the beamish mary inn

Hotels
8.4 (482 reviews)
Beamish Mary Inn , Stanley , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff friendliness
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.11
Rooms very poor; not clean, needs a good clean from bar to all rooms.
Service
9.58
Staff friendliness noted multiple times; welcoming and helpful.
Location
8.62
Convenient to Beamish Living Museum, but little else nearby.
Room Quality
6.57
Room was in poor condition, freezing cold, uncomfortable mattresses.
Amenities
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.06
Noted as poor by some; photos on booking.com are not accurate.
Food and Beverage
9.61
Great food; lovely staff; evening meals and breakfast highly praised.
Overall Experience
8.58
Mixed feelings due to room and cleanliness issues; some positive experiences noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:15

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Stanley

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free private parking, a restaurant, and a bar on-site.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day with a tasty Full English/Irish, vegetarian, or gluten-free breakfast.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Sage Gateshead and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, just 17 km away.

Book your stay at the beamish mary inn for a delightful experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 482 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 6.57
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 9.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Hannah • couple • gb
10
I would recommend anyone to stay here
Pros:

All the staff were fabulous and so friendly the food was to die for proper old English pub.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
2
not very good at all
Pros:

staff good

Cons:

room rubbish

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
1
The worst place I have ever stayed in. Please don’t waste your money.
Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

The whole place was absolutely filfy and smelt terrible. The carpets were dirty and stained, the bathroom was disgusting. It had polystyrene tile on the wall which was coming off. Mold in shower and under toilet and sink. Bed linen had horrible smell. The view from window looked like a junk yard. Couldn’t even think about having breakfast there as just wanted to get out of there asap.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Situated close to Beamish Museum with excellent food options

Cons:

Shower not so good

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and the food was exceptional. The garden was a lovely nature haven alongside accomadating visitors.

Cons:

There wss nothing to dislike.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were brilliant and helpful

Cons:

Looking a bit tired and dated but overall worth the money. I have stayed in worse and paid more money for doing so

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

The staff were lovely

Cons:

The whole place was filthy, run down and not fit to be open. " beer garden" as it was called 1 broken bench. Ciggy butt's covered the floor of a tiny weed filled space. Mattress had springs coming through and no mattress cover! Same for another couple staying in the family room, also too uncomfortable to sleep. Breakfast ok. Extremely basic but edible unlike the previous evenings meal ( cooked by someone else) was totally inedible. Good job there was a hungry labrador in the pub to save embarrassment! Another couple fed their burgers to it too! For £80 a night absolutely disgusting and should not even be on booking.coms website

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
3
Disappointed.
Pros:

Close to the Beamish Museum

Cons:

I came to Beamish to visit the Living Museum and thought staying in a traditional pub would add a bit of character. It did — unfortunately, most of it was in the cracks.

Vicky and Deborah behind the bar were lovely and welcoming, but sadly that was the main positive.

Room 2 is large but badly tired and in desperate need of attention. The walls and ceiling are cracked, both beds were uncomfortable, the pillows poor, and the shower room came complete with cobwebs and a blocked shower tray that drained so slowly it risked overflowing.

Then there was the noise.

The room is directly above the bar and TV area, so conversations, television, singing and traffic are all clearly audible.

This was a Sunday night, and I was told the pub would close and empty by 11pm. At 11.40pm, a crowd was still downstairs loudly singing along to the TV. I complained and was assured it would finish by midnight.

It didn’t.

At 1.45am, people were still in the bar and I could clearly hear their conversations. I complained again.

Then, at around 2am, one of the men from the bar knocked on my bedroom door to apologise.

Because after being kept awake until 2am on a Sunday night, what every guest really needs is a personal visit.

I booked two nights. I stayed one.

The Beamish Mary Inn may be old, but old and neglected are not the same thing. The rooms need serious investment, and if you charge people to sleep above a bar, giving them a realistic chance of actually sleeping would be a good start.

Pleasant staff. Dreadful stay.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
7
Pub with Olde Worlde charm.
Pros:

Room was clean and spacious, breakfast was quite good. History of pub and local mining community was interesting, and olde worlde, sort of thing.

Cons:

Parking was roadside and rough hardstanding area in front of pub. First impression on entering pub was not good, as initial contact was instigated by a slightly tipsy regular... Not very professional.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Walter • couple • gb
7
Good basic accommodation ., Good value for money and great location for Beamish.
Pros:

The staff are very friendly and helpful with good local knowledge about things to do in the area.
The hotel is very pet friendly .
The food is very nice and with generous portions . You will not leave hungry.

Cons:

The place could do with a little TLC. Some re decorating is in order .

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
5
Very basic accommodation which still isn't reflected in price given awful mattresses and grubbiness
Pros:

Excellent food and friendly staff but place needs a serious make over. Bedding clean. Good location for visiting Beamish Museum.

Cons:

Mattresses horrendous, need replacing immediately. Decor throughout very tired and needs updating. Needs a good deep clean. Garden completely overgrown. Towels stunk of smoke and strong smoke smell in public area

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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hoppis • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Agnese • solo_traveller • it
1
Arrivati e subito ripartiti
Cons:

Siamo arrivati e ce ne siamo andati nel giro di 10 minuti. Poco accogliente e sporco. Personale disinteressato e sciatto. Le lenzuola nella nostra stanza erano luride e chiaramente non cambiate dall'utilizzo precedente.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Staff very friendly

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Cracking breakfast!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff was nice and friendly, close to beamish museum.

Cons:

Not much to do in that area

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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j • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Not lotnot

Cons:

Not clean breakfast horrible

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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PATRICK • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great location
Pros:

The location was excellent. The food really good.

Cons:

The premises, both public areas and accommodation, are in need of renovation & updating.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee