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Reviews of The Sea Hotel 3 stars

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

#24 of 63 hotels in South Shields

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 479 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

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

    I notice that toilets opposite the reception was out of order last time I stay at the hotel and this time I stay there they were still out of order again .

    breakfast very nice good variety.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Very pleasant sea side stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in time at 3pm could be a little earlier preferably. Early check in is possible but at £10 per hour so not ideal. Floor boards in the room a very creaky which usually wouldn’t be an issue but with a baby sleeping in the same room wasn’t ideal. Also the bed was quite bowed in the middle so wasn’t the comfiest nights sleep. Perhaps a new mattress may solve this.

    Location is great, amazing proximity to the sea front and parks. Staff were really pleasant and helpful. Breakfast portion size was good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

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

    Clean, great location, great staff. Room bright and airy. A lovely stay. Will be back.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Very happy. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was a little on the thin side and not very supportive, but did the job for a few nights. Whilst the room was mostly in very good condition, especially the bathroom, there were some battered bits like the doors and the loo seat. Probably made more noticeable by how nice most of the room was. A couple of coat hooks would be useful after coming in from the rain. The corridor outside the annex rooms is an echo chamber so anytime other guests arrived, it could be quite noisy, so light sleepers may prefer a room in the main building. A loo brush would have been useful. Bedside lights were a little dim. Main lights were exceedingly bright.

    Great location, between North and South Marine parks, next to the beach and funfair and a short stroll into town. Parking included The room was very large. All the staff were excellent. Cooked breakfasts really nice, as was the evening meal we had there. Fan heater was great for a little boost one cold evening

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Convenient, comfortable hotel. Right on the sea front so great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Fine for ovrnight. Room small but comfortable. Large breakfast. Polite freindly staff. Great location right on the sea front.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low staff ratio in the evenings, & bar closed ar 10.30

    Extremely helpful with a family event.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    7.0
    THE HOTEL ON THE WATERFRONT AT SOUTH SHIELDS WAS GOOD, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    meals were okay, breakfast could be improved

    room was excellent with view of the fairground, amusement arcade and the the beach, could watch the family atmosphere from the window. South Shields a lovely area with the River Tyne, ferries, beaches, roman forts etc .a great location for a family holiday Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    6.0
    Great little hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Going back and foward between buildings for dinner and breakfast especially when.you need to.rest the legs after the GNR

    The food was nice The rooms are bright and airy

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay but a little tlc is needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel has recently been refurbished , the staff and the drinks were fine but the bar area its self is soulless and seating uncomfortable . The bathroom in our room let the room down , with cracked tiles around the bath and the door needed painting properly to bring it up to a nicer standard .

    Firstly , all of the staff were really friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious with a sea view and the bed was comfortable . There was a good choice for breakfast and everything was cooked nicely , the lady who worked in the dining room and served breakfast was lovely and chatty , in our opinion she was an asset to the hotel as was the chef .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The door didn't shut properly and was accidentally left unlocked a few times.

    Shower pressure was great, room was clean and huge, great sea view. Staff were lovely and very helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy neighbours till 3 am

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    8.0
    Family trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The way things was explained,we paid for bed and breakfast and evening meal. Only thing we wasn't told was that we had a £60 allowance to spend which wasn't very good between 3 people

    Was very nice and clean,staff was great and helpful with a lot of questions needed as first time as family going away.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    7.0
    Lovely, friendly staff and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar closed a little earlier another 45 mins would be great 👍

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    7.0
    Perfect base for us while visiting family in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately room was very stuffy and smelly when we arrived, sorted with air freshener provided by staff and opening the windows. Wi-Fi was very poor in our room although good in rest of hotel. Quite noisy location was the trade off for being close to afore mentioned amenities.

    Location was ideal near beach, parks and funfair and a good base with 2 children under 6 in the group. Staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly on arrival and during our stay. Room was large and reasonably comfortable for our needs.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay with great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was served barely warm which was disappointing when cooked fresh. Warm plates are a must. Hotel has been modernised but room we were in requires more not just a makeover.

    Staff were friendly and great location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Suited us nicely for a short break to visit family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only bath with over head shower, which I found difficult to get in & out of

    Convenient location. Very clean, bright decor. Restaurants very nice & great breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were put in annexe away from the hotel where the rest of the family were staying, and we had booked the hotel months in advance, so it was disappointed we weren't all together.. The shower flooded the bathroom each time we used it.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    6.0
    A genuine person who has stayed at this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place is supposed to be refurbished but the bath was filthy the heating did not work the water was cold paint work was not finished to a good enough standard there was no milk for a cup of tea u have stayed here in the past and it was better then before the refurbishment this time the refurbishment spoiled the stay I hope the refurbishment of the hotel is completed by the next time I come for a holiday

    Near beaches and fairground staff are nice and friendly bar was great beer was reasonable price relaxing sports bar

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Double Bed and View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to change the check in cards, card states wrong meal times, especially breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean, comfortable, friendly staff and great value.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    8.0
    Will go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Decor was a bit tired

    Good location, good parking, nice clean rooms and a good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Single travelers are well looked after
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing….

    Ideal location comfy beds, excellent breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    6.0
    This is an okay property if you are just on a overnight visit good location breakfast was good and staff are friendly un
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are very dated, bed mattress needs changing very old and not comfortable bathrooms look dirty due to leaking shower, tiles need re grouting and bathroom door was poorly painted. Actually a shame as room size is good and the bedrooms are just in need of a complete renovation

    Location was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with 1 Double and 1 Single Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con and lift would be great if you're on 2nd floor especially . We were provided with a fan which helped and windows open wide when you use safety press button but still stifling if weather is really hot .

    Location is perfect! Everything on your doorstep Restaurant and bar have had lovely refurbishment too . Staff are lovely and helpful and breakfast delicious.

    Stayed in August 2024

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