The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses
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8.9Excellent
(395 Ratings)
"Wonderful warm welcome, amazing room with a view, very clean , very comfortable. Fave part been able to lie in bed with a coffee looking at the sea. Xx"
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The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses provides beachfront accommodations in Sunderland. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. Roker Beach is a 3-minute walk from the guest house, and Stadium of Light is 1.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Beach front
Family friendly
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.9Excellent
(395 Ratings)
"Wonderful warm welcome, amazing room with a view, very clean , very comfortable. Fave part been able to lie in bed with a coffee looking at the sea. Xx"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful warm welcome, amazing room with a view, very clean , very comfortable. Fave part been able to lie in bed with a coffee looking at the sea. Xx
The fact other people know about this little gem and I might not get booked in next time xx seriously as a lady of a certain age I need to wear make up so could do with nedroon light been a bit brighter so I can see better xxx
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic guest house, with amazing views overlooking the sea.
Amazing host too.
I would highly recommend this accommodation and will most definitely be booking again.
8.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect.The room was spacious and made our stay comfortable with the presence of microwave,fridge and fan heater.The mattress was very comfortable.
The access and exit from the bed was not comfortable.The mattress is set in the recess of the four poster bed frame and unfortunately the mattress is level with the frame.When entering or exiting bed the back of your legs get pressed against the frame.That being said ,once on the bed out was very comfortable.
The makeshift attachment to help keep the front door closed scared me as I kept thinking it might spring off and catch me in the face(this makeshift attachment was in place due to the strong winds keep blowing the door open).
10.0 / 10.0
Lorraine was lovely. Helped me with my checkin and room. Gave me advise of where to eat and go for a movie at the pictures. I had to leave a day early for work but I enjoyed the stay. It's right on the beach, free parking, basic but every thing you need. Will definitely come back and would recommend for a no frill experience
8.0 / 10.0
it was ideal for what I wanted, good location clean and tidy, parking out front. handy for shops and eating houses.
for the money paid i cannot complain
10.0 / 10.0
10/10 boss location the owner Darren is a sound fella
I wish I'd stayed longer
9.0 / 10.0
Cleanliness of the room, fantastic view.
8.0 / 10.0
No breakfast had work early
Pleased with everything
9.0 / 10.0
It was in a great location right opposite the pier. My room was spotlessly clean and great value for money.
The bathroom was tiny. The 4 poster looked lovely and was comfortable. However the mattress sits in the wooden frame making it uncomfortable to get in and out of. Remedied by using a pillow as a buffer.
8.0 / 10.0
Location
Bed was hard. The doors could do with decorating.
8.0 / 10.0
Clean and tidy
Low ceiling beams
10.0 / 10.0
I was an amazing experience and Darren was very helpful and pleasant.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was spacious, clean and had a fridge, microwave and a kettle with tea, coffee, milk and sugar supplied. The view was amazing. The parking was great and very convenient.
Nothing.
9.0 / 10.0
The Balmoral location was perfect with wonderful sea views
The accommodation was spotless and very comfortable
The owner was sooo helpful to us.
Nothing really
9.0 / 10.0
Darren was very friendly and welcoming and everything was provided for. Communication was either by phone or WhatsApp and there was always someone there ready to help. Darren showed me where I could iron my shirts just next door which was great because I thought I would have do it in the room upstairs. The bathroom and bedroom were quite spacious. Milk was also provided when I needed more. When some chicken and rice fell on the bedding and carpet I cleaned it up best I could. There was ample parking space in front of the guesthouse. When I told Darren about it he said don't worry it will get sorted. All you could ask for in a host. Highly recommended.
The one thing I would suggest is perhaps the mattress could have been more comfortable. I think it has had its day and just needs replacing. Everything else was fantastic.
9.0 / 10.0
Fantastic staff, superb location, beautiful view of Roker Beach from my window.
Good value for money.
Room was a bit small but other facilities therein made up for it. It served the purpose.
9.0 / 10.0
The room was cozy and comfortable.
The hanging rail was quite dusty.
7.0 / 10.0
Great location with a room with seaview, and nearby eateries. Staff were friendly to chat to. I was allowed to leave a package of books there for a courier pick up, after I left.
It is an old building that probably needed tidying up. The frontage also looked "old".
10.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable
Nothing i didnt like
10.0 / 10.0
Location was perfect, with a beautiful sea view overlooking the beach. The room was spacious, tidy, and clean, with great facilities. Darren was also very accommodating and friendly.
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9.0 / 10.0
Location
No breakfast but plenty of local options
10.0 / 10.0
Darren excellent host really nice fella easy check in
Nothing all good
9.0 / 10.0
Location perfect right by the sea. Nice area. Plenty of parking in front of the Balmoral and Terrace. Room was a good size as was the bathroom (I had an ensuite room). There was a both a double bed and a single bed in my room. Although the room was of a good size it might have felt a little cosy for three adults, but plenty of room for two. I was travelling solo so oceans of room for just me. Both bedroom and bathroom was very clean. Great communication from hosts providing details of check in procedure etc. I would definitely stay here again.
Can't think of anything really. If I am nit picking. I could hear the other guests moving around outside (on the stairs) sometimes but it wasn't loud, ie no more than you would hear at any other hotel. The Balmoral and Terrace do not provide a breakfast - well it wasn't included in my booking anyway - which was a shame. But didn't really present a problem as there are a couple of places nearby where you can get a breakfast.
10.0 / 10.0
The owner met us and provided basic instruction then handed over our keys and left us to settle in. The room was fantastic, very clean and cosy, with beautiful see views. We stayed for two nights, the location is perfect, right on the sea front. The location provided private parking for guests too which was a bonus. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
I genuinely can't complain about anything other than the weather one day. The place was exactly as advertised.
6.0 / 10.0
Location
WiFi awful/ non existent .
Heating came on 1 afternoon and was unbearably hot
Too many extensions, cheap coffee, no offer of alternative milk. Windows had no safety latches
6.0 / 10.0
Location good.
View from the room
Close to beach
Ideal for what we wanted it for
Not so appealing outside.
Scruffy looking van outside
People smoking and cigarette ends
Looks like people using it to live in the guest house
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely views. Relaxing friendly atmosphere. Actually saw dolphins. Amazing. Close to Roker hotel for meals and bungalow cafe for fab breakfasts. Great location
2 flights of stairs but worth it for view
8.0 / 10.0
We were greated by a lovely lady who made us very welcome. Our overall stay in Roker was great we came to Sunderland for the women Rugby world cup and The Balmoral was ideally situated
I thought the Balmoral was very dark and very tired but linen was clean and the views were just great
Not quite what I was expecting in appearances, outside space was also untidy
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent location; genial & helpful hosts with sound local knowledge; the room was immaculately clean.
Perhaps provide a large bottle of multi-purpose soap / shower gel / shampoo. Wasn't a problem though!
7.0 / 10.0
There is no breakfast but a good cafe is less than 5 minutes walk away with lovely staff and very reasonable prices. The view from the window is stunning. It looks out over the sea.
There is a decent bus service to the city centre, mostly running half hourly.
The staff at the guest house are tremendous. Super friendly and extremely helpful. I am very appreciative of how they looked after me.
And a real bonus is having a microwave and small fridge in the room in addition to a kettle with coffee and tea supplied.
Only two issues. The wifi was not reliable. It came and went regularly and even when it showed I had it, there was so much buffering it was frustrating. Most of the time I had to use my mobile as a Hot Spot.
And the mattress in my room needed changing. Not too comfortable as it was worn down more on one side that it was uneven when lying down.
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect location and was privileged to have a sea view. Room was clean and had good coffee. I didn’t use the microwave or fridge but was good to have them.
The shared bathroom was a little awkward but didn’t spoil my stay. Would have been nice to have breakfast included but for a basic stay it was fine as plenty of local choice.
4.0 / 10.0
No breakfast provided. The sea view was the best feature.
The cleaner hadn't hoovered properly and there were hairs on the carpet.
10.0 / 10.0
The location is fantastic so glad i upgraded to a sea view it was perfect
Nothing at all
10.0 / 10.0
The property was fantastic as in the booking
Nothing everything was fervency
10.0 / 10.0
So close to the beach , cafes and restaurants .
10.0 / 10.0
Everything.. accommodating ,welcoming and friendly staff, location, cleanliness, it’s very tranquil. Close to stadium of light.. a beach right on your doorstep.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Darren was fantastic - he was adept at communicating effectively and ensured that I was checked in and safe despite late check-in. Had a booking issue that was entirely my error and he was brilliant and very reassuring whilst we sorted it. Info was clear and concise and room was very comfortable and very clean!
A slightly larger bin would help, it was emptied by cleaner daily (who did a great job of cleaning without disturbing belongings), but bin was really small for microwave food packaging and would have possibly been problematic for full capacity of room (1 double and two single beds). Feels like nitpicking to mention it, though.
I was pleasantly by having a private outdoor space with table and chairs and think this could be advertised better!
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and balcony/terrace.
