Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional host
Charming inn
Spotless cleanliness
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Be cautious with public transit timings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Rooms and bathrooms were spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.41
Stan went out of his way to ensure guests are comfortable and provided valuable information.
Location
8.95
Quiet residential neighbourhood with easy access to public transport and close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.4
Warm, cozy rooms with charming decor.
Amenities
8.43
Lovely garden and inviting solarium to relax.
Value for Money
8.89
The price was an absolute steal for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Freshly-cooked hearty breakfast with a vast variety of options.
Overall Experience
8.91
A memorable stay that exceeded expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:55

Property Description

Convenient Location - Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, DORSET ARMS HOTEL offers easy access to key attractions like Northumbria University and St James' Park. With Newcastle Train Station just 6.9 km away, exploring the city is a breeze.

Comfortable Accommodation - Each room at our hotel is thoughtfully equipped with essential amenities including a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can expect a cozy stay with complimentary bed linen and towels provided.

Nearby Landmarks - Explore popular landmarks such as Sage Gateshead and Utilita Arena, located within a short distance from the hotel. Plus, with Newcastle International Airport just 13 km away, traveling to and from the accommodation is convenient.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Newcastle upon Tyne? Book your stay at DORSET ARMS HOTEL now.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1029 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Paul family_with_children gb
10
We would stay there again next time we go to Newcastle.
Pros:

The place was well presented and the host was excellent. The food portion was good quality was also good.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Great find great price highly recommended
Pros:

Standard the host was great and welcoming beds and rooms where spacious
Breakfast was spot on plenty to choose from

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
9
Fantastic stay, we will definitely return.
Pros:

Our host, Stan, was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Warm, welcoming and chatty, we really enjoyed his breakfasts and will definitely stay there again.

Cons:

The shower in our bathroom didn’t work properly, the rainfall head didn’t work at all and the temperature of the water fluctuated a lot.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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margaret couple gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
8
Friendly owner. I would stay there again.
Pros:

The cereal selection. Good enough for what I wanted.

Cons:

A bit of noisy plumbing work that needed attention.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
10
Our stay at the Dorset Arms..
Pros:

Brilliant host.. nothing was to much trouble..very comfortable room..ex ceptional choice.. of breakfast food..Including a full cooked English breakfast ..
Will definitely stay there again..

Cons:

Nothing to dislike..

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant will be back end of the month

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lynda solo_traveller gb
9
I would highly recommend The Dorset Arms, it's in a central location and Stan is a great host.
Pros:

Stan was a great host with cuppa on arrival. He was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area providing tips on where to visit. The Rose Suite was clean and comfortable. There are beautiful gardens surrounding the venue.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nita couple gb
10
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Magdalena family_with_children gb
7
Good if you not expecting much
Pros:

Nice staff

Cons:

Room wasn't clean, not working toilet.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Syed couple gb
10
Stan is the man! What a star!
Pros:

We had a couple activities planned one of them being painting our own mugs which Stan let us bake in the oven once they were done. He even took these photos and sent them in the morning after they had cooled down! Stan made our stay warm and welcoming!

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Allyson couple gb
9
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Hilary couple gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good parking, ground floor request accommodated.

Cons:

Unusual feel about the property maybe it was the decor

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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bronwyn couple gb
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Lana family_with_children ca
10
An exceptional host, a charming inn, a wonderful stay, and a home away from home!
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Dorset Arms! A unique inn full of charm and character, fascinating decor with medieval knights in armour, American Indians in full headdress, bronze sculpture lamps, pretty French lampshades and beautiful classical paintings...so much to admire and so unlike the cold, stark, soulless decor of most modern hotels! Rooms and bathrooms were spotlessly clean, warm and cozy, comfortable and well-maintained. Location was in a quiet residential neighbourhood, with easy access to public transport; also close to the end of Hadrians's Wall, in Wallsend.
Newcastle itself is a lovely city to explore, with beautiful architecture, Castle and museums, and a lively Quayside waterfront with views of an amazing number of bridges; also a short drive from the beautiful beach of King Edward’s Bay at Tynemouth with its spectacular Priory ruins of ancient times towering over high craggy cliffs. Lots to explore within easy commutes or driving distances of the inn.
Stan is a superb cook and a wonderful host who loves his guests and it shows ! he goes out of his way to give them a warm welcome, and really ensure they are comfortable. Every morning (we stayed 4 days), his freshly-cooked hearty breakfast was absolutely scrumptious, with a vast variety of everything you could possibly want and more for a copious breakfast, even honey from his own bees! A lovely garden and inviting solarium to relax completes the homey picture.
We had a wonderful stay, but what made it stand out even more is that Stan went out of his way to be helpful, and was very kind to go the extra mile in providing some extremely valuable and useful information, which was truly encouraging and heartening. If we come back to Newcastle, without question we would stay at the Dorset Arms again, and would heartily recommend it to everyone. Thank you Stan, for being such a wonderful host and for a memorable stay! You truly make the Dorset Arms a home away from home!

Cons:

This isn't Anything to do with the Inn - only a caution that for those taking public transit, just be careful to verify times of last buses and trains when coming back late in the evening or night ; we almost missed the last bus more than once (our own fault )

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Mandy extended_group gb
9
Welcoming
Pros:

Great location
Stan and his mum were very welcoming and helpful with any queries we had
Breakfast was lovley
Felt very at home
Loved the property and interior
Would highly recommend

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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frans solo_traveller nl
8
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Natalie family_with_children gb
10
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
10
Faultless super comfortable stay
Pros:

Absolutely everything was spot on.
Couldn't have asked for a better stay, we have stayed in high end pricey hotels and dorset arms has went above and beyond it. It was warm, spotless, quiet, very lovely and intriguing decor and the owner Stan was an absolute legend. He was very funny, very welcoming, and even offered us a lift to the local gig we had travelled up for. It gave me warm nostalgic vibes of being taken to a gig as a teen by a parent which was really wholesome.
We unfortunately missed breakfast due to too much boozing at the gig but it looked absolutely delicious and we were still offered coffee past breakfast timing. The price was also an absolute steal, we will be back if we go to any more local gigs.

Cons:

I didn't like that I didn't know about this hotel sooner, id have saved myself a lot of uncomfortable stays in other hotels!
Absolutely nothing to fault.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee