77 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JJ, United Kingdom
Based on 174 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 April 2024
Gavin
United KingdomNothing, we really enjoyed our stay 😀
What a lovely little guest house, my daughter and I stayed for a couple of nights. She was really excited when we walked in the room, lots of attention to detail and nicely designed, she loved it. The room was very clean with a nice comfy bed. Although breakfast wasn't provided, it really wasn't a problem as there are plenty of places to eat close by. I'd highly recommend Cafe Ross for a fried breakfast, which is only a few minutes walk away from the guest house. Although it is self check-in and key collection we did bump into one of the owners Nisha, who was lovely and very helpful when we wanted to store our luggage after checking out. The guest house is in a great location, only a five minute walk from the metro station, if you're traveling in by train and a 10 minute walk down to the beachfront. If we visit South Shields again we would definitely stay at Elmswood again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Lorraine
United KingdomI can't answer that with any dislikes ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
I loved everything. The property was lovely . The room was fantastically clean comfortable and cosy. The price was absolutely excellent value for everything you would want from a weekend away
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Lesley
United KingdomFabulous stay, great location, comfy bed and friendly host :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Angelika
United KingdomNisha, the host went over and above of what was required. I arrived at Newcastle airport on the tail end of storm Babet and found the Metro system badly disrupted as a result. When the train eventually arrived the service terminated at Bede where there was no replacement bus service and all taxi telephone lines were permanently engaged. It was a dark and wet night 🥶and two fellow travellers ,who I met during the journey, and I were stranded. In desperation I phoned Nisha to enquire if she could think of any alternative modes of travel to get us to South Shields, well dear reader Nisha came and rescued us! When we eventually arrived at Elmswood Nisha ensured that I was warm enough and that I had everything I needed which indeed I had. My stay in Elmswood was thoroughly enjoyable and I loved my little, cosy room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Denise
United KingdomNothing! It was fantastic
What a little gem! Brilliant set up, good communication from the owner, key collection system for access was very straightforward. Definitely will return.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Carol
United KingdomThat it’s self service so no one to greet us
It’s a nice property very clean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Lynne
United KingdomNo breakfast
Breakfast was not available. Excellent room and facilities.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Djlawton
United KingdomThe Check Out time is maybe just a little bit too early.
Everything was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Gareth
United KingdomSelf-checkin was really simple - got sent a load of really helpful information a couple of days before my trip; Location was great; Free parking in a car park across the road; Comfy and clean bedroom.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Susan
United KingdomNothing
The location, cleanliness and excellent hospitality.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Sarah
FranceNothing at all! Everything was great.
Beautiful guest house within a few minutes walk of the Pleasure Beach and seafront. The room was very pleasant, well-equipped, clean, and modern. Check-in was very easy with the lock box. I would stay again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Den
BelgiumAs above, no breakfast or means to make one.
.As its very difficult to find a B&B where breakfast is served, plus breakfast recommendations from host proved rather bleak (Morrisons) not value for money. However enjoyed stay, shame there's not access to a microwave, toaster..in perhaps a small kitchen area as it rained severely (most days) during my stay and had to venture out to for some thing to eat. I liked the location, and was a pleasant room. I'd certainly stay again. ® Recommended D
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Caroline
United KingdomBathroom was rather small. Breakfast wasn’t on offer .
Lovely bedroom- spacious and comfy with a fridge.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Graham
United KingdomNothing at all sprigs to mind. Whilst I didn't meet the proprietors,' clear instructions were left.
Spacious and excellent facilities. Attentiion to detail excellent.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Alan
United KingdomRoom very tight and kept banging my thigh on bottom corner pillar of bed. Slight problem with check-in as I booked same morning and it should not have let me. Owner helpful by giving me key code. Coffee and sugar but no milk sachets Never met owners, but no big deal.
Lovely bnb near the town centre and beach Very clean and comfortable Parking right outside the property Relatively easy check in with key safe Bed comfortable. Plate and cutlery for use Very quiet Recommended Thanks
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Lisa
United KingdomNothing, can't fault the guest house and the hosts.
As soon as we walked in the guest house the beautiful smell hit us, as if we were walking in to a spa,. Our room was beautifully decorated and was immaculately clean, the high quality pillows and duvet were very comfortable as well as the mattress. We had room 3 so it was lovely to sit with a coffee in the bay window and people watch. The host was so friendly and helpful, she even carried my very heavy suitcase up two flights of stairs to our room.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Rudy
United KingdomSuper friendly, super professional service
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Syeed
United KingdomEverything was good
I really like the room , and stuff. She was very nice kind and friendly. Syed
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Julie
United Kingdomtook a while to get the key but this was just me
fabulous room and the ladies who own it were superb xx
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Lyn
United KingdomOther people using toilet outside room wich i thought was just for me
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Robert
United Kingdomnothing
friendly, warm, clean and close to everything
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Ryan
United Kingdomnot applicable
was super clean and tidy. really nicely decorated and was a has a lovely atmosphere. can’t recommend enough. will 100% stay again.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 November 2022
Brooks
United KingdomNo milk and fridge wasn't working but neither were an issue for me.
Everything was perfect for me it was clean, cosy and value for money and safe.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Volker
GermanyRoom was small, but that refelcted the price
Very friendly staff, perfect location in the Ocean Road
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Helen
United Kingdomnothing
welcoming, clean, modern and very comfortable
Stayed in September 2022
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