17-19 South Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2RE, United Kingdom
#4 of 8 hotels in Whitley Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1283 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 October 2023
Susan
United KingdomFriendly, comfortable and great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Keith
United KingdomNoisey guests
Location Room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
David
United KingdomEverything was fine.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Mark
United KingdomOnly lost a smidgin for comfort of the bed. Extraordinary room and bathroom size. Great location. Superb, friendly staff. Remarkable price.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Elainesh
United KingdomThere are rather a lot of stairs and no lift, but that's true of nearly all guesthouses.
I have stayed at The Dunes several times now and it is without a doubt the best hotel in its price band that I have ever stayed at. The rooms are all clean and comfortable, the staff are great, there are plenty of drinks supplies, the wifi is excellent. Even the single rooms have beds that are the size of a small double, which is something that will be hugely appreciated by all experienced solo travellers. The location is very central, and the metro station is only a short walk away, so consider staying out here on the coast instead of paying the frankly silly prices that hotels in Newcastle are now charging.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Jackie
United KingdomLovely staff, any issues were sorted immediately and there was always someone for visiting advice, or to chat to about the day - delightful place.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Iain
United KingdomDoes what it says at a good price
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
David
United KingdomThe staff were very nice the room was bril and the location was perfect just a short walk to the metro
It is a lovley hotel bed was very good room very clean location perfect will stay again lovley stay enjoyed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Alan
United KingdomNothing
Great quick stop here again Parking good Owner and staff great as usual Good size room with ensuite shower. Toiletries and towels provided Good refreshments in room Close to town centre and beach Fantastic value not like other profiteering hotels Thanks
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Maggie
United KingdomGreat location. Comfy room. Nice and clean. Good to have tea/coffee in room. Friendly, helpful staff - Vince was always on hand with info and recommendations.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
John
United KingdomWe stay here every year to visit my daughter, its well placed for buses and shopping, and we enjoy a breakfast at wetherspoons about 300 metres from the hotel! Staff are very friendly!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Lorraine
United KingdomOnly slight problem of being on second floor and being older struggled with the stairs but not the hotels fault as we didn't inform them and they were fully booked.
Very good location. Room clean but needed upgrading. Housekeeper very nice and gave us names of restaurants that were close by and with good food. Shower lovely and hot. Bed comfortable. Reception friendly and gentleman helped with suitcases up the stairs.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Tracey
United KingdomRoom had damp smell, weather was bad however with lots of rain & hotel having issues with flooding
Good location. Basic but clean. Tea/coffee making facilities . Staff very friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
321
United KingdomClean and comfortable room in green location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Alan
United KingdomThe shower
Great location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Terence
United KingdomThe shower was not good, water come out to slow and could do with a new mattress
Great location, great price, good friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Lorraine
United KingdomGreat service provided ant great location right in the town
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Scotthedog
United KingdomNothing
5th time at the Dune for the Great North Run weekend. Nothing too much trouble, facilities great and in the middle of everything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Linde
ZambiaThe instructions to access the building was not clear and they did not respond to messages.
It was close the the beach and the room was newly renovated.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Langley
AustraliaHotel is being renovated. So only accomodation rooms were available. All other facilities still under renovation.
Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Bells1972
United KingdomMy shower was not very good... Flow and Temp
Good VFM and location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Lee
United KingdomThere was fairy liquid in the hand wash dispenser, new mattress needed as was stained, when you flushed the toilet and ran the tap this caused loud melching noise, room looked tired modernization needed possibly.
Nice big corner room, light and airy,great position for shops and pubs, nice staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Ball
United KingdomGood location. Friendly Team.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Michael
United KingdomYou could hear everyone walking along the corridor outside. Only one free socket, two if you unplugged the lamp, both about as far away from the bed as possible. TV actually only has radio on it, and only about 10 channels, which didn't include any BBC national stations.
Room was clean. Plenty of hot water for shower, though the head is fixed in a position great for people 6' tall. Location quite central. Parking on street is available, but be prepared for a little walk- I was at the bottom of the road.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Cheap and cheerful In the town centre ,plenty of pubs and restaurants near by
Stayed in September 2023
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