"It was spotless, excellent location, so close to beach and amusements"
Offering an indoor swimming pool and a fitness suite, Grand Hotel Sunderland is located in the very heart of Sunderland. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and a free private car park is provided on site.
This hotel boasts a beachfront setting merely an 8-minute walk from Whitburn Sands. Whitburn Bay is within close distance of the quality hotel, and Roker Park is a mere 14 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is also relatively near Durham Tees Valley. A mere 1.4 km from Roker Beach is a perk for guests staying at the 4-star Grand Hotel Sunderland. Seaburn Dykelands Road bus stop is located nearby, just a minute's drive from this property.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffee maker. For more comfort a hair dryer and bath sheets along with a separate toilet and a shower are provided. They boast fantastic views of the sea.
The Grand Hotel Sunderland serves an express breakfast every morning. This accommodation invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The bar The Seaburn Bar & Grill is situated about a 5-minute walk from the property.
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8.1
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
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Welcome drink
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Restaurant
Snack bar
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Special diet menus
Kitchen features
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Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children facilities
Children's menu
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Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Pool with view
Shallow end
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Wheelchair access
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Bathroom for disabled
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Ironing facilities
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AM/FM alarm clock
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Carpeted floor
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No smoking on site
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Whitburn Bay
950 m
Seaburn Beach
600 m
Fulwell Methodist Church
950 m
Saint Andrews church
800 m
Jet Amusements
300 m
Fulwell Amusements
800 m
The Bede Memorial
800 m
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Newcastle
31 km
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Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffee maker. For more comfort a hair dryer and bath sheets along with a separate toilet and a shower are provided. They boast fantastic views of the sea.
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8.1
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Andrew
2024-05-17
8/10
Reasonably good team on whole service.
Richard
2024-05-04
9/10
It was in an excellent location with magnificent views over the sea. The employees were helpful and offered exceptional services. I had a very pleasant time here and would stay here again.
Chris
2024-04-17
7/10
Great and fab location, close to restaurants and a stadium. Close to the beach. Perfect little and a decent size room, with a kettle, an iron, and armchairs.
Alan
2024-03-22
9/10
Liked the way our good little superior double room with a very comfortable bed was. The location was particularly good and magnificent, the staff was exceptional.
Andrew
2024-03-02
6/10
The breakfast is great cooked and hot with poached eggs and hash browns, for example, lots to choose from.
The bathrooms are a little small.
William
2024-02-22
9/10
Booked the full English breakfast with crisps, sausage were available plus juices, it was nice hot.
Steve
2024-02-15
7/10
Exceptionally comfortable bed in superior queen room with a TV set, a coffee table, and a sofa set.
Connor
2024-02-09
9/10
Thanks to the superfriendly staff everything was great, including plenty of fresh food. Its location was great and beautiful, near the sea, and in a nice cosy area. Moreover, Museum of Liverpool was relatively near the place.
Henry
2024-02-02
8/10
They gave us a superior double room with a large comfortable bed. Our accommodation was set in a central location very close to local pubs and restaurants, restaurants, pub, nice promenade, big private parking and Roker beach. Besides, it was relatively near Roker Park Conservation Area.
Alexander
2023-12-20
9/10
Stayed in top quality standard twin room with large bathroom.
Ronnie
2023-12-08
9/10
Central location adjacent to the restaurant the bar and reception, the sea, view and atmosphere and the beach, it was in a very pleasant area.
Peter
2023-11-29
7/10
Loved my really really nice stay on a road trip. The most extremely accommodating and outstandingly accommodating stuff I ever met. Overall it was well-organised and comfortable quiet with seaview.
Robert
2023-11-29
9/10
Variety of food at the full cooked breakfast. Great sized bedroom. Marvellous and fab location just next door to local eateries, and private parking.
Richard
2023-11-26
8/10
Clean and functional place with really good staff from another staff member. Great cooked breakfast with a rate of £12 for 2 which is a considerable saving on The Grand and poached eggs, as example - well worth the money.
Ian
2023-11-24
8/10
The location was beautiful, near waterfront ferris wheel. Could reach the bus stop within 5 minutes’ walk. The breakfast was full cooked and warm and with lovely view of the seaside, the staff was patient.
Martin
2023-11-10
9/10
Well-organised and comfortable quiet unit with confortable bedding. Great looking building, great and beautiful location really close to good restaurants and bars, cafés as well as which is right outside. Easy walk to The Bede Memorial.
Walter
2023-11-03
7/10
Had central location in the furthest bay from reception. Had good sleep at the standard double room with excellent bathroom having a separate shower stall. The staff was helpful throughout the day. This was my second very nice stay here and I would stay here again.
John
2023-10-29
8/10
Stayed in brand-new standard twin room with comfortable bed. The location was stunning - close enough to the bar / restaurant, the seafront with great views from the rooms above the restaurant and the beach and promenade.
Richard
2023-10-26
8/10
There were a TV, a coffee table, and a couch in the room, greatly enjoyed that. The venue was set in the central position adjacent to beautiful seafront, great restaurants within yards and the ocean front.
Micky
2023-10-10
7/10
The location was great, right on the seafront, convenient to go everywhere. Also, it was 3 km from National Glass Centre.
Ian
2023-10-10
9/10
The location was absolutely perfect and lovely, and we could reach a local beach by walking.
Dennis
2023-10-03
6/10
The hotel's location was central, to the restaurant for an evening meal. What's more, it was close enough to local resturant/pubs, and the sea and the park.
As for me, the area was quite dirty.
Tony
2023-09-29
5/10
Its location right across the street from the beach was excellent. Besides, a municipal museum was 4 km away from the venue. The full English breakfast was warm, at a rate of £12 for 2 which is a considerable saving on The Grand.
Had to cope with problem with drain, that upset me.
John
2023-09-29
8/10
The location close to local entertainment was excellent. I was here for 2 nights and ate at beach restaurant for lunch or dinner. The view onto park and sea was magnificent.
James
2023-09-28
7/10
Had a very nice stay of 2 nights. I had brand-new standard queen room with coffee, wine and a separate shower. The location was magnificent there, due to being located near extractors from what I assume was kitchen area.
Harry
2023-09-08
7/10
Clean accommodation, really good staff on the reception desk. Excellent food for the full English breakfast.
Graeme
2023-08-26
7/10
Original traditional property with really good staff from another staff member.
Adam
2023-08-24
9/10
The place was clean and we loved superior double room. The staff was supper friendly, exceptionally pleasant. The restaurant was good for evening meals, we ordered fresh dishes.
Douglas
2023-08-19
9/10
All in all everything was first-class, had a good stay which was 4 nights. The accommodation had a central location straight opposite the beach.
Helen
2023-08-15
8/10
Clean property with modern design, and free full cooked breakfast. Efficient check-in and late check-out, courteous staff. Great location with a lovely view of the car park. 10 min walk from the bus stop.
John
2023-08-14
7/10
Lovely location - within short walking distance of everywhere we needed. Moreover, it was about 10 mins walk from Roker Beach.
Martin
2023-07-12
9/10
Tea and coffee, a kettle, and an iron available in the superior double room. Excellent, perfect location on the coast. Based really close to Roker beach as well as Sunderlands stunning seaside.
James
2023-07-12
7/10
The weather was lovely, had good stay on our last visit. The location was central, next to Restaurants close by, the Stadium of Light, and a pleasant restaurant. We really enjoyed having full cooked and hot breakfast with varieties to choose from.
Well, the views were not so good here.
Alfred
2023-07-10
9/10
The location is magnificent and the staff are patient.
Jeffrey
2023-07-09
7/10
The location was magnificent and fantastic, close to restaurants and a stadium. And it was close to the beach. I ate at a nice restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Adam
2023-07-05
9/10
The restaurant was good for lunch or dinner, I tried hot dishes. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the balcony had absolutely fabulous views of the sea.
Margaret
2023-07-04
7/10
The staff were exceptional and outstandingly accommodating and the location was unbeatable to serving area. Local cuisine was served in the beach restaurant.
Mark
2023-07-01
8/10
Very impressed with superior king room and very nice staff on whole service. Excellent facilities in general, great and gorgeous location in an underrated coastal area.
Stephen
2023-07-01
9/10
The restaurant was very clean for dinner, we ordered excellent dishes. The location was excellent - an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Also, the area was very pleasant.
Tommy
2023-06-19
7/10
Perfect setting, right by Morrison supermarket, a pleasant restaurant overlooking the sea buffet style and the beachfront and pleasant staff. Amazingly attentive, patient staff members on the reception desk. Full English breakfast with the eggs, I really enjoyed it.
Very dated room.
Archibald
2023-06-14
8/10
The place was relaxing and had patient staff on the reception desk, loved the stay. We booked well-appointed standard double room in which the heating worked and could use wake-up service, available in it. Spent here 1 good day and would stay here again.
Mark
2023-06-04
9/10
Really enjoyed the place, ideal for an overnight stay. We had a well laid out and top-class room with lovely bed and a kettle and an iron.
Guy
2023-05-29
9/10
The location was magnificent and fantastic as it was close to restaurants and a stadium. Was great to be close to the beach. The breakfast choices were great cooked.
Luke
2023-05-22
7/10
Gorgeous accommodation with fantastic setting very close to the beachfront and restaurants/amusements. Superior queen room with coffee, the extra beds plus good bedding.
Thomas
2023-05-04
9/10
Wonderful, clean place with always polite and welcoming stuff at a member of his staff behind the bar.
Malcolm
2023-05-03
9/10
Magnificent and incredible location with parking on-site. Set near to close to the beach, pubs and great restaurants in the nice cosy area.
Harry
2023-04-28
7/10
Chilled-out base for overnight stay with exceptional and welcoming employees at a member of his staff behind the bar. Breakfast at a rate of £12 for 2 which is a considerable saving on The Grand.
John
2023-04-11
7/10
Make sure to get double room with excellent bathroom, new furniture, for example.
Keith
2023-03-07
8/10
Offers high quality rooms with nice design.
David
2023-03-01
9/10
Relaxing place with amicable employees on the reception desk. Glorious and decent location close to The Bede Memorial.
Keith
2023-02-28
5/10
Stocked superior double room, good beds. Luxury own bathroom. Magnificent and perfect location in Sunderland, close enough to many bars and restaurants, and beach and sea. Brilliant food in the beach restaurant in the vicinity.
Quite busy area.
Edward
2023-02-06
7/10
It had magnificent and stunning location with access to a local beach nearby. Set in nice cosy area, restaurants and a stadium were close to the hotel. We ate in the good restaurant for lunch or dinner which was reasonably priced.
Frank
2023-01-27
8/10
It boasts incredible central location and pet-friendly room.
William
2023-01-18
9/10
Every time we stay in Sunderland, like to stay here. Reliable clean property, it has attentive staff from another staff member. The location is central. It provides very clean restaurant nearby.
John
2022-12-30
9/10
The staff were accommodating, the breakfast I had was delicious and well organised. The location was unbeatable and incredible, in the furthest bay from reception, it's a plus.
Tim
2022-12-24
9/10
It was in a central setting on the beachfront.
James
2022-12-23
9/10
My 2 nights in Sunderland were very nice. The rooms were spotless and updated equipped with sofa and so relaxing. Its location close to bars and restaurants was magnificent and stunning. There was a main bar.
Arthur
2022-12-06
8/10
Everything is great here. Beautifully designed and functional rooms with blanked out windows and the location is unbeatable! It has a main bar.
David
2022-11-29
9/10
The superior double room was stocked with reclining beds. The location was incredible and gorgeous for me. Besides, the area was quiet, next to Seaburn Recreation Ground.
Charles
2022-11-28
9/10
Sensational, delicious breakfast with lovely view of the seaside, had brilliant food.
Wi-Fi was very poor.
Chris
2022-11-19
9/10
Modern design of interiors in double room. Peaceful location on the shoreline in a particularly good area. Plus, 5 minutes drive from Flight.
Edward
2022-11-04
5/10
The hotel was placed in the central location next to the beach.
Views were not so good.
Alexander
2022-10-31
8/10
Superb base for discovering Sunderland with pleasant and accommodating staff on whole service.
Micky
2022-10-29
8/10
The hotel was bright and in a central location. Besides, it was adjacent to the Cast Iron restaurant, the beach and promenade and the seafront, very close walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. We stayed in a spotless and relaxing room with reclining beds.
Edmund
2022-10-21
8/10
Place was clean, everything was perfect. The breakfasts were free and sensational and reasonably priced. I booked stocked, luxurious room with a bath, a separate shower, as for instance. The location was gorgeous, near a local beach. The service was excellent in my opinion. Plus, I was able to park the car on site.
Clement
2022-10-19
8/10
Patient staff, stocked double room. Easy to get to, stunning location close to the seafront, the beach and cafes, bars, a Morrison's store.
Jacqueline
2022-10-05
9/10
The hotel was close to the beach and right at Seaburn Recreation Ground. It was situated close to bars and restaurants.
Barry
2022-09-04
9/10
We didn't have time, so stayed here only for 2 nights, but everything was excellent. We liked that we had a work desk, coffee/tea makers and a TV.
Georgina
2022-08-20
8/10
Plus it's fashionable, with comfortable bed. The staff are attentive and deserve a 4-star rating.
Sarah
2022-08-16
9/10
Tastefully decorated & pet-friendly unit with big TV, seaview, for example. Smooth check-in, late check-out.
The room had not very good views.
Barry
2022-08-14
8/10
We really enjoyed every detail about our really really nice 5 nights stay here. The buffet breakfast was included. It took only 5 minutes to walk to Seaburn Dykelands Road bus stop.
George
2022-08-08
8/10
Magnificent, gorgeous location right on the seafront total disappointment. Delicious full English breakfast with nicely cooked eggs, reasonably priced.
Richard
2022-08-08
8/10
Unbeatable and incredible location on the shoreline, good for visiting Sunderland. And adjacent to the seafront total disappointment and a stunning sandy beach.
Gareth
2022-07-06
8/10
I enjoyed the great cooked breakfast with nicely cooked eggs, offered by the hotel. Had amazing and gorgeous location on seafront, next door to Seaburn Recreation Ground. I ate in the beach restaurant nearby.
Charles
2022-06-29
9/10
Enjoyed almost every detail, including rooms and food, they were very good. There was a lovely bar on site.
Although the room definitely could have been cleaned, we would not hesitate to return there.
Henry
2022-04-27
9/10
Actually everything was really good, my next choice again in Sunderland. I loved every detail here, including staff and location, that were great.
Gary
2022-04-11
9/10
Had a really comfortable stay which was 4 nights, nothing too much trouble. Got wake up service for free, didn't expect that.
Robert
2022-03-23
8/10
Came here for 1 night stay, had a lovely experience.
Laura
2022-03-07
8/10
It made my trip to Sunderland a very nice experience. I stayed here for 1 night and really enjoyed my choice.
There was breakfast to be needed.
James
2022-03-02
9/10
Absolutely brilliant and clean place, amazing view of beach & sea. The pool area is nice too.
Murray
2022-02-17
6/10
Classy place, loved it. The staff created a family atmosphere. Plenty of food options close enough to the venue. Really amazing experience there...
The room I booked definetly could be cleaned.
Kenneth
2022-02-16
8/10
I really enjoyed the place thanks to staff and location. Hotel was an easy walk to restaurants and bars. Plenty of supplies in the room: iron and ironing board, an electronic key card, and a work desk. It was equipped with a bath.
Catherine
2022-02-06
8/10
Quiet and clean place with an excellent reception. Its location just a short walk away from a public beach was perfect.
Liz
2022-01-02
9/10
This accommodation was lovely and clean, it had fab staff and location. I loved my stay, had a really nice experience.
Bernard
2021-12-20
7/10
It's my first option in Sunderland, thank you. Pleasant location, very tasty breakfast and respectful staff. The twin room was cool and cool. A superb stay with a well-maintained swimming pool.
Les
2021-12-02
8/10
Everything was really perfect, also there was a delicious breakfast choice. My double room was very pretty and very pretty. It was sincerely an outstanding stay with truly helpful staff. The location was fab and the bed very clean.
Ron
2021-11-05
9/10
Location and rooms could not be better. A lot of goodies for breakfast.
William
2021-10-09
8/10
Everything was perfect as always. Lovely location and accommodating stuff where a definite plus. I enjoyed having an iron with ironing board, an electronic key card and a work desk.
The room I had really should be cleaned.
F.
2021-09-29
9/10
The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect, the staff were happy to help, we liked a very relaxing experience. Bed was very very comfy and the room overall was incredibly comfortable. The beach was sandy. Very clean pool and sand beach.
Peter
2021-09-05
7/10
The breakfast was lovely and the staff were more than helpful, the bed was great. We liked the way our superior double room was. It had lots of facilities, including an iron and ironing board, an electronic key card, and a work desk etc. Nice garden and lovely pool area.
Edward
2021-09-01
8/10
Altogether it was exceptional value though. I loved everything here, it was nice. The continental breakfast was free, lots of options. Amazing services were available.
Jake
2021-09-01
8/10
My stay here was just perfect. Rooms were airy and bed was comfy, staff were helpful. Victorian style hotel with dark furniture in the rooms. I liked friendly reception.
Lloyd
2021-06-07
9/10
the stuff is always quiet friendly and the rooms are spotless and nicely furnished. pet friendly location, close to whitburn bay.
Dominic
2021-04-30
9/10
I had a fantastic stay, thank you so much! Everything at this hotel was well maintained. Enjoyed the yummy meals and consistently good breakfast. Quick check in and in general extraordinary service. Had access to its wifi, it was strong.
The views were awful.
Ken
2021-04-23
8/10
Pleasant place with BASIC facilities. The food was pretty good, we thoroughly enjoyed the full english breakfast. Standard twin room was dog friendly and bed was super comfy. Most of all, bar staff were happy to help.
Ivor
2021-04-15
8/10
Bkfast staff was supportive. Gorgeous full english breakfast with appetising meals. Its location was ideal, near to bars and also the beach. .
John
2021-03-07
8/10
We had a very delightful stay at this superlative hotel. Loved the English breakfast there. We booked the family room that was extremely functional. Very-very nice staff took care of us during our 1 day here. The service was absolutely efficient. Very wonderful location, 5 minutes' walk to Seaburn Recreation Ground.
Roger
2020-12-17
8/10
Overall, it's excellent place for exploring Sunderland attractions. Our standard king room had air conditioner, an iron and a study table.
Steve
2020-08-24
9/10
We only stayed 3 nights, as we were in a hurry, but glad we chose this nice hotel. Sea view was worthy. It had good swimming pool too. Great breakfast was provided.
The bed was awful.
Thomas
2020-03-12
9/10
Just a walk down to attractions, including seaburn beach. Hotel had comfy beds.
Matthew
2020-01-11
9/10
easy walk to the restaurant martinos. chilled-out base for a city break in sunderland.
