decorated to a high standard
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Toogood
United KingdomGreat guest house modern, clean and extra touches. Good breakfast and a great host .
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Peter
United KingdomNot applicable
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
John
United KingdomAll good
Top B & B, top host, top location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
John
United KingdomAll good
I have been coming here for the past 10 years and the host and hotel are top notch.. Location is brilliant, right next to the coast for my daily runs.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Sally
United Kingdomno.twin beds all double rooms, which was ok for us as we managed, mother and daughter, but might not suit everyone.
location is perfect for seafront, and lots of restaurant choice across the road.parking free right outside if you can get a space, but can park free overnight on nearby streets so not a problem.host Rez is a lovely man.very friendly and welcoming.nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Gary
United KingdomVery friendly host would definitely use this hotel again
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Diane
United KingdomNothing.
Lovely bedroom, very tastefully decorated (quite a boutique style), spotlessly clean with nice added touches. Comfortable bed, cannot fault anything. Extremely yummy breakfast too. Rez was the perfect host, friendly, helpful and polite. He made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Lorraine
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing I didn't like, 100% Perfect
Loved everything. Perfect accommodation, Perfect host, Perfect location. Definitely will stay again
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing springs to mind.
Breakfast excellent and good value. Location near sea front and town centre.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Dawn
United KingdomOn arrival I was greated by the owner who is friendly and works really hard to ensure the hotel is spotless from top to bottom. The breakfast is delicious with plenty of variety and all produce freshly made, well worth the money. My room was very comfortable with all necessary items and it was the best sleep I had had in a long time, I literally melted in the bed, and it was so peaceful. I will be returning, a truly amazing hotel in a great location near all amenities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Elaine
United KingdomThis is a just a problem for me but lots of stairs, however, the host offered to move my room but it would not have been so convenient for being near family who were also staying. The breakfast room is very small but breakfast was good value for money but not included in price of stay. Bear in mind it is noisy at evening and night because it is in the heart of the seaside businesses.
The location was very good and easy to find although I was born in the town so know it well. The house was clean and tidy with a lot of attention paid to detail. The rooms are well equipped and bed very comfortable. My room was a reasonable size and contained a fridge which is unusual at B and Bs. Host was friendly and attentive.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Maria
United KingdomI have no complaints about the property
Great location, facilities are excellent and the rooms are stunning.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Kelso
United KingdomVery helpful Very sociable room Very clean up-to-date lighting etc large screen tv beverage making facilities could highly recommend to have the full breakfast a little extra charge £8 for full English breakfast but we'll worth it
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Davey
United KingdomVery clean and very welcoming, will 100% be staying again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Christine
United KingdomThe gentleman is really lovely very helpful and breakfast was good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Julie
United Kingdomn/a
Immaculately clean, lots of extra touches and great value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
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