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Clifton Guest House

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star South Shields B&B

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Double Room, Ensuite
Meeting facility
Lounge
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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101 Ocean Road, South Shields, England, NE33 2JL
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbeia Roman Fort
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Customs House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Ground floor)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Ground floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Single Room, Ensuite

Superior Single Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Single Room, Ensuite

  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Single with double bed)

Single Room, Ensuite (Single with double bed)

  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Clifton Lite Double)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Clifton Lite Double)

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Ground Floor Economy King)

Double Room, Ensuite (Ground Floor Economy King)

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Ground Floor Economy)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Economy Large Double)

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Economy King First Floor)

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Shields

South Shields retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and 2 miles (3 km) of The Customs House with a stay here. Port Of Tyne and Angel of the North are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Herd Sand - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocean Beach Pleasure Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arbeia Roman Fort - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South and North Marine Parks - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Customs House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Brockley Whins Station - 9 min drive
  • Heworth Station - 12 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toney Minchella @ Haven Point - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Colmans Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southern Fried Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coleman's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Clifton Guest House

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star South Shields B&B
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at Clifton Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star South Shields bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Clifton Guest House offers 26 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clifton Guest House to the airport?

Clifton Guest House is 22.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Clifton Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clifton Guest House.

How close is Clifton Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 6.1 mi (22-min drive) from Whitburn Sands and 9.3 mi (19-min drive) from Longsands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clifton Guest House offer free breakfast?

Clifton Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Clifton Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Genting Casino Newcastle (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Clifton Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Clifton Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Clifton Guest House have a pool?

Clifton Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Clifton Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Clifton Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Clifton Guest House to downtown South Shields?

Clifton Guest House is 0.1 mi away from South Shields.

Reviews

Clifton Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best night sleep

The room was relatively comfortable but street facing so I was kept awake by people racing motorbikes on a Saturday night on the street outside which wasn't great (this would be worse on a bit day if you needed to keep window open) The room was also very small, I literally couldn't open my suitcase which for the price wasn't great (though I appreciate it was Great north run weekend so prices are higher). Toilet was also very loud. On the plus side the staff were friendly, well located for great north run finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and quirky.

One night, two rooms that had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

SJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, unfortunately the room was very hot and didn’t get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay - small but comfortable. Pleasant stroll to the front.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Arrival was swift and easy, then shown to room in building next door, which wasn't a problem. Room 17 pretty small, small bathroom and sink in the bedroom. All looked clean and tidy apart from the seat at the desk and the information booklet which both need attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay here with regularly. always great service top marks to Scott, Liz and Callum
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No lift but was helped in carrying my case up the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wont be staying there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ani

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely place to stay and near sea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou, I had the perfect night sleep, followed by a walk along the beach to watch the sunrise. Great location, peace and quiet all night and nice cool room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room that we booked was not as advertised on the website, we chose a superior double as not too many stairs but the room we were given was another flight of stairs up. Had to phone the hotel number as no one available to talk to in person but in saying that was quickly resolved and a ground floor room was thankfully available. I mentioned website as also advertised a lounge/bar for guests but this apparently had not been open since Covid! Suggested website requires updating. Breakfast included was a continental only unless upgraded for £15pp for hot food. Continental was sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was very clean tidy .staff friendly. Breakfast lovely. The bed let it down, That was the worst ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean,the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value if you pay under £100 with breakfast included - lovely staff and breakfast, fast wifi, comfy bed. Poor value at £189 per night room only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scott & Liz are fantastic hosts, going above and beyond for their guests. The hotel is conveniently located for all amenities. It’s beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night sleep nice people would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gamal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Bring your own toiletries

Room was tidy, but hot. Noise from the main road and guests conversation clearly could be heard from next rooms specially after midnight. The worst part, no toiletries supplied. Therefore could not take showers for a couple of days. Even hand soap not supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024