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About the Hotel

Queens Parade, Sunderland (Tyne and Wear), SR68DB

Great

8.0

/10

4.0

4.1

“Nestled right by the sea, this hotel offers stunning views over the distant fields and beach, making it a picturesque getaway.”view full review

Seafront hotel overlooking Whitburn Sands with indoor swimming pool and free parking

Rooms and Suites

Grand Hotel Sunderland offers sea-view rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Whitburn Sands. The hotel provides flexible room configurations that cater to both intimate and large gatherings, including family rooms and suites. Each room includes a tea or coffee maker, and some suites feature a Tassimo coffee machine and a mini fridge.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal cuisine and exceptional sea-view dining experiences. Guests can also order from the bar menu, which includes Asian-themed dishes such as green curry and sweet and sour chicken. The hotel has a coffee house on site and offers a snack bar, plus a happy hour in the bar with £3 pints.

Leisure and Wellness

The Health and Leisure Club includes an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a steam room for guest relaxation. The hotel also has a fitness centre with gym equipment and offers sun loungers or beach chairs. A heated pool with a view and a shallow end is open all year, and the spa provides sauna and steam facilities.

Events and Weddings

Five versatile conference and event rooms accommodate up to 300 delegates, with on-site catering and flexible meeting space. The hotel offers distinctive wedding planning services with personalised coordination, from intimate ceremonies to large receptions. Complimentary free parking for registered guests and a 24-hour reception make event logistics straightforward.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Grand Hotel Sunderland sits directly on the seafront, 3.2 km from Sunderland city centre and opposite the beach at Whitburn Sands. Nearby attractions include the Stadium of Light, Doxford Park, and Alnwick Castle, all within driving distance. The hotel provides free on-site parking and is close to the Stack entertainment venue and several local cafés.

Highlights

Location: Overlooking Whitburn Sands, 3.2 km from Sunderland city centre

Rooms: Sea-view rooms with flexible family configurations

Dining: On-site restaurant with seasonal cuisine and sea views

Leisure: Health and Leisure Club with indoor pool, sauna, and steam room

Events: Five conference rooms for up to 300 delegates with wedding planning

Parking: Free on-site parking for registered guests

Pet-friendly: Dog-friendly rooms available

Select your room type

Grand Hotel Sunderland offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite
2 persons
65 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Heating
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Standard Twin Room
2 persons
65 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Bathtub
Heating
room details
Superior Double Sea View
2 persons
65 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Heating
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Facilities

Grand Hotel Sunderland offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Layout

“The room was impressively spacious, featuring an enormous layout that made it feel like a home away from home.” read full review

Relaxing Pool Area

“The extensive leisure facilities included a lovely pool area, where the water temperature was just perfect for unwinding.” read full review

Really good Breakfast

“The breakfast buffet offered a fantastic selection, with fresh produce and options like cook-to-order dishes that made for a good start to the day.” read full review

Impressive Amenities

“I was thrilled with the bathroom's features; it had a large bath and a separate shower, both providing excellent water pressure and comfort.” read full review

Facilities: Great

8.2/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Grand Hotel Sunderland Location

Queens Parade, Sunderland (Tyne and Wear), SR68DB

Map view

City landmarks

Stadium

Stadium Of Light

1.5 mi

Museum

National Glass Centre

1.4 mi

Park

Roker Park

3700 ft

Landmark

Roker Beach

4700 ft

Landmark

Fulwell Windmill visitor centre

4600 ft

Beach

Seaburn Beach

2100 ft

Bay

Whitburn Bay

3100 ft

Landmark

Roker Park Conservation Area

3700 ft

Landmark

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

2.1 mi

Church

Saint Andrews church

2500 ft

Church

St Peter's Church

1.4 mi

Landmark

Fulwell Mill

4900 ft

Landmark

World War I early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill

1.0 mi

Landmark

Thompson Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

Wave Basin Battery Adjacent To Old South Pier

1.2 mi

Lighthouse

Roker Lighthouse

1.1 mi

Stadium

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium

1.7 mi

Landmark

Sunderland Harbour

1.2 mi

Harbour

Roker Pier

1.3 mi

Mall

New Sunderland Square

2.0 mi

Gallery

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

2.0 mi

Landmark

Whitburn Windmill

1.5 mi

Museum

Fans Museum

1.6 mi

Landmark

Holy Trinity Parish Church

1.7 mi

Casino

Grosvenor Casino Sunderland

1.8 mi

Park

Mowbray Park

2.1 mi

Lighthouse

Souter Lighthouse

2.5 mi

Landmark

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

2.5 mi

Landmark

National Trust

2.5 mi

Nearby

Park

Seaburn Recreation Ground

1900 ft

Restaurants

The Salt House Kitchen

300 ft

6 Queens Parade Seaburn

Santini's

300 ft

5 Queens Parade Seaburn

Gabriele's Italian Restaurant

300 ft

4 Queens Parade Seaburn

The Seaburn Bar & Grill

500 ft

Queens Parade

Martinos

500 ft

Dykelands Road Seaburn

Dine At Home Seaburn

1200 ft

7 Queens Parade

Little Italy

1800 ft

Lower Promenade Whitburn Road Seaburn

The Mad Hatter

2800 ft

113 Sea Road

Getting around

City Centre
Sunderland (Tyne and Wear) 6 min · 2.1 mi
Airports
Newcastle (NCL) 47 min · 19.1 mi
Durham Tees Valley (MME) 94 min · 38.9 mi
Train
Seaburn Train Station 16 min · 4300 ft
Sunderland Train Station 5 min · 2.0 mi
Bus
Bus stop 17 min · 7.0 mi