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About this property
Set in the old village centre of Whickham, The Gibside Hotel provides en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout, a restaurant and a bar. The property is just 5 minutes' drive from the A1M motorway and MetroCentre at Gateshead, reaching Newcastle centre in an 8 minutes journey. All bedrooms are en suite and offer a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, combined with all the facilities required during your stay, including tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy dinner at Paco's, the hotel's à la carte restaurant, and the Sphinx Lounge Bar, with a bistro-style menu and panoramic views. The Best Western Plus Gibside Hotel is situated in the centre of historic Whickham village, yet closely situated to Newcastle city centre and the main business centres. It has a good location for both business travellers and guests on holiday. You can visit The Metro Centre, one of Europe's largest shopping malls, and you will be a short drive from The Quayside, the hub of Newcastle's nightlife. The hotel is also surrounded by some of the North East's finest heritage.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sean
United Kingdom
“A handy location for visiting the area Well worth the price Handy parking Nice facilities in the hotel and in the area” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“It was close to home and as house was being rewired, I couldn't go home for 1 extra night The room was comfortable and as an accessible room the bathroom was great Breakfast was lovely” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable. Breakfast not included but still reasonably priced. Bar area was friendly. Didn't eat but snacks were available if desired. We would definitely stay again and no complaints.” - Judith
United Kingdom
“We love it. Friendly and very convenient for meeting family in Lobley hill” - Inverurie34
United Kingdom
“The bed was huge and very comfortable, The room itself was a good size, The Room and bathroom were clean and towels changed daily. Breakfast were really good plenty of choice, and staff were very pleasant. Would stay here again.” - Sefton
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was delicious and the waitress in the first day, and the waiter on the second day went out of their way to make us welcome and to make sure we had everything we needed. Both were a credit to the hotel.” - Ursula
United Kingdom
“Clean and friendly environment, staff were super helpful.” - Liam
United Kingdom
“Ideal location for us. Great park nearby. Easy access to a couple of pubs/bars and restaurants.” - Yvonne
United Kingdom
“we were upgraded as the room i booked was unavailable however hotel called to check this was ok” - Linda
Canada
“We loved the views from the Bistro Bar (where the decor, including Sphinx was amusing), the staff were very friendly and helpful. I needed a room with ground floor or lift access and that was quickly arranged.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Sphinx Lounge Bistro
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Single sex bookings - Groups of 4 or more predominantly male or female guests will be required to pay a deposit on arrival - either by credit card, cash or pre authorization of a card. Deposits are fully refundable providing no damage has been done during your stay. Group bookings - Bookings of 4 plus guests - pre payment is required in full and cancellation charge is 100 % of the stay. Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this property is temporarily closed until 04 July, 2020.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Gibside Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.