Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms not clean
Issues with room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Rooms are described as poor quality and not the cleanest.
Service
8.25
Staff at the reception were friendly and welcoming.
Location
8.75
Good location, convenient for visiting local attractions.
Room Quality
6.25
Rooms are run down and in need of repair; some had issues like flooding.
Amenities
7.25
Some amenities were basic and in need of updates.
Value for Money
7.75
Good value for the location, though some aspects were disappointing.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Breakfast was not consistent; some guests enjoyed it while others found it subpar.
Overall Experience
7.75
Mixed experiences; some enjoyed their stay while others faced significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 20:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Sea Hotel boasts 34 elegant en-suite bedrooms, including accessible options and a stunning Bridal Suite with a roll top bath.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at The Maritime Restaurant and Bar, offering English, continental, and vegetarian menus. For a unique experience, visit the Buddha Lounge and Kitchen for Asian fusion cuisine and creative cocktails.

Entertainment and Relaxation
Unwind at Bar52 Sport Bars with craft ales and delicious bar food while watching multiple sports channels on 78-inch TVs. Additionally, enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, onsite parking, and versatile event spaces for any occasion.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, dining, and entertainment at The Sea Hotel.

Important information:

Restaurant details have been changed from loca to Buddha Lounge, Se Hotel restaurant now open, Bar 52 serves food and grab and go breakfasts are no longer available.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
Airport code: NCL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1515 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Per Erik solo_traveller no
4
Pros:

Beliggenheten, hvis du er på jakt etter tivoli.

Cons:

Kvaliteten på hotellet. Slitt og skuffende. Bildene stemmer ganske dårlig.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Delia solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful large room. Very clean and great value. The staff very polite and friendly specially the nice chap on evening reception. The location was perfect. We would recommend it to anyone and will definitely return again

Cons:

Nothing everything was great

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Anna couple us
8
Pros:

Great breakfast. Very friendly staff.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were really friendly.
Location was perfect. I had a sea view from my window which was lovely.
Room was very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

My room was very hot, it was not helped by the weather so not in anyone’s control. But the boy racers driving up and down the road at all hours meant I couldn’t have the windows open and there was no fan.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller gb
3
Won't be back
Pros:

alcohol gel dispensers.

Cons:

It's July, a heatwave... and what's turned up to the max? The heating. The radiator thermostat control is broken. There are no free rooms. Apparently another room has complained about this. "I'll check the boiler" comes to nothing. At least they gave me another fan which helped.
Dirty carpet on the staircase.
Seat in the room has crumbs and marks on it. A hair in the bed.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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lynn solo_traveller au
5
Cons:

Couldn’t keep window open due to the drag racing until late. Only a fan to cool down the room therefore hot.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple de
4
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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GLORIA extended_group fr
8
Un très bon séjour à Southshields
Pros:

la localisation près de la mer, une grande chambre, bien aménagée.
petit déjeuner très bien avec un grand choix ; english breakfast bien, un peu trop copieux

Cons:

dommage qu'il n'y ait pas d'ascenseur pour les personnes ayant des difficultés à marcher et pour porter les bagages.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Miranda solo_traveller gb
6
Good value. Great breakfast
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the breakfast was excellent .
We had two good views from our corner room.

Cons:

We arrived before 8 pm but the restaurant was already closed. The bathroom was clean, but a bit tired. It could do with a regresh

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
10
Excellent seaside hotel!
Pros:

Excellent seaside hotel.

Staff were very friendly and keen to help.

Excellent location for beach walks, plenty to do and close to town centre for train to Newcastle.

Cons:

Rooms were very warm!

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Rodney family_with_children gb
7
Accommodation was fine. Pity about the breakfast
Pros:

Check in, room comfort, near the beach and facilities

Cons:

Breakfast. I had a mushroom omelette which was overcooked.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Nowak solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location the beach and the sea are just across the road, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's a perfect place for a quiet, relaxing getaway for a few days.
My room was in the annex next to the main hotel, which actually worked out really well for me. It was close to the car park, so I could simply step out of the room and be outside straight away.Overall, everything was great. The only thing I would say is that the bathroom could do with a little refurbishment. The air conditioning worked perfectly, there was a modern TV, and the room itself was nice. With a small investment, the décor could be updated to give it a more modern look. Very comfy bed. Nothing to complain, if I'll be back there I will choose this place again :)

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Donna couple gb
5
It’ll do.
Pros:

It was near where we were dining.

Cons:

It is rather care worn.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Mehnaz family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
7
Excellent treat on holiday
Pros:

The property was in an ideal location had a good meal toilets n good hygiene In rooms clean and tidy plus helpful friendly staff

Cons:

The book in was not a good time

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Woollard solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location opposite the beach

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

It is central to everything in southsheilds on the seafront .The bed was very comfortable with white sheets and bedding .I would stay again if in the area .

Cons:

We were on the top floor, and
they didn't have a lift, so not good for carrying cases up.the man on the desk offered to carry them up. Would be no good for anyone with walking difficulties .

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
8
Friendly hotel, nice location for what we needed.
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and accommodating, breakfast was lovely.
Location was a nice.

Cons:

No air con
No lifts to upper floor rooms

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
4
Nice location but room disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Seagull nest on roof outside of room window with 3 young seagulls in plus parent. Due to heat we had to sleep with the window open but struggled to get much sleep due to noise from the seagulls. Roof should have netting installed to stop seagulls landing on it/nesting.
Coffee served at breakfast was clearly instant coffee. This is fine for complimentary coffee in the room but for breakfast I would have expected bean to cup or filter coffee as a minimum. Breakfast cheese omelette very bland.
Room was dated with repairs required in bathroom and in need of modernisation which should include insulation of an air conditioning unit.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Danielle family_with_children gb
7
Brilliant. lovely service clean hotel, amazing staff and good food but too hot to stay in summer
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing, table service and made to order

Cons:

No air conditioning in the room and it made the sleep quite uncomfortable

2026-06-28 via Nuitee