OYO The Rowers Hotel, Dunston Gateshead

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OYO Rooms
6.3 (345 reviews)
St Omers Road, Dunston , Newcastle upon Tyne , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Outdated furniture
No food service
No breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
4.38
Multiple reviews mention dirtiness, outdated conditions, and a general lack of sanitation.
Service
9.85
Staff were described as lovely and welcoming, though service availability was inconsistent.
Location
9.39
Location was appreciated for its convenience to certain events, despite being somewhat far.
Room Quality
5.34
Rooms were frequently noted as dated, dirty, and poorly maintained.
Amenities
5.37
Lack of basic amenities mentioned, including no bar or meals as advertised.
Value for Money
4.83
Many expressed feeling overcharged for the poor quality of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
6.38
Some dissatisfaction noted with availability of food and drinks.
Overall Experience
4.85
Overall sentiment reflected significant disappointment and poor experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with a Nautical Theme
Experience a charming stay less than a mile from Europe's largest shopping mall. The hotel's nautical-themed decor and recent luxurious refurbishments offer a comfortable and homely atmosphere.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Located near Newcastle's city centre and the Quayside, the hotel serves as a perfect base for exploring cultural events at Sage Gateshead or enjoying the vibrant nightlife.

Modern Amenities and Relaxing Spaces
Enjoy well-appointed en suite rooms with TV, radio, and tea/coffee facilities. The sunny conservatory overlooking the gardens provides a peaceful retreat, while free Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout your stay.

Book your stay at OYO The Rowers Hotel for a delightful blend of comfort and convenience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 345 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.38
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 5.34
Amenities: 5.37
Value for Money: 4.83
Food and Beverage: 6.38
Overall Experience: 4.85
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Marsha • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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carl • family_with_children • gb
1
lol...
Pros:

Absolutely Disgusting didn't stay the Building was Terrible Dirty Shambles ...Like a Refund asap

Cons:

Everything and you charge people to stay their ...Shame on your Company...

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • family_with_children • gb
10
2025-12-01 • via Nuitee
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FERNANDO • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

No rush to checking out.

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Fernando José do nascimento • couple • pt
4
2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
1
2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family_with_children • gb
1
Creepy Abandoned Hotel
Pros:

Nothing, from the outside the place looked dirty and derelict,then rang the bell no one there as it's not manned full time. The room was dark and dated and smelled terrible like cigerettes. The whole place was like an abandoned hotel it was too creepy so we didn't even stay our night ...

Cons:

Very dated,dark smelled like cigarettes,not manned, and the grounds the hotel was in were a complete mess loads of cigarette butts on the floor outside our window. Overall, it looked abandoned from the outside

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Vokounova • family_with_children • cz
1
Pros:

Vůbec nic

Cons:

Nestrávili jsme v hotelu ani 5 minut,otřesné a hrozne. Paní nereaguje na vrácení alespoň nějaké části. Za hotel na 2 noci jsem zaplatila 13 tisíc korun.

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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scott • couple • gb
5
It was overall fair
Pros:

Beds comfortable

Cons:

Noise, no staff, not very on the ball either fire and safety

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Not much.. unfortunately it was very outdated , dirty , broken bed to list a few

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Bethany • couple • gb
7
Women Was Lovely And Welcoming
Pros:

The staff where lovely
Bed was comfy
room was warm
Close to the fed were we needed to go

Cons:

There was only about 4 milks rang the number but said would update them later on today which was no good as we were wanting a cup of coffee and checking out at 11 so had nothing at all to drink
Toilet was dirty
Decor needs updated
Says there's a bar we went down no one was there everything locked and in darkness
Maybe spray some air freshener as you walk in as there's a weird smell
Will return if there's any more events on

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
6
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tinsley • couple • gb
1
Will not stay there again
Pros:

No breakfast supplied

Cons:

Everything

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Latifah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I stayed in Acorn I believe. Whilst everything was fantastic, the smell of sewer in the bathroom was unpleasant. Other than that everything was fine.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
1
2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Lida • couple • it
5
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
1
F*****G S**T
Pros:

Terrible hotel, rooms and furniture damaged and dated and not clean. No mini bar/fridge, shower ran at a trickle, no bar downstairs, no food served, room shook if a heavy vehicle rode past, DIY work done in rooms was done to a very poor standard, conservatory at back had half its roof missing, leaves all over the floor and cereal boxes still on show from god knows what year. Utter DISGRACE and JOKE that I got charged £168 for one nights stay with my partner, absolutely ROBBED and would never stay there again or recommended it to anyone, not even a stray animal.

Cons:

EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
7
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mohd • extended_group • gb
6
Amazing receptionist
Pros:

The receptionist. He is so warm and friendly. Bless him

Cons:

Old decor but I think they're working on it. And the location is far but it's ok

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
5
Did the trick for the GNR. Comfortable bed. Good location. Don't expect too much though.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Location good. 20 minutes walk to Metrocentre. Not too far from Newcastle City Centre either. Ideal for GNR.

Cons:

No breakfast available. No facilities at the hotel, like a lounge or anything.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee