Seafront Apartments
Self-catering apartments near the Tynemouth seafront
About this hotel
Seafront Apartments gives families their own apartment-style space rather than a single hotel room, with a kitchen in some units that makes a longer Wet N Wild trip far easier to manage between cooking, laundry and simply having room to unpack. Beach access puts the Tynemouth coastline within easy reach, and free parking covers a family arriving by car. Its 9.2 rating from 41 reviews reflects a smaller but well-regarded stay. Being a minute's walk from Marden Avenue and eight minutes by taxi from Tynemouth Priory and Castle, it works well as a base for both the water park and a slower coastal day. 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.
- Beach access
- Kitchen in some rooms
- Free parking
Our take
This suits families on a longer trip who want self-catering space and beach access rather than a single hotel room. It's better matched to a multi-night stay than a quick overnight, given the apartment-style setup. 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 peak season, since apartment-style stock here is more limited than the surrounding hotel rooms.
- ✓Confirm which unit includes a full kitchen before booking, since the amenity isn't uniform across every room.
- ✓Use the beach access for a morning walk before a Wet N Wild day, since the coast sits close by.
Why we love it
- Kitchen in some rooms
- Beach access nearby
- Free parking included
- Apartment-style extra space
Why guests love itWe booked Seafront Apartments for a five-night Wet N Wild trip specifically for the extra space, and having a kitchen meant we weren't eating out every single night. Beach access made the mornings easy, a short walk before the day's plans started. Being close to Tynemouth Priory and Castle gave us a proper alternative activity on the one day we skipped the water park. It felt less like a hotel stay and more like having a temporary home base, which suited a longer trip well.