Overlooking Whitburn Sands and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Sunderland city centre, this hotel offers sea-front views, spacious accommodation and an indoor swimming pool. Marriott Sunderland provides limited free parking for registered guests, as well as a fitness centre, a bar and an on-site restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is flexible meeting space and event facilities, as well as on-site catering.