# 7 Family-friendly hotels in Whitley Bay (2026)

> 7 family-friendly hotels in Whitley Bay, best reviewed first — including The Waterford Arms. Ratings, locations and details.

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7 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Whitley Bay](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels)

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

[Whitley Bay The Waterford Arms ★ 4.4 (1,413) A seven-room B&B in Whitley Bay known for its hearty pub food, including the famous Waterford Whale seafood platter.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/the-waterford-arms) [Whitley Bay Premier Inn Whitley Bay ★ 4.4 (858) Premier Inn Whitley Bay sits by Spanish City Plaza, steps from the beach and promenade, with easy access into Newcastle.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/premier-inn-whitley-bay) [Whitley Bay The Metropolitan ★ 4.9 (129) A 7-room B&B on Whitley Bay's Esplanade, facing the sea, with understated rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/the-metropolitan) [Whitley Bay The Royal Hotel ★ 3.8 (413) Straightforward en-suite rooms with sea views at The Royal Hotel, right on the seafront at Whitley Bay.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/the-royal-hotel) [Whitley Bay The Cara Guesthouse ★ 4.2 (141) A seven-room B&B on The Links in Whitley Bay, with some rooms giving panoramic views straight across the bay.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/the-cara-guesthouse) [Whitley Bay Stay Coastal ★ 4.5 (40) A small 7-room hotel in Whitley Bay suited to low-key seaside breaks, with free parking and pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/stay-coastal) [Whitley Bay Aabba Guest House ★ 4.8 (29) A quiet residential street near Whitley Bay's seafront and Spanish City is home to this straightforward B&B with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/aabba-guest-house)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Whitley Bay?+

We list 7 in Whitley Bay. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Whitley Bay are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Waterford Arms (4.4/5, 1,413 reviews), Premier Inn Whitley Bay (4.4/5, 858 reviews) and The Metropolitan (4.9/5, 129 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.