About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Clifton in South Shields offers four-star bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms. Each room includes a bath, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, work desk, and TV. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, concierge service, housekeeping, laundry, full-day security, express check-in and check-out, meeting rooms, and luggage storage. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves brunch, high tea, and offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian/vegan selections. Prime Location: Located 24 km from Newcastle International Airport, The Clifton is a 9-minute walk from Sandhaven Beach. Nearby attractions include the Stadium of Light (11 km) and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (16 km). Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • FREE parking!

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laws
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely café for a delicious breakfast.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was to the highest of standards and very clean and the staff were amazing
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, comfortable beds, clean and welcoming. Easy, free street parking.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The chap working in the restaurant/hotel was excellent - really friendly, welcoming, and informative. We only interacted with one other member of staff and she was also lovely! The location is excellent, just a short walk to the...
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly staff, great cafe, clean rooms with everything you need.
  • Brannagh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic building, great location and ample parking. Right opposite all the restaurants. Wouldn't hesitate in staying here again....
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are very pleasant. Decor is contemporary. The property is clean and everything you need is provided. The coffee shop provides an excellent breakfast which is very reasonably priced.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Clifton is in a perfect location on a central street very near a beautiful park and the beach plus a small walk into town , with many restaurants and cafes on the street. My room was spotless, quiet , dark when blind down and though compact ,...
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to city centre, tidy room which had everything we needed.
  • Valeria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious, room clean, comfortable and had everything we need. It was helpful that there is a free parking just next to the hotel.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 610 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Clifton Bed & Breakfast combines great customer service and excellent facilities to ensure Guests have a really positive experience when staying with us. Awarded Four Stars Silver by Visit England, the Best Guest house 2016 South Tyneside & Wearside in the WOW 24/7 Awards, plus Bronze for Best Small Boutique Hotel 2016 in The North East Tourism Awards and Best Hotels 2020 you can be confident the Clifton is the right choice for accommodation in South Shields. Having gone through an extensive investment programme, The Clifton has expanded and now offers 26 en-suite guest rooms. We have focused on the important things that matter: Comfortable beds, a pressurised hot water system to provide an invigorating shower and two networks to provide Free High speed WiFi access, so you can always stay connected! Of course we have not overlooked the other details such as fresh and modern decor, complimentary beverage trays and toiletries plus most rooms have Smart TVs so you can stream media or surf the net. Breakfast is available for guests. Even if you have reserved a room only deal you can still purchase breakfast in the coffeeshop. Breakfast is served in our very own Coffee shop. The Coffee shop is open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat until 4pm & Sun until 2pm. You can enjoy drinks, snacks, lunch, a cheeky cake or our popular Afternoon Tea. We will happily reserve you a table If the weather is good you can even dine alfresco in our outdoor seating area which can be a real sun trap! The Library & Drawing Room are sumptuous spaces which can be hired out for meetings and private functions. If you are travelling by car you will find that there is ample Free parking without restrictions in the vicinity which is a real bonus. Secure bike store VAT Registered - Please note we do not have a lift. Reception is open between 7am & 10pm only

Neighbourhood information

We are situated in Ocean Road, which is central for the parks, beaches and town centre. Whether it is the sea breeze, the enjoyable walks, the thrill of the funfair or the lure of restaurants and night life, you will find these and many more within 5 minutes walking distance. Visit South Tyneside's picturesque villages and towns where you will find leafy lanes, beautiful countryside, some of the best pubs in the area and quaint shops.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Clifton Coffee shop
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Clifton takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Stag and hen dos are not permitted at this property.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note, this property cannot accommodate group bookings of 6 or more rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Clifton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Clifton