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Top 5 hotels in South Shields at a glance

1. Clifton Guest House — 4-star hotel in South Shields. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
2. The Sea Hotel — 3-star hotel in South Shields. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.
3. Little Haven Hotel On The Beach — 3-star hotel in South Shields. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
4. Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne — 3-star hotel in South Shields.
5. 16 Seafield Terrace — 2-star hotel in South Shields.

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A dining area with black and white checkered flooring, gold-framed walls, and chandeliers.

A room with a large wooden coffee table, two sofas with patterned cushions, a dark blue patterned wall, a mirror, and a globe on a shelf.

A room with a chessboard, a vase with green plants, a lamp, and a sofa with patterned cushions.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and decorative elements like a clock and framed pictures.

1. Clifton Guest House

South Shields

$112

$135 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A restaurant with two tables set for dining, each with wine glasses, cutlery, and napkins.

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a bedside phone, and a teal pillow.

A room with a dark upholstered sofa, a vintage-style bed, and a large floral wallpaper.

2. The Sea Hotel

South Shields

$68

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A sunlit dining area with glass walls, wicker chairs, and a view of a red structure in the distance.

A grassy area with a view of a river and a distant building.

A view through a window of a red lighthouse on a grassy field, with a fence and a wooden structure in the foreground.

A lakeside setting with a gazebo and picnic tables, a dock extending into the water, and a sunset in the background.

3. Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

South Shields

$149

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A bunk bed with a top shelf holding a bag, a shelf with a coffee maker and glasses, a mirror, and a towel on the bottom shelf.

An indoor play area with colorful play structures, a soft play floor, and a netted climbing wall.

An indoor play area with a slide, climbing net, and colorful play structures.

4. Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne

South Shields

$59

$71 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a central island with a fruit bowl.

A living room with a bay window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a console table with decorative items.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden door, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

A restaurant named 'Colmans' with a sign indicating the entrance and a view of the building's exterior.

5. 16 Seafield Terrace

South Shields

$739

$887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A seaside patio with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a view of the ocean and a large rock formation.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a textured wall feature.

A coastal building with a prominent tower, stone walls, and a beach in the background.

A pebbled beach with cliffs on one side and the sea on the other.

6. The Beach Apartment

South Shields

$412

$494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A room with a large window overlooking a beach with a prominent rock formation, a sandy beach, and a few tables and chairs.

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the beach.

7. The Look Out

South Shields

$386

$463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A bar area with wooden flooring, green tufted bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception area with a sign reading 'The Tynewyth Castle Inn,' a wooden desk with two lamps, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the sea through the window.

8. The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Tynemouth

$90

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled floor, and a high ceiling with visible ductwork.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a green wall with 'YM' signage, and a wall with framed pictures.

A modern pub and grill with wooden ceiling, brick walls, and multiple seating areas.

9. Village Hotel Newcastle

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

$61

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A rustic bar area with wooden tables, bar stools, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with chairs and a table, and a view of the beach.

A restaurant with a rustic interior, featuring exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and a plaid-patterned floor. There are wooden tables and chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

10. The Seaburn Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Seaburn

$85

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and a modern architectural design with blue and white walls.

A lobby with a round table, chairs, a staircase, and framed artwork on the walls.

A round table with four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Outdoor seating with blue umbrellas, wooden planters, and a modern building with large windows in the background.

11. Grand Hotel Sunderland

Seaburn

$62

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a dark brown bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden desk labeled "Reception," a mirror, a framed picture, and a staircase with patterned carpet.

A paved patio with potted plants and a wooden fence.

A dining area with a checkered floor, a chandelier, and a buffet counter with various food items.

12. Lemonfield Hotel

Seaburn

$66

$80 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

An aerial view of a castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A room with a large bed, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a red carpet, and a red curtain.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a vase with flowers.

13. Lumley Castle Hotel

Chester-le-Street

$88

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A beach with a walkway and a lighthouse in the distance.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a dark blue wall, two grey armchairs, a white table, and a wooden shelf with decorative items.

A staircase with ornate gold detailing, a deer head mounted on the wall, and several framed artworks.

14. The Metropolitan

Whitley Bay

$108

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a potted plant.

A room with a dark, textured wall, a large illuminated number '18', and black balloons hanging from the ceiling.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, white chairs with black sashes, and a large floral arrangement in the background.

A hotel reception with a sign for Great North Hotel.

15. Great North Hotel

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

$69

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a hanging spherical light fixture, and a large window with curtains.

A family dining at a restaurant with a wooden table, red cushioned seating, and a tiled backsplash.

A large illuminated 'LOVE' sign in a hotel lobby with a patterned carpet and a decorative archway.

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade and a red-brick exterior.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

Sunderland

$82

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a reception area, seating arrangements, and large windows.

A beach at sunset with a lighthouse in the distance.

A modern interior with a teal sofa, a round table, and a yellow ottoman.

17. Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

Sunderland City Centre

$75

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

York House, a hotel with a classical facade, featuring a prominent entrance and columns.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, a mirror, and a television on the wall.

A person using a laptop at a wooden table with a glass of red wine.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items and beverages, a seating area with chairs, and a mirror reflecting the room.

18. York House Hotel

Whitley Bay

$169

$202 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a decorative backsplash.

A table set for a tea service with a tiered dessert display, white tablecloth, and floral decorations.

A wooden gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, metal pool ladder, and outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

19. Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa

Washington

$82

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A traditional stone building with a sign reading "BOWES INCLINE HOTEL".

A neatly made bed with a white and grey bedspread, two rolled towels, and several pillows in various colors.

A bar area with a dark wood counter, multiple bar tools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and dark cabinetry.

20. The Bowes Incline

Chester-le-Street

$131

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Top neighborhoods in South Shields

Westoe

A riverside with a sandy beach, a lifeguard tower, and historic buildings in the background.

Westoe

Visitors love South Shields's Westoe neighborhood, known for its restaurants.

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Top landmarks in South Shields

Herd Sand

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Herd Sand located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central South Shields. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to The Haven located nearby.

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The Marsden Grotto

9.0/10 (22 reviews)

The Marsden Grotto is 2.5 mi (4 km) from central South Shields, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at The Marsden Grotto, you'll love Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and Tynemouth Aquarium, both located nearby.

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Marsden Beach

9.0/10 (17 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Marsden Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central South Shields. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Whitburn Sands, Longsands Beach, and Grahams Point.

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The Customs House

7.6/10 (16 reviews)

The Customs House is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central South Shields, why not stop by during your stay. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, PLAYHOUSE isn't far.

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South and North Marine Parks

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at South and North Marine Parks located 8.1 mi (13 km) from the center of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Northumberlandia and Boldon Business Park, both nearby.

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Arbeia Roman Fort

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see in South Shields, then you might want to head to Arbeia Roman Fort. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you want to see more of the museums in South Shields, Segedunum Roman Fort and Watch House Museum aren't far.

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Grahams Point

7.0/10 (7 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Grahams Point located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central South Shields. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Whitburn Sands, Marsden Beach, and Longsands Beach.

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Learn more about South Shields

Notable for its seaside, South Shields features attractions such as The Marsden Grotto and Arbeia Roman Fort. This welcoming city has something for everyone including sights like Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and The Customs House within a small-town setting.

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A rocky coastline with a prominent cliff formation and a calm sea.

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

8/10 Good

"Solid Marriott hotel, the check in staff accommodated my request for early checking since we travelled up for the day of our daughters graduation."

Lumley Castle Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were fabulous. They were so helpful and friendly. The food was also very good ."

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

8/10 Good

"Great staff, great views. Rooms are tired and need decorating. Pillows terrible, bed comfortable."

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located and a comfortable sleep."

The Sea Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel staff were very helpful and the hotel is well situated for shopping eating out and the hotel is very pleasant I would stay there again very happy with the breakfast and they offer a good menu"

Malmaison Newcastle

8/10 Good

"Good location for the quay side and walking into the city centre. Bridge views were lovely"

The County Hotel, Newcastle

8/10 Good

"All good and very efficient. I had a small room for 1 person and it was a very short stay. Brilliant location directly opposite the railway station if this is a factor for you. Great value."

Grand Hotel Gosforth Park

8/10 Good

"Good clean hotel, easy stay if you don’t mind being at the centre"

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"For what must be an older hotel, the amenities are excellent, modern and well kept, swimming pool is massive with a jacuzzi hot tub, didn’t use the spa but looks amazing, bedroom was lovely, a nice size overlooking the garden area, nice and quiet, didn’t use golf course but ‘The Pin’ is a great place to visit ( in hotel grounds) sports bar, bowling, driving range, shuttle board and lots more, friendly helpful staff, will definitely be back!"

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in South Shields?

Guests like 2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi, The Sea Hotel and Clifton Guest House.

Where can I find free parking with my stay in South Shields?

These hotels offer the perk of free parking: Clifton Guest House, Ocean Road Rooms and Elmswood Guest House.

Can I book a refundable hotel in South Shields?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to South Shields, most hotels offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in South Shields if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?

If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 39 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 40 apartments or 8 cottages.

What will the weather in South Shields be like during my vacation?

July and August are typically the warmest months in South Shields when the average temp is 58°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 42°F. August and July are the months with the most rain.

Why should I book my South Shields accommodation with Hotels.com?

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Hotels in South Shields

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

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Top 5 hotels in South Shields at a glance

Where to stay in South Shields?

1. Clifton Guest House

2. The Sea Hotel

3. Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

4. Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne

5. 16 Seafield Terrace

6. The Beach Apartment

7. The Look Out

8. The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group

9. Village Hotel Newcastle

10. The Seaburn Inn - The Inn Collection Group

11. Grand Hotel Sunderland

12. Lemonfield Hotel

13. Lumley Castle Hotel

14. The Metropolitan

15. Great North Hotel

16. Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

17. Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

18. York House Hotel

19. Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa

20. The Bowes Incline

Go beyond your typical stay in South Shields

Price trends for hotels in South Shields

Typical weather for South Shields

Top neighborhoods in South Shields

Westoe

Top landmarks in South Shields

Herd Sand

The Marsden Grotto

Marsden Beach

The Customs House

South and North Marine Parks

Arbeia Roman Fort

Grahams Point

Learn more about South Shields

Check out reviews of South Shields hotels guests love

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

Lumley Castle Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside

The Sea Hotel

Malmaison Newcastle

The County Hotel, Newcastle

Grand Hotel Gosforth Park

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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