# 7 Family-friendly hotels in South Shields (2026)

> 7 family-friendly hotels in South Shields, best reviewed first — including The Grotto. Ratings, locations and details.

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7 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 29 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in South Shields](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels)

[Families 7](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/family-friendly)

[South Shields The Grotto ★ 4.2 (2,655) On the South Shields coastline, The Grotto is a hotel with sea views and a lift down to the beach, right by local attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/the-grotto) [South Shields Little Haven Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,825) Seafront hotel in South Shields with 62 comfortable rooms, many with stunning views, plus a restaurant and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/little-haven-hotel) [South Shields The Clifton Guest House ★ 4.6 (753) A 12-room guest house on Ocean Road in South Shields, close to the seafront, with an indoor pool, gym, sauna and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/the-clifton-guest-house) [South Shields Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne ★ 4.2 (744) Premier Inn South Shields Port of Tyne is handy for the coast, with Metro links to Newcastle and Sunderland and pubs and watersports close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/premier-inn-south-shields-port-of-tyne) [South Shields The Sea Hotel ★ 3.9 (674) Hotel on Sea Road in South Shields, overlooking the Tyne and Wear coastline, with spacious rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/the-sea-hotel) [South Shields Annies Guest House ★ 4.3 (149) Guest house on Beach Road in South Shields with en-suite family rooms, free parking and a garden, close to the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/annies-guest-house) [South Shields Kingsmere Guest House ★ 4.7 (76) A Victorian townhouse B&B on Urfa Terrace in South Shields, with en-suite rooms and a full English breakfast included.](https://staycation.co.uk/south-shields/hotels/kingsmere-guest-house)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in South Shields?+

We list 7 in South Shields. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in South Shields are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Grotto (4.2/5, 2,655 reviews), Little Haven Hotel (4.3/5, 1,825 reviews) and The Clifton Guest House (4.6/5, 753 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.