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Reviews of The Cara Guesthouse

3 out of 5
The Cara Guesthouse
9 The Links, Whitley Bay, England

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 127 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I chose the Cara Guesthouse because I wanted all to be good given the price. My stay was good but if i nit picked I could list quite a few things not quite but to scratch. That said I could not have beren more welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and friendly as always
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cara guesthouse
A cosy guesthouse on the seafront. We were allocated a room upstairs, unfortunately not a sea view, hopefully next time. We had our own bathroom close to the bedroom. We parked in the council carpark close by, popped out at 9am to pay for the day, £3. Marea and staff were friendly and hospitable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room with ensuite comfy pillows and bed! Ideal location with plenty parking close by lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mark
Room was spacious and very clean and warm .beautiful view breakfast was really good lasted us all day would stay there again if in area top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alan, Southbury

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very dirty. Breakfast was not cooked to our liking - just had breakfast once then went out the other days. Couldn’t have tea or coffee in the room because the teapot had standing water in it when we arrived and the pot was stained and needed cleaning. Will not return nor recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Northern soul ❤️
Single room for my dad. Perfectly adequate for his needs. Owner and staff were so lovely and helpful. Couldn’t fault them. Excellent breakfast choices all cooked to order. Room was comfortable and clean - just a cobweb up high on the ceiling and a bit of dust on the upper window shutters. The decor in a few places is showing wear, but overall, this is excellent value for money and a delightful seafront B&B. Will certainly be staying again. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking
Booked last minute and Julia was there to greet me on arrival. I had my dog with me and she was also made most welcome! There was a doggy welcome bag in the room which was a beautiful touch! Really homely atmosphere and lovely breakfast! Will most definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth Booking.....honestly
The Cara, is without a doubt the best place I have stayed in the past few years, I arrived after the check-in time, and was greeted in a very , very friendly way, the owners son carried my bag from my car, got me checked in, asked after my welfare,room was spotless and extremly comfortable, a very quiet house too, in morning the breakfast was fantastic, ideal morning atmosphere, I will have no hesitation staying here again.....James
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

PO LING

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The fabulous Cara Guest house - home from home
We received a lovely warm welcome from Mariea. After arriving earlier than planned we were able to drop our cases off, Mariea explaining that our cases would be taken to our room. We even got an upgraded room due to someone cancelling. The room was lovely, clean and spaceous with a fabulous sea view. Tea / coffee facilities. TV. Hairdryer. It was like home from home. Mariea ensured our stay was one to remember. Nothing was too much trouble. The full English breakfast was excellent and set us up for our day of walking. We will definitely book The Cara Guest House again and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Sea view ?
Room was very very small could not see the view unless I stood up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nice one night stop over in Cara Guesthouse, clean, comfy bed, decent shower, nice tv, great seaview and lovely pancakes for breakfast. All really easy going and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Fortune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great guest house! I always point people in their direction when staying in Whitley Bay. Clean and comfortable and the excellent owner who can’t do enough for you! Great location! Would definitely recommend the Cara Guest House
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
A really nice guesthouse with friendy staff and very pet friendly a lovely breakfast great all round
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Gilli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
The room was really nice it was one off the on suite rooms at the top of the House. Comfortable beds. Clean, shower room good shower hot . Heating was off when we arrived but the room had 2 free standing heaters which did the job . View from room lovely. Breakfast very nice. Staff friendly. Parking although we were told we could park in the next road there were no spaces but just 50 yards away there is a large car park with free overnight parking . Good price for a very nice B&B
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and Cozy Stay
What a cute and homely-feeling place to come relax and turn your mind off. Can't complain about the fulfilling breakfast either!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The properties location is excellent, being on the sea front. Unfortunately my room was very shabby, there was exposed pipework, holes in the flooring and worn, chipped furnishings. On the positive side the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was also very disappointing, there was little choice, the milk had gone off and my eggs were under cooked and raw in parts. In all not what I expected for its 3 star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New years eve stay
Pleasant stay at the Cara over New year. I have stayed here before and this stay was pleasant as always. A clean, friendly traditional guest house with great sea views and an excellent breakfast. The staff and management are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room excellent breakfast great bb in grat position on sea front with great walking close to hand
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable accommodation close to the sea front. I was made to feel very welcome. I didn't have a full breakfast on this occasion, but I was very satisfied and enjoyed the breakfast arrangements. I have booked to stay again, and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hidden treasure
I stayed for only one night for work. Really impressed with the Guest House. Clean, friendly, well kept and maintained and what really matters bed very comfortable. Breakfast was fab.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very warm welcome, very convenient location and a wonderful sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fluffy pancakes
Lovely guest house, great location for the beech. - Maria made nice fluffy pancakes for the kids! - will hopefully return one day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place with great People!!!
We had rhis absolutely gorgeous huge room with seaview. The full English breakfast was incredible and Maianne and the other Ladies are soooo friendly just unbelievable. Would go back on any time... Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

S

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individually cooked breakfast. Room very small 8ft X 8ft. Only one bath towel & no hand towel. Steel bracket on wall with 2 coat hangers was the 'wardrobe'
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you, Mariea
Marie’s from Cara contacted me to advise that the guest was was in the room that was to be ours had fallen and was able to move. She said that she would be unable to put us up. However, Marisa did find us a room in another guesthouse, The Chedburgh, and made all the arrangements. We were not at all put out and are grateful to Maura for arranging everything. We had a wonderful time in Whitley Bay and hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whitley Bay a little Gem
Great BB
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

M, Pennsylvania, USA

Disliked: Staff & service
Horrible experience, avoid this place! There was no one at the hotel to check us in when we arrived at 5:45 PM on a Friday, just a note on the locked door to call "Carol". Well, Carol never answered the two phone calls/messages we left, nor the text from another guest who told us Carol was out playing Bingo. The owner finally responded to one of my 3 emails telling me that she was in California and that Carol should be there to let us in. Well she wasn't, so after waiting outside in the dark for 2 1/2 hours with my children we were forced to go to another hotel and pay more than we had budgeted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, and good breakfast
We were very comfortable with 2 adults, 2 children staying in spacious family room, plus dog. Bathroom facilities were shared ie not ensuite. Breakfasts were very good and staff were welcoming and helpful. Overall good value and comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great b&b, great staff
I stayed here for 5 days whilst doing a training course in North Shields, very friendly staff, there's a shop, cafe and takeaways round the corner, I used the public car park round the other corner for my stay, great view from upstairs, great breakfast. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

George M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cara stay
Our check-in was hassle-free and informative. Great location and friendly service by all at the Cara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

angela, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had the best view of the sea!
This guest house is right across from the sea, the room was very cute, and room #5 is perfect for a single. I loved it. I sometimes worry about sharing a bathroom but it was fine. Two of them on the second floor, and I never had to wait. Nice shower heads and good water pressure. They make a great breakfast too, and it was a great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in a super large family room. It was really great to be able to put our whole family of 5 in one room. We had a lovely stay at the Cara Guesthouse. It is right on the coast. Beautiful views. The breakfast was nice. The woman who runs it is really personable. It was comfy and clean. The showers and bathrooms were in the hall, which I thought would be an issue, but it was not.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cara guest house
staff were extremely nice and helpful and nothing too much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sea view
Great location on seafront and across from the Rotunda. As long as you don't mind shared bathrooms it is great and hard to beat for the price
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and lovely staff. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Comfortable friendly staff, relaxed break
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night and was made to feel very welcome, very large, clean comfortable family room with a sea view. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jagdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

KJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An exceptional stay !
My all too brief visit was a complete pleasure from arrival to departure! Local amenities were varied and plentiful. Entertainments eating etc
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017