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The Highfield Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Houghton le Spring with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, Thai cuisine
Reception
Twin Room
Room (Bridal)
The Highfield Hotel, minutes from the airport, offers travelers a practical retreat with bar and restaurant options. Rooms have WiFi for connectivity, newspapers for leisurely reading, and the staff consistently earns high praise from guests for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2012
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Bridal)

Room (Bridal)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Houghton le Spring is home to The Highfield Hotel. Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Karting North East and Adventure Valley are also worth visiting.
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101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Durham Castle - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Durham University - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Adventure Valley - 12 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Houghton Rugby Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Copt Hill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Boar (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Farmhouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Highfield Hotel

Hotel near Durham University
The Highfield Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Highfield Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

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

Is The Highfield Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highfield Hotel?

As of 4 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highfield Hotel on 3 Oct 2025 start from AU$128.30, 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.

How much is parking at The Highfield Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highfield Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Highfield Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Highfield Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Highfield Hotel located?

Situated in Houghton le Spring, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre, Houghton le Spring Golf Club and Adventure Valley. Karting North East and Herrington Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Highfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 417 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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, nice family room
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

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

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

8/10 Good

Maria-Claire

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

Perfect Trip

Great little hotel.. comfortable with great views.. food reasonably priced and excellent quality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thai restaurant (Star of Siam) was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff absolutely lovely, clean hotel and room. Full length bath was a welcome surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sudeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very convenient. Breakfast can be better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Great stay

Great hotel, we have stayed there several times. Lovely staff, room was great and the food was fabulous, as always. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back next time we visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. The hotel has excellent Thai restaurant and also a excellent bar restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service, food, staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night 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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and has good Thai restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay , very helpful staff and great food selection - Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Perfect

Clean hotel and friendly staff, Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just right for a 1 night stop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel for the money, friendly staff, very clean, good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Bansi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was quick and effortless. Room was large and clean with free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024