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Located in South Shields, The Grotto offers beachfront accommodations 1.7 miles from Sandhaven Beach and has facilities like a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. 5.7 miles from Stadium of Light and 11 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the inn provides a private beach area. Newcastle Train Station is 11 miles from the inn and Northumbria University is 11 miles away. The Sage is 11 miles from the inn, while Theatre Royal is 11 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 16 miles from The Grotto.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great secluded location,if you want a chill, quiet location.... this is it. Staff were excellent,food also excellent, quirky place with great background music thanks to the girls working there. I had waited 40 odd years to revisit and it didn't...
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Made to feel very welcome,good food and friendly atmosphere.
  • D
    David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just sleeping so close to the sea, you are on the beach tbf. Amazing experience

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Grotto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 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.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa and Cash only .

    FAQs about The Grotto

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Grotto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Room options at The Grotto include:

      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Double

    • Check-in at The Grotto is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The Grotto is 2.6 miles from the center of South Shields. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Private beach area

    • The Grotto has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1