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The Highfield Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Executive Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT
  • Place, Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hetton Lyons Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Finchale Priory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Bridal)

Room (Bridal)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Highfield Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free newspapers.
The Highfield Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Highfield Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Thai cuisine while dining at Star of Siam
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a car charging station, and an elevator
  • 8 minutes by car from Durham Cathedral and 8 minutes from Durham University
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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 an elevator. Self parking is free.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Star of Siam - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.
  • 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

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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: approximately GBP 11.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Highfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 454 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, nice family room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

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

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

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
Verified

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

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

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property Staff were excellent Overall quick and stress free stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had loads of room. Loads of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025