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The Highfield Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Houghton le Spring with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, Thai cuisine
Front of property
Family Room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

Map
101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT
  • Durham Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Durham Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Durham University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2012
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Bridal)

Suite (Bridal)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Houghton le Spring

At The Highfield Hotel you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Adventure Valley. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Star of Siam, serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Houghton le Spring hotel include Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum.

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Durham University - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lumley Castle - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Adventure Valley - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hetton Centre Trading Limited - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Houghton Rugby Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rainton Meadows Arena - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burn Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Britannia Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Highfield Hotel

Hotel in Houghton le Spring with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Highfield Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Houghton le Spring hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Highfield Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 9.50 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Property is also known as

Highfield Hotel Houghton le Spring
Highfield Houghton le Spring
Highfield Hotel East Rainton,
Highfield East Rainton,
The Highfield Hotel Hotel
The Highfield Hotel Houghton le Spring
The Highfield Hotel Hotel Houghton le Spring

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Highfield Hotel?

The Highfield Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highfield Hotel?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highfield Hotel on 7 Mar 2025 start from AU$133.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Highfield Hotel?

Yep, The Highfield Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Highfield Hotel?

The closest beach to The Highfield Hotel is Blast Beach (10.5 km).

Does The Highfield Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Highfield Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Highfield Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Thai cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Highfield Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Highfield Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Highfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 380 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. The hotel has excellent Thai restaurant and also a excellent bar restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just right for a 1 night stop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bansi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was quick and effortless. Room was large and clean with free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Hotel is between 2 roads, one is noisy highway. You need a room on the other side. Walls are thin but neighbours were quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service, food, staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and bar in this area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024