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About the Hotel

Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS
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Close to Marsden Beach
Very good
7.6
/10
3.2
/5

Located fairly close to the unusual coastal Marsden Rock, the 2-star The Grotto Hotel South Shields gives easy access to various tourist attractions. There is also a car park.

Location

At this South Shields hotel, you'll be around a 10-minute drive from the 7th - century Tynemouth Priory and Castle and within 7 km of Jarrow Hall. From The Grotto Hotel it will take 16 minutes to walk to Souter Lighthouse.

One of the most important attractions in South Shields is The Marsden Grotto, located a few steps from the hotel.

The accommodation is also situated approximately 500 metres from Marsden Grotto bus stop.

Rooms

There are 9 rooms with ironing facilities. Some of them offer a television with satellite channels as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.

Eat & Drink

The Changing Tides is just near this South Shields hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along the stunning South Shields coastline at sunset.
  • Sample the famous stottie cake at Colmans Fish & Chips.
  • Visit the Arbeia Roman Fort for fascinating archaeological finds.
  • Experience local culture at the South Shields Market on Saturdays.
  • Explore the unique artwork at the customs house gallery.
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The Grotto Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room Sea View
2 persons
45 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Triple Room Shower
2 persons
55 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Deluxe Double Room Bath
2 persons
55 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Double Room
2 persons
90 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
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Facilities

The Grotto Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Lift

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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The Grotto Hotel Location

Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS
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Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS
Nearby
Coast Road
The Marsden Grotto
700 ft
Beach
Marsden Rock
200 ft
Beach
Marsden Beach
900 ft
Marsden Bay
1900 ft
Restaurants
Herbs And Spice
1700 ft
71 Lake Avenue
Getting around
City Centre
South Shields6 min  ·  2.4 mi
Airports
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)46 min  ·  19.0 mi
Teesside International Airport (MME)102 min  ·  42.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop20 min  ·  8.2 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
No internet access available.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
9

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Grotto Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 195 verified reviews
7.4/10
Very good
69%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
2.5/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 442 reviews
7.6/10
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