Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site, but it is limited and incurs a fee of GBP 10 per day.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy it in their rooms. The specific type and serving hours are not detailed.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 15, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Ashington, within a 15-minute drive of attractions such as Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives and Druridge Bay Country Park. It is approximately 22.8 miles from Newcastle International Airport.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Does the hotel provide extra beds or cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 10 per day. Advance request is required for availability.

The Portland Hotel in Ashington

Average nightly price at The Portland by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$87
February	US$99
March	US$95
April	US$95
May	US$100
June	US$97
July	US$103
August	US$100
September	US$101
October	US$89
November	US$87
December	US$95

What guests think

At The Portland, guests consistently praise the warm, welcoming staff, comfortable modern rooms (often in the lodge/annexe), and the on-site pub serving tasty, good-value meals with generous portions, making it a convenient base for short stays.

Several reviews note a £10 overnight parking fee that some found unexpected or pricey. A few guests mention breakfast costs and occasional busyness in the restaurant/bar. Room feedback highlights generally quiet spaces, with some reports of limited plug sockets, bright emergency lights, or dated bathrooms. Overall, expect a straightforward, good-value stay centered on hearty pub dining.

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Facilities

On-site pub/restaurant and a pleasant outdoor/beer garden are frequently mentioned. Parking is available but often charged at £10 overnight, which several guests found expensive or unexpected.

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Robert

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice 2 night break, room was lovely, staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meals, good selection and reasonable prices. Helped that the weather was fantastic so we spent a bit of time in the very comfortable outdoor area😎

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Robert

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We lived in Ashington for 50 years before moving away and have used the Portland hotel when returning to visit family and friends. In those 50 years we have never had to pay for parking anywhere in Ashington and the whole town is still free parking. The Portland has now decided to fleece customers by charging £10 for overnight parking In the hotel car park while there is ample free parking all over town. The bar closes at 10pm or earlier if it is quiet even for residents and their guests so making arrangements for meeting with friends is difficult.

10

Ian

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a Victorian commercial hotel and is very nicely decorated. The staff are amazing and very helpful. Any problems we had were quickly and politely dealt with. We chose to eat in the hotel on a Saturday evening and we all enjoyed our choices. We were leaving early on Sunday and so could not sample breakfast. Our accommodation block was behind the main building and very quiet with secured parking. Parking is charged as an extra but is reasonable. We would certainly stay again and arrange some spa treatments as the hotel offered a discount if booked before arrival.

10

Peter

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Lovely room. Fairtrade hot drinks! Watch out for £10 / night secure parking charge and for busy restaurant at the pub. Can recommend Glenton's bakery next door for breakfast and lunch items. Overall excellent value .

10

Steven

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking, friendly staff, nice pub,rooms were very clean

8

Richard

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel with marvellous staff. I was upgraded when i checked in and the room i was given was fantastic. It was a pity i was only in the hotel for one night and did not get the full advantage of my upgrade. I also had free parking, however overnight parking is normally charged by the hotel at £10.00 per night which i thought was quite expensive!

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Sarah

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The details said parking available. But it cost £10.00 which was not on the details at the beginning. if it is NOT FREE parking it should say PAID PARKING. Then the customer would scroll down to find out how much.

10

Paul

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel rooms at the back of a large traditional local stone public house. Very good standard of room. Easy to park car park of a good size. Bus stops directly outside the hotel. 15mins walk to town centre. Check-in though was too slow, using staff that were occupied at the bar. Staff very friendly when eventually the lady arrived. Check-out also suffered by using staff from the pub area, although early in the morning the wait was not long.

10

kevin

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is outstanding, excellent switched on staff, great food and drinks quality, easy parking and fast wifi, great for a travelling salesman!

8

Peggy

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted by cheerful receptionist at check-in who showed us to our room. Nice spacious car park but would prefer that we didn’t have to pay £10 for the overnight parking fee.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are commonly described as clean or spotless. A minority reported issues such as mould or musty bathrooms, stained pillows, or some worn/rusty fixtures.

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Jerry

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

My second stay at the Portland Hotel, Ashington and once again, they excelled. Staff could not be more friendly and welcoming (Jess and the guy behind the bar, sorry I forgot your name) looked after me very well. Room (I stayed in one of the rooms out back in the purpose built rooms) was lovely. Great to have a fridge in the room and a very comfy bed. Kept beautifully clean (Thanks housekeeping) and contained everything a traveller could want in a hotel room. Desk space, plenty of power sockets - I’m a very large bloke (six foot six inches tall) and struggled to get my legs under the desk but that’s MY problem, not the Portland Hotel. It certainly didn’t stop me working 👍 Food in the pub / restaurant was great. Good sized portions and well cooked. Speedy service too. The Portland Hotel has now become my ‘go to’ hotel whenever I’m back in the North East. Book direct for special deals! (Ask for Kaliffa or Mack)

8

Laurel

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for a one night stay but be warned. You have to pay £10 to park your car overnight although I got mine for free due to my Hotels.com membership. Room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. There was a Mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and the towels were nice and fluffy (some things you don’t always get). Only complaint was that the heated towel rail in the bathroom was rusty and I couldn’t work out how to turn it on. Would definitely recommend

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Steven

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were all nice so no complaints there. The room was ok but its clearly needing some investment and cleaning. The bathroom had lots of mould and shower head was so bad we all refused to use it. I manage a facility with showers and there are requirements to prevent legionella that are clearly not being followed. There was also an emergency light with a green led so bright it kept the room illuminated the whole night. Never seen this anywhere else but it kept us up and prevented our 1 year old sleeping.

8

Sarah

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time in staying. Lovely quiet room. Comfy bed, plenty of room to move around the room. Bathroom was a little worn, but clean and certainly did not affect the visit. First time we have had food when staying there, and it did not disappoint. Huge portions and tasty. There was live entertainment on the evening we arrived and it was really easy listening whilst eating our food.

10

Jerry

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well appointed. Food plentiful, lots of choice and well Prepared. The staff were outstanding - looking forward to being back next week

8

James

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice stay and the room was comfortable, however, the bathroom smelled musty. Also, there’s nowhere to put wash bags in the bathroom so a shelf would be handy. Parking was included with my booking and there were plenty of spaces available.

8

Graeme

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room, all staff very friendly,

10

Steven

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking, friendly staff, nice pub,rooms were very clean

6

Anthony

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

OK place for short notice, not for longer trips. Staff friendly enough. The room I was in had a musty damp smell, although didn't feel or look damp. The pillows were terrible, very stained, so much so you could see it though the pillow cases. One of my pet hates is booking a super king bed then getting 2 beds pushed together, like here, very uncomfortable. Posatives are, free parking, good evening food options. Needs some upgrades here and there.

8

Fateh

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless rooms, very spacious and modern

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Rooms

Many note modern, comfortable, and often spacious rooms with quiet lodges and reliable Wi‑Fi. Downsides include limited plug sockets in some rooms, intrusive emergency lights, occasional small layouts, or two singles pushed together.

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steven

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been here quite a few time's really nice hotel/bar, staff are very friendly, Was in room 15 this time and was a little annoyed that there is just 1 plug socket in the whole room! and it was right over next to tv, And the fridge was plugged into 1 of them. but made do.

8

Gordon

6 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were of a high standard and the service was very good. No lift and emergency lighting in our room was a bit bright and above the bed but overall happy to recommend

10

James

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay, room great, evening meal was good value, tasty and plentyful. Breakfast was good but would be excellent with a better quality sausage! from a business perspective, decent desk and chair in room and quick reliable Wifi.

8

Annette

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a lovely comfortable room, the only thing i will say is it didnt have enough plug sockets, other than that it was lovely

10

Jade

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a lovely hotel, my room was massive and the bed was very comfortable! The staff were amazing too! Would definitely recommend and also look forward to staying here again next time I visit.

2

Steven

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were all nice so no complaints there. The room was ok but its clearly needing some investment and cleaning. The bathroom had lots of mould and shower head was so bad we all refused to use it. I manage a facility with showers and there are requirements to prevent legionella that are clearly not being followed. There was also an emergency light with a green led so bright it kept the room illuminated the whole night. Never seen this anywhere else but it kept us up and prevented our 1 year old sleeping.

6

Anthony

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

OK place for short notice, not for longer trips. Staff friendly enough. The room I was in had a musty damp smell, although didn't feel or look damp. The pillows were terrible, very stained, so much so you could see it though the pillow cases. One of my pet hates is booking a super king bed then getting 2 beds pushed together, like here, very uncomfortable. Posatives are, free parking, good evening food options. Needs some upgrades here and there.

10

kevin

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is outstanding, excellent switched on staff, great food and drinks quality, easy parking and fast wifi, great for a travelling salesman!

8

Fateh

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless rooms, very spacious and modern

8

Julia

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room, quiet at night. Food was fantastic.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff frequently going the extra mile. Occasional negatives include slow check-in at busy times or early bar closing.

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Emma

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the hotel were so friendly and attentive.

10

Jerry

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

My second stay at the Portland Hotel, Ashington and once again, they excelled. Staff could not be more friendly and welcoming (Jess and the guy behind the bar, sorry I forgot your name) looked after me very well. Room (I stayed in one of the rooms out back in the purpose built rooms) was lovely. Great to have a fridge in the room and a very comfy bed. Kept beautifully clean (Thanks housekeeping) and contained everything a traveller could want in a hotel room. Desk space, plenty of power sockets - I’m a very large bloke (six foot six inches tall) and struggled to get my legs under the desk but that’s MY problem, not the Portland Hotel. It certainly didn’t stop me working 👍 Food in the pub / restaurant was great. Good sized portions and well cooked. Speedy service too. The Portland Hotel has now become my ‘go to’ hotel whenever I’m back in the North East. Book direct for special deals! (Ask for Kaliffa or Mack)

10

Ben

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The room was great with lots of space and very comfortable. We would definitely return next time we stay in the area.

10

Jerry

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well appointed. Food plentiful, lots of choice and well Prepared. The staff were outstanding - looking forward to being back next week

10

Terri

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely place to stay. Mac and Tom were helpful and informative.

10

atta

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was very friendly. Checked in was smooth. The rooms were clean and the bed was huge. Had a wonderful stay

6

Robert

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We lived in Ashington for 50 years before moving away and have used the Portland hotel when returning to visit family and friends. In those 50 years we have never had to pay for parking anywhere in Ashington and the whole town is still free parking. The Portland has now decided to fleece customers by charging £10 for overnight parking In the hotel car park while there is ample free parking all over town. The bar closes at 10pm or earlier if it is quiet even for residents and their guests so making arrangements for meeting with friends is difficult.

10

Graham

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always great service. All the staff are top notch. Food is amazing. Friendliest place in the area by a mile.

10

Fiona

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very welcoming - helped bring up luggage. Very knowledgable about the local area. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious - very happy we picked this hotel for our 1 night stop. Would def. go back again.

10

Paul

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel rooms at the back of a large traditional local stone public house. Very good standard of room. Easy to park car park of a good size. Bus stops directly outside the hotel. 15mins walk to town centre. Check-in though was too slow, using staff that were occupied at the bar. Staff very friendly when eventually the lady arrived. Check-out also suffered by using staff from the pub area, although early in the morning the wait was not long.

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Location

Works well as a base for exploring the North East, with bus stops outside and spots like Morpeth, Newbiggin, and the mining museum within easy reach. Some found the residential setting limited for walking to things and a fair walk to the town centre.

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Linda

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love staying here as it’s so handy for visiting the In-laws

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Clare

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a base before starting a week walking. Fab place, great staff and really comfortable rooms. Really enjoyed our stay.

6

Eileen

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing around the pub/hotel that you can walk to, it’s basically in the middle of a residential area. The rooms are in a block in the car park at the back of the pub so it can be somewhat noisy. Bathrooms are old and in need of refurbishment and there were some stains on the walls and carpets. On the plus side, the beds are huge and comfy and the pub staff were friendly and welcoming. It’s cheap and cheerful!

10

sheila

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal location to visit the mining museum. Evening meals and breakfast all excellent. Fabulous staff.

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nicola

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Do not be fooled by the exterier on the main road as you pull up, when you get in to the car park it has a lovely beer garden. The rooms are actually separate to the pub and its like a new build, the rooms are lovely and comfy and no noise. The food in the restaurant is amazing, good menu and the breakfast was lovely too, poached eggs cooked to perfection. And lastly the staff were all friendly and attentive and the manager was great, so helpful even took me over carrying my case to my room. Cannot reccomend enough, i will definitely be back when next in the area.

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nicholas

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in the Lodge behind main building.The location is quiet eno

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Paul

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel rooms at the back of a large traditional local stone public house. Very good standard of room. Easy to park car park of a good size. Bus stops directly outside the hotel. 15mins walk to town centre. Check-in though was too slow, using staff that were occupied at the bar. Staff very friendly when eventually the lady arrived. Check-out also suffered by using staff from the pub area, although early in the morning the wait was not long.

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Derek

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed our stay based in a recently built (or upgraded?) annex. Very friendly staff who were helpful and supportive. We ate one night in the hotel and enjoyed a wide ranging choice of menu. Food was served quickly (although we did have to chase the waiter for the dessert menu). Excellent location for touring the area. 10 minutes drive to Morpeth and the A1 (or national rail) and 5 minutes from the coast at Newbiggin. There is a country park on the outskirts of Ashington. This was definitely an excellent value for money trip and we would be keen to return. Newcastle is only 20 minutes away.

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Dining

Food in the pub/restaurant draws consistent praise for taste, variety, and generous portions, with quick service noted. Some found breakfast pricey or, rarely, disappointing, and the bar/restaurant can feel busy or loud.

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Neil

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice friendly staff and the room in the lodges area was clean and tidy. Nice and warm on a cold windy night with a large bed. Food choice was extensive and tasty (what we had) and drinks good. For the money excellent value

10

Karen

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely welcome and quick check in. Room was very comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. We had dinner in the restaurant which had a good variety reasonably priced meals and drinks. We opted not to have breakfast in the hotel as we thought this was a little expensive at £15 -£20 per person. Overall an enjoyable stay.

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Jerry

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

My second stay at the Portland Hotel, Ashington and once again, they excelled. Staff could not be more friendly and welcoming (Jess and the guy behind the bar, sorry I forgot your name) looked after me very well. Room (I stayed in one of the rooms out back in the purpose built rooms) was lovely. Great to have a fridge in the room and a very comfy bed. Kept beautifully clean (Thanks housekeeping) and contained everything a traveller could want in a hotel room. Desk space, plenty of power sockets - I’m a very large bloke (six foot six inches tall) and struggled to get my legs under the desk but that’s MY problem, not the Portland Hotel. It certainly didn’t stop me working 👍 Food in the pub / restaurant was great. Good sized portions and well cooked. Speedy service too. The Portland Hotel has now become my ‘go to’ hotel whenever I’m back in the North East. Book direct for special deals! (Ask for Kaliffa or Mack)

8

Sarah

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time in staying. Lovely quiet room. Comfy bed, plenty of room to move around the room. Bathroom was a little worn, but clean and certainly did not affect the visit. First time we have had food when staying there, and it did not disappoint. Huge portions and tasty. There was live entertainment on the evening we arrived and it was really easy listening whilst eating our food.

10

Jerry

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well appointed. Food plentiful, lots of choice and well Prepared. The staff were outstanding - looking forward to being back next week

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carol

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a run down area and it needs a bit of a decor vamp. Aldo having to pay for parking at 10 pounds a day is ridiculous as I was on a spare piece of land outside the hotel . The manager asked me to move no wonder he was getting 20 pounds out of me moving my car Was supposed to be in a deluxe double room if this was deluxe then why would I not have special favours like little soap’s conditioner etc etc Also breakfast was 15 pounds each not worth it No bacon and beans were cold Also the fresh fruit was from a tin terrible

10

Graham

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always great service. All the staff are top notch. Food is amazing. Friendliest place in the area by a mile.

10

Gary

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, really nice food.

8

Julia

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room, quiet at night. Food was fantastic.

10

Steven

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Graet hotel. Pleasant staff, very helpful. Room was modern and recently decorated. Spacious and comfortable although the TV was in a weird place at right angles to the bed? If the bed was turned onto the side wall it wouldn't be quite so awkward to watch but this is just a minor observation. Good choice of food in the bar downstairs. Breakfast was freshly cooked and not buffet style.

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