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Cross Arms Hotel
Barrington Street
South Shields, Great Britain

The Sir William Fox
5 Westoe Village
South Shields, Great Britain

The Clifton Guest House
101 Ocean Road
South Shields, Great Britain

BEST WESTERN THE SEA HOTEL
Sea Road-Tyne and Wear
South Shields, Great Britain

Athol House
21 Westoe Road
South Shields, Great Britain

Elmswood Guest House
77 Ocean Road
South Shields, Great Britain

LITTLE HAVEN HOTEL
River Drive-Little Haven
South Shields, Great Britain

Mill Dam Guest House
97 Mill Dam
South Shields, Great Britain

Beechwood Guest House
119 Ocean Road
South Shields, Great Britain

Forest Guest House
117 Ocean Road
South Shields, Great Britain


Hotel Tips

Most hotel offer a complimentary breakfast bar or even a full cafe meal with your choice of a full menu. Keep in mind that some offer nothing at all so it is a good idea to pack a few packets of instant oatmeal for a quick and easy meal before you head out for the day.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.



Things To Do

South Shields can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

South Shields gives several options to find the right piece of art as it takes time and a diligent effort to get just the right piece. Shopping for art downtown is the best way to locate your next purchase.

South Shields makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Judy Caverly
Interesting shops, good restaurants, friendly people.

Molly MacTaggart
Always love quaint, historic downtown areas, late April will be our first visit to Dillon.

Heather
Community, responsiblity, friends who feel like family. Every downtown has it's own culture, something not experienced in the mall or at big box stores. Merchants are the cornerstone of our local economies.

kelly jordan
shops and food

Ryan gregory
The food


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