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The Highfield Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Houghton le Spring with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT
  • Karting North East
    5 min drive
  • Star of Siam
    1 min walk
  • Durham Station
    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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite (Bridal)

Suite (Bridal)

Highlights

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

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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 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Hetton Lyons Country Park. 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 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Houghton le Spring hotel include Quayside and St. James' Park.

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 7 min drive
  • Durham Cathedral - 7 min drive
  • Durham University - 8 min drive
  • Lumley Castle - 8 min drive
  • Adventure Valley - 12 min drive

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

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 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highfield Hotel on 3 Jan 2025 start from AU$90.57, 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. 194 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 366 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

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

10/10 Excellent

lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was poor value for money and was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Godalming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Nice bar. Would have liked to have had the time to try the Thai restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tun

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Wai K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the visiting Durham areas
A good cost effective hotel , nice rooms and good food with plenty parking available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024