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The Highfield Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, Thai cuisine
Reception
Executive Double Room
Deluxe 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, Durham Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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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

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Room (Bridal)

Room (Bridal)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Highfield Hotel

Hotel in Houghton le Spring with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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. 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 close to Finchale Priory. 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 and an elevator
  • 8 minutes by car from Durham University and 5 minutes from Karting North East
  • 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

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 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. 241 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 440 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher, Ross-on-Wye

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Handy place to stay for cricket at Riverside

Great room, very comfortable. Lovely big bed. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked some fruit to have with cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Very pleasant room, with lovely view. Bathroom a little dated. Breakfast staff WONDERFUL, and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Good food options and nice bar. Parking facilities. Bus service in to Durham right outside the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pawinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel,would have liked somewhere to hang wet towels after showering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anja

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025