Premier Inn North Shields (Ferry Terminal) hotel
Budget rooms right by the ferry terminal
About this hotel
This Premier Inn sits close enough to the North Shields ferry terminal that arriving by boat or car both work without much extra planning, and the on-site pub restaurant means dinner is sorted after a full day of slides without anyone needing to get back in the car. Rooms are modern and en suite rather than characterful, which is exactly the trade-off families make here: predictable comfort over local charm. Free parking and free Wi-Fi keep the practical side simple, and the Fish Quay sits a short walk away for fish and chips on the evening nobody wants to cook. It's a base built for logistics first, atmosphere second. It's a straightforward pick rather than a flashy one, which for a short, focused water-park trip is usually exactly what a tired family actually needs by the end of the day.
- En suite modern rooms
- On-site pub restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
Our take
This suits families who want a predictable, no-surprises base close to the ferry terminal and the Fish Quay, with free parking sorted before they've even checked in. It's less suited to anyone chasing sea views or a boutique feel, since the appeal here is entirely practical rather than atmospheric. The trade-offs here are honest rather than hidden, which counts for a lot when booking sight unseen for a short family break.
- ✓Book several weeks ahead for school-holiday dates, since this branch's 8.6 rating makes it a popular first pick for Wet N Wild families.
- ✓Walk to the Fish Quay for dinner rather than the on-site restaurant at least once during a multi-night stay.
- ✓Confirm your parking space at check-in if arriving with a larger car, since the free car park has limited capacity.
Why we love it
- Steps from the North Shields ferry terminal
- On-site pub restaurant for tired evenings
- Free parking included as standard
- Short walk to the Fish Quay
Why guests love itWhat stood out here wasn't anything flashy, it was how little thinking the stay required: park once, walk to the Fish Quay for chips, sleep, repeat. The rooms are exactly what a budget chain promises, clean and modern without any real character, but after a full day chasing kids around a water park that turned out to be precisely enough. The ferry terminal location made the whole trip feel oddly efficient, arrive by boat or car and the hotel barely changes the plan either way.