Dakota Newcastle
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want the highest-rated five-star stay on Newcastle's Quayside and can accept a price about double the city median. If you mainly need a clean bed near the centre, our Budget and Best Value picks cost far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Newcastle upon Tyne. It has five official stars and a guest score of 9.5 out of 10 from 2,035 reviews, which put it joint first of the 12 hotels we compared.
It suits couples and short-break travellers who want a polished hotel by the river and are happy to pay for it. Guests single out the staff as friendly and professional.
Skip it if every pound matters. Guests repeatedly mention that food and drink inside the hotel are expensive, so the bill can grow beyond the room rate.
Location and getting around
The address is 112 Quayside, on the north bank of the Tyne. Guests describe river views and a short walk into the centre, and the location score is 9.7 out of 10.
Straight-line walking estimates: Gateshead Millennium Bridge about 3 minutes (0.2 km), Newcastle Cathedral about 10 minutes (0.8 km) and St James' Park about 20 minutes (1.6 km). These are rough estimates, not measured routes, so allow extra time for hills and crossings.
Nothing on this short list is far, so most visitors can manage the main sights on foot.
What guests say
Two themes come up most in reviews. The first is the team: guests talk about a warm welcome and helpful service. The second is the Quayside setting, with views over the river.
The main complaint is value. The standard is seen as high, but the prices of food and drink in the hotel are often called steep. Room size, noise levels and the condition of the rooms have not been assessed by us.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €223.94 a night, or roughly €448 for both nights. The sample median for the city was €111.33, so this hotel costs about twice the typical rate. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle (3 stars, 8.5), came in at about €69.36 a night. Our Best Value pick, Motel One Newcastle (3 stars, 8.6), was about €107.25. The extra money here buys five stars, a higher guest score and the riverside address.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, a fitness centre, a terrace and air conditioning. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed, so check the rate details before paying.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Newcastle. For the Luxury slot we prioritise five-star properties, and this one combined five stars with the joint best guest score in the sample and a large number of reviews.
High prices were the only recurring criticism, which is a fair trade for a luxury pick.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate, since that is not confirmed. Ask about restaurant hours and gym opening times, and look at the cancellation terms.
If a river view matters, request it in writing; the data does not confirm which rooms face the water.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Dakota Newcastle worth the price?
For a five-star stay with a 9.5 guest score, many travellers think so. It cost about twice the city median in our reference check, and guests find food and drink pricey.
Is breakfast included at Dakota Newcastle?
That is not confirmed in our data. Check the rate you are booking, as breakfast may be charged separately.
How far is Dakota Newcastle from the city centre?
Guests describe a short walk to the centre. Newcastle Cathedral is about 10 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Does Dakota Newcastle have a gym?
A fitness centre is listed by the property. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.