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Reviews of The Grotto

Coast Road, South Shields, NE34 7BS, United Kingdom

#8 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in South Shields

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Review score

Based on 667 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Fab stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just remember to put spoons with coffee facility

    Staff were friendly and helpful Food in restaurant was excellent The room was clean but had odd cobweb but understand the age of building

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were work up 4.00a.m by people outside at the tables having drinks and a picnic!

    The room and view were lovely.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    The Grotto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was 👍

    Great place with private pebble beach

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    All in all very good stay, staff friendly and helpful, location lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps better choices for breakfast and better seating Outside area could do with an update

    Unique property in cliff side, bedrooms very comfortable, and clean, restaurant excellent for evening meals Staff excellent

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    9.0
    restful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    parking charge was unclear. we paid for 24hrs but should have only paid for 3 hours. the difference is 10 pounds or 3 pounds.

    scenery and bar staff. both fabulous.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Internet and mobile blackspot - unable to work

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The birds ,all night, and the leaving on of the outside floodlights. These could have gone off maybe after midnight. To help with sleep.

    The atmosphere here was so nice. The staff were the kindest they could be. Especially the morning team.thank you all

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    7.0
    Great to see family, Grotto still has atmosphere and history. Pleas look after it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    You are charging West End prices and not quite meeting West End standards. Your lift needs better maintenance.

    Mem,ories of childhood on Marsden Beach. Beautiful views and scenery.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    7.0
    Comfy clean room expensive but no WiFi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi at all and can’t connect phone to internet which was disappointing was told because of location and they need there internet for the card machine was very expensive £22 for fish n chips

    Good location lovely room clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    7.0
    Grotto hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside area was filthy. Hotel very dated could do with a overhaul refurb. Certain areas in the hotel smelt a bit foisty/damp food overpriced though. Breakfast basic but adequate.

    The views were fantastic. Best location. All rooms look onto the sea fantastic. Staff were great and more than helpful. Restaurant was nice and staff member who was serving at the bar also serving and taking meal orders what a lovely lad.room was nice and clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    8.0
    Not many hotels can claim to be on the beach like this one. Will go back in the winter to experience the see this close
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift is rather slow but it does get there

    The location no wi-fi and no mobile phone signal

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Happy customers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers to tight to get into (I'm 6'2" and 27 stone my wife is 5' and slightly but neither of us could get in.staff swapped us to twin room with bufold shower.problem solved

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice stop off but wouldn’t go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be cleaner and bad smell in toilet had to keep door closed and wi Dow open room 6

    Good location,fab views friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful beach location, no WiFi at all, staff are lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi and although on sea front the room was strangely very stuffy, even with window open

    Location and sea views are amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent place love it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar closed early

    Right on the beach, beautiful view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall we had a lovely time and would recommend the Grotto as a place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The way the rooms have been built in to the cliff is very ingenious although our room with a double bed was a little bit cramped and some of the decoration was looking a bit jaded. We also booked an evening meal and although the food was very nice it was overpriced for what it was.

    The location was the main reason for booking the Grotto especially at this time of year when the sea birds are coming home to nest.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired bathroom

    Location & its unique

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Love the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The mattress was showing signs of wear and could feel the springs. The overhead shower had been disconnected, I think due to the size of the shower cubicle. The taps needed attention, the left was so, so hot and the right tap, which should have been cold, was hot until you ran the tap for a few minutes.

    Breakfast was fine. We were very happy with the choices

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fabulous location, very unique

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    The Grotto is an experience as well as a place to stay overnight! The views, comfortable rooms, good food and wild North
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entry was a little off putting when we pulled up…but I’m sure a little refurb in the future is probably being planned.

    Great location on the wild North Sea coast. Our room was gorgeous with 180° views of the ocean and cliffs. We had a lovely meal downstairs in the ‘cave’ restaurant, meeting a lovely young man serving, who’d been to Australia recently. we enjoyed a blustery walk along the beach and cliff top before leaving! This was a highlight of our 4 week trip to England/UK!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Cave charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside areas dirty , tables not cleaned after eating, g&t served without additions and in wrong glasses. Lobster dry and not much meat ..needed garlic butter on

    Lovely staff , self serve breakfast, location was fab , cosy room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Amazing views, restaurant and staff. Toast for breakfast just doesn't cut it as a perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a little bit tired but biggest disappointment was the breakfast option (toast or cereal).......a nice English breakfast would have been perfect.

    Location, views and staff were amazing! Would recommend a sea view room (I'd have been slightly disappointed if it hadn't have been for that view).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    Good stay, let down with no internet, and really really expensive food and drinks considering its south shields
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet, no wifi, room wasn’t as clean as it could of been, especially for the price, way way to overpriced the food and drinks.

    Location and the room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No signal but understand as the location.

    Loved the location and the beautiful decor and staff were lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

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