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8.6

1,366 reviews

The Little Haven Hotel

The Little Haven Hotel

River Drive, Littlehaven, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, South Shields, NE33 1LH, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

The Little Haven Hotel

Welcome to The Little Haven Hotel, your cozy seaside escape nestled in the charming South Shields! Just a stone's throw from the beach and only 0.6mi from the city center, this delightful 3-star haven boasts stunning views and is perfect for both relaxation and adventure. With prices starting from just $96, you’ll find that a delightful and affordable getaway awaits you at River Drive, Littlehaven, South Shields, Tyne & Wear.

There's no shortage of fun at The Little Haven Hotel! Enjoy free breakfast to kick-start your day, then dive into the array of amenities including free parking, sumptuous on-site dining, and a beachfront for sunbathing and beach games galore. The hotel also caters to families with kid-friendly buffets, making it a breeze for parents to keep the little ones happy. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail at the bar or enjoying room service on your private balcony, there's a myriad of ways to unwind.

With over 1,300 glowing reviews, The Little Haven Hotel receives high marks for its welcoming staff and services, proving it to be a favorite among travelers. From the beautiful gardens perfect for picnics, to the modern comforts like free Wi-Fi and non-smoking rooms, you’ll find everything you need right at your fingertips. Embrace the delightful atmosphere as you plan your escape at this quaint coastal gem!

When hunger strikes, your taste buds will be in for a treat at The Little Haven Hotel's on-site restaurant, Boardwalk. With a delicious range of cuisines that embrace everything from American to Mediterranean, you're sure to find something to savor. Whether you’re indulging in a romantic dinner with seafood specialties or enjoying a fun family meal featuring kid-friendly options, the ambiance is just right for any occasion. The Boardwalk strikes the perfect balance with its family-friendly charm and modern, traditional touches, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone involved!

For the ultimate beachfront experience, take a stroll along the sandy shores just steps from your door. Unleash your inner beach bum while sunbathing, enjoy a game of frisbee, or engage in a spontaneous sandcastle-building contest with friends or family. South Shields offers a range of beach activities right at your fingertips, so pack your sunscreen and get ready for a day filled with sun-soaked fun! And don’t forget to explore the charming local shops and seaside attractions, where there’s always something exciting happening.

As the sun sets over the horizon, return to The Little Haven Hotel for a relaxing evening. Unwind with a refreshing drink from the bar, or take delight in the stylish decor of your room while you stream your favorite shows with free Wi-Fi. With plenty of enjoyable amenities and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of The Little Haven, you’ll feel right at home. From playful mornings to enchanting evenings, every moment spent here is bound to create lasting memories in this captivating coastal hideaway!

Closest airports

Newcastle International Airport

10.7mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

34.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior Double Room in The Little Haven Hotel

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Superior Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

30 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

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Stay in our luxurious Superior Double Room, featuring a spacious 32 sqft of elegant comfort. With a private bathroom, bathtub, and stunning views, along with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free toiletries, you'll have everything you need for a perfect stay.

Family Suite in The Little Haven Hotel

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Family Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

30 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Welcome to our Family Suite, a spacious and comfortable suite with a beautiful view, equipped with a private bathroom, bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Perfect for a family of four, it offers a queen size bed and a sofa bed for a relaxing stay.

King Suite with Balcony in The Little Haven Hotel

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King Suite with Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

65 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

View

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Indulge in luxury and relaxation in our spacious King Suite with Balcony, featuring a private bathroom, cozy fireplace, and stunning views. Unwind in style with a flat-screen TV, bathtub, and complimentary tea/coffee in this elegant suite.

Double Room with View in The Little Haven Hotel

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Double Room with View

1 Queen Size Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in comfort and luxury with our Double Room with View, featuring a spacious 22 sqft room and a breathtaking view. Unwind in a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, enjoy entertainment on a flat-screen TV, and wake up to the perfect cup of tea or coffee.

Double Room in The Little Haven Hotel

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

More details

Experience comfort and relaxation in our double room, featuring a stylish Queen size bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Wake up refreshed and enjoy complimentary tea or coffee as you start your day.

Large Double Room in The Little Haven Hotel

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Large Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

30 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our spacious Large Double Room, perfect for couples! Enjoy a comfortable stay in our 32 sqft room with a luxurious Queen size bed, private bathroom, bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Relax and unwind with complimentary toiletries and a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Twin Room with View in The Little Haven Hotel

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Twin Room with View

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

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Our Twin Room with View is perfect for 2 adults seeking a comfortable stay in a spacious room with a breathtaking view. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, bathtub, and flat-screen TV, making your stay even more enjoyable.

Twin Room in The Little Haven Hotel

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Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Stay in our inviting Twin Room featuring two comfortable Twin beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a flat-screen TV, and a tea/coffee maker. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator and delightful amenities like free toiletries, towels, and a hairdryer for a pleasant stay.

Twin Room - Disability Access in The Little Haven Hotel

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Twin Room - Disability Access

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

More details

Stay comfortably in our Twin Room - Disability Access, with 22 sqft of space and 2 twin beds. Enjoy the view, relax in the bathtub, and watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. With disability-friendly features and a private bathroom, your stay will be convenient and enjoyable.

Guest reviews

8.6

1,366 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Anna

8.2

June 2023

Love that this place is right next to the beach. Plus only a few minutes walk to the lovely parks, beaches, and fair, good place to eat, or get a drink. The room was large, good facilities and was clean. It looked out over the restaurant and out over to North Shields, which was lovely. This was a ‘treat hotel’ to end a mini cruise break to Amsterdam, and we wanted a good night sleep before travelling back home to Stockport. We had a Sunday lunch 2 course meal, which was really nice, and with desert it’s a really great price. Hotel clean and welcoming. There was a wedding on the night we stayed, but I have to say we were not disturbed by it at all.

We stayed in a Seaview room that I paid extra for. But I was very disappointed that the twin beds in our room were terribly uncomfortable. Could feel all the springs, and the pillows weren’t great either. So for the price I paid i was rather disappointed. I did hang around to mention to staff on leaving, but they were busy with wedding guests. Which was not a problem, as other things were being dealt with, plus we needed to get to the metro station. I had stayed previously and the bed was amazing, almost didn’t wake up for breakfast.

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Diane

10

August 2023

My friend & I really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful Hotel! The breakfast included was exceptional. We had a few meals in the Restaurant over our 4 nights stay which were beautiful! The Staff couldn't do enough for us & we're so friendly! Our room which we requested on a low floor was spotless & clean, the cleaning staff made sure we had supplies of towels, toilet rolls & emptied the bins on a daily basis! The views from our window was panoramic, & we were fascinated with the big Cruise liners passing. We will definately be coming back! The weather was against us with the heavy rain, but it didn't keep us in! Thank you for having us 😃

I can't say we disliked anything. But if you have twin beds next time we come, if not room number 107 with a queen bed will be fine again 👍 My only other question is why no entertainment? That would be like fitting the last piece of a jigsaw I'm! We are in our 70s & didn't feel like getting ready to catch a taxi to Town for some entertainment after a day of strolling & finding our bearings, if there were entertainment we would have spent more time in the bar! These are not complaints, just suggestions!

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Margot

9.1

September 2023

Lovely big room, comfortable bed, quiet and peaceful, great view from room looking out to the mouth of the Tyne and the beach. Friendly, helpful, cheerful staff. Breakfast plentiful and varied.

Service in the restaurant in the evening poor. First evening after drinks served, fairly promptly, then waited 15 minutes for food order to be taken, after attention of waitress caught. Restaurant wasn't busy and 3 staff were variously chatting, wiping cutlery and disappearing into kitchen. Second evening took 55 minutes for our food from ordering to service. Again, not particularly busy, coach tour had already eaten. Waitress, when asked after 50 minutes if food on the way, remarked the kitchen seemed to be on a go slow. When it came, food was delicious, well cooked and presented. Shame about the wait.

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J

10

August 2023

Brilliant hotel and location, easy parking near to entrance re bags/suitcase etc. Rooms brilliant with exceptional views, something always to see re water, saw cruise ship, ferry, working and pleasure boats. Very interesting and even when a little rain could look through window, have open and see the sea/river over to Tynemouth Abbey. Breakfast large variety of choice (only small point am vegetarian and you have to pre order in the dining room although had said one vegetarian when booking, worth noting if a vegetarian so did not have full breakfast options re vegetarian. Was wedding etc whilst there but no issues the hotel can absorb that and good if you are not part of the wedding party can opt for room away from this. Brilliant stay would recommend and use again. Cleaning of rooms is exemplary done daily towels,coffee/tea etc and toiletries replaced again daily. Gd liaison with staff throughout.

As above breakfast if vegetarian, can do this but need to not only let hotel know but dining room as well

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Lisa

10

August 2023

Location is beautiful. River and sea views are amazing. Breakfast busy but nice. Cooked breakfast very good. Other breakfast foods offered were ok. Had a Sunday Lunch, evening meal and sandwiches. All very nice and reasonably priced. Even when busy, wait times for food were clearly communicated and food was fresh. Chef has prepared meal to a high standard for a 3 star hotel. Check in was later than advertised on Booking.com but receptionist communicated this well. Rooms are basic but very clean. Older family member would have appreciated a grab rail in bath.

Early breakfast finish! (845)

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Tracey

9.1

August 2023

Can’t wait to return we travelled to South Shields to visit family and chose this hotel as it was near the Groyne and beach. There were events on at the hotel but this didn’t bother us and our room was facing the marque. The rooms were lovely just what you need for a hotel stay and they were cleaned and replenished every day. The walks in the area are brilliant and you can get a ferry over the Tyne. All in all a wonderful visit thank you to all the staff at The Little Haven Hotel

The breakfast times 8:45am finish on weekdays and 9:15am finish at the weekends!

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Dp

9.1

September 2023

Room 232 had three window sections, each with a fantastic view of various parts of the bay/beach - could just sit and watch (some shipping activity was a bonus to view) and relax. And the windows opened fully (not like some economy hotels with window 'restrictors') so plenty of opportunity to get nice fresh sea air ventilation. Super location, so near to the beach

Was difficult to get the lights to work - they seem to be synced in a strange way that, if the side lights aren't turned on, then no other lights will come on (and vice versa) - all Ok in the end, though. Privacy wasn't always brilliant, as there's potential for people walking by to/from 'pier' to be nosey.

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Linda

8.2

July 2023

Room was very clean and comfortable. Bed very comfortable too. Location is very quiet but still easy walking to parks, shops and fairground.

Again booking a room with a view was allocated on ground floor. View of outside tables for the bar and people walking over the grass within a foot of your window. Beyond the tables you could see the river which was better than last time, if you stood on your tiptoes you could see over the outside tables for the dining room and hedge. Other than the view no complaints. They could do with an extra staff member on breakfast service as they were all working flat out and barely keeping up with demand.

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Mark

8.2

July 2023

My usual hotel was closed for refurbishment so this was the next choice it was built around the Mid eighties, but its been kept up and well maintained. so its like stepping back in time to a sound track of Wham & simple minds and Phil Collins! Receptionist was lovely and got me in to the last sitting of dinner and was very helpful. Staff were pleasant and friendly. The room was very clean spacious and my view was probably the best Ive had this year looking out over the Tyne Harbour Breakfast was a canteen style half self serve and cooked breakfast doled out for you. Choice was ok but limited it is in a big glass conservatory that's seen better days. There is good parking but you need to register at reception or the fine is hefty. Dinner was very good considering I didn't have time to check in first! Thankfully unlike my last hotel it did have tea & coffee and Biscuits!

Its a very old fashioned hotel in its ethos it felt like stepping back in time meal times are regimented and for a limited time so if your a late traveller the restaurant closes at 7:30 not 9:30 or 10:00 like most hotels. Also last sitting for breakfast is 8:45. The rooms are bright & clean but again stuck in a time warp but its obviously a popular location.

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Lisa

8.2

June 2023

Location is beautiful and if you get beach view it's lovely to wake up too. All staff I encountered were helpful and polite, from reception to bar staff, cleaners and catering. Breakfast was OK, I'm Veggie and had veg sausage cooked to order on day one and they came over cooked and too hard too eat. I appreciate they aren't like meat sausages and staff might not have a lot of experience in cooking them so the second day I left it and had the other items - beans, tomato, scrambled egg, hash brown and mushroom. This was absolutely fine and there is fresh fruit, Yoghurt, toast, jams, cereal etc. Juice, tea, coffee. Previous reviews regarding staff in breakfast room I can say everyone was lovely and helpful to us. I can't fault them.

Bed was too soft for me but obviously this is down to personal preference and could be fine for another.

Points of Interest Around The Little Haven Hotel

Attractions

Newcastle Castle

7.8mi

Durham Castle

17.1mi

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

23.5mi

Alnwick Castle

30.4mi

Restaurants

Boardwalk

Cuisines

  • American
  • British
  • French
  • Indian
  • Israeli
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • Tex-Mex
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Little Haven Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Little Haven Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Little Haven Hotel

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Little Haven Hotel?

The designated check-in period at The Little Haven Hotel begins at 02:30 PM. As for check-out, it's before 10:30 AM.

Does The Little Haven Hotel provide parking options?

Yes, there is free on-site parking available at The Little Haven Hotel. It is public parking and no reservation is necessary.

What's the nightly rate at The Little Haven Hotel?

Starting rates at The Little Haven Hotel begin from $96. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Little Haven Hotel?

At The Little Haven Hotel, there are several types of rooms available. They offer double rooms, superior double rooms, family suites, twin rooms, and king suites with balconies. The rooms range in size from 22-65 sqft and accommodate 2 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds vary between queen-size beds and twin beds.

What are the main attractions at The Little Haven Hotel?

Guests at The Little Haven Hotel have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. The hotel is located beachfront, offering easy access to the beach for sunbathing, swimming, and water activities. For those looking to relax and enjoy a drink, there is a bar available on-site.

In addition to the beach and bar, guests can also have fun with the karaoke amenities. Singing their favorite songs can be a great way to spend an evening. Furthermore, the hotel offers a fireplace, providing a cozy and warm atmosphere for guests to unwind and socialize.

For dining options, guests have the convenience of having the Boardwalk restaurant on-site. The restaurant offers a range of cuisines including American, British, French, Indian, Israeli, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse, TexMex, Local, and Grill BBQ. The restaurant's ambiances cater to different preferences, making it suitable for families, couples, and all types of diners.

Are there restaurants located within The Little Haven Hotel?

Yes, The Little Haven Hotel has a restaurant on site called Boardwalk. Boardwalk offers a range of cuisines including American, British, French, Indian, Israeli, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse, TexMex, Local, and GrillBbq. The restaurant provides various ambiances, including FamilyFriendly, Traditional, Modern, and Romantic.

Can I use my credit card at The Little Haven Hotel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Little Haven Hotel. They accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Solo. However, they also accept cash as a payment method.