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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
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Twin Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Explore the area

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101 Durham Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, England, DH5 9QT
  • Place, Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
    ‪2 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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/bath combination
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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (Bridal)

Room (Bridal)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Houghton le Spring

At The Highfield Hotel you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Houghton le Spring Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Star of Siam, serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Houghton le Spring hotel include Quayside and St. James' Park.

What's nearby

  • Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre - 2 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
  • St. James' Park - 20 min drive - 26.9 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
  • ‪The Italian Farmhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Boar (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burn Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Highfield Hotel

Hotel in Houghton le Spring with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 a lift. Self parking is free.

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

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Highfield Hotel offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

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

Payment types

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: from 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Highfield Hotel?

The Highfield Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highfield Hotel on 4 Dec 2025 start from AU$128.50, 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.

Is parking available at The Highfield Hotel?

Yep, The Highfield Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Highfield Hotel?

The closest beach to The Highfield Hotel is Blast Beach (10.5 km).

Does The Highfield Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Highfield Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Highfield Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Thai cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Highfield Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Highfield Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Highfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 437 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

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

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming and friendly staff ,clean room similar to prem inn in design. Breakfast at £11.00 is not really worth it . The primary care centre near by does a full English for £6.00 far beter. Bar food though is good and if you want a bit of class trir Thai restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Victoria

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

Neil

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

8/10 Good

Kalwant

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, good breakfast , clean and comfortable and well priced .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria-Claire

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Frank

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

8/10 Good

s

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

Lovely

The highfield was a lovely stay. Big, very clean room. A hairdryer almost as old as me however, and not much in the way of extra's. Coffee, tea, biscuits etc. But thats a very small minor on an overall lovely stay. Breakfast and the staff were amazing 👏
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sudeep

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Saz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault the place, lovely comfortable room, friendly warm staff, great breakfast, nice facilities. And WOW to the Thai restaurant, such amazing food and service! A bit on the pricey side but worth every penny!! Would definitely recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025