Comfortable Accommodation: The Grotto in South Shields offers a welcoming inn with sea views. Each room includes a bath, shower, TV, work desk, and tea and coffee maker. Guests can relax in the bar or enjoy meals for children.
Convenient Facilities: The property features a lift and a meals service for children. Additional amenities include a hairdryer and a work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Prime Location: Situated 26 km from Newcastle International Airport, The Grotto is close to attractions such as Sandhaven Beach (3 km), Stadium of Light (9 km), and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (17 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“It was on the sea front and very peaceful. Staff very friendly and happy to help. Second room was clean and fresh.”
Alan
United Kingdom
“Unique facility, wonderful sea views and sounds, everything we had anticipated. Staff were very helpful and friendly (Blake and Regan) and worked very hard.”
Amanda
United Kingdom
“This hotel and setting is so special.It has breathtaking views.The hotel and takes your breath away.Inside is beautiful.Unique and mind blowing. Definately everything i hoped it would be.AND MORE.”
Angela
United Kingdom
“Staff were lovely welcoming and friendly, very quirky and unique hotel
Perfect location”
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Steven
United Kingdom
“The scenery was beautiful it's a hidden gem the staff were great and a very relaxed environment”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Everything is amazing with this hotel we stay here often wouldn't stay any were else.”
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Rachael
United Kingdom
“It was very qwerky. Been wanting to go here for a long time and I had the opportunity so I booked it. It didn’t disappoint. Well worth checking it out. Would highly recommend it.”
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Peter
United Kingdom
“Location was outstanding, room was clean and comfortable, food was great.
Staff wonderful, gave us a treat as it was our anniversary.”
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Jodie
United Kingdom
“The room was absolutely beautiful, we stayed in room 6 and the view's from the bay windows were gorgeous. The food in the restaurant was lovely and the staff were really helpful and friendly. My now fiance proposed to me in Marsden Rock to top of...”
Reyba
United Kingdom
“Room 6 was fabulous, views amazing! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Had a wonderful stay x”
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Grotto
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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