The Clifton, 101 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JL, United Kingdom
#8 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in South Shields
Guests' ChoiceBased on 587 B&B reviews
8.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 September 2025
Donovan
United KingdomLovely hotel, great location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Mike
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Martin
United Kingdomfantastic place staff very friendly and helpful good choice of breakfast will stay here again
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Linda
United KingdomNothing no Issues
Property is lovely and Clean, room was nice, bed comfortable
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Fiona
AustraliaStreet noise
Room and size of room, staff, location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Laws
United KingdomFriendly and helpful staff. Lovely café for a delicious breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Amanda
United KingdomThe 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
Alison
United KingdomStaff 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
Dave
United KingdomParking 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
Jan
United KingdomNothing really!
Lovely friendly staff, great cafe, clean rooms with everything you need.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Hancock
United KingdomEverything was spot on
Lovely hotel
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Brannagh
United KingdomNothing
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
Vincent
United KingdomWindows 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
Jane
United KingdomThe 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
Laura
United KingdomEverything 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
Joanne
United KingdomParking 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
Valeria
United KingdomThe 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
Denise
United KingdomUnfortunately 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
Liam
United KingdomNothing
Brilliant from start to finish amazing place to stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Jayden
United KingdomFresh. Tasty. Delicious.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Susan
United KingdomI 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
Peter
United KingdomStayed 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
Sophia
United KingdomClean rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Rae
United KingdomBathroom 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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