This is second time we've stayed here and now they have their own pub with live bands and good beer it's just got better! The rooms are well equipped and of a good size, the breakfast is well cooked and plentiful and the staff are really friendly What more could you want for a weekend bike trip

plus points- nice spacious room which was clean and comfortable.Great breakfast with good choice and plenty of it. minus points- absolutely horrendous location.Situated and surrounded by a number of night clubs which played head banging music from when we arrived at 5pm Saturday until 2.30-3.00 am.So if you want to sleep at all this is not the place for you... More

Stayed here for the Great North Run - excellent location - especially on way back if you use the South Shields ferry. Warm welcome at the hotel. Nothing was too much trouble - including adding an extra bed to our room. Fantastic breakfast and an absolute bargain. Although this is on a busy road & between 2 clubs the noise... More

Had a great two night weekend stay at the Avalon. Room was nice and clean with plenty of room and the staff were great. The Hotel is biker friendly but just as welcoming for a family. The biker memorabilia is very different and great. The street out the front might be a bit noisey at night for any light sleepers... More

Excellent value. Decent, very clean, room. Biker friendly. (The biker theme might not be to everyone's taste.) Terrific breakfast. A very warm welcome.

Biker friendly, good sized clean room, good breakfast, excellent value for money. Would certainly use again!!!

My husband and I have just returned from a weeks holiday over Easter and we had a brilliant stay at the Avalon. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The bed in particular was extremely comfortable and I have never slept so well! Breakfast was well cooked and delicious and the staff were absolutely great. They were all most helpful,... More

Stayed at the Avalon over Easter weekend. Room was lovely and clean, bed really comfy, breakfast was lovely and all the staff are great!

I should have written this months ago, as my last stay at the Avalon was when I came over for the Remembrance Sunday in November. Great days at the Avalon, friendly atmosphere and breakfast the best you can get. I will be back in July or early Agust. Mick and Cath and all the others: Thanks for yet a nice... More