Elmswood Guest House

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Jacqueline

10 minute walk to the metro which takes about 25 to 30 minutes to Newcastle Central Station.

The location of the accommodation is very near to the town centre and beach etc.

There are numerous pubs, restaurants to take advantage of.

I met the owner to obtain entry but there is key system available.

Would certainly recommend.

Business

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Joshua

Stayed at Elmswood Guest House recently. It was a single room without an en-suite, which I was aware of beforehand and was absolutely fine for what I needed.

Overall, everything was relatively clean, though there were a couple of details that could have been better.. some mould in the shower and quite a bit of hair next to the side of the bed. Nothing catastrophic, but noticeable.

The stay itself was straightforward and did the job. It’s very much a “somewhere to sleep” kind of place rather than somewhere you’d go out of your way to experience.

The only slightly frustrating part was the checkout process. I couldn’t find the dropbox for the keys when leaving, so ended up putting them back in the lockbox. The email instructions they send try to be friendly but were a bit unclear and not especially helpful in that moment.

All in all, it served its purpose, just with a few small things that could be improved.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Sergei

A very pleasant stay. Instructions clear and property very central. Would stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

John

Clean room on suite shower opposite a very nice bar, close to local parks and seafront and not to far from the centre there’s a supermarket a few minutes walk

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Tim

The room had everything you'd need for a short stay. It was clean and comfortable with a great shower. Real milk in the fridge was an unexpected bonus.
The area has a good selection of excellent restaurants.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Isaac

The host was amazing

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

David

Owner very helpful. Great location.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2025

D

Awoken in early hours by people banging ion floor(s) followed by lots of shouting. Could have been a domestic or drunken argument but still spoiled nights sleep- went on for ages.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2024

David

Room was clean on arrival but never cleaned during stay
Towels were never changed no breakfast provided more like a self catering room rather than a b and b

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

alison

A lovely B B with central location. Beautiful sea front walk only 5min walk from property. Owner Nisha kind and welcoming. Will be staying here again on my next visit to South Shields.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2023

Steven

Originally booked on another site that said breakfast was available but I cancelled due to finding a cheaper offer and I'm so glad I did as it turns out they do not supply breakfast so I was almost robbed. The stay was lovely bar the people staying upstairs that sounded like a herd of elephants and went to the toilet every 20 minutes till nearly 3am so all you could hear was bang, bang, bang, flush all night. I like that there is no curfew and we were able to have late night out Friday but we made the effort to be as quiet as possible unlike others staying there slamming doors and stomping up and down the stairs. Id likely stay again but maybe not on a weekend if I'm going to lose so much sleep

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2023

Mark

Clean and tidy. Well placed for my needs.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Lisa

Immaculate property which was spotless inside.
As a woman travelling alone I felt safe, everything I needed was within walking distance plus parking is free outside the guest house. Great restaurants across the road.
My room was spotless tastefully decorated with everything I needed I slept so well I left later than intended. Would definitely recommend staying, I’ll definitely stay again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2023

Denis

Basic but what was there was fine.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2023

Joe

Like walks nearby along coast good choices for food

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2022

alison

Staff very welcoming and room beautiful. Will definitly stay here again. Thank you.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

Nigel

Lovely guest house, great location close to everything but very quiet. Quality bedding and furniture too. One of the nicest guesthouse’s we have stayed in (and I’ve stayed in lots) definitely recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Jessica

Stayed in room 4 it was very clean and nicely decorated would definitely stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2021

Katie

The room was great and the owns excellent will stay again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2021

Marie

South Shields Gem

Excellent stay at this, brilliant Guest House. The cleanliness, was of the highest order. The beds & bedding, also , were of good quality, & very comfortable. The décor, was, modern,& stylish. Everything needed, for a comfortable stay. We would definitely recommend, this little Gem, to anyone, thinking of visiting South Shields.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2021

CAROL

Lovely B&B

Lovely B&B and friendly owners, although due to the current situation we didn't see much of them.
Exceptionally clean and comfortable, with a good shower (always a priority for us).
Good location for access to the town centre and sea front.
We would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2020

Neil

I was in room 2 which was a single room but it was clean, well maintained and exceptionally comfortable. It was airy given its size but the window came with a blackout blind. I would definitely stay here again. I didn't meet the owners but communication was excellent and they spoke to me on the telephone to ensure that everything was satisfactory.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2020

ROBERT

Elmswood

Excellent location, friendly, clean good value.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2020

Janet

Great place to stay

Super clean, great location and such a warm welcome

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

Ruth

Elmswood high

Fab location - easy access to the beach (wonderful!) The ferry, and the high street. Lovely friendly hosts, and a comfy, quiet room. Just what i needed.

Be warned, the steps up to the front door are quite high!

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2019

Pat

Lovely warm and calming accommodation
Very friendly staff
Single room small but comfortable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The most lovely people amazing sleep and breakfast was cooked perfectly

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

J

Fabulous stay

We really enjoyed our two night stay at the Elmswood. The rooms were very clean, freshly decorated and the furnishings were lovely. It was like staying at the Ritz. Nisha, the owner, was lovely, friendly and very welcoming. She even helped us with our suitcases and upgraded one of our rooms, which was great. It was like a home from home. Breakfast was really nice too. We will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend it. It’s the best guest house we’ve ever stayed in.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Disappointed

Would have scored much more for this property has it not been for the fact the room was not serviced during our stay. I have only had to make my own bed once in any hotel I have stayed in and this was due to the fob being left at \"do not disturb\" by mistake. Very surprising and very disappointing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Nice area but the shower was barely warm and the bed quite uncomfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were particularly friendly and pleasant.room was very highly standard.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2019

Sharon

Nice little B&B

Nice little B&B in a good location. Very clean, you don't see any staff until the breakfast time but collect your key from a box; details for which are sent to you the day before your check in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Chris

The Guest house is located 2 minutes walk from the local town and 2 minute walk to the beach in the other direction, The room was clean and tidy and had to be one on the best breakfast i have eaten at any hotel, Kris was very friendly and the overall experience was lovely, will be returning soon

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely small property, ideal for the beach or just visiting like in our case a friends birthday party in s Shields. Landlady a bubbly Sara Millican ! ...well thats a southerners viewpoint I suppose.
Clean and tidy, only issue was light bulb over the sink needed changing.
Will definitely use again if we are up that way.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2019

Martin

Little Slice Of Perfection

Small room but nice and cozy if travelling alone. Location was great as only a few minuets walk from a wide range of shops, food places and bars also metro station nearby for travel in Newcastle. I will certainly stay here again as loved every aspect of my stay. Only downside would have been nice to get a more personal welcome from the owners making check in less cold and more inviting but still wouldn't put me off coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent!!!

Firstly, the email address is my husband's and the booking was made for me (Mary) and my friend (Melanie) to stay at Elmswood Guest House, as we were going to see the Cabytu Brothers' concert in the Wolf & Clover, which is very nearby. We stayed at Elmswood a couple of years ago and liked it so much that we booked again. It's lovely, spotlessly clean accommodation and an excellent breakfast. Nisha, the landlady is so lovely and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Nov 2018

Julian

Winter cold snap no heating and no care taken

Winter cold snap no heating and no care from owheres to arrage heating in the room. Amateur procedures

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

adrian

Recommended for yoy from me

Nice room with shower and sink in homely well kept B&B. Breakfast 1st class as was cheerful ladies serving me. On lovely tree lined road with free parking, and trees lit up at night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2018

Joe

Would sray again

Good location, easy to find, parking, nice room, good breakfast although had to wait approx 20 mins.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2018

Graham

As you would want it

Brilliant. Made me decide to search B and Bs before hotels

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2018

Paola

Excellent weekend in South Shields

Excellent stay. Room tidy, bed very comfortable. Excellent customer service. Breakfast delicious. Would definitely recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2018

louise

Little gem of a place

- stayed so could attend a friends wedding Lovely room, comfy bed. Friendly hosts.
Nice breakfast the next morning. Would recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

Ked

A comfortable property in a beautiful location. Ocean Road has lots of restaurants and the general area has a lot of things to do. A very clean and comfortable guest house. I highly recommend Elmswood.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2018

PURUSHOTHAMAN

Nice choice to stay in a nice location

It was a very short stay but overall I felt it was a pleasant stay mainly because of its location with plenty of restaurants around and beach / beach activities nearby.

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2018

Verified traveler

Terrific in all respects

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2018

Verified traveler

Central loactaion

Great location right in the middle of ocean road nice room and friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Daniel

Best guest house in South Shields

Excellent guest house. Very very clean, comfy beds and the staff bend over backwards to help in any way they can.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Fanastic b and b

Excellent place suited my needs to a tee thank you all

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Fantastic!

Would go back as there was no faults at all.Everything was perfect the room,staff and food were amazing.Would recommend for anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2017

carol

Close to all amenities

Was having a early start for onward journey ,was just a short walk to meet coach,couldnt have breakfast ,but everything else was good

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2017

Brian

Breakfast not available at required time

Got email on day I was checking in to tell me about access using keysafe. That was fair enough but email mentioned that breakfast is served 8 to 8:30, which is too late for me (I had to leave by 7:30). I tried phoning the number given but got no answer and nobody called me back so I just had to do without breakfast, although it was 'included in the price'.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Fabulous gem

Lovely little gem of a place. Very well presented. I'd have said I'll stay again... but i already did!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2017

Maureen

Clean and comfy family run accommodation, with few formalities. Being on a main road, has good access to public transport and perfectly situated to explore the North East.
Lovely cooked breakfast from well considered menu.
Loads of nearby restaurants & shops.
I enjoyed my recent 4 night stay.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Amir

Nice, quiet, clean, lovely owners

I had a fruitful stay and would recommend to all. Nice and lovely owners.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Nice

Nice b&b. Close to all amenities. Friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2017

Peter

Short stay through work

Nisha was a great and welcoming host and the huge number of local restaurants on the street makes eating out cheap and easy

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Great accommodation the room was really nice and clean and felt at home

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2016

Andrew

Stayed for 2 nights and what great value spotlessly clean and lovely breakfast Nisha the lady that runs it is lovely thanks for a great stay

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2016

Marwan

Will stay there again on my next trip

It's a guest house that makes you feel home while away from home.
Remember, if you are arriving after 20:00 to tell them before hand so they leave you they keys in the outside safe.

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

icty bed

icty bed, feeling not good, had to sleep on sofa instead, woke in morning with red marks on arms and legs, not good

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2016

Adzie

Great guesthouse; modern, clean and spacious rooms

Elmswood was a very nice guesthouse with super friendly staff. The twin room was clean, modern and very spacious and the breakfast was pretty good also. Would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

Andrew

Good value and welcoming

Great little guest house. Good breakfast clean rooms, owner very welcoming and helpful. Loads of places to eat across the road and the bes his lovely. Will stay again. Only downside the room was hot because we didn't realise the heating was on d-oh

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

great accomodation close to coast

Great place to stay with friendly staff and excellent facilities

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely place, close to metro

Booked this place for my mum & dad for the rugby World Cup. They were so impressed with elmswood & said it was also a great location

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Convenient and easily accessible

Fabulous owers....work hard to give excellent service..and go that extra mile...
couldn't fault the stay.
Breakfast was perfect.
would definitely recommend

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2015

Woody

Very central nice owners

Really friendly owners, great location,clean and comfortable rooms

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2015

Roy

great little place

Great, place is lovely, owner very helpful nothing is too much trouble. Will be booking again.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2015

Jason

Nice place

Great little place with good breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2015

Paul

Very pleasant and very helpfully owners and staff wouldn't hesitate to book again

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2015

David

A wonderful stay

Excellent hotel, very friendly and breakfast to last the day.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

THE BEST B & B I'VE EVER STAYED IN

Nisha could not have being more helpful, beautiful bright, clean room,came to the area for the Rugby League \"Magic Weekend\" and if it's held here next year will be booking again. Thanks for the warm welcome

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2015

grant

Very welcoming B and B.

Very friendly welcome, newly decorated room and very comfy. Loads of choices of restaurants and takeaways. Will definately use again.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2015

kim and perry

Lovely hotel

Very clean, room modern and everything you need for a short break. Staff very pleasant engaged in conversation about what facilities are around locally. Would definetley go back and recommend to others lots of choice for breakfast and very tasty.

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2015

Gary

highly recommended

Immaculate room. Owners made us feel very welcome. Lovely breakfast. Highly recommended. If we are ever in that area again,we will definately stay there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2015

debra

Great hosts, beautiful south shields gem

Fantastic hosts, nothing too much trouble. Local knowledge brilliant, we will be back for a weeks holiday. So much to see and do.

Partner