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The Metropolitan

4.0 star property
Enjoy a 4-star B&B in Whitley Bay

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Beach
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (Large Attic) | WiFi
Food and drink
Dining
Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 2AH
  • Place, Whitley Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, PLAYHOUSE
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Longsands Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double) | WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (Large Attic) | WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (Large Attic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smaller Double) | WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smaller Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whitley Bay

In Whitley Bay .You'll find Whitley Sands and PLAYHOUSE within a 15-minute walk of this Whitley Bay B&B. Longsands Beach and Tynemouth Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whitley Sands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • PLAYHOUSE - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Longsands Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tynemouth Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Whitley Bay Mini Golf - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Benton Station - 13 min drive
  • Manors Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fire Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baba Yaga's House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papa Johns Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Metropolitan

Enjoy a 4-star B&B in Whitley Bay
The Metropolitan offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Whitley Bay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Metropolitan offers 7 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Metropolitan to the airport?

The Metropolitan is 15.8 mi (38-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metropolitan?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropolitan on Jun 3, 2026 start from $128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Metropolitan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Metropolitan.

How close is The Metropolitan to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 4-minute walk from Whitley Sands and 1 mi (3-min drive) from Longsands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Metropolitan offer free breakfast?

The Metropolitan does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Metropolitan?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Genting Casino Newcastle (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Metropolitan?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Metropolitan?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Metropolitan have a pool?

The Metropolitan does not have a pool.

Does The Metropolitan have a spa?

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

How close is The Metropolitan to downtown Whitley Bay?

The Metropolitan is 0.5 mi away from Whitley Bay.

The Metropolitan Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean accommodation and the owners are absolutely brilliant. Definitely stay here anytime I’m up here on business.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent guest house with a very friendly host, and the breakfast wasvsuperb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation Lovely breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

Great place!

Lovely place to stay. Room was great and breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the best value stay I have enjoyed for a long time, without sacrificing my experience qualities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marylin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes staff excellent thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Better than a few hotels I’ve stayed in. Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for a competition in Newcastle, but wanted to be near the beach too , excellent host , breakfast delicious and very informative when we asked where to eat or visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Great place to stay

Great! Lovely room, lovely people. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value. Excellent Breakfast. Lovely Room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Lovely host. Great cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maik

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

Terrific Stay in WhitleyBay ag Paul’s place

2mins from the beach Great to walk along the coast north or south Paul is a very nice host Amazing tasty breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Lovely stay.

We had a lovely stay. Very comfortable and Breakfast was great. All staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner / manager Paul very knowledgeable about the area and a friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Cracking little find

Very nice place to stay, service great and rooms very comfortable. Really nice breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Comfortable one night stay, friendly helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Highly recommended

Lovely hotel 5 mins walk from the beach. Friendly host, comfy room and great breakfast. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, immaculately finished and clean. Run by really nice and helpful people. Breakfast was lovely as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

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

This is the place to stay

Easy to find, clean, modern, and comfortable. Very warm welcome, very helpful, lovely size room and ensuite. Minutes from the seafront and many restaurants for your evening meal. Amazing breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Great guesthouse in Whitley Bay

I had the most wonderful stay at this GuestHouse and it fully exceeded my expectations. Staff (Paul) went out of his way to make my stay comfortable. Great breakfast, lovely location by the sea with short distance to the Metro and cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

A great stay at The Metropolitan

We absolutely loved our stay at The Metropolitan. We were warmly welcomed, the accommodation was fantastic and the breakfast was superb. The guest house is in a great location, convenient for the bars and restaurants, and close to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a excellent couple of days at the Metropolitan. Clean, cosy and breakfast was amazing. Lee and Paul were wonderful hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

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

So nice

All round fantastic place to stay the night . Unreal breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great place

Friendly check-in, lovely single room and a great night's sleep! Close to beach. Can recommend deMaos ice cream!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024