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Hotel Overview and Details

Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS

The Grotto - Cave hotel in coastal cliff near Newcastle Airport

The Grotto is situated in a coastal cliff at Marsden Bay in South Shields, Tyne and Wear region. The property is 9.5 km from Stadium of Light, 17 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and 18 km from Sage Gateshead. Newcastle International Airport is 22 km from the hotel. A continental breakfast is available each morning. The lift to access the hotel is open daily from 8am to 10pm with latest check-in at 9pm. The hotel features a seafood restaurant serving local and fresh cuisine.

Additional perks of the hotel

0.3 km from Marsden Beach and Marsden Rock

0.5 km from Marsden Bay and Camel's Island

1.5 km from Souter Lighthouse and National Trust

5 km from Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

3.5 km from Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Room Options

The Grotto offers several room types including double rooms, twin rooms, and triple rooms. Double rooms feature flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and tea/coffee makers. Some rooms have sea views while others are located within the cave with no windows. Twin rooms include sea views and two beds. Triple rooms provide a TV, tea and coffee maker, and sea views with two beds.

Other conveniences

TVs with cable channels

Ironing facilities

Tea and coffee facilities

Electric kettles

Some rooms with sea views

Cave rooms for a unique experience

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Twin Room Sea View
2 persons
4 m² 
2 Single beds
Sea view
Shower
Triple Room Shower
2 persons
5 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Deluxe Double Room Bath
2 persons
5 m² 
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Double Room
2 persons
8 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
South Shields 3.9 km
Airports
Newcastle (NCL) 30.5 km
Durham Tees Valley (MME) 67.7 km
Bus
Bus stop 13.2 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed
  • Lift

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Hotel Location

Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS
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Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS
Nearby
Coast Road
The Marsden Grotto
200 m
Beach
Marsden Rock
50 m
Beach
Marsden Beach
260 m
Marsden Bay
570 m
Restaurants
Herbs And Spice
490 m
71 Lake Avenue
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