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1. OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel
OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel2.5 star property
Pity Me
6.4 out of 10, (149 reviews)
6.4/10
(149 reviews)
"Great location, fabulous restaurant downstairs."
"Great location, fabulous restaurant downstairs."
Simon
The price is AU$90
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Durham
Towering over the city, Durham Cathedral and Castle create a medieval skyline that's best viewed from riverside paths. Book tickets for student-led tours inside the UNESCO-listed castle or attend evensong services in the cathedral's magnificent interior.
Top reviews in Durham
40 Winks
40 WinksDurham
10/10 Excellent
Stunning property, excellent location and amenities, beautiful room and great staff. Super quiet and a couple of minutes walk into Durham city centre
Stunning property, excellent location and amenities, beautiful room and great staff. Super quiet and a couple of minutes walk into Durham city centre
Lee
Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHG
Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHGNewcastle-upon-Tyne
10/10 Excellent
What a lovely spot to stay. Just a short walk down to Millennium Bridge, Tyne River ect. From the moment we arrived the staff were delightful. From the maintenance man to reception. All our needs were catered for and Jason in particular was a ray of sunshine. Thank you Lisa Day
What a lovely spot to stay. Just a short walk down to Millennium Bridge, Tyne River ect. From the moment we arrived the staff were delightful. From the maintenance man to reception. All our needs were catered for and Jason in particular was a ray of sunshine. Thank you Lisa Day
Lisa
Dakota Newcastle
Dakota NewcastleQuayside
10/10 Excellent
Entire complex very smart, modern, clean and welcoming.
Entire complex very smart, modern, clean and welcoming.
Stephen
The Three Horseshoes
The Three HorseshoesDurham
10/10 Excellent
It’s a lovely place with nice comfortable rooms, good service and excellent food. Also next to a field of curious cows… very sweet! A great stop over on the way north.
It’s a lovely place with nice comfortable rooms, good service and excellent food. Also next to a field of curious cows… very sweet! A great stop over on the way north.
Louise
White House Cottages
White House CottagesDurham
10/10 Excellent
Overnight stay and much cheaper than in Durham itself. Large unit with a washer/dryer which was extremely useful on a long trip. Good view from bedroom window, nice pub across the road. Friendly host. Would also have been good for a longer stay. Only suggestion would be a clearly visible name plate as it was hard to tell which house was which.
Overnight stay and much cheaper than in Durham itself. Large unit with a washer/dryer which was extremely useful on a long trip. Good view from bedroom window, nice pub across the road. Friendly host. Would also have been good for a longer stay. Only suggestion would be a clearly visible name plate as it was hard to tell which house was which.
Michael
INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle
INNSiDE by Meliá NewcastleNewcastle-upon-Tyne
10/10 Excellent
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Great North Hotel
Great North HotelNewcastle-upon-Tyne
10/10 Excellent
Great modern and well maintained hotel.
Just mentioning in case the hotel staff read this. Only negative was the tray with kettle and tea/coffee/hot chocolate etc. was placed in a shelf without a power point. It was strange to have to lift the large tray and move it to the desk next to the power point. I relocated the hotel directory to a higher shelf.
Great modern and well maintained hotel.
Just mentioning in case the hotel staff read this. Only negative was the tray with kettle and tea/coffee/hot chocolate etc. was placed in a shelf without a power point. It was strange to have to lift the large tray and move it to the desk next to the power point. I relocated the hotel directory to a higher shelf.
Pauline
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Farnley Tower GuesthouseDurham
10/10 Excellent
Excellent with a great restaurant
Excellent with a great restaurant
Phil
The Beaumont Hotel
The Beaumont HotelHexham
10/10 Excellent
Lovely hotel, very easily accessible, spacious, well equipped room with great restaurant and bar
Lovely hotel, very easily accessible, spacious, well equipped room with great restaurant and bar
Howard
The Old Mill
The Old MillDurham
10/10 Excellent
Easy checkin. Excellent position. Room was clean with soft bed and great bathroom. 2 flights of stairs to get to room but they are easy to negotiate. Nice and quiet and is based above a well known restaurant with excellent food and service. Great stay and value for money.
Easy checkin. Excellent position. Room was clean with soft bed and great bathroom. 2 flights of stairs to get to room but they are easy to negotiate. Nice and quiet and is based above a well known restaurant with excellent food and service. Great stay and value for money.
Lee
The Three Horseshoes Hotel
The Three Horseshoes HotelBarnard Castle
10/10 Excellent
Excellent place to stay all staff helpful and friendly.
Excellent place to stay all staff helpful and friendly.
Karen
York House Hotel
York House HotelWhitley Bay
10/10 Excellent
Lovely BnB with convenient parking and spectacular breakfast. Extremely clean and well run, beautifully decorated and centrally located, it’s the perfect Whitely Bay base.
Lovely BnB with convenient parking and spectacular breakfast. Extremely clean and well run, beautifully decorated and centrally located, it’s the perfect Whitely Bay base.
Helen
The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group
The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection GroupTynemouth
10/10 Excellent
Great location, clean and safe.
Great location, clean and safe.
lawrence
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
Super 8 by Wyndham DurhamDurham
10/10 Excellent
Michael on the front desk was very friendly, approachable and went above and beyond to help us. Great place.
Michael on the front desk was very friendly, approachable and went above and beyond to help us. Great place.
Sarah
Jesmond Dene House
Jesmond Dene HouseJesmond
10/10 Excellent
Excellent hotel, would definitely stop again when next in Newcastle
Excellent hotel, would definitely stop again when next in Newcastle
Anonymous traveller
Lumley Castle Hotel
Lumley Castle HotelChester-le-Street
10/10 Excellent
Easy 20 minute walk from station.
Beautiful property..grounds very well maintained.
We were upgraded to a suite ..simply stunning .
Staff were friendly .
Only negative restaurant was underwhelming..a little disappointing tables very close to others was expecting something more medieval..
Food was average .
Scone in the library lovely but it was served cold !
I would definitely recommend you you stay a night a l9cely experience
Easy 20 minute walk from station.
Beautiful property..grounds very well maintained.
We were upgraded to a suite ..simply stunning .
Staff were friendly .
Only negative restaurant was underwhelming..a little disappointing tables very close to others was expecting something more medieval..
Food was average .
Scone in the library lovely but it was served cold !
I would definitely recommend you you stay a night a l9cely experience
Linda
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What's it like to stay in a motel?
Motels often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The term "motel" was conceived in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.
What are the best motels in Durham?
Here are some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel : Stay within a short 5-minute drive of Durham University. Enjoy access to the free parking. 248 Halls: Free WiFi, parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Durham is 19.7 mi (31.6 km) away.
What can I do in Durham?
While you're sightseeing in this walkable area, explore the relaxing spas and enjoy the scenic riverfront. Visitors to Durham speak highly of its cathedral and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Crook Hall and Gardens, Palace Green and The River Wear. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Adventure Valley, Diggerland and Mini Moos Adventure Farm. Some historical places you might want to see include Durham Cathedral, Durham Indoor Market and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.
What's the weather like in Durham?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Durham to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Durham is 762 mm.
What are my options for getting around Durham while staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Durham to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.), which is located 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from the city centre. Otherwise, look for flights into Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) away. If you want to explore the larger area, take a train from Durham Station.