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20 - 24 South Parade, Whitley Bay NE26 2RG, England (Formerly Bay Hotel/Banana Joe's)
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Ocean Inn
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Ranked #21 of 24 Whitley Bay B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013
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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

For £18 a night, this was a bargain for an en suite room. Staff were friendly and the room was reasonably clean, although not spotless. Room had everything you need, freeview TV for the Cup Final in my case, a place to sleep and plugs to charge my phone. Nightclub was downstairs, you could hear it, but could still sleep.... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

avoid this hotel at all cost its a health and safety hazard i had my stag doo here lost my deposit ue to people smoking in the rooms when no 1 in my party smoked. there was urine stains on bed sheets no toilet paper in any room bathroom mirrors hadnt beed washed in a decade, carpets were all stained,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

as a coach driver . I visit loads of b&bs... hotels ect... I took a bus load of guys in for a stag weekend. . and was appalled. .. saw owners once.. to demand money ... rooms were like dirty bed sits.. dirty walls.. filthy beds. ripped towels.. no soap. or toilet rolls.. carpets filthy.. done bed n breakfast expecting... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013 via mobile

This hotel is now call the pubes hotel we booked in for the week the first night got to the room it was discussing as I pulled the covers back all I could see is Curley pubes everywhere I felt sick so I pulled to cover back on the other camp bed and guess what,, that's right more curly pubes... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013 via mobile

Rooms were very cold,there were no evening meals(although they were still advertising doing them)which was probably a blessing after finding pubic hairs in 2 beds and what looked like vomit in the hot water urn in the breakfast room.You are well catered at breakfast as long as you like just toast or cereal.We decided to leave after one night as... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

Rooms cold, dirty, bath had no taps, sink backed up with brown sludge! Pillow stank of vomit. There was a dried greenie on the wall. Had to find breakfast room ourselves. When we eventually found it we lifted the lid from the hot water urn and found a liquid that looked like vomit! Disgusting!!!!!!! Oh and I forgot to mention... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

I have stayed at the ocean inn 3 years running now and every year the place does not disappoint! The hotel is very good value for money, we stayed in a twin room 204 and the room was immaculate the beds were nice and the en-suite bathroom was very clean! There was a flat screen t.v. with free view and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012 via mobile

Stayed here on monday night with my friends, had excellent service and the rooms were all clean and tidy. The bar is a really nice place to have a drink I over all enjoyed my stay here and would recommend it!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

who was the old age pensioners smoking wot number room, agreed it was freezing & not clean,we noticed jimmy saville screen saver shocking, and no one in our room 108 smoked, where was lasses from wales who smoked. we got told lad had set fire alarm off, no one was there if there had been a fire, it was raining... More

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oceaninn81, Manager at Ocean Inn, responded to this review
28 November 2012

Dear Madam, First of all I'd like to thank you for taking the time to review our hotel, eventhoguh your comments are really hurtful. I am going to assume that you do have central heating at home. On arrival you were told to turn on the radiators in your room, they all have a switch on the bottom - left... More

Logan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Arrived went upstairs, was rudely greeted by a tall skinny boy with a Christmas jumper who I'm assuming was THE MANAGER. Went to our room, looked decent for what we paid. Shower was disgusting, mould, hair. YUK. Got told we had to turn the heating on ourselves which we couldn't do, complained serveral times, text the number that was left... More

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oceaninn81, Manager at Ocean Inn, responded to this review
28 November 2012

Dear Sir / Madam, First of all personally i don't think it is to difficult to turn on a radiator, especially after you've been advised how to do it. We do not have a bell boy in our hotel but you were helped with you luggages, which i do not consider as rudness. The number at reception it is for... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Ocean Inn

Also Known As:
Ocean Hotel Whitley Bay
Ocean Hotel
Banana Jos Whitley Bay
Ocean Inn Whitley Bay, England
Address: 20 - 24 South Parade, Whitley Bay NE26 2RG, England (Formerly Bay Hotel/Banana Joe's)
Region: United Kingdom > England > Tyne and Wear > Whitley Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #21 of 24 B&Bs / Inns in Whitley Bay
Price range (per night): $31 - $166
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Under new ownership and management. We have recently had a full refurbishment and the hotel is a different hotel. Ocean Inn is located in the heart of this busy seaside resort, close to all amenities and local nightlife. We provide a warm friendly service to all our guests. We have our very own bar hush lounge on the main street of Whitley Bay hosting resident DJs and many other fun events. ... more   less 
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