Ramada Encore Newcastle-Gateshead

Hotels
Ramada Encore
8 (5929 reviews)
Hawks Road, Gateshead Quays , Newcastle upon Tyne , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Affordable prices
Cons:
Small room
Limited food options
Sofa bed uncomfortable

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
Clean and tidy everywhere, very clean rooms.
Service
8.93
The staff were very friendly and helpful, quickly responded to requests.
Location
8.97
Perfect location, walkable to Newcastle City Centre.
Room Quality
7.42
Comfortable room but some complaints about space and quality.
Amenities
7.95
Vending machines available, room had basic amenities.
Value for Money
7.91
Good value for a central location, reasonable prices.
Food and Beverage
6.96
Breakfast was good but limited dinner options.
Overall Experience
7.93
Generally positive stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:09

Property Description

Prime Location
Located just 300 metres from the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Baltic Art Centre, our modern hotel offers easy access to key attractions and venues in Newcastle.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy our stylish on-site restaurant, bar, gym, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Additionally, take advantage of the 24-hour business centre free of charge.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in our contemporary rooms featuring Freeview flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with power showers. Wooden floors add a touch of elegance to your stay.

Experience the best of Newcastle with us - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the card used to make the booking has to be presented upon check-in.

Please note that group bookings are subject to prior arrangement only and can be canceled by the hotel at any time. Single sex groups must be approved by the hotel in advance.

A security bond of GBP 50 per room may be required on check-in, which is refundable on check-out subject to terms and conditions.

" Please note, for reservations paying upon arrival, we will pre-authorize the credit card used to book the room by 21:00. Should this decline your booking will be canceled"
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 5929 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 6.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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flavio couple ch
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller nz
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Franz solo_traveller at
8
Pros:

Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Freundliches Personal

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Dawood family_with_children gb
8
Great location and good value for money
Pros:

It's only short walk to the seafront and across the millenium bridge to reach the city. Parking was 10 quid per night, it was good, secure and well lit, can even see my car from my room. Continental breakfast was good at 7 quid. Bed was huge and shower was good.

Cons:

The TV was too small and it's not a smart TV. Room was very dark and only had two lights, chairs seems a bit dated. The EV car charger onsite ws an slow charger, had to drive to a Tesla supercharger which took over 20 minutes each way.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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lexi couple gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
Re book this hotel every time leaving happy
Pros:

Great location , staff very helpful

Cons:

Clean and tidy

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Stuart extended_group gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
8
Was a lovely stay. Staff was lovely. I would go back but only if I could have a room at the back of the hotel. It might
Pros:

Lovely clean hotel. Easily accessed parking up was easy

Cons:

We were on the front of the property there was a quite a bit of road noise that kept waking us up

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Stephen extended_group gb
7
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Magdalena family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sumantha couple gb
1
Overpriced and felt unsafe
Pros:

The location and staff were great.

Cons:

Unsavoury characters, my door to an adjoining room was unlocked, sand in my bed.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Block booking for 14 of us and all very smooth. Excellent location for walking into town.
Staff were always polite and helpful and rooms were spacious and clean.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple gb
5
Comfortable, clean and a great location.
Pros:

The location was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The gym was tired and there was no water or towels available when I used it.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ewelina family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Overall, our stay was average. The hotel's location was excellent and definitely its biggest advantage, making it easy to get around and enjoy the area.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the service and communication let the experience down. We had booked and paid for a twin room with two separate beds. When we checked in, we discovered there was no power in the room. We reported this to reception and were told someone would come to fix it as soon as possible. After waiting for several hours with no update and no one arriving, we had to go back to reception ourselves. We were again told someone would come, but later received a call saying we would need to change rooms because the issue couldn't be resolved.
The disappointing part was that there were no twin rooms available, so we were moved into a small double room instead, which was not what we had booked or paid for. We were also not offered any compensation or goodwill gesture for this inconvenience.
Communication throughout our stay was poor. The reception staff seemed to change constantly, and each time we had to explain our situation from the beginning. We requested an extra duvet, but had to ask three separate times before it was finally brought to our room. We also asked for a bucket of ice, but were simply told they didn't have one available.
Overall, while the location was great, the lack of communication, poor customer service, and failure to provide the room we had booked made the stay disappointing. With better organisation and more proactive customer care, the experience could have been much better.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Shirley extended_group gb
5
Wouldn’t stay there again!
Pros:

It was pretty central for us.

Cons:

No air conditioning, there was a fan in the room but far too small for the room size… we left the window open but had to close it again due to noise from the small courtyard below. Which I believe was supposed to close at 10pm.
The beds were clean & comfy but dust around the TV area & on the Lamp Base ( beside the tv was bad) In the bathroom around the sink area hadn’t been cleaned so I went & bought a pot of Bathroom Cleaner wipes & cleaned it myself!!
You have to let reception know the night before if you’d like your room made up, we were only there for 2 nights so we’re not concerned about that, thought someone could at least topped up the tea & coffee though!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ant solo_traveller gb
4
Travelling for business, I was glad I was simply using it as a place to put my head down
Pros:

The price, I couldn't question the value.

Cons:

The hotel felt a bit grubby. There were trolleys of laundry outside the lift shaft and in the corridor pretty much most days. I was there, and it just looked untidy. There was water pouring out over the entrance way that smelt really bad. Overall, my impression was not a great one, and I don't think I'll be returning.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Angie - solo_traveller gb
4
The sewage should have been dealt with.
Pros:

The fact there

Cons:

The fact there was raw sewage falling from the front of the hotel above the door you walked into the hotel wasn't good at all. It wasn't resolved the day I checked out either. The staff were professional, friendly and helpful.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee