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Reviews of The Clifton 4 stars

The Clifton, 101 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JL, United Kingdom

#8 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in South Shields

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Review score

Based on 587 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel, great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    8.0
    Nice place but needs a few tweaks
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was limited to either cooked or cereal and toast. Both same price. Only 1 hot drink and 1 v small juice per person. Felt under pressure to finish by staff. No continental at all. Given both ceral and toast at same time so either ceral went mushy or toast cold. Please change vegetarian sausages to a non vegetable variety. Tv in room was not viewable from the bed.Hosts didnt introduce themselves at all.

    Position was perfect. Well presented. Plenty of parking.room was good.en suite was lovely

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    fantastic place staff very friendly and helpful good choice of breakfast will stay here again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Staff are lovely, Room was lovely decorated with comfy Bed, fantastic location, lovely Breakfast will certainly be comin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing no Issues

    Property is lovely and Clean, room was nice, bed comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Street noise

    Room and size of room, staff, location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Lovely place to stay. Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely café for a delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Excellent loved every minute will be booking again soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The squeaky bed

    It was to the highest of standards and very clean and the staff were amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely guest house , with central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff entered our room next morning without knocking, and we were still in bed! Didn't spoil our stay, but just a heads up.

    Great location, comfortable beds, clean and welcoming. Easy, free street parking.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money guest house in a superb location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking a slight issue, we were unable to get a spot anywhere along Ocean Rd on a couple of occasions, never mind outside the guest house, but to be fair, it did clear out front later in the day. The weather was great during our stay, so it could've just been an exceptionally busy day. Guest house was very clean, but our room had some minor issues (hairs in bath, additional blanket wasn't very clean, and could maybe do with some plumper pillows for the bed) but overall we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend/return with our dogs.

    The chap working in the restaurant/hotel was excellent - really friendly, welcoming, and informative. We only interacted with one other member of staff and she was also lovely! The location is excellent, just a short walk to the sea-front/amusements etc and there are some fantastic places to eat directly opposite the property. Breakfast was a highlight and served promptly and all of the food we had there during our stay was fantastic - the Betty apple pie being a highlight for mum.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Great stay, brilliant location, thank you :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really!

    Lovely friendly staff, great cafe, clean rooms with everything you need.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Best place I’ve stayed in South Shields
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was spot on

    Lovely hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    A bit of a Gem
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic building, great location and ample parking. Right opposite all the restaurants. Wouldn't hesitate in staying here again....

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Good place to stay , for a short family visit
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows didn't shut properly , so the room was very cold at night

    Great location , excellent cafe for breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee in the room wasn’t good. Not enough milk provided for a two night stay.

    Staff are very pleasant. Decor is contemporary. The property is clean and everything you need is provided. The coffee shop provides an excellent breakfast which is very reasonably priced.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    The Clifton, South Shields
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect and wonderful value for money.

    The Clifton is in a perfect location on a central street very near a beautiful park and the beach plus a small walk into town , with many restaurants and cafes on the street. My room was spotless, quiet , dark when blind down and though compact , excellent value for money and had everything I could wish for.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Just what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking or lack of. Had to park in side street yet the property advertises that it has parking

    Close to city centre, tidy room which had everything we needed.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Great hotel and friendly staff. We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious, room clean, comfortable and had everything we need. It was helpful that there is a free parking just next to the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately room was tired and tv was not working.

    Very comfortable bed nice clean bathroom.Had everything needed for one night stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Brilliant from start to finish amazing place to stay

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fresh. Tasty. Delicious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Cozy room with everything you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I struggled with the stairs to the top floor although my fault for not checking. (I'm in my mid 60's)

    Friendly welcome, cozy room. Fan was a great idea and much appreciated. Quiet room considering the location on the road. Early check in as most places won't let you in until after 16:00. Free parking great and no issues finding a space. Would stay again as good price and it's important for sole travelers to feel safe (which I did). Clean accommodation and would recommend. Accolades well deserved!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in the middle of a very hot spell and room at the top of the hotel was pretty warm with a window that for sensible safety reasons couldn't open wide. So, I was hot....but let's be honest, this isn't going to be a significant issue most of the time on England's North East coast!

    Great location. Clean and friendly. Exceptional breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Great value for money. Fantastic staff and incredibly clean rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean rooms and very friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay. Would certainly book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom sink was very small. I appreciate it had to be as the bathroom was quite small.

    Pleasant staff. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Location very good. Entrance to B&B and bedroom electronic and very effective. No worries carrying keys about.

    Stayed in June 2025

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