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The Highfield Hotel

3.0 star property
Houghton le Spring hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Near the airport, The Highfield Hotel offers a convenient retreat with a bar and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind with newspapers, and enjoy helpful staff who consistently receive top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is £58
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2012
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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Room (Bridal) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Bridal)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT

What's nearby

  • Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Durham Castle - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Durham University - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Diggerland - 16 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 45 min drive
  • Seaham Station - 11 min drive
  • Durham Station - 13 min drive
  • St. Peter's Station - 15 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wild Boar (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Farmhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Pub & The Back Room Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Houghton Rugby Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Highfield Hotel

The Highfield Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Durham University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Star of Siam, which serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in reception

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Star of Siam – This restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does The Highfield Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Highfield Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Highfield Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Highfield Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Highfield Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highfield Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Highfield Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (20-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Highfield Hotel?

Yes, Star of Siam offers Thai cuisine.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with many guests praising the food and friendly breakfast staff. (15 reviews)
  • The property's Thai restaurant and bar offered good food and convenient dining options with friendly and helpful staff. (7 reviews)
  • Plenty of free parking with no issues at all. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Food
Thai restaurant
Bed
Bar
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, great friendly staff
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff .
SUSAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service, nice room, good shower.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great breakfasts.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didnt have breakfast ,or meals but they looked very good ,room service very good ,staff friendly
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good position for visiting area.
Keith, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room fresh breakfast in the morning many thanks 👍
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room immaculate , the Thai restaurant was amazing . Good breakfast
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and friendliness as always
Phillip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, large, clean rooms at really good price. Good service with good bar and food on site. Will hopefully be going back again.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful checking in. Room was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Kara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff, nice family room
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, good breakfast , clean and comfortable and well priced .
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable good value
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room in a super location.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

İnternet was fast enough to stream series, had a pleasant stay, quiet, well rested for our task the next morning
Zekeriya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Handy place to stay for cricket at Riverside

Great room, very comfortable. Lovely big bed. Helpful staff.
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Yvonne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property Staff were excellent Overall quick and stress free stay
Shaun, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel for the price

Nice hotel for what I paid - some of the decor is dated and could do with a freshen up. Staff were very friendly. Next to the main road though so if you have the window open on a hot day you will hear the traffic noise through the night
Grazio, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect Trip

Great little hotel.. comfortable with great views.. food reasonably priced and excellent quality
Maria-Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant room, with lovely view. Bathroom a little dated. Breakfast staff WONDERFUL, and lovely food.
Vicki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great food.
Kerry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thai restaurant (Star of Siam) was excellent.
Matthew, 2-night trip