About this property

On Whitley Bay seafront, the stylish Cara Guest House is within a 2-minute walk of several restaurants and the Whitley Bay Playhouse theater. This family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi and parking. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms have private bathroom facilities. Cara Guest House enjoys views out towards St Mary’s Lighthouse, around 2 miles away, and is 5 minutes’ drive from Whitley Bay Golf Course and Ice Rink. Tynemouth Castle is a 10-minute drive away, and Newcastle city center is just over 20 minutes from the town.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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2 full beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zhe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location is fantastic, and the breakfast is the best! my room was tidy clean with nice view.
  • Padraig
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was amazing. The pancakes and burritos were to die for.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely to wake up by the sea , wonderful host , perfectly cooked breakfast with plenty of coffee
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, Location, Location, brilliant for access to Whitley Bay , and access to Cullercoates and Tynemouth on Metro
  • Eric
    United States United States
    Cara’s is located in a fine Victorian terraced house right in the center of Whitley Bay. It faces a large, green strand overlooking the public beach, with a lovely view from the bay window in our room. Very easy to find. Parking is on a side...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really flexible on arrival time Very communicative Also we forgot something and we were contacted and able to pick it back up Good breakfast and really friendly Great sea view
  • Jeremiah
    United States United States
    A great little place to stay. The view was excellent. The room was just right, clean with a comfy bed. The location was perfect for us with plenty to go see and do - both within walking distance and also while we explored the area. And, of course,...
  • Henley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was large with comfy beds, and the view was amazing,
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast very good and plenty of choice.location perfect.parking very good and close by.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very comfortable with fabulous view. Great location to travel up and down the coast with excellent amenities in the area.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 954 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Cara is a small, personal guesthouse, current owners celebrating 15 years in business this year. We have many, many repeat customers that we consider friends.

Property info

The Cara Guesthouse is directly on the sea front in Whitley bay with fantastic views over the Northumberland coastlne. Buses across the street, and metro short walk make it ideal place to visit the seaside while being short walk from Whitley bay town centre and 20 minutes from busy Newcastle.

Neighborhood info

Our guesthouse is located on the a front, across from beautiful north east coastline. Saint Mary's lighthouse is a short walk along with local fish and chips, ice cream, amusements, Whitley bay playhouse, a park with water play in the summer and a skateboarding park for the kids. Buses across the street that will take you all over the north east to explore!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Cara Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
Good free Wifi 27 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Cara Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cara Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Cara Guesthouse