Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location and amenities
Cons:
Parking fee not clearly stated
Few minor issues with service timing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
The room was very clean and well presented.
Service
8.93
The staff were amazing and could not do enough for me.
Location
8.97
Location is excellent with plenty of nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.42
Lovely room with comfortable amenities.
Amenities
8.45
Room had everything needed for a stay including tea/coffee facilities.
Value for Money
7.91
Parking was an additional charge that should have been communicated.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Food was amazing, especially the breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.43
A wonderful place to stay with minor hiccups.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 12:52

Property Description

Modern Comforts and Convenience

Express Check-in and Check-out: Enjoy a hassle-free arrival and departure experience at The Portland.

Dining and Socializing: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar.

Cozy Rooms with Amenities: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and complimentary WiFi.

Experience a blend of comfort and convenience at The Portland - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Breakfast on Saturdays/Sundays will be 15 pounds and the breakfast type can be - Continental and Full English.

All reservations require our guests to provide a valid form of identification at the point of check in.

All reservations require us to pre authorise a valid debit or credit card at the point of check in from a minimum of £100 which is released up check out after completing a room inspection.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 843 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Victoria couple gb
7
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Pros:

Friendly staff. We didn't have the restaurant breakfast as we needed a very early breakfast before running.

Cons:

Additional car park charge

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Liza extended_group gb
8
Staff were brilliant. Couldn’t do enough. Great that food was easily booked there as was only there for short stay.
Pros:

Located near to where we needed to be.

Cons:

Needs a little bit of attention

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The food was fantastic. Friendly staff, nothing was to much trouble for them.
The room was spacious, bed comfortable with everything you need, hair dryer, iron etc.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Would definitely recommend,would book again
Pros:

Very large breakfast,,everything on your plate,a good full English.location excellent for the reason of our booking.

Cons:

Che king in time alittle late,although room for a quick change was abaliable

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
M
Marcel solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Mooie ruime kamer

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
7
OK for 1 night
Pros:

The Portland was conveniently located a short walk away from Ashington Train Station. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant and reception areas looked very clean, tidy and inviting. The Manager was very friendly and showed me how the side door worked (for after hours access) and showed me to my room. I couldn't fault the staff, from check-in to check-out they were all excellent.

Cons:

I booked a ‘Premium’ room, but it felt more like a standard room. While the room was generally tidy and presented reasonably well, it would have benefited from some extra care and attention.

There were marks on the walls, and the carpets were either stained or noticeably well worn. The dome lights also had dead bugs or flies inside them, which was disappointing. In the bathroom, the skirting board, particularly near the shower, looked rather dirty.

Although this may have been outside the hotel’s control, the room was also very warm. A fan had kindly been provided, but I chose not to use it as the blades looked quite dusty. Overall, the room was acceptable, but it did not quite meet the expectations I had for a ‘Premium’ room.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Alan Jackson23 solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The friendly staff. The size of the room. The comfortable bed . The nice shower

Cons:

The entrance carpet was not clean

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
10
Stayed for NewcastleRaces Was convenient for that.
Pros:

As a disabled guest it was ground floor and manageable for me
Manager was very welcoming

Cons:

Bed a bit hard

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
10
A hidden gem
Pros:

Clean, friendly and welcoming

Cons:

Disappointed with an expensive breakfast which was badly cooked given that we had a great dinner the previous night which was also good value for money .

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
C
Catherine solo_traveller gb
10
Enjoyed Our One Night Stay
Pros:

We liked the size of the room and it's cleanliness ..we were in one of the lodges at the back...the decor, ornaments, and furniture was beautiful ..The gentleman on the desk was really helpful and friendly...we would definitely go back.

Cons:

We thought the breakfast price was a bit pricey at £15 pound a head although we were told there was plenty choice..Our only other thing we noticed was that the heated towel rail needed a good scrub and also the shower door...the soap dispenser also needed cleaning...like we say though we would definitely go back

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good, service excellent.
Evening meal good and good value, service excellent too..

Cons:

Paying for parking in the hotel car park, but I understand why.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Silvia couple nl
9
Pros:

Het personeel was fantastisch. Heel gezellig hotel. Lekker gegeten in het hotel. Typisch Engels ontbijt gehad.

Cons:

Niks

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
Excellent , friendly staff who went that extra mile for us , good quality food available.
Pros:

The staff, manager and owner of the hotel were amazing they could not do enough for myself and my husband who was taken ill .
They certainly went the extra mile to accommodate our needs , nothing was too much trouble for them .

Cons:

Nothing . We would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay in that area .

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
8
Great place to stay to visit family who live locally 😊😊
Pros:

Room was comfy and clean
Mac and the team very pleasant and helpful

Cons:

It was quite noisy outside the room from the street

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Linda couple ie
8
Excellent stay. Thank you very much. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Good size room, good facilities, good location. Quiet. Staff were great. Very clean.

Cons:

Breakfast cost

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
An excellent hotel, where i have stayed on several occassions.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful. The lunch time meal was excellent. The room was clean and tidy

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Excellent property, perfect location for our trip.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee