Stay at Diamond Inn in Newcastle upon Tyne with en suite rooms, LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, near Beamish Museum and Baltic Centre. Rated 4.1 from 419 reviews.
Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff, alongside a convenient location near shops, restaurants, and transport links. The continental breakfast receives positive remarks, though dining options on-site are limited. The inn’s atmosphere and helpfulness of bar staff also stand out.
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Diamond Inn is a sizable, old coaching inn located on Main Street in Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne. The property features en suite bedrooms in a separate accommodation area, offering a quiet and comfortable stay away from the main pub space. Guests can expect classic pub grub alongside live music and TV sports, creating a welcoming and lively atmosphere.
With a 4.1 overall rating from 419 reviews, the inn is noted for its friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, and convenient location. Many reviewers highlight the spacious and comfortable bedrooms, as well as a simple but adequate continental breakfast. Some guests appreciate the quietness of the lodging despite the pub’s activity, while feedback about the food is mixed, especially regarding vegetarian options.
The inn's setting is well suited for visitors interested in sightseeing and recreation, scoring 3.8 out of 5 in that category. Nearby attractions include Beamish Museum, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Great North Museum. Its proximity to Newcastle International Airport—just an 8-minute drive—adds to its practical appeal for travelers.
Diamond Inn is also LGBTQ+ friendly, providing an inclusive environment. Check-in is from 3 PM, and check-out is by 11 AM. Easy access to surrounding restaurants and transport links makes it a solid choice for those looking to explore the Newcastle area while enjoying a traditional inn experience.
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Great location with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. No food served here except a very good continental breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit. Good choice of restaurants in Ponteland anyway and it’s easy to get into Newcastle city centre from Callerton Parkway metro station.
We called in for much needed snacks and zero alcohol Guiness. We were on a drive from Edinburgh airport and this was the first place we found on our journey. It was a true oasis in a dessert. Really friendly barman. Good zero Guiness. pitty we had already booked a hotel in Durham, otherwise we would have stayed here.
Friday night get together up stairs . It was a bought and paid for night. The lad working the bar was really good , once he knew your order he caught your eye and said again. Great service. The food was okay , but I have to say the vegetarian option was a complete cop out raw skewers of salad stuff , who eats raw chunks of courgette . The location is lovely especially this time of year blossoming years and the river . Toilets are clean . Down stairs had a well stocked bar and they're was a band on when we were there.
Me and my partner have just returned from a 3 night stay using a groupon offer. The hotel itself is detached from the inn so you cannot hear any noise. The room had everything we needed. Clean, fresh and comfortable. Car park available just remember to register at the bar. A simple cold breakfast was included which was fine for us and for the price we paid we couldn’t complain! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Big shout out to Claire. Location was perfect, lots of restaurants and shops nearby. We will be back!
I arrived cold and wet with and dead phone from a bike gone wrong. Vatalii was a star! Helped get my phone charged and let me know the way to the closest shop. The beer on draft was perfect and ill definitely be back, hopefully dry next time
We stayed at the Diamond for one night as we were attending a wedding at Horton Grange. The room was spotlessly clean, the bathroom was gleaming. A very large and extremely comfortable bed, lovely linen and soft fluffy towels. The continental breakfast was tasty and had a good selection. Altogether a lovely place, helpful and friendly staff, excellent service. They even organised a taxi for us. Fabulous.
Very comfortable accommodation. Clean rooms and wonderful breakfast. Lisa is very nice person. Highly suggested.
Really nice pub with great atmosphere. Rooms are lovely, very clean and close to lots of places to eat. Great location for quick and easy access to the airport. All staff are helpful and really friendly. Continental breakfast included and was a nice start to the day. Would definitely recommend and stay again
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