When you stay at The Norton in Hartlepool, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Seaton Carew Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Seaton Carew Golf Club. .This beach hostel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Able Seaton Port and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hartlepool Power Station.
North York Moors National Park - 44 min drive - 27.5 miles
Getting around
Seaton Carew Station - 14 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Owton Lodge - 3 min drive
The Travellers Rest - 4 min drive
The Greensides - 5 min drive
The Almighty Cod - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min drive
About this property
The Norton
The Norton offers 23 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 20-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Hartlepool hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
20-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Desk chair
Heating
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 5
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: GBP 5
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
TheNorton Hotel
The Norton Hartlepool
The Norton Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Norton Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hartlepool
The Norton Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Unattended site, make sure you get the codes via email. Beyond that it's a great little hotel. Quiet, very clean, warm and comfortable. Good shower and a fridge in the room. Nice view out of the front facing rooms and whilst parking is limited, during the week I had no problem (arrived after 4pm and had my choice!). Very close to the beach and the main strip. Would definitely stop again.
Didn't see any staff during the 4 night stay.The car park is very small so definitely first come first served, I didn't get to park there at all during my stay. There is free parking across the road between 6pm and 8am. It doesn’t have a hotel feel at all, more of a house share .
Great sea view room. Comfy bed. Represented great value for money.
Contactless reception with code access is a little inconvenient, especially for work travellers like myself. Carrying mini suitcase, laptop bag etc.
Would recommend and stay again.
All good except for a terrible smell from the bathroom
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Tom
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean tidy room with comfortable beds, all pretty basic but fine for the night. Communication was really good. Codes for doors worked well. Only issue was a wobbly loo seat!