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Set in the old village centre of Whickham, The Gibside Hotel provides en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout, a restaurant and a bar. The property is just 5 minutes' drive from the A1M motorway and MetroCentre at Gateshead, reaching Newcastle centre in an 8 minutes journey. All bedrooms are en suite and offer a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, combined with all the facilities required during your stay, including tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy dinner at Paco's, the hotel's à la carte restaurant, and the Sphinx Lounge Bar, with a bistro-style menu and panoramic views. The Best Western Plus Gibside Hotel is situated in the centre of historic Whickham village, yet closely situated to Newcastle city centre and the main business centres. It has a good location for both business travellers and guests on holiday. You can visit The Metro Centre, one of Europe's largest shopping malls, and you will be a short drive from The Quayside, the hub of Newcastle's nightlife. The hotel is also surrounded by some of the North East's finest heritage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room very nice, beds extremely comfortable. Sunday lunch in restaurant was xcellent, served hot, plenty of food & good value for money.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice breakfast, nice quiet room. The staff were very friendly & helpful.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very accommodating and helpful . Friendly staff . Comfortable bed Lovely breakfast

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sphinx Lounge Bistro
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of The Gibside Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

The Gibside Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Gibside Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Single sex bookings - Groups of 4 or more predominantly male or female guests will be required to pay a deposit on arrival - either by credit card, cash or pre authorization of a card. Deposits are fully refundable providing no damage has been done during your stay. Group bookings - Bookings of 4 plus guests - pre payment is required in full and cancellation charge is 100 % of the stay. Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this property is temporarily closed until 04 July, 2020.

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 Gibside Hotel 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Gibside Hotel

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

  • The Gibside Hotel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Gateshead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Gibside Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Room options at The Gibside Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single

  • The Gibside Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Sphinx Lounge Bistro