Had to work in sunderland for a week the owner was friendly and very helpful with directions and information the breakfast was excellent and a great start to the day, the rooms were very clean and spacious the service was second to none would definitely stay again More

Having read the reviews for this Hotel we were convinced that all would be well, however we were a little disappointed to find that neither of the two rooms we had booked were en suite. It was a shame that we had to share the shower and toilet with other hotel users as the only toilets to be used were... More

Really good, value for money Guest House. Very obliging people, could not have been more help. The rooms were large bright , well furnished. The shower was excellent. I have stayed in Hotels etc all over the world and this was a great find. Everyone was helpful and friendly, give it a go you wont be disappointed. More

We would all like to say Thanks to Duncan for the very homely welcome and stay at your hotel. The rooms were perfect for us, clean neat and tidy, it was like home away from home. Location is brilliant, 5 mins walk to town centre. Would definatly stay there again, highly recommended. Mills and Fletcher family. More

Lovely warm friendly place to stay, from the minute we arrived we were made to feel welcome. we were attending the Take That concert in Sunderland & the hosts could not have been more helpful with advice on how to get there eg the metro is fantastic quick & really cheap hassle free way to travel. The rooms were very... More

Athol house is the best hotel you will ever find in south shields. And if you compare with the price, it is still the best. Great homely atmosphere, warm welcome and the best breakfast ever had. More

please read my first review and please noye i still live here for 28 days every 2 months as i work offshore and i am still very happy comfortable and very well respected and looked after here More

Well what can I say, we travelled from Yorkshire on a mini bus for my husbands 40th. From the start Duncan was great when I phoned him on the motorway for directions lol. On arrival we were greeted by his lovely wife who showed us around and explained where everything was. Considering we took over most of the hotel having... More

Fantastic breakfast, clean rooms and friendly staff. I was in south shields for a job interview, an hour before my interview I realised my interview shirt was stained and the owner drove me to the nearest Next to replace it aswell as trying to remove the stain from the shirt, now thats service!!! I would have no problem recommending this... More