My daughter, her young daughter and I stayed in the apartment attached to the hotel. We paid £500 for (I think) five nights. On the plus side the accommodation was warm. On the minus - the sitting room cum dining room cum kitchen was sparsely furnished. It just wasn't homely. There was a double sofa bed and one armchair, four... more

We have long planned to visit the Cliffemount-and what a disappointment! Two plusses: the view of the bay from our room was fabulous,despite the poor weather,& given the downsides we experienced,we were glad we paid the extra.Dinner was also good, though the menu varies daily as to be expected & we wished we'd eaten on the Friday instead of the... more

I recently visited the Cliffemount Hotel for the third time. My two previous visits were made when the previous owner was in charge. The difference is amazing. The previous owner was friendly, hospitable and gracious.The present owners do not have these personal skills. My bedroom was dated and tired. The bed was too soft and was past its best. The... more

We booked a room with countryside views, room was clean and bright but really no difference in quality to the many good b&b's we've stayed in over the years- so to be charged around £90 for the room seemed very over priced... Runswick Bay is lovely but in terms of nightlife there is only one other pub and as this... more

After reading the negative feedback for this hotel on your website we feel it only fair to give our opinion of our brief stay at this establishment. This was our first visit to Runswick Bay and although slightly expensive, we believe one gets what one pays for. The cost of our long weekend was reflected in the excellent room with... more

Having read some of the reviews for this excellent establishment, I feel I must make my own views known, based on my own visits. I should firstly point out that I never stayed under the previous owner (my first stay was in Jan 2006) Our stays there have been exemplary. The suites are immaculately furnished and the views can only... more

I took my wife there for a 4 day break for her 75th birthday. The hotel was a real disappointment after reading a very favourable report in a well regarded hotel guide, for 2005! Never again will I use an out of date guide. I intended to send a review but on reading some of your reviews prior to June... more

On november 17 we arrived at the Cliffemount Hotel in Stunning Runswick bay, having never visited this part of the east coast before. Having read previous reviews of this fine establishment, I can only assume that some people are extremely hard to please. Our 3 nights was a superb break in the most beautiful surroundings, with the most attentive staff... more

It has been interesting reading the reviews of Cliffemount, like some others we have stayed there for a number of years, twice since the hotel changed hands. I fully accept prices have to increase from time to time but the new owners do seem to be trying to pitch it at a level that will turn its regular guests away.... more