Located in South Shields, The Grotto offers beachfront accommodations 1.7 miles from Sandhaven Beach and has facilities like a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. 5.7 miles from Stadium of Light and 11 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the inn provides a private beach area. Newcastle Train Station is 11 miles from the inn and Northumbria University is 11 miles away. The Sage is 11 miles from the inn, while Theatre Royal is 11 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 16 miles from The Grotto.