The Sun Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1265 reviews)
6 Castle Terrace , Warkworth , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar
Meeting/banquet facilities
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast choices
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some areas
Rooms might need updating

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
Mixed sentiment with mentions of cobwebs and outdated rooms.
Service
8.65
Staff were friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.65
Perfect location in the center of Warkworth and close to the castle.
Room Quality
7.15
Rooms were comfortable but some described as small and needing refurbishing.
Amenities
7.65
Good breakfast options, but limited Wi-Fi.
Value for Money
8.15
Excellent value, especially given the location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Good food options available and highly rated breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.15
Generally positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:08

Property Description

Historic Setting Opposite Warkworth Castle

Elegant Rooms with Free WiFi

British Cuisine and Garden Dining

Escape to The Sun Hotel, nestled opposite the picturesque Warkworth Castle. Enjoy the charm of this 17th-century coaching inn with elegantly decorated rooms offering modern amenities like free WiFi. Indulge in delectable British cuisine at the on-site restaurant or savor a drink in the serene garden. Explore the stunning Northumberland Heritage Coast just moments away, or take a short drive to the famous Alnwick Castle from the Harry Potter films. Book your stay now for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and natural beauty.

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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NCL

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1265 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Amanda couple gb
7
Fine for one night if you’re
Pros:

In a great location

Cons:

The wifi didn’t work at all. The rooms were barely clean. A layer of dust on all surfaces and horrible non laundered throws on the bed.
One poor guy seemed to be doing all the jobs with no help.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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michael solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Room needs a deep clean. Light shade, skirting boards, shower etc really dirty.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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hazel extended_group gb
8
Quite enjoyable
Pros:

Room and breakfast

Cons:

overpriced food and drink in bar compared to other pubs in town

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
10
Great location and great staff
Pros:

Welcoming staff, great pub next door, great breakfast

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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andre couple gb
3
Have zero expectations and you won’t be disappointed
Pros:

location

Cons:

staff couldnt care less. cleanliness is dreadful. breakfast inedible.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
7
Nice short stay, great breakfast, lovely staff
Pros:

Great location, lovely bar.

Cons:

Bit dated, drain smell in the room

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Acceptable Hotel
Pros:

Interesting, old building/inn next to Warkworth Castle. Great breakfast room with good breakfast e.g. Craster kippers. Plentiful free parking.

Cons:

Requires some updating e.g. carpets, toilet seat, paintwork. Beds were variable.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
7
Although comfy, this was a disappointing experience, not the standard we expected.
Pros:

Good location, right opposite Warkworth Castle & handy for exploring the coast.
Friendly staff & nice food. Good breakfast & had a nice supper in the bar & enjoyed the quiz.
Comfy bed & a good sized room which needs updating & a deep clean, then it would be great!

Cons:

Entering the hotel we opened the grubby doors into a small reception area. This old place could do with a big refresh & deep clean.
Quite dusty, especially when looking for a socket to plug in my phone charger. Dusty skirting boards & big heavy curtains that didn’t close well, one was hanging off the fitting.
We were given the Secret Room, a large dusty room apparently used as the bridal suite! Everything was gold, the bed, furniture & huge throne like chairs. There was also a free standing bath which was right in front of a large window, so unless you could get the huge curtains to close, you’d have to be an exhibitionists to have a bath!
The tv was on the wrong wall, there was nowhere comfortable to sit to watch it. I’d take out the free standing bath & move the ‘thrones’ to the other side of the room to watch the tv, or move the tv to the bathroom wall.
Shower room also dusty, wobbly hot tap & the shower door was broken at the bottom. Very difficult to turn the shower on & off as knob was faulty. This was all communicated to the staff on our departure.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group gb
8
Welcoming friendly staff.Food was excellent.
Pros:

Wanted to stay somewhere for one night after visiting nearby Cragside.Met by friendly Reception staff who was also running the very busy bar next door(Newcastle were playing at home so very busy)The room was clean and comfortable.We chose to eat at the pub next door when it quietened down and we had the Sunday roast beef served with freshly cooked vegetables which was delicious.The breakfast again was served by friendly staff and excellent.Visited nearby Amble and had a walk along the beach which is stunning.

Cons:

Yes the hotel is showing signs of in need of a refurb but we didn’t let that put us off.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Erna solo_traveller nl
8
Aanrader
Pros:

De locatie is prachtig met een kasteel tegenover en een pub ernaast. Heerlijk ontbijt.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Greg solo_traveller gb
8
Castle
Pros:

Nice room, lovely food, great location right opposite the Castle. Would recommend to family and friends.

Cons:

The shower was a bit slow and could do with another shelf in the bathroom and only one hook on the back of the door to hang one towel.
Hard to open the bedroom window. Bolt was there, but handle was missing.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller nl
4
Great location and nice staff but overall not clean.
Pros:

Very friendly staff and excellent location

Cons:

My room and bathroom were not clean. Everything was dusty, very tired looking, bathroom floor was dirty and sticky. Carpet in the room and communal areas was very dirty. Generally there was a weird smell in the hotel, like old cooking oil. Some kind of loud generator outside could be heard during the night even through closed windows. With some proper care and attention and a deep clean this place could be a million times better.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast excellent

Cons:

TV not working - bar man sent to fix it- he said ‘I haven’t a clue’
No notification festival on directly & noisily outside bedroom windows
Curtain hanging off rail at end

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Alexander extended_group gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Allan couple gb
3
Very disappointed
Pros:

Some staff were pleasant & very helpful

Cons:

Toilet in room had not been cleaned. Had to ask for more towels as only enough for one person. Cooked breakfast was mainly cold when it arrived.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple gb
6
Ok for a budget stay
Pros:

Lovely old building, breakfast room was really grand, staff all friendly, great location right next to the castle, good shower, great that had free parking and we could leave our car during the day

Cons:

Room wasn’t the cleanest, headboard thick with dust, was were the lights, bed was so uncomfortable, also need to invest in new pillows, room so small, especially when staying with two dogs. toilet would barely flush, breakfast was ok, maybe expected too much

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Roderick solo_traveller gb
6
Appreciate a complete overhaul would be very expensive. Carpets seriously need cleaning and room 7 was very dusty
Pros:

Location . Quality of bathroom towels

Cons:

Out of date furniture . Room needed dusting. Serious dusting of blinds.Carpet in public areas was very dirty.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children gb
7
1 night stop over for It’s location and food
Pros:

We had a family room/ triple room. The decor was nice. The property had many original features.
The staff were helpful, they allowed us to park there before check in.
The food was great.

Cons:

The beds were uncomfortable.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Dawn family_with_children us
5
Not pleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old, dinghy, no fans (or AC) noisy, and family room was tiny

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
9
Good place for stopover in Warkworth
Pros:

Good location for stopover on my way home from completing the SC2C bike ride.
Excellent dinner and breakfast.
Very good cycle storage.

Cons:

The single room was a bit tight for sorting all my gear - but managed ok.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee