Curated luxury hotels in Sunderland

With a stay at Grand Hotel Sunderland in Sunderland (Seaburn), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stadium of Light and 6 minutes from Sunderland Empire. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Port Of Tyne and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

A stay at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Sunderland, within a 15-minute walk of Whitburn Sands and National Glass Centre. This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Quayside and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from St. James' Park.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Set in Sunderland, 300 metres from Roker Beach, The Beach House Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.5 km from Stadium of Light.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a patio. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Beach House Boutique Hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a city view. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 km from The Beach House Boutique Hotel, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 18 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the property.

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Newcastle South in Boldon Colliery, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Boldon Business Park.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Set in 37 acres of rustic countryside, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa features a cliff-top location and views over Durham’s heritage coastline. The award-winning spa offers a 20-metre indoor pool with massage stations, a sauna and a fitness centre. Hot tubs and an aerobic studio are also on offer.

Suites at Seaham Hall are individually decorated and come with garden or sea views. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom are also included.

There are two restaurants at Seaham Hall which offer very different dining experiences for guests to enjoy. - The Dining RoomShowcasing the very best of Durham's dining scene, our menu is designed with sharing in mind, featuring delicious small and large plates that use only the finest and freshest regional produce. Our menu invites you to embark on a culinary journey through carefully crafted small plates, designed to be shared and savoured with those around you. We recommend ordering 4-5 dishes per person, with plates arriving as they’re prepared, so you can enjoy a dynamic dining experience at a relaxed pace.

The historic city of Durham and Newcastle city centre are both within a 30-minute drive. The nearest beach is just a 10-minute walk away.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This golf hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from George Washington Golf Club.

Located in Washington, Holiday Inn Washington by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and St. James' Park. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Quayside and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium.

With a stay at The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group in North Shields (Tynemouth), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This upscale hotel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Stadium of Light and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tynemouth Aquarium.

Ten miles from Newcastle, The Bowes Incline Hotel offers en suite rooms and a 100-seat restaurant. Rooms are well equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi and coffee and tea-making facilities.

The restaurant offers a variety of English and European cuisine and there are also extensive options for vegetarians. The Long Bar offers a wide selection of wines, spirits and cask ales.

Rated 4-star by Visit England, Bowes Incline Hotel is one mile from the A1, and within 20 minutes of Newcastle International Airport and Central Station. The Angel of The North can be seen from the hotel.

Overlooking countryside, The Bowes is within walking distance of an equestrian centre and a fishing lake. Several golf courses are also within easy reach of the hotel.

When you stay at Village Hotel Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Blue Flames Sporting Club and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Angel of the North.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from Chinatown and within a 5-minute walk of St. James' Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Castle Keep and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Beamish Wild and a 5-minute drive from Causey Arch. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Newcastle by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 7-minute walk from St. James' Park and 11 minutes by foot from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

A stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Castle Keep and Chinatown. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eldon Square Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from High Level Bridge and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Genting Casino Newcastle.

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Crook Hall and Gardens. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

With a stay at Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from St. James' Park and within a 5-minute drive of Quayside. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chinatown and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from System.