The Sunderland Marriott Hotel is a modern, three storey property with a white facade, situated overlooking sandy beaches and the North Sea, two miles north of Sunderland city centre. The 82 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in warm hues of yellow, cream and red, with maritime touches and traditional wooden furnishings. All are equipped with cable television, multiple data ports, direct dial phones with voicemail, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser presses and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have large bay windows and sea views. 
After breakfast, guests can head to the heated indoor pool for a dip, and then relax in the spa tub. Those feeling energetic can work out in the fitness centre and then unwind with a sauna. Diners can enjoy an international menu and views of the sea in the Promenade Restaurant, and then relax over after dinner drinks in the bar.

The concierge is on hand to advise on local sights and attractions, and room service is available round the clock. Business guests can make use of six meeting rooms equipped with audio visual facilities; the largest room can accommodate up to 300 people. Other practical amenities include currency exchange, express check in/out and valet dry cleaning. Guests arriving by car will find complimentary parking on site. The hotel is located on the seafront promenade, and the area offers opportunities for sea swimming, sailing and fishing. The large Gateshead shopping and entertainment centre, MetroCentre, is ten miles away, as is Newcastle city centre. Newcastle International Airport is 12.5 miles away, with an approximate driving time of ten minutes.

This traditional-style guest accommodation overlooks the North Sea and Roker Pier, with free parking and access to all the facilities at the Best Western Roker Hotel. As a guest at Roker Lodge you can use the Tavistock Thai China and Tavistock Italia restaurants. There is a bar open till late, as well as the R Bar, where the TV shows sports channels and there is a good range of value bar food and drinks. All rooms have tea/coffee, TV, full room service and free Wi-Fi.