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Reviews of The Sea Hotel 3 stars

Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD, United Kingdom

#23 of 55 hotels in South Shields

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 295 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No transport without taxi from location

    Comfortable room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bed, dusty room.

    Location close to beach.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Great Location, Breakfast very good , staff very helpful, near beach, lots of restaurants close by
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had booked a twin room , my friend & I are retired plus I am disabled , so it was a struggle for me to get up 2 flights of stairs. I was told twin rooms are on first floor which is a pity

    Room was a good size , beds very comfortable , breakfast was very good , staff very friendly, Location was excellent as only a short walk to Ocean Road , where there are lots of restaurants to choice from , there is plenty of choice at reasonable prices . During the day, Colemans Chip shop on Ocean Rd is famous for their fish & chips, the batter is very light , it closes around 6pm, at lunch hour there is a queue out on to the street - you have been warned ! Easy walking distance from hotel to beach and all the amusement area for kids . Plenty of parking spaces too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Perfect base
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room set up, bit dated

    Convenient, friendly staff,good price

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Hairy bed...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had been travelling for some time and to be honest we were quite shattered. So after a quick shower we decided to get our heads down for the night...so we pulled back the sheets to find multiple hairs on the bedsheets and underside of the duvet ....took video and photos to mention ...we were tired so we wiped the bed and slept. The next morning we spoke to staff about the hairs , they were dumbfounded about this but offered us free breakfast to compensate the problem...Still doesn't answer why the bed and duvet were full of hairs 🤔

    Very close to the seaside and not so far to the town centre.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location, but not an amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They've taken a £100 safety deposit on the arrival, which was unexpected. The paint was coming off the walls and windows, carpet was dirty, bathtub was scratched so it looked dirty. The fan in the bathroom didn't work properly.

    Lovely breakfast, nice location, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly & helpful staff. Rooms were a good size. Breakfast very good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall very disapointed did not enjoy our stay as on previous occasions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls in our room were dirty with flaky plaster and paint falling off, room was on the small side and very hot during the night, did not sleep well, yet the radiator was not on and it was not warm outside. Two seagulls were nesting on the roof outside our window. Doors at the top of stairs were dirty needed a good clean.The new Adham bar was not a patch on the previous bar, mostly empty with no atmosphere, very disappointed and would think twice about booking again

    Been there a few times lovely area, nice staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice bright room, good view . Hotel very quiet- apart from some late revellers hanging about outside!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location, central to our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    hopefully the renovation work will mean better sound-proofing between rooms. I had the unfortunate experience of hearing both sides of a telephone conversation from my room.

    We were upgraded to suites due to some renovation work taking place in some other rooms. This did not disturb our stay as they stopped at 5pm. Staff were very accommodating to our needs and found space for our bikes.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had Lasagne in the restaurant it wasn't great.

    Staff were friendly and helpful both reception and cleaning staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel itself looks very nice from outside or all hall /reception area are renovated and look amazing; however we stayed on 113 and the room was way far from our expectations. Beds are comfortable but bathroom.looked very old and dirty.

    Staff were amazing. Breakfast quality really good . Best location in the area

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    The hotel is lovely, breakfast was beautiful, the staff are friendly and it is in a fantastic location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although it is decorated nicely, it feels a little bit like it was a rush job? Cracks in the wall painted over etc and our bathroom was a little dated. It worked perfectly fine though and we had a great stay.

    Great location and friendly, polite staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The disabled room in the annexe was very good , it is in a good location, breakfast was excellent staff were pleasant and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heat in room as radiator couldn’t be turned off and shower was cold in the evening due to boiler issue.

    Closeness to where we wanted to be

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel is in the process of being slowly upgraded. The only bar available was internal so no natural light and not comfortable.

    Both dinner and breakfast were well-cooked and nicely presented. Wine was well-priced. Room was clean. Staff were friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Great Saturday night at Sea Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Double Bed and View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a little bit disorganised. Good cooked choice but continental was lacking in choice

    Size of room and great big comfy bed. Room was nice and airy with lovely hot shower.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall pleasant stay for one night. Good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room decor tired and needs updating.

    Friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room in need of decoration

    Helpful and caring staffVery good value

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink was blocked in the bathroom so we had to use the bath tap for water to wash our face and brush our teeth. In the morning, the light would shine through the edge of the blinds at the windows which is only an issue if you are a light sleeper and wake up easily to the light.

    I enjoyed the location of the hotel as it is situated by the Pier and my room had a stunning view of the park. It was a very comfortable sleep and the Family room was incredibly spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay in a hotel with a good breakfast and super location for the beach and curry mile
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed could have been a little bigger

    The room was a nice size. The double bed was slighlty on the small size but good enough for a good nights sleep. The breakfas was great and the staff were very accomodating for any special requirements.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was comfortable and clean. Plenty of space and tea and coffee making facilities in room. Restaurant downstairs

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's situated close to a road that had boy racers in loud cars late on, could do with curtains as well as roller blinds.

    The Staff are really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

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