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The Highfield Hotel

Durham · United Kingdom

101 Durham Road East RaintonView location

8.8/10Excellent484 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About The Highfield Hotel

With a stay at The Highfield Hotel in Houghton le Spring, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Durham Cathedral. This hotel is 5. 6 mi (9 km) from Durham Castle and 7. 3 mi (11. 8 km) from University of Sunderland.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy Thai cuisine at Star of Siam, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at The Highfield Hotel in Houghton le Spring, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Karting North East.

Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, mobile payments, and cash
    • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 11.00 per person
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Thai

    English

Nearby attractions

Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Adventure Valley 5 km / 3.1 mi
Karting North East 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Herrington Country Park 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Doxford International Business Park 6.4 km / 3.9 mi
Cineworld Dalton Park 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Gala Theatre Durham 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Durham Indoor Market 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Lumley Castle 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Durham Castle 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Palace Green 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Durham Cathedral 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Durham University 9.3 km / 5.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 32
  • Twin rooms: 10
  • Double rooms: 8
  • Suites: 1
  • Executive rooms: 4
  • Superior rooms: 6
  • Family rooms: 3
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Lift access
  • Newspapers
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.2B

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  • SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIOR • 40 m²SUI.SU-1
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    SUITE SUPERIOR

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    40 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.SU-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST-1

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX-1

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE • 44 m²DBL.EJ
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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    44 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 44 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    44 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE THREE BEDSSUITE • THREE BEDSSUI.3B

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    SUITE THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.3B

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 44 m²DBL.DX
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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    44 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX

    Room amenities

    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • Cot on demand
    • Toiletries
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Housekeeping
    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARD • 44 m²FAM.ST
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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    44 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ-1

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    The Highfield Hotel

    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARD • 88 m²SUI.ST-1
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    SUITE STANDARD

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    88 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    The Highfield Hotel

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 44 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    44 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Highfield Hotel

8.8
Excellent
484 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Kyle
Nice hotel. Great grab n go brekkie. Will recommend
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2026
Chris
Large carpark with 2 EV chargers
Breakfast was nothing special only stayed the one night
Wouldn’t book again lots of noice from traffic if you room faces the road ..
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
john
Stayed here many times - the staff are very friendly, breakfast is good
Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
Samantha
Very clean staff really nice breakfast really good
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
Samantha
The hotel was great. Staff really nice and friendly hotel is really clean. And maintained. Could do with air conditioning or at least a fan it was really warm even with the windows open
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Hayley
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome, everyone we encountered were so friendly especially the breakfast team
Who were very accommodating for my daughter’s vegetarian breakfast
We will definitely return
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Matthew
Lovely hotel and very friendly staff. Buses run past for central Durham which is great. Large car park.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Alison
Good room. Clean. Instant hot water. Large double bed. However overlooked main A road so very noisy so had to shut windows. Made room very hot and stuffy. No fan
Also pillows ridiculously large and very hard
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Alan
Very welcoming and clean only had short stay overnight,the restaurant looked inviting and lovely peaceful setting looking over Weardale . Will be back
Highly recommended 5*****
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Keith
Room fittings poorly maintained. Had to get repaired, no hook on bathroom door, safety temperature ring on shower valve not working and shower gel holder loose on wall. These rooms should be regularly checked, it is not guests job to do this.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Anna
Fanastic family run hotel. Stayed here many times and it's always very clean and the staff are friendly. Family suite with balcony very cosy and spacious.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Maria-Claire
Room was cleaned to a high standard. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was delicious and had plenty of choice. Pleasant stay here for the 2nd time.. will be back
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
John
A friendly check in. Everything the hotel offers seems to have been given thought. Standards generally high and everything most people would need was available.
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2026
David
All was excellent, room and bathroom particularly.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
SUSAN
Clean room. We had a good bar meal which alsobhas Thai dishes as we were too tired to go to the Star of Siam on the premises. Staff as always were friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Cara
The room was amazingly clean and the whole building was very clean and tidy.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Catherine
Lovely room, great friendly staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2025
Isobel
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was spacious and bathroom was clean - nice to have a bath and a shower. Lovely kingsize bed (and very comfy!) No fridge in the room though which was a shame when staying for more than a night or two. Appreciated the free WiFi and decent TV.
The downside was the lack of information about room cleaning times over the Christmas period. We stayed for 5 nights/6 days and only got our room cleaned (and bins emptied) twice as we kept “missing” the cleaning window, despite it saying it was between 10am-2pm and we were out the room by 12pm at the latest every day. One day we left the room at 9am specifically to get the room cleaned and returned at 12pm, and in typical fashion they hadn’t reached our room yet on this occasion. Walls were very thin too, we could hear everything in the room next door especially in their bathroom. Woken up at 12am-2am one morning when they decided to have a bath. Woken at 4am one morning by constant banging (woke up the whole floor - we did report this to reception). But staff were keen to help and the bar was absolutely fantastic. We loved having a drink or two in the bar each night and felt we could have been a million miles away. Overall, it did the job and gave us a place to stay over the festive period when visiting family, but further information about holiday cleaning service times would have been appreciated.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2025
SUSAN
Great friendly staff .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Verified traveler
Didnt have breakfast ,or meals but they looked very good ,room service very good ,staff friendly

Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Ian
Great staff. Great breakfasts.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Michael
Friendly service, nice room, good shower.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Matthew
Nice room fresh breakfast in the morning many thanks 👍
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Cathryn
Good sized room with good lighting - nice to have actual ceiling lighting in a hotel room! Room very clean. I think has been recently refurbished?
Staff very friendly and welcoming at breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2025
Philip
Best part of trip is the friendliness of staff genuine feeling wanted to help

Would have liked vegan option for breakfast particularly non dairy milk
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Simon
Great staff, good parking, good breakfast,
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Steven
Room was clean and had loads of room. Loads of parking.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2025
Jamie
Well appointed room. Nice staff, great Thai restaurant
and very good bar with lots of atmosphere
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Keith
Good position for visiting area.
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Susan
Room immaculate , the Thai restaurant was amazing . Good breakfast
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
Grazio

Nice hotel for the price

Nice hotel for what I paid - some of the decor is dated and could do with a freshen up. Staff were very friendly. Next to the main road though so if you have the window open on a hot day you will hear the traffic noise through the night
Business
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Peter
Nice, large, clean rooms at really good price. Good service with good bar and food on site. Will hopefully be going back again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Zekeriya
İnternet was fast enough to stream series, had a pleasant stay, quiet, well rested for our task the next morning
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Nicholas
Clean comfortable good value
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
21 Sep 2025
Christopher
Despite being a modern building the were things like uneven floors ( right by a fire door ), also when I checked in was wasked about breakfast and asked if we could decide in the morning, and was told that would be OK. Following morning was told it was not possilbe, in quite frankly an abrupt and not customer friendly manner.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Phillip
Wonderful staff and friendliness as always
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Kara
Staff was very helpful checking in. Room was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Matt
Very nice hotel. Room was bigger than I expected and in very good clean condition. Although on my own, I paid a tiny bit more for the double bed which was a really good size and well worth it.

I also reserved a table at the on premise Thai Restaurant. Great food, freshly cooked and nice smiley service from all staff, meant it was a good experience.

The hotel bar is very good too. Has a pub vibe about it with TV showing sports etc.

Plenty of free parking with no issues at all.

Highly recommended for a cost effective stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Gillian

Handy place to stay for cricket at Riverside

Great room, very comfortable. Lovely big bed. Helpful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Alison
Would have liked some fruit to have with cereal.
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2025
Yvonne
The staff were extremely pleasant and always ready to assist with anything.
It was a good size room and quiet despite being near a busy road.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Alex
Friendly, helpful staff, nice family room
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Vicki
Very pleasant room, with lovely view. Bathroom a little dated. Breakfast staff WONDERFUL, and lovely food.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
IAN
Good value for money.
Good food options and nice bar.
Parking facilities.
Bus service in to Durham right outside the door.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2025
David
Lovely hotel,would have liked somewhere to hang wet towels after showering.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2025
Anja

Ok for short stay

In close distance to Durham. Nice Pub and Thai Restaurant on Site. Friendly staff. Let down by bad odour in the guest part and in the room. Next to a busy road means you can’t sleep with the windows open. Very bouncy mattress and uncomfortable pillows.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Shaun
Very clean property

Staff were excellent

Overall quick and stress free stay
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
David
Welcoming and friendly staff ,clean room similar to prem inn in design. Breakfast at £11.00 is not really worth it . The primary care centre near by does a full English for £6.00 far beter. Bar food though is good and if you want a bit of class trir Thai restaurant is excellent.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Matthew
Thai restaurant (Star of Siam) was excellent.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2025
jennifer
Staff absolutely lovely, clean hotel and room. Full length bath was a welcome surprise.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
Neil
Great room in a super location.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2025
Elizabeth
Great stay, good breakfast , clean and comfortable and well priced .
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2025
Maria-Claire

Perfect Trip

Great little hotel.. comfortable with great views.. food reasonably priced and excellent quality
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2025
s

Lovely

The highfield was a lovely stay. Big, very clean room. A hairdryer almost as old as me however, and not much in the way of extra's. Coffee, tea, biscuits etc. But thats a very small minor on an overall lovely stay. Breakfast and the staff were amazing 👏
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2025
Sudeep
Excellent service, very convenient. Breakfast can be better
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Saz
Could not fault the place, lovely comfortable room, friendly warm staff, great breakfast, nice facilities. And WOW to the Thai restaurant, such amazing food and service! A bit on the pricey side but worth every penny!! Would definitely recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Joanne
Clean ,comfortable bed, warm and friendly staff
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Kerry
Very clean, great food.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
PHILIP

Reliable, warm and friendly

Used Highfield many times. Always reliable with super staff. Room was big and warm with giant comfy bed. Just be aware that road noise from the A690 is constant unless you’re in the odd-numbered rooms, as they are at the back of the hotel and are super quiet.
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2025
Suzy
Lovely attentive staff, bar and restaurant busy but atmospheric which was lovely, food good. Hotel room ok, so hot couldn't sleep had to turn Radiators down and open the window, but then we heard the noise of the traffic unfortunately both my husband and I hardly slept! 6 am someone was emptying bottles into the recycling bins which woke us up yet again, never managed to get off again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Great place to stay

The hotel is well situated from Durham city, about 10-15 minutes drive to either The Riverwalk or Walkergate very central car parks. The family room (3 people) was comfortable, cleaned every day and spacious. The hotel has a great Thai restaurant and pub/bar (food and drinks in both areas, affordable prices). The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Rachel
Helpful staff. Really clean room
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2025
Alan
Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2024
Gary

Great food. Needs a new bed

Really nice place, food was amazing.
Staff friendly.
Room ok.
Needs a new bed.
Not as clean in the bathroom as I would have expected.
Stains on the mirror.
In saying all that I would stay there again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Chris

Perfect

Clean hotel and friendly staff, Breakfast was lovely.
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2024
martin
Nice Place for a short stay over in Durham , Clean and efficient and with a large car park , also good value . Thank you and well done.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Sue

Great stay

Great hotel, we have stayed there several times. Lovely staff, room was great and the food was fabulous, as always. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back next time we visit the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Chris
Hotel in family ownership and their private garage just up the road was suggested as best place for my motorcycle... very rare to get such nice treatment these days.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Fred

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. The hotel has excellent Thai restaurant and also a excellent bar restaurant.
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2024
Jeremy
Stayed in the 2 bedroom suite which was very nice. There is road noise and the bar closes fairly early. We ate in the Thai which was just ok, the breakfast was very good and the 5 items were enough for us. The staff are fantastic
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2024
Claudia
Just right for a 1 night stop
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Bansi
The hotel check in was quick and effortless. Room was large and clean with free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Sonia
I was checked in by a very lovely lady at reception. Room is very clean and more spacious than I thought - looked in the pictures. Bed is very comfortable too.
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2024
Andy
Nice clean hotel, friendly and attentive staff. Nice bar, good parking, restaurant was good but not five star. That said prices were not five star for the money it was great and I would stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Sep 2024
William
Hotel is between 2 roads, one is noisy highway. You need a room on the other side. Walls are thin but neighbours were quiet.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2024
Kenny
Nice enough hotel, was just a stop off after dropping son off at uni. Room clean and tidy loads of parking, room spacious with nice decor.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Stephen
Had a great stay at the hotel. Everything was clean, everything we needed in our room, tea making, great shower/bath. Beds really comfortable and very quiet and peaceful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
Wonderfull
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
The service, food, staff were excellent.
Business
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2024
katherine
Good
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Martin
Good hotel and bar in this area
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2024
John
Having the bar and Thai Restaurant in the same facility was convenient.
Bathtub shower was difficult to get into (for seniors) as it was older style high sided tub.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2024
David
Lovely quiet location, plenty of parking, nice breakfast
Leisure
4/10
Poor
24 Jun 2024
Jessica
The hotel was poor value for money and was not very clean.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Jonathan
A warm welcome. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Nice bar. Would have liked to have had the time to try the Thai restaurant
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Tun

a short stay in Durham

It was a short stay, but would book again in the future when we visit Durham again. The food at the Thai restaurant is very delicious, and you are recommended to visit.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Martin

Good hotel for the visiting Durham areas

A good cost effective hotel , nice rooms and good food with plenty parking available
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2024
Tracey
The Highfield Hotel was clean and located to enable to get to the Stadium by bus easily.

The breakfast order as confusing. We had paid for bed and breakfast but were only allowed 5 cooked items and were chared 50p for each additional item. The charge would be better in the cost of the hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
michael

Great hotel, bar and restaurant

An excellent hotel and I will certainly come back
Business
4/10
Poor
08 Apr 2024
Jose
They haven't clean the room well. We found some used under garments of guest stayed previously on the floor. The windows are not sound proof, so the night was horrible.
2/10
Poor
24 Mar 2024
John

Fire and no staff to assist with guests

There was a fire in the hotel. There was no night staff to alert us. We all came out of the hotel and stood out front and the group call the fire brigade as they had not been called. Rooms stank of smoke and no one to speak with. I left very early after having the window open and door to the corridor after the fire was put out. No contact form the hotel. Nothing. Dangerous and unprofessional circumstances
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2024
Janice
Very clean, lots of hot water & value for money.
Some kind of hook needed in bathroom for clothes or dressing gown.
Noisy at front of hotel that overlooks a busy A road when windows are open at night. Quiet once windows were closed.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2024
Martin
Nice place to stay , very helpful staff and great food selection - Thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
Christopher

Great hotel

Lovely hotel staff polite and very friendly room nice and clean very large comfortable bed food in restaurant very good if you like tye food well worth eating there will definitely stay there the next time I go up north
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2024
Steve
Perfect for what we needed - high level of cleanliness and excellent service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2024
Martin

Nice stop over for Durham.

Helpful people , good bar and bar food , Asian Specialities , good sized rooms and great value for the price.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2023
Artur
Good location and food.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
william

Would definitely stay again

Great place to stay, friendly staff, nice rooms with comfortable beds, and a relaxing bar, had a meal from the Thai restaurant and it was amazing. Only a very minor thing but the shower could do with a shelf to rest toiletries on when using and water pressure was low although shower was nice and hot.May have been because I was in end room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Jane
Premier inn standard, better prices. There was a Thai restaurant attached to the hotel or you could eat in the bar which served some Thai dishes and some classic pub grub. We were very satisfied with the quality of the food.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2023
Vipin
Property is good, staff is very helpful polite, neat and clean amazing
Business

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The Highfield Hotel
101 Durham Road East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, United Kingdom

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