The Grotto, South Shields

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Coast Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 7BS
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The Grotto, a 2-star South Shields hotel, offers unique accommodations within a large cave, complete with a seafood restaurant and complimentary continental breakfast. Guests enjoy amenities that include a lift connecting to a public house above this distinctive coastal location.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at The Grotto features essential amenities such as a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and tea/coffee maker. Some double rooms provide sea views, while others are located in the cave and may not have windows.

Dining Options

Dining options are highlighted by a seafood restaurant that serves fresh local catches. A continental breakfast is also available each morning for guests.

Local Attractions & Transportation

The Grotto is close to several attractions including Marsden Beach (0.5 km), Souter Lighthouse (1 km), and Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (4 km). The property is located 9 km from the Stadium of Light and offers easy access to local bus services.

Services & Accessibility

Guest services include access to the lift, providing seamless travel from the pub above to accommodations below. Nearby transport options include the Marsden Grotto bus stop, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Triple Room Shower
2 persons
5 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Superior Double Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 King-size 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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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • On-site car park
  • No pets allowed
  • Lift

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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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
Getting around
City Centre
South Shields6 min  ·  3.9 km
Airports
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)46 min  ·  30.5 km
Teesside International Airport (MME)102 min  ·  67.7 km
Bus
Bus stop20 min  ·  13.2 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
No internet access available.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
9

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