Situated by the ocean, The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection is a great choice for a stay in Sunderland. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 3 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests might experience some noise from the bar located downstairs.
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Marina nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Poetic License - Overlooking the ocean, this cocktail bar specializes in soul food and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Let There Be Crumbs - This café overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 26:
Dining venue(s)
Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Best Western Roker Hotel Sunderland
Roker Hotel BW Premier Collection
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (19-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring soul food and ocean views.
What's the area around The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection like?
The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection is in Roker, a short 13-minute walk from Whitburn Sands.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
Our stay was lovely. The only beef I have is that you allow dogs in the bar. I have nothing against dogs but I don’t agree with them being in a bar or restaurant where you eat and drink, it is not hygieneic
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 13, 2025
Loud Music
Loud music Sunday night from the function room not ideal
David
David, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 11, 2025
Winter Break.
Stayed in the executive suite top floor ,view amazing .Few things needed in that room ,there is only one arm chair that had seen better days cushion was loosing all the feathers
The settee was so low to sit on you couldnt see the lovely view of the sea.More mirrors need too.Grab rail needed in spa bath ..Wardrobe door wouldnt close .Heating is on a timer so if you want to be in youre room through the day it was very cold .We had to wrap up in bed throws. Staff very friendly in breakfast bar. The Poetic licence bar was nice but yet again so cold to sit in .
lynne
lynne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2025
A well positioned seaside hotel with a good vibe.
Our second stay here, good welcoming service. Had some lovely food in the tea room and enjoyed some small plates in the main bar. Hotel has a nice ambience in the public areas. Bit disappointed with the range of food now offered. Not as good as last year on daytime and evening menus but everything we ordered was tasty and well prepared. A few delays on cooked breakfast item availability on the second of our two days stay. A small inconvenience but still an inconvenience. I'd urge staff to ensure items are available throughout the breakfast service.
Leigh
Leigh, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 2, 2025
Very friendly staff,very clean and great bar to relax and chill out. Great place if you heading to the match
john
john, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 27, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 20, 2024
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 19, 2024
Have stayed at this property a number of times. While still a good hotel the standards seem to have fallen and servicing of rooms has been cut back to every thrid day.
John R
John R, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Lynnette
Lynnette, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Josie
Josie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 11, 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff throughout the property. Enjoyed an excellent steak with all trimmings in the bar. Plenty of parking. Will stay again.
Richard
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2024
Very tired customer
On Friday they had a wedding which then led to kids running up and down the hallway screaming and shouting throughout the night, then Saturday night was arguments until after 3am which meant another sleepless night
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2024
Working away
Stayed here plenty of times in the past with work, room wasn't as nice as other which i can live with, still get the free drink which is a good touch. I was there for 2 nights and only noticed once i got back the 2nd night that my room wasn't serviced, can live with the bed not being made, but no tea and coffee replaced or loo roll.
Gary
Gary, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Carole
Carole, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Perfect small break
Amazing night . You could easily spend more than one night here . Very self contained . We didn’t even bother to eat in the restaurant the room was so large and comfortable. We opted for room service which again was to a high standard.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Amelia
Amelia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Good location for north east business visit
Steven
Steven, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Our room looked nothing like the room we thought getting & nothing like the pictures we were shown. We were put in a upstairs room that we had to climb stairs too. Kettle station was there but no plug socket had to get on my knees to move it by the bed. Whole room was on a slope so wardrobe doors constantly fell open. 1 bath towel between 2 for 2 days . Bed so low was difficult getting in & up.
craig
craig, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
The Roker Hotel is is our favourite hotel in Sunderland and it's the one me and my partner keep coming back too each year. It has a prime location by the sea and it's easy to get out to Durham, Newcastle or the surrounding area. The beach is just a short walk away, and has some lovely coffee spots and restaurants on it. The Stadium of Light is also in walking distance if you are vising to see Sunderland play. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The on-site bar is also really good!
Alexander
Alexander, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 10, 2024
Bad checkin but niceish hotel
Check in took a long time. The website offers free room upgrades when available but we were told this wasn’t true. We then had to argue that this was what was advertised and we weren’t willing to pay the money to upgrade if it was advertised as free. This was embarrassing and we had to wait 20 minutes and show the wording on the booking for the receptionist to speak to his manager and confirm that we were right and give us the upgrade.
The computers then crashed and we had to wait again for this. Completely not the receptionists fault but hotels fault. He couldn’t apologise enough for the inconvenience of the long wait but in the stress of the situation forgot to give us vouchers for drinks and explain about bar tabs etc. which were explained later.
Website advertises multiple restaurants including an Italian, which is amazing but not actually affiliated with the hotel and the receptionist tried to convince us to use their restaurant instead. Weird.
Italian was 10/10 and would definitely recommend.
Bed in the room was very low. Anyone with nobility issues would not be able to get up and down off the bed. Room as spacious and furniture okay but signs of wear/damage on furniture and bedding. Carpet was lumpy and a trip hazard between the bathroom and the bedroom.
Plastic cups rather than glasses which was again a bit unusual.
Poetic license bar was nice, barmaid friendly and helpful and there was a good choice of drinks available. Comfy seats and a good view.