Name: The Seaton Lane Inn
Address: The Seaton Lane Inn Seaton, Seaham, SR7 0LP, GB

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Giancarlo

Excellent helpful staff especially the lady at check in .
Great breakfast ,and good dinner at fair price .
Great size quiet room .
The hand basin was blocked and when I put boing water down drain a lot of black gunk came out . A very helpful maintenance man cleaned it but how could housekeepers not notice this .
Large stain on duvet and carpets where not very clean .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

David

Pleasant stay at the Seaton Lane Inn with a little hiccup of no towels in the room on arrival but was remedied straightaway. Check in was quick and easy although steep stairs to the upper level of the Inn rooms. May be a little difficult for older people to negotiate these.
Had food in the restraunt one night and enjoyed the steak which was cooked as asked and the service was also good from the waiter.
Check out was also quick and easy so a very good stay at a good hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Neil

Nice hotel
Clean and friendly

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Kirsty

Hotel is declining each time I visit and the food this week was awful

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Ellisa

All excellent meal very good
However all bar restaurant staff had been on very long shifts were tired and moral was low which impacts on them and customers, clearly more staff are needed

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Kirsty

Hotel staff very friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Nicholas

Great staff, super cozy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Nick

Just the best location, value, and super cozy. Great Sunday roast. No notes!

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

David

very nice breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Mark

Excellent breakfast

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Patricia

Property clean and convenient to Seaham. Two short flights of stairs to rooms with 3 sets of doors to go through. No lift and no help to get luggage to room. Registration at bar and staff was busy with patrons so check in and out took time. Parking on site. Security good.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Oliver

Clean room, comfy bed, lovely pub setting with great food both for dinner and breakfast. Parking was plentiful

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Hayley

Very easy to park staff very friendly room lovely with big shower and plenty of tea coffee in room. Restaurant and pub superb! Will defo stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Lee

Very nice stay, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Tony

Great room, lovely friendly staff and really good food. Will definitely stay again next time I am in the area.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Kirsty

Friendly stafff

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Shiela

Spotless room and shower. Very helpful staff.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

David

Nice

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

George

Booked three rooms for a family stay with differing experiences, overall a good stay. Our room was good, one other room had a broken window which could not be secured shut resulting in intrusive road noise and the other the en-suite needed a bit of maintenance attention. Be aware all rooms are accessed stairs so those with mobility issues will struggle.
Check in and breakfast were very good. Food quality was excellent apart from the overcooked fried eggs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Jerry

A small but well appointed twin room. Quiet and could not hear other people, so this was good. Tasty pub grub and a decent choice for breakfast. Just what we needed

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Victoria

Clean and comfortable room. Excellent cooked breakfast made to order.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2025

Kirsty

Room pleasant and warm

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Mark

Very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Sarah

Lovely cosy hotel, bedroom obviously newly refurbished and nice bathroom although couple of areas around shower need a bit of attention.

We didn’t eat dinner but wish we had as the atmosphere is very warm and festive. Lovely manageress at breakfast. Breakfast food was hot and tasty.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Sylvia

Had a lovely few days. Staff great. Room clean and beds comfortable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Cindy

Perfect for seaglass hunting

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Reuben

Great base for Warden Law kart track.
Amazing breakfast with great options for cooked and continental breakfast.

Staff are fantastic.

Only down side. Toilet in room 20 leaked every time you flush it and the heating rail in the bathroom did not have a manual override so we could not properly warm up our bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Louise

Lovely staff and a very nice place.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Natalie

Great place

We arrived late so unfortunately didn’t get to experience the food but the bar and restaurant was lovely and we only wish we could have spent more time here.
The decor is amazing.
Rooms were large and comfortable and had everything we needed.
Breakfast was amazing and the staff were very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Nicholas

Really lovely inn; stay there every time I am in Seaham. Fantastic all around.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

roger

excellent hotel, just unfortunate a lot of the cocktail drinks on the menu weren't available.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

ailsa

Lovely place. Staff really helpful. Liked the free drink instead of having your room made up and breakfast was fabulous

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

H

Seaton Lane Inn, twin room

The Seaton Lane Hotel was good. We arrived on a Sunday and staff were busy serving Sunday lunch. We were 20 minutes early and was asked to wait. I ordered a coffee, paid for it but had to ask again as staff member had forgot. The young guy serving breakfast was great Monday morning. Good customer service acknowledged you and guided how to order breakfast.
The room was clean tidy and the bathroom the same. Both myself and my daughter found the beds confortable but the winter duvet too hot. I tried to lie on top of the duvet and got too cold. A summer weight duvet would make a big difference

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

Anthony

Football weekend

A weekend away with football. We arrived early to drop our bags knowing we were too early to check in. Eventually paid an extra £25 to get the room early. Food was good, bar area lovely and breakfast was first class.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

vicki

We stayed here for a wedding at dalton old pump house. Not far from the place easy by taxi £20.
Room was clean lovely and a massive bed. Bathroom was small but everything you need.
Breakfast was lovely and staff helpful too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

kayleigh

Was clean and tidy i think a little overpriced to not have a proper double bed, we had 2 singles pushed together as a makeshift double

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

John

Excellent food, service and accommodation.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

Would recommend staying here

Hotel was lovely and quaint, staff were friendly and the rooms were clean, would definitely stay again.
The breakfast was lovely plenty of choice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Lindsay

Excellent 2nd time round and will continue if the standards remain this high

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Kirsty

Not as good as usual

I stay at this hotel often but I have to stay the standards this week were extremely low. The mould on the bathroom ceiling was bad.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Kirsty

Little gem

Great stay as always

Business

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2025

Rosemary

The property was a convenient distance from Seaham and has onsite parking, though a bit tight on entry when busy. It has a relaxed atmosphere, staff friendly and laid back. Our room wasnt ready on arrival so we had an unexpected wait, but we just had a drink in the pleasant outside area whilst we waited. Rooms were separate from the pub/restaurant but also accessible via internal door.
Food was average, portions on the small side, not the best value for money.
Overall, a pleasant stay with all we needed for an overnight stop off.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Kirsty

A great stay as always

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Kevin

lovely place to stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Ian

Exceptional staff and service. Food was excellent

Business

4/10

Poor

22 Apr 2025

Tom

Sadly the room was not pre heated, it was 2-3 degrees outside and it naturally took radiators 1.5 hours to get the room ready for guests

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2025

Kathrina

Food availability was good, lack of staff skills or training as there was considerable mixup with food orders.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Suzanne

A super place to stay lovely food, friendly staff and dog friendly, all the amenities you need, will definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Philip

Work trip for Sunderland

Great hotel / pub very clean rooms food was excellent and also very reasonably priced

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

David

Very good well run hotel with attentive staff who would look after your every need..short distance from kart track was a bonus

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Sandra

A very pleasant surprise

The outside of this hotel is deceptive. Inside it is spacious, well decorated and our room was large and excellent, very well equipped,although my partner did not appreciate the wet room! I showered and afterwards he walked in with his socks on! It was a bathroom set up for anyone with a disability.
We had a small evening meal, having been out for Sunday lunch and then to a party, but it was very tasty. Breakfast was outstanding, with lots of choice. I can't fault the service. It is excellent value for money and we would definitely stay there again should we be in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

Kirsty

A nice little hotel. I stay here often as it’s convenient to my office.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Colin

Relaxing

Beautiful little place, the staff were really friendly and my room was very clean and comfortable

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

Tracy

Very good but could do with room service as an option

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Therese

Very Good. Therese

We were very pleased with everything.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2025

Danny

Seaton

Second visit to this hotel. Great value and great service.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Matthew

The Seaton Lane Inn is a lovely warm and cosey pub and hotel, the food is amazing and the rooms are fantastic. The staff offered a warm welcome on arrival and could not do enough. Looking forward to stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Danny

Lovely place and only 5 minutes drive from beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Michael

The hotel was excellent food was splendid and the staff where the best great location luxury stay at very reasonable price. Can’t wait to stay again

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2024

Kirsty

Nice hotel

Great little hotel that I use regularly. Would recommend it

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Sheila

A little gem

A little gem of a place to stay . Great service , very comfortable room & good food.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Kirsty

Lovely hotel

Great hotel
Friendly staff

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Lisa

Very nice small inn. Staff was fabulous.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Kathleen

I loved Seaton Lane Inn. I hope to stay there for a longer time when I’m in the area again.
Comfortable room, very pleasant staff, breakfast included, big parking lot, right on main road.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Sheila

Excellent stay

I was very pleasantly surprised by this delightful hotel. Superb service , very comfortable, lovely dining , would certainly stay here again .

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Kirsty

Great hotel

Good stay as always

Business

2/10

Poor

29 May 2024

Natalie

Poor experience

Cleanliness of bathroom was poor. Responsiveness of staff member was good, however the food was also poor.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Robert

Overnight stay

Friendly and very clean location great welcome everything explained in full room clean warm and bed very comfy
Breakfast in morning excellent plenty of choice and lots of it setting you up for the day
Would definitely stay here again and recommend you try this little gem of a place out

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Paul

Great place.

Great overnight stay. Comfortable room. A great night sleep. Would stay again.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2024

Kirsty

Good hotel

I stay in the Seaton Lane Inn every other week for 2 or 3 night. It is a lovely hotel and the staff are friendly.
I have however noticed on the last 2 visits that the standard of cleanliness in the bedrooms is slipping. I have been visiting for 4 years now and feel that at the moment the rooms are not being cleaned as well as they should be.

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2024

alan

Friendly staff,warm cosy room with excellent shower facility

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2024

Paul

Lovely hotel

A super hotel, just in the right place for us. Everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

charlotte

Absolutely amazing staff, room was massive and food and drink was lovely too would definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Sharon

Lovely comfortable rooms, good breakfasts

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Mike

Great place to stay
Staff brilliant

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2024

Celine

We stayed 3 nights in the season lane inn and found it clean, comfortable and very welcoming.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Jason

Food and accommodation was fantastic, breakfast brilliant.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2023

Keith

Not worth our money.

We booked this hotel due to the good reviews. Unfortunately our stay was not the best. We were put in a room which was on the dog friendly floor which we do not have a problem with. Our room smelled quite bad of wet dogs which was not very pleasant. Also the waste bin in the bathroom had not been emptied after the previous guests. We did mention this to reception when checking out and was told if we had mentioned it earlier we would have been moved to a non dog friendly room. Surely guests without dogs should fill up the rooms which don't accommodate dogs first and then if all them are full then use the dog friendly room.
The full english breakfast was also not the best. All in all the whole experience wasn't as good as i thought it was going to be sorry.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Kirsty

Stay here regularly for business. Great pub and acciomodation. Friendly staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2023

Kirsty

Great hotel

Excellent stay as always

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2023

BEN

Home away from home

Great staff. Great food. Enjoyed my stay.

Business

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2023

John

Service in the dining room was appalling. 90 minutes between ordering and food being served. It was the same for everyone in the dining room. Obviously there was a problem but no-one bothered to tell the diners what it was or that they might have to wait for their food, or when it was likely to be ready. Dreadful. I think everyone in the dining room felt they were being treated with contempt since they were a captive audience with nowhere else to go.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Celine

A hidden gem!

Very welcoming and friendly staff. It was clean, comfortable and safe in a very convenient location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Bogdan

Really good

The only thing that was not that good was the internet connection in my room, had troubles connecting, and when connected, wifi signal was not that good. Otherwise excellent. Good value for money.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Kirsty

Excellent hotel

Great hotel as always

Business

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2023

Christine

My room was not ready at 3pm though I was given the key card. The cleaning staff were embarrassed. I had room 1 which was an accessible room - not needed. The bathroom was a wet room with seat in shower area. No where to put toiletries in the bathroom as equipped for a disabled person. The room was very dark. Even with lights on it was very dark. Everything was just ok. I probably wouldn’t stay again but nothing to complain about. No more than 3 * and struggling a little for that.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Roger

Relaxed & comfortable e perience.

We have just had a 3 night stay, a very relaxed & comfortable experience. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly & polite. Breakfast had plenty of choice and the evening food menu was varied & value for money. Would highly recommend & looking forward to a return visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Fiona

Cost was a bit pricey due to event in area

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Chris

Love this place!

We have stayed here before last year, it was so handy for what we wanted to do, that we came back again. Very clean & the food in the bar is fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Paul

Would stay here again, without hesitation

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2023

James

Staff great, room could have been cleaner, toilet hadnt been cleaned properly.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

Johan

Very good dog friendly B+B.

Loved the inn. Clean, tidy and very dog friendly. Food is good, drinks a bit expensive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

jane

This is the third time we have stayed there and we always find that everyone is so friendly and happy to help.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2023

Jon

My stay

Great little stop over very nice will be back again

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2023

David

Everything as we needed. Only suggestion would be somewhere in batroo to put stuff and hook for coats etc Nice friendly helpful staff and reasonably priced food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Dan

Great place!

Staff super friendly and very accommodating. Had a last minute booking for 20 coming for dinner during our stay, sorted us out and food was fantastic

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Antony