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The Highfield Hotel

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The Highfield Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a window.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a large window.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a desk, and a chair.

Room (Bridal)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a window.

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bunk bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

double deluxe

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Houghton le Spring is home to The Highfield Hotel. Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Heritage Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quayside and Houghton le Spring Golf Club. Karting North East and Adventure Valley are also worth visiting. Visit our Houghton le Spring travel guide
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101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT

What's nearby

  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hetton Lyons Country Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Doxford International Business Park
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Karting North East
    8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Seaham Station
    11 min drive
  • South Hylton Station
    11 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Dun Cow
    6 min drive
  • The Village Inn
    7 min drive
  • The Prior
    7 min drive
  • The Jovial Monk
    9 min drive
  • The Beehive
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Star of Siam

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highfield Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highfield Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Highfield Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Highfield Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Highfield Hotel located?

Situated in Houghton le Spring, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre, Houghton le Spring Golf Club, and Adventure Valley. Karting North East and Herrington Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Highfield Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 474 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff really nice breakfast really good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazingly clean and the whole building was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, good parking, good breakfast,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, nice room, good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Great breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, good breakfast , clean and comfortable and well priced .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good position for visiting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt have breakfast ,or meals but they looked very good ,room service very good ,staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a super location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and friendliness as always
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Nice room fresh breakfast in the morning many thanks 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful checking in. Room was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Room immaculate , the Thai restaurant was amazing . Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, large, clean rooms at really good price. Good service with good bar and food on site. Will hopefully be going back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well appointed room. Nice staff, great Thai restaurant and very good bar with lots of atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay , very helpful staff and great food selection - Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location, plenty of parking, nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Maria-Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Trip

Great little hotel.. comfortable with great views.. food reasonably priced and excellent quality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025