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Clifton Guest House

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star South Shields B&B

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Clifton Lite Double) | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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101 Ocean Road, South Shields, England, NE33 2JL
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbeia Roman Fort
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Customs House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

South Shields

South Shields retreat .Your stay at this South Shields B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of Arbeia Roman Fort and Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. The Customs House and Port Of Tyne are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Herd Sand - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Beach Pleasure Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arbeia Roman Fort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South and North Marine Parks - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Customs House - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Brockley Whins Station - 9 min drive
  • St. Peter's Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pickle&Peach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Voyager - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Toney Minchella @ Haven Point - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Colmans Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Clifton Guest House

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star South Shields B&B
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Clifton Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star South Shields bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Clifton Guest House offers 26 accommodations with hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 to 11 for adults and GBP 5 to 7 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9 to 11 for adults, and GBP 5 to 7 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clifton Guest House to the airport?

Clifton Guest House is 22.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clifton Guest House?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clifton Guest House on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $109, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Clifton Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clifton Guest House.

How close is Clifton Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (10-min drive) from Marsden Beach and 6.1 mi (22-min drive) from Whitburn Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clifton Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Clifton Guest House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 9 and 11 for adults, GBP 5 and 7 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clifton Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Genting Casino Newcastle (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Clifton Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Clifton Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Clifton Guest House have a pool?

Clifton Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Clifton Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Clifton Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Clifton Guest House to downtown South Shields?

Clifton Guest House is 0.1 mi away from South Shields.

Clifton Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast is fresh and good choice. Rooms are clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ani

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place to stay and near sea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay , lovely place and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom was very clean. We arrived very late so the access codes were messaged to us following a call. Very thoughtful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Komang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the hotel - my room was clean, comfortable and well-furnished. The staff were very friendly and professional. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best B & B ive ever stayed in, very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay - small but comfortable. Pleasant stroll to the front.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean,the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night sleep nice people would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly excellent establishment, fantastic staff , great rooms and superb breakfast choice , i would highly recommended it .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel

Really enjoyed my stay! Great room in a great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely friendly and the breakfast was delicious I would highly recommend we will definitely return back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and quirky.

One night, two rooms that had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel immaculate condition , breakfast good and served quick , staff all friendly , will stay again when I am in area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

SJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, unfortunately the room was very hot and didn’t get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms and service, very clean, good food the sort of place you know you will like
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Youssouf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities very clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think it was down to my chronic pain why I felt the bed was a little uncomfortable. Amazing beautiful decor and staff attentive and helpful. Amazing gluten free breakfast far too much so next time I will ask for less. One of the best gluten free breakfasts Imo highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou, I had the perfect night sleep, followed by a walk along the beach to watch the sunrise. Great location, peace and quiet all night and nice cool room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

gem of a place

a gem of a place, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was excellent,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb welcome from the chap with the shaved head (sorry not caught your name), really friendly and helpful. Lovely venue, lots of art and personality. Comfortable room. Dog friendly. Breakfast and lunch available at a cost. Parking - free- on street outside. 5 min walk to the two Marine Parks and the beach. 20 min walk to South Shields metro. 25 to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay here with regularly. always great service top marks to Scott, Liz and Callum
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Guest House. More akin to a boutique hotel. Staff were amazing and good dining options. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay once again

Our 4th stay here and, once again, couldn't fault it. Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and quiet location. Breakfast is brilliant, freshly cooked. Will definitely stay again when in South Shields.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024