The Clifton, 101 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JL, United Kingdom
#5 of 15 B&Bs and inns in South Shields
Guests' ChoiceBased on 925 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: February 26, 2023
Neil
GermanyAccess to staff/reception out of hours not easy. Room was very compact.
Breakfast
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 21, 2023
Maryanne
United Kingdomrun down area
cafe and accommodation
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 20, 2023
Vicky
United KingdomThe mattress wasn’t the most comfortable but it’s not easy getting a mattress to suit everyone! apart from that nothing! I can’t say anything negative!
We stayed here for two nights, it was very clean modern and smelt lovely! the staff were very friendly, the breakfast was delicious! we’d definitely stay again! and would absolutely recommend this B&B!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 20, 2023
David
United KingdomDelighted with everything. The room was clean and very well presented. The staff were very helpful and friendly, Breakfast was very good. The location of the hotel is excellent (only 5 minutes walk to the Metro). We will definitely stay again.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Andrea
United Kingdomthe breakfast could have been better, but they were busy
location was good, easy to park, lovely room
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Hilal
OmanI felt I was not treated as good as local people.
good location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
Imelda
IrelandBreakfast was amazing Callum our server was very friendly and attentive to us we would love to visit again
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Hammond
United KingdomBasically everything the staff were very polite and helpful and the breakfast was excellent would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to family and friends. Exc
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 12, 2023
Samantha
United Kingdomvery practical and comfy
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 9, 2023
Jane
United KingdomRooms were very small
Breakfast was good. Brilliant location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 2, 2023
David
United KingdomNothing could not fault it
Everything was spot on
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 30, 2023
Joanna
United KingdomNo negative comments whatsoever
The best hotel I've stayed in for a long time, will definitely be back.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 19, 2023
Smith
United Kingdomexcellent
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 19, 2023
Paul
United Kingdomnothing
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 16, 2023
Caroline
United KingdomStairs are quite steep.
Clean and comfy rooms, great location with a fantastic breakfast!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 14, 2023
Jayne
United KingdomThe shower head in my room was at a stranger angle so I had to take it off to rinse properly
I travel around the Country with work and it’s always a pleasure to stay at the Clifton. It’s a very stylish small hotel which is always very clean. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast menu is varied. The plant based breakfast is the best I’ve had anywhere
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 11, 2023
Brett
United KingdomEase of booing in, friendly and v good communication from owner.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 6, 2023
Anthony
United KingdomN/A
Great location, spotlessly clean and super friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Chris
United KingdomImmaculate, Friendly and the food was really good also!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 2, 2023
Loren
United KingdomAmazing staff and breakfast was exceptional
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 2, 2023
Rachel
United KingdomNo drawers in room 10.
Very efficiently run.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Sally
United Kingdomnothing
spotlessly clean friendly staff comfy beds good location
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 22, 2022
Emz
United KingdomNorhing
Great place. Lovely stay. Welcoming hosts. Tasty brekkie. Will certainly stay again 🙂
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 14, 2022
Stephen
United KingdomRoom was a little small but comfortable. Annoying keypad for entry to building and rooms.
Decent breakfast, good location, friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 25, 2022
William
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Stayed in November 2022
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