Is The Cara Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cara Guesthouse?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Cara Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Where is The Cara Guesthouse located?

Situated in Whitley Bay, this beach guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Whitley Sands and PLAYHOUSE. Longsands Beach and St. Mary's Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Cara Guesthouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

11 Jun 2023

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

Louise

8 Sep 2023

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

Excellent and friendly as always

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

28 Sep 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

19 Jul 2022

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

8/10 Good

Mike

25 Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Janet

31 Aug 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Alan

19 Sep 2022

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

Verified traveller

3 Mar 2024

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

Good value

Had to wait a while to gain access, but apologies given. Not much space for clothes as small room,needs a better bedside lamp (for reading) But can't complain due to the very reasonable price . Breakfast outstanding!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

16 Feb 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

30 Dec 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 Jun 2023

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

MARTIN

10 Jul 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

4 Jun 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

15 May 2022

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Apr 2022

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

6 Mar 2022

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

11 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen

8 Sep 2021

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

4 Sep 2021

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

11 Aug 2021

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

20 Sep 2020

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

Very friendly atmosphere.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark

24 Aug 2020

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

18 Feb 2020

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

15 Jan 2020

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

14 Jan 2020

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

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