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Reviews of The Joiners Arms This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Newton by the Sea, Chathill, NE66 3EA, United Kingdom

#5 of 8 hotels in Chathill

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 487 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Silver Beach
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Darkness of the deco in the room

    Good food and very helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Stay here, it's full of character and worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking is at a public carpark 100 yards away, it's okay, but a bit inconvenient if the weather is poor.

    The room is excellent, large and well appointed. Nicely furnished with a really lovely carpet. The bathroom is large, warm and well equipped and has a big walk in shower. The restaurant is good, breakfast is splendid!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bill Bags Cape
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very accommodating.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aln
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better space in room and price

    The location was amazing, the room was very nice, small but nice. We had a nice big wet room and then a bath in the bedroom which wasn’t necessary and took up too much space- a nice table and chair would be a better use of the space. The food in the pub was excellent but overall stay was a bit overpriced, paid £225 a night £150/60 would have been a fairer price.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sebastia
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was fabulous

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    7.0
    Disappointed in this lovely inn. It used to be so welcoming but I can’t get over the log burning stove which was not in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was cold in the restaurant and bar. It wasn’t too bad in the bedroom but there was a noise from either a filter or a generator from 7 am onwards. The breakfast was good but the porridge was poor and cold

    Location was great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff, service, friendly, helpful. Considering the storm damage and staff shortage the staff on duty were very attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    9.0
    Birthday Treat Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows otherwise fantastic overall.

    Ambience, attention to detail and great staff. Loved having a cafetiere in the room with proper coffee 😊

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aln
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Brilliant breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    9.0
    Happy staff, food amazing. Great place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautifully decorated. Warm and cosy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    7.0
    I mentioned the floorboards and could tell there had been complaints in the past.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Silver Beach
    • Stayed 1 night

    The floorboards on the whole bedroom creaked and cracked every where you walked. It was serious. The room next door either side was the same as you can hear people walking about and even just going to the loo during the night waking you up. Totally unacceptable as they advertise as 5*. One weird thing is that there were dark shaded lights suspended from the ceiling over the beside tables but no actual bedside light which meant you had to get out of bed and go to the main light switch by the door to switch off (or on) a light by the side of the bed. Weird. The radiator valve was completely broken off and so we could not turn the radiator off plus we were unable to open the small door as it was raining very heavy and the carpet would have got wet. We stayed with a small dog and we were so hot during the night. Also the shower dripped all night and we were unable to stop it. Overall not a great stay.

    The food was very good. The king prawns were excellent. Breakfast was well set out with fresh fruit and a choice of full English. Service was really good and staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    8.0
    I would definitely stay here again, it was so cosy and warm (stayed in November) generous delicious breakfast, lovely lo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the light switches didn’t work and it’s not easy to put water in the kettle.

    The fluffy carpets were fantastic, it felt so warm and comfy, the room is very spacious.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Silver Beach
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking on site

    Food was good staff pleasant

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    8.0
    Boutique stay in great location to explore Northumberland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bill Bags Cape
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was disappointing - overpriced; and staff whilst friendly were young and not well trained in service etiquette. Accepting The Joiners is dog friendly very happy to see in the bar did not appreciate the volume of hounds in the restaurant whilst eating! It somewhat spoilt the ambiance and occasion for us.

    Great little bolthole in Northumberland. Very comfortable room which didn't feel as if it was above a pub and was pure escapism. Nice little touches like chocolate and shortbread which were replenished daily. Great breakfast choices and made with quality local produce.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    9.0
    Our room was clean, modern and very comfortable and atttactive. The breakfast was excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Aln
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast included in the price was fabulous!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Great location .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Till
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking was in a nearby public car park which was awkward for luggage. Breakfast was good from the buffet but the cooked breakfast poor.

    Lovely room with a great shower. Bar area was good. Evening meal was excellent and the staff very helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    8.0
    A hidden gem next to the Northumberland coast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bill Bags Cape
    • Stayed 1 night

    No parking on site which we were not aware off. However there was parking near by.

    A very comfortable stay and staff were friendly. The room was well presented and warm.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    7.0
    good -staff dealt with complaint very well .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Silver Beach
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bedroom poor quality - tv not working

    Food

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A piece of facility equipment started up at 7am very close to our particular room, no chance of sleeping after that.

    The staff make this venue. Aiden behind the bar was first class.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent staff and first rate pub food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sandwood Bay
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was well done but not to our taste. The room could do with some coat hooks

    Located close to the Northumberland beaches. Excellent happy staff. Food excellent. Shower excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great weekend away location
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aln
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking a short walk away Breakfast finished a little early for a Sunday

    Great to be able to take the dogs. Amazing location with great beaches nearby

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Aln
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much storage in the room and the bed was really hard.

    Loved the decor and location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    9.0
    Would happily return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tweed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was quite hard.

    The staff were very welcoming from the moment we arrived. We came for our mini moon and stayed in The Tweed room with the added bonus of a hot tub and outside space which was great. We were kindly gifted a bottle of prosecco which was a nice added touch. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and the meal we had there was lovely. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    7.0
    Worth a visit for the food, would not stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sebastia
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bath in the room was just weird. Also the lack of parking was very inconvenient. The stairs were very steep and difficult to navigate with a suitcase.

    Staff were very friendly, bed was comfy and room was huge.

    Stayed in September 2023

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