On Whitley Bay seafront, the stylish Cara Guest House is within a 2-minute walk of several restaurants and the Whitley Bay Playhouse theatre. 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 en suite 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 centre is just over 20 minutes from the town.

Couples particularly 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 (9.6)

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
1 large double bed
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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:

  • Caitlin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Literally everything! The room was lovely, The breakfast was delicious and the staff were so kind and welcoming!
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous views and breakfast, Maria very lovely host and staff very nice too, beds comfy and slept well.
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mariea is lovely, really friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. Also her breakfast choice was great and her American pancakes delicious!

Host Information

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

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cara Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Pub 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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they 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 13:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cara Guesthouse 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.

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

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

FAQs about Cara Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Cara Guesthouse is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • 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

  • The prices at Cara Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Cara Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cara Guesthouse is 1,000 yards from the centre of Whitley Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Beachfront
    • Movie nights
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach

  • Room options at Cara Guesthouse include:

    • Single
    • Family
    • Double
    • Triple