The Metropolitan

Set in a Victorian townhouse, this low-key B&B is a 2-minute walk from the Whitley Bay Promenade and beach, and 13 minutes' walk from dining in the town centre.
Snug, understated rooms with en suite bathrooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, and iPod docks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have sea views. All rooms are stair-access only.
Cooked-to-order breakfast is served in a modern dining room. Parking and loaner DVDs are complimentary.