
Kingsmere Guest House
South Shields, GB
1.4 km (0.87 mi) from original
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South Shields, GB
1.4 km (0.87 mi) from original
Rooms
8.7Rooms were generally comfortable, though some beds were noted as small.
Service
9.7Friendly and welcoming service mentioned multiple times; host was accommodating.
Value
9.2Excellent value highlighted; guests felt they got their money's worth.


South Shields, GB
1.3 km (0.81 mi) from original

South Shields, GB
1.4 km (0.87 mi) from original

South Shields, GB
1.6 km (0.99 mi) from original
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CityViews
8.3/10The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
9/10Kingsmere Guest House
9/10Clifton Guest House
8.8/10CityViews
8.9Room was large and well-equipped for the stay, though there was some unrepaired bathroom damage.
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
8.4Room was cold and had missing amenities, indicating a need for improvement.
Kingsmere Guest House
8.7Rooms were generally comfortable, though some beds were noted as small.
Clifton Guest House
7.5Mixed feedback: several reviewers enjoyed the decor and comfort ("beautiful room", "peaceful, great nights sleep"), but there are recurring issues with small rooms/bathrooms, low beds, mattress softness and light/noise in some rooms.
CityViews
7.4Bathroom had some unrepaired damage, indicating subpar maintenance in parts of the room.
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
8.4Several mentions of dirty areas and lack of cleanliness in the reception.
Kingsmere Guest House
8.2Generally clean, but issues like a broken shower and small beds were reported.
Clifton Guest House
9.3Multiple reviewers praised cleanliness ("nice clean room", "very clean", "clean, nicely decorated"). Overall cleanliness is consistently reported as a strong positive.
CityViews
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
10.0Great location highlighted positively in multiple reviews.
Kingsmere Guest House
9.2Good location with easy access to local attractions and quiet surroundings.
Clifton Guest House
9.5Location is frequently highlighted as excellent or central and handy for amenities and the seafront ("great location", "close to everything", "very close to all amenities").
CityViews
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
9.4Staff were mentioned as needing improvement in hospitality; some good service noted.
Kingsmere Guest House
9.7Friendly and welcoming service mentioned multiple times; host was accommodating.
Clifton Guest House
9.4Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, polite and helpful ("super friendly staff", "polite, helpful and organised", "very helpful staff"); only occasional mention of limited visibility of staff but generally highly positive.
CityViews
—The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
—Kingsmere Guest House
—Clifton Guest House
—CityViews
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
8.4Breakfast was described as mediocre and lacking quality.
Kingsmere Guest House
9.2Breakfast was specifically praised as excellent.
Clifton Guest House
9.0Breakfast is repeatedly praised for quality and value ("breakfast was good", "really good quality and good value", "great breakfast").
CityViews
7.0Accessibility issue noted: a large mobility scooter was blocking the downstairs hallway and front door exit, impacting common-area access.
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
9.4Amenities were lacking in maintenance and service but could be good.
Kingsmere Guest House
8.7Good amenities like breakfast included and decent facilities; missing some comforts mentioned.
Clifton Guest House
8.9Good basic amenities noted (secure keyless access, comfortable common areas) and breakfast facilities; a few guests described the offering as 'pretty basic' but overall amenities are positive.
CityViews
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier
The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach
8.4Considering the issues faced, many felt it wasn't worth the price.
Kingsmere Guest House
9.2Excellent value highlighted; guests felt they got their money's worth.
Clifton Guest House
7.6Mixed perception of value: some guests call the price reasonable and worth it, while others felt it was a bit expensive for room size/quality ("price was a bit high", "expensive for what it was").
CityViews
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