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The Metropolitan

4.0 star property
Travelers can store their luggage safely at this thoughtful bed & breakfast while staying connected with WiFi in the public areas

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The Metropolitan B&B combines convenience with comfort in an upscale setting. Guests appreciate practical amenities like laundry facilities and luggage storage. The smoke-free premises create a pleasant environment that previous visitors have particularly valued.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double) | WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Standard Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (Large Attic) | WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite (Large Attic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smaller Double) | WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smaller Double)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 2AH

What's nearby

  • Whitley Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • PLAYHOUSE - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Longsands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tynemouth Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Whitley Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Manors Station - 14 min drive
  • Brockley Whins Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Amsterdam - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papa Johns Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Glass House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Metropolitan

Upscale bed & breakfast
The Metropolitan provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Metropolitan offer amenities such as WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropolitan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Metropolitan?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Metropolitan?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Metropolitan located?

Situated in Whitley Bay, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of PLAYHOUSE and Longsands Beach. Tynemouth Aquarium and Tynemouth Priory are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Metropolitan Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent guest house with a very friendly host, and the breakfast wasvsuperb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes staff excellent thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value. Excellent Breakfast. Lovely Room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the best value stay I have enjoyed for a long time, without sacrificing my experience qualities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation Lovely breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Lovely place to stay. Room was great and breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great! Lovely room, lovely people. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for a competition in Newcastle, but wanted to be near the beach too , excellent host , breakfast delicious and very informative when we asked where to eat or visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific Stay in WhitleyBay ag Paul’s place

2mins from the beach Great to walk along the coast north or south Paul is a very nice host Amazing tasty breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner / manager Paul very knowledgeable about the area and a friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Lovely host. Great cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cracking little find

Very nice place to stay, service great and rooms very comfortable. Really nice breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

We had a lovely stay. Very comfortable and Breakfast was great. All staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is the place to stay

Easy to find, clean, modern, and comfortable. Very warm welcome, very helpful, lovely size room and ensuite. Minutes from the seafront and many restaurants for your evening meal. Amazing breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Comfortable one night stay, friendly helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great guesthouse in Whitley Bay

I had the most wonderful stay at this GuestHouse and it fully exceeded my expectations. Staff (Paul) went out of his way to make my stay comfortable. Great breakfast, lovely location by the sea with short distance to the Metro and cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Lovely hotel 5 mins walk from the beach. Friendly host, comfy room and great breakfast. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, immaculately finished and clean. Run by really nice and helpful people. Breakfast was lovely as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Friendly check-in, lovely single room and a great night's sleep! Close to beach. Can recommend deMaos ice cream!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy.

Great place, very comfy and all amenities needed. Very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay at The Metropolitan

We absolutely loved our stay at The Metropolitan. We were warmly welcomed, the accommodation was fantastic and the breakfast was superb. The guest house is in a great location, convenient for the bars and restaurants, and close to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a excellent couple of days at the Metropolitan. Clean, cosy and breakfast was amazing. Lee and Paul were wonderful hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So nice

All round fantastic place to stay the night . Unreal breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impressed by the building, furnishing and owners friendly and professional service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024