Newton by the Sea, Northumberland, Chathill, Alnwick, England, NE66 3EA
What's nearby
Embleton Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Beadnell Bay - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Dunstanburgh Castle - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Bamburgh Castle - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
Alnwick Castle - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Chathill Station - 10 min drive
Alnwick Alnmouth Station - 20 min drive
Acklington Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Lewis's Fish Restaurant - 9 min drive
Elan Pizzeria - 9 min drive
Craster Arms Hotel - 6 min drive
The Landing - 8 min drive
Jolly Fisherman Inn - 9 min drive
About this property
The Joiners Arms
When you stay at The Joiners Arms, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bamburgh Castle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this luxurious inn include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This family restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Joiners Arms Inn Alnwick
Joiners Arms Alnwick
Joiners Arms
The Joiners Arms Inn
The Joiners Arms Alnwick
The Joiners Arms Inn Alnwick
Frequently asked questions
Does The Joiners Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Joiners Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Joiners Arms?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Joiners Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Joiners Arms?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Joiners Arms and nearby?
The Joiners Arms has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Joiners Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Joiners Arms like?
The Joiners Arms is located a short 19-minute walk from Embleton Bay.
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2025
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Excellent gastro pub
Bedroom was very comfortable food excellent
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Feb 2025
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Feb 2025
Excellent room, service level could be better
The hotel clearly didn’t have enough staff, just two people running around covering the bar, restaurant and checking people in. We attempted to check in at the specified time of 3pm and told the rooms were still not ready, we were checked in and then had to wait a further 20mins before we actually checked in, the room was nice and very well decorated just a shame about the lack of staffing resource taking the edge off the service level which is a shame.
Richard
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2025
Fabulous food and stay!
Tremendous stay at the joiners arms. The rooms had deep pile carpet, bed and shower was incredible, my wife loved it, from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 Dec 2024
Room was nice but very very hot and uncomfortable at points during night.
Breakfast was disappointing as breakfast stotties ordered and one was cold and the other was half empty. Also coffee machine was not working and it was noted to make americano but it was very watery and they wouldn’t provide a caffietere or pot of tea which they used to. Service at this point was disappointing as they noted they didn’t want to make the coffee.
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Dec 2024
The Accommodation was very good. Room was nice and spacious. Food was nice and a good quality breakfast. Shame about the parking, nice in summer with light nights but a bit dark in the winter.
Charles
Charles, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2024
The food was delicious and room very cosy. Staff were excellent.
Kitty
Kitty, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Fantastic room with a lovely breakfast
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 Oct 2024
Bedrooms very nice,however TVs need updating.you cannot park your car at the joiners arms it is a 3-400 yard walk to a car park.we arrived at 10 past 2 to check in and blankly told check in is at 3pm,even without asking our name to check if room was available.when we did check in simply directed to our room and told key in the door,which it was not.
We had an evening meal in the bar area and it was simply that.nothing extraordinary,however must say the staff were excellent,very helpful,polite and hardworking but understaffed,they were ran off their feet.very well done to them.
We checked out a day early on a two night booking….
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Oct 2024
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Oct 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Nice big rooms
Lovely spacious rooms.
Loved the roll top bath in the room but the water wasn’t too hot.
We had been to a wedding so came home late to find the door to hotel locked & it took 5 phone calls to get entry.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Aug 2024
Not a 5 star gastro-pub, just a pub.
The 5 stars clearly awarded by themselves, gastro pub - I think not. Its just a pub with pub food and any pretence of class evaporates at breakfast time when families from the rest of the Newton Hall estate descend on the place to fill their lunch packs from the buffet counter...
Lots of friendly staff and nice touches here and there but none of it joins up to provide a great experience.
Lloyd
Lloyd, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2024
Joiners Arms.
Food lovely , rooms a little tired looking . Staff friendly quite pricey but what you would expect I suppose for a gastro pub.
Allison
Allison, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
Very nice breakfast
I've eaten in the evenings here before (which was lovely)but this time we did a late lunch and opted for a walk to the ship along the road for a quiet drink instead.
Ian
Ian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2024
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
We had a fantastic time. Loved everything room spot on. Housekeeping great. Fabulous food breakfast first class. Staff were great so helpful. Definitely be back.