The Clifton

The Clifton, 101 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JL, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>999</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Scored 9
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Rated wonderful
1,000 reviews

Breakfast was amazing. My room was small but very comfortable. Staff were amazing. Cal lent us a tie when one of our colleagues forgot theirs! Even the housekeeping team offered to help me downstairs with my luggage. I can honestly say the staff are awesome.

Julie United Kingdom
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The Clifton

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The Clifton in South Shields provides accommodations with a terrace, a bar, and a shared lounge. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers full-day security, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. The accommodation features a concierge service and room service for guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk. Each unit includes a private bathroom, a shower, and a hair dryer, and some units at the bed and breakfast have a safety deposit box. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site modern restaurant, which is open for brunch and high tea. Sandhaven Beach is a 10-minute walk from the bed and breakfast, while Stadium of Light is 6.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 15 miles from The Clifton.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was amazing. My room was small but very comfortable. Staff were amazing. Cal lent us a tie when one of our colleagues forgot theirs! Even the housekeeping team offered to help me downstairs with my luggage. I can honestly say the staff...”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hotel had very modern decor and was spotless throughout. Cafe was great and staff very attentive.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great decor, very clean , staff are awesome especially Callum. Great price and location”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 993 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Clifton Bed & Breakfast combines great customer service and excellent facilities to ensure Guests have a really positive experience when staying with us. Awarded Four Stars Silver by Visit England, the Best Guest house 2016 South Tyneside & Wearside in the WOW 24/7 Awards, plus Bronze for Best Small Boutique Hotel 2016 in The North East Tourism Awards and Best Hotels 2020 you can be confident the Clifton is the right choice for accommodation in South Shields. Having gone through an extensive investment programme, The Clifton has expanded and now offers 17 en-suite guest rooms. We have focused on the important things that matter: Comfortable beds, a pressurised hot water system to provide an invigorating shower and two networks to provide Free High speed WiFi access, so you can always stay connected! Of course we have not overlooked the other details such as fresh and modern decor, complimentary beverage trays and toiletries plus most rooms have Smart TVs so you can stream media or surf the net. Breakfast is served in our very own Coffee shop. The Coffee shop is open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat until 5pm & Sun until 2pm. You can enjoy drinks, snacks, lunch, a cheeky cak...

Neighborhood info

We are situated in Ocean Road, which is central for the parks, beaches and town centre. Whether it is the sea breeze, the enjoyable walks, the thrill of the funfair or the lure of restaurants and night life, you will find these and many more within 5 minutes walking distance. Visit South Tyneside's picturesque villages and towns where you will find leafy lanes, beautiful countryside, some of the best pubs in the area and quaint shops.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Clifton Coffee shop
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Clifton
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

The Clifton takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa JCB Cash The Clifton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Stag and hen dos are not permitted at this property.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note, this property cannot accommodate group bookings of 6 or more rooms.

Please inform The Clifton of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Clifton

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from The Clifton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Clifton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Clifton has 1 restaurant:

      • Clifton Coffee shop

    • The Clifton is 1,650 feet from the center of South Shields. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Clifton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Clifton is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Clifton include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Suite
      • Twin