Ramada Encore Newcastle-Gateshead

Hotels
Ramada Encore
8 (5832 reviews)
Hawks Road, Gateshead Quays , Newcastle upon Tyne , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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 5832 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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Judi extended_group ca
9
Lovely spot to stay and see Newcastle. Easy to get to the Quay and restaurants. Beds were super comf
Pros:

We loved the Breakfast ladies! The two women working were so friendly and helpful.
The food at breakfast was also very good with many options

Cons:

No concerns

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller gb
9
Good value stopover hotel in Newcastle city
Pros:

Good value city centre chain hotel with large comfortable rooms and onsite bar and restaurant for meals and breakfast. Parking @ £10 is good for city centre, but maybe should be included in the guest price. Breakfast bought in advance was good value. Surprisingly quiet given that we stayed the bank holiday weekend and Newcastle was jumping!

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
7
Another Nice Stay.
Pros:

Great staff, nice rooms, good breakfast, EV charger, handy location with a car park.

Cons:

The sink was blocked in my bathroom which cleaning staff must have been aware of.
The hotel seems to have started taking in people with housing difficulties, which is admirable to some point and I have stayed before when they have been there with no issues. However, on this occasion there was a group of them who were loud and drinking heavily on the night, and then at breakfast time there was one who was obviously still drunk and he had an altercation with waiting staff over helping himself to food.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
K
Kev family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was nice, although not a large selection of hot food

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Linda family_with_children gb
8
Good value comfortable hotel.
Pros:

Good value comfortable hotel. The location was ideal for the bustling river area of Newcastle. It was great having parking.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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thomas solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The location was excellent and the staff were really good the young lady on the reception was really helpful I had made a mistake and booked 3 rooms I only needed 1 but she contacted booking . Com and resolved the issues
Many thanks

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
O
Olivia couple gb
10
Honestly exceeded expectations, would definitely stay again!
Pros:

The staff were so lovely and helpful

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. We will be back

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Leonie extended_group gb
7
Comfortable stay in Gateshead a few minutes away from the Millennium Bridge
Pros:

Comfortable, clean room and sufficient parking available. Staff were always helpful and friendly. A couple of minutes walk over the Millennium Bridge into Newcastle city.

Cons:

Location of hotel, can be noisy at times and we had people running in the hallway and talking very loudly at 2pm at night.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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NEIL solo_traveller gb
8
A modern, good-value hotel but not very central
Pros:

A modern, mid-range hotel which has everything you need for a comfortable stay - including food and drink on-site. My room was a decent size, well-designed and functional. Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

The hotel location feels a bit remote, on the Gateshead side of the Tyne, with few facilities immediately nearby. You'll need to walk quite a lot (which I was OK with): Newcastle centre is about 25 minutes away on foot but the Glasshouse and Baltic are close by. Uber is available too.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Dave solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Craig solo_traveller gb
4
Not horrible but the price tag reflected the experience
Pros:

The location was good, parking was reasonable and the staff were lovely.

Cons:

While the room was booked as a Superior, there were a few functional issues during the stay. Upon arrival, the bathroom sink was blocked - I unblocked it with a water bottle but not completely, and the room's lighting was dim and impractical for daily use. Additionally, the room lacked air conditioning, and because the windows are restricted and do not open past the outer wall, it was not possible to establish any airflow or breeze. Finally, according to the floor map, the vast majority of superior rooms face adjacent buildings rather than offering a river view, which is worth noting for future guests.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Great location
24 hour front desk
Nice large room

Cons:

Pillows could do with being replaced

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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chrisp4889 solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were very helpful we got an early check in
Easy to find lots of parking
Room was very clean with comfortable bed
Great location for quayside
Great pr6

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Zara couple gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
6
Cons:

poor plumbing in shower meant that the whole shower and toilet floor flooded when shower was used

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
J
Johnny solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location to get around Gateshead and Newcastle

Cons:

Early check out 11am

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
K
Kirstin couple gb
8
2026-05-22 via Nuitee