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The Fat Ox Hotel

Hotel in Whitley Bay

Hotel4.4 (462 reviews)inexpensiveLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

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About

The Fat Ox Hotel is a hotel to stay in Whitley Bay. The hotel is close to Grant's Clock and Whitley Sands, about 0.4 km from Whitley Bay. Guests rate it 4.4/5 across 462 reviews. Recent guests highlight Staff top notch..

What guests mention

Staff top notch.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

BarFree Wi-Fi

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Grant's Clock0.5 km
  • Whitley Sands1.1 km
  • Links Art Gallery1.3 km
  • Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth1.9 km
  • Longsands2.1 km
  • Juvan Arts2.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 69 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 7 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
High Flatts Farm Airstrip 21.4 km
Nearest station
Whitley Bay0.4 km
Nearest beach
Whitley Sands1.1 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 16.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Fat Ox Hotel?

From The Fat Ox Hotel, the nearest station, Whitley Bay, is about 0.4 km away; High Flatts Farm Airstrip is around 21.4 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Fat Ox Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Whitley Sands, is about 1.1 km from The Fat Ox Hotel in a straight line.

Does The Fat Ox Hotel have wifi?

Yes — The Fat Ox Hotel offers bar, free wi-fi.

How is The Fat Ox Hotel rated?

The Fat Ox Hotel scores 4.4 out of 5 across 462 guest reviews.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fat Ox Hotel?

The Fat Ox Hotel sits in the inexpensive price range for Whitley Bay. Use the links above to visit the property or check current availability and prices.

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