Dunstanburgh Castle Inn

Hotels
8.7 (777 reviews)
Front Street , Embleton , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Warm room
Smart TV didn't work
Steps were a little steep

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
Reviews noted that rooms were very clean and presentable.
Service
8.98
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.02
Exceptional location near beautiful landscapes and beaches.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and cosy.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities provided were satisfactory, including bar and restaurant.
Value for Money
8.46
Guests found the hotel to be good value for what it offered.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Food was reported to be amazing and sufficiently priced.
Overall Experience
8.68
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:44

Property Description

Charming Village Setting
Nestled in the heart of Embleton, The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel offers a picturesque retreat on the Northumberland coast. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and parking during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in rooms equipped with a TV, electric kettle, and private bathroom with bath and shower. Indulge in the provided bed linen and ironing facilities for a cozy experience.

Exceptional Dining and Activities
Savor ethically produced meals at the award-winning restaurant. Explore nearby attractions like Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course and Alnwick Castle for a memorable vacation.

Ready to experience seaside serenity and top-notch hospitality? Book your stay at The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 777 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Benjamin • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Travelled with my son who was playing in a local golf comp. Really nice hotel close to the course. Excellent freshly cooked full English breakfast and an excellent evening menu, great bar and great conversations with some of the locals.

Cons:

Nothing, it was great value for money especially in its rural setting, parking is somewhat limited but the side street is perfectly adequate

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Good location with handy EV chargers round the corner.
Hooks for coats on the back of the door. Dog friendly. Fantastic food

Cons:

Footpath to the nearest beach was inaccessible

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
A long history with this hotel and interesting to see how it has changed over the years
Pros:

The food was excellent although sometimes the portions seemed a little too much

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
K
kathleen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff and food
Dog friendly throughout

Cons:

Not the easiest access to the beach

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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GARY • couple • gb
9
Great stay in exellent hotel
Pros:

Freindly and professional staff,great food,comfortable and clean room

Cons:

Limited parking ,water wouldnt stay in bath ..leaked away

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Norman • couple • gb
10
Pros:

A lovely hotel with friendly, helpful staff. The room was fantastic - the best one that we stayed in on our trip. The bathroom was great especially as there was a bath as well as a shower.
We had dinner there which was very good too.

Cons:

Nothing - it was all great!

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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carol • couple • gb
7
Lovely couple of days away
Pros:

Breakfast was good. I usually like to have some fresh fruit salad but this wasn’t available. The bacon was a bit tough and overcooked

Cons:

We didn’t like the green light in the room. It was very intrusive and interrupted sleep. We were told that this was necessary for fire safety

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
5
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
a great location, away from masses of summer crowds, some of the best walking routes in the country
Pros:

Friendly staff, great food, relaxed atmosphere, great location for access to coastal path and beach.

Cons:

Timothy Taylor was off at the bar...alternatives were just as good though

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Very nice hotel in a great location for some of the best beaches in the country, would stay again
Pros:

Great location, lovely friendly staff.

Cons:

Room was a bit cramped and could have done with a fan to keep us cool in the hot weather. Windows had to be kept open but brought in some noise from equipment outside. Out meal in the restaurant was a bit disappointing but we only used it once. The other diners seemed very happy and it is clearly very popular for its food.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
9
Good position in a lovely village ideal for golfers
Pros:

Nice rooms with good facilities

Cons:

The food was nice but a little pricey

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Brilliant location, great food and staff in a charming pub
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Garry • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Broster • solo_traveller • gb
7
Enjoyable short stay in Embleton
Pros:

Excellent food and service.good atmosphere.

Cons:

Bedroom rather small and in need of upgrade.
Because of my mobility issues, a lift or ground floor bedroom would be ideal. However, we were aware of this before booking.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very clean and friendly staff, excellent restaurant and a nice cosy bar.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennings • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Going home

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
10
Relaxing, peaceful , enjoyable and can’t wait to go back
Pros:

Lovely location? Fabulous food , friendly , helpful staff, lovely room, gorgeous dining room , amazing breakfast menu, fab garden …. So friendly . Thank you

Cons:

Lovely all round !!!

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee