Featuring a bar, The Grotto is located in South Shields in the Tyne and Wear region, 1.7 miles from Sandhaven Beach and 5.7 miles from Stadium of Light. The property is around 11 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 11 miles from The Sage and 11 miles from Theatre Royal. Utilita Arena is 12 miles from the inn and St. James' Park is 13 miles away. Newcastle Train Station is 11 miles from the inn, while Northumbria University 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)


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:

  • 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
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a destination in and of itself. The Grotto is going down in the books as one of our most memorable stays ever! Gorgeous location, comfortable accommodations and friendly staff.

Area info

Amenities of The Grotto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • 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.

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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

  • Room options at The Grotto include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Double

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

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

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

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

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