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Cara Guesthouse

9 The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>1044</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,044 reviews

Staff very friendly Location excellent Welcoming and warm feeling and very helpful

Graham United Kingdom
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Cara Guesthouse

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On Whitley Bay seafront, the stylish Cara Guest House is within a 2-minute walk of several restaurants and the Whitley Bay Playhouse theater. This family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi and parking. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms have private bathroom facilities. Cara Guest House enjoys views out towards St Mary’s Lighthouse, around 2 miles away, and is 5 minutes’ drive from Whitley Bay Golf Course and Ice Rink. Tynemouth Castle is a 10-minute drive away, and Newcastle city center is just over 20 minutes from the town.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff very friendly Location excellent Welcoming and warm feeling and very helpful”
  • Carlos
    Sweden Sweden
    “The breakfast was great, clean and comfortable room, and the location was perfect”
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little guesthouse a few minutes from the beach. Clean, comfortable and very friendly. Breakfast was amazing and owner very accommodating. Would definately stay again and would recommend to anyone wanting a homely stay”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,041 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Cara is a small, personal guesthouse, current owners celebrating 15 years in business this year. We have many, many repeat customers that we consider friends.

Property info

The Cara Guesthouse is directly on the sea front in Whitley bay with fantastic views over the Northumberland coastlne. Buses across the street, and metro short walk make it ideal place to visit the seaside while being short walk from Whitley bay town centre and 20 minutes from busy Newcastle.

Neighborhood info

Our guesthouse is located on the a front, across from beautiful north east coastline. Saint Mary's lighthouse is a short walk along with local fish and chips, ice cream, amusements, Whitley bay playhouse, a park with water play in the summer and a skateboarding park for the kids. Buses across the street that will take you all over the north east to explore!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Cara Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
Good free Wifi 27 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Cara Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Cara Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please inform Cara Guesthouse 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Cara Guesthouse

  • Cara Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Movie nights
    • Bar crawls
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Cara Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Cara Guesthouse is 2,950 feet from the center of Whitley Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Cara Guesthouse is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

  • Room options at Cara Guesthouse include:

    • Single
    • Family
    • Double
    • Triple