I stayed in for one night for a business trip - have struggled to find a decent hotel in the South Shields / Sunderland area to suit budget / needs. First impression was that it was overlooked the amusement arcade on the sea front - a pub/club adjoined the hotel and the annex bedrooms. There was no lift and had... more

The staff at the hotel were all very friendly and helpful, the room was brand new... The TV didnt have all of the channels promised and the shower did fly off the rail both times we used it.. But other than that the room was clean and there were no problems. Breakfast is included and the first day we were... more

Traditional reception, comfortable & clean room with good view of the sea, good food and ok price. more

Has seen better days. Reception has a great staircase and thats where the greatness stopped I'm afraid. As a South Shields exile it is sad to see its downhill spiral. Room was very tired and smelt damp. My sea view was over the naff funfair opposite, Go for a river view. Also worried about security of car park with local... more

Had to stay at this hotel with a work night out.. .. I was only in the room for the one night and glad.. the rooms were very outdated and foisty.. we didn't hang around for breakfast the next day.... more

My small portable TV needed retuning regularly because it lost channels. The clock radio/cd player and bathroom mirror light did not work. I only had a small teacup in my room and Reception promised me a glass and on another occasion they promised me some milk cartons, as I had none, and they did not provide me with either. I... more

The Sea Hotel is a somewhat tired establishment almost on the sea front. South Shields is rather limited for hotels so perhaps it does not have to try so hard. Bedrooms can be noisy - a colleague who stayed earlier in the week suffered from cars racing outside in the early hours - I was at the other end and... more