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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
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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 drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is ₩103,249
₩123,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Room options

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Room (Bridal)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

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

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 31 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Seaham Station - 11 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Italian Farmhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Houghton Rugby Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Boar (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burn Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Highfield Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Houghton le Spring with a stay at The Highfield Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Star of Siam, which serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers 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 available
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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 onsite 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 lobby

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Stair-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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Star of Siam - This restaurant specializes 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

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

Policies

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.
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.

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 to 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 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 onsite 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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The Highfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Restaurant
Food
Thai restaurant
Bed
Bar
Value
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great, with many guests praising its quality and staff. (13 reviews)
  • Plenty of free parking with no issues at all. (4 reviews)
  • The property's Thai restaurant and bar offered good food and convenient dining options with friendly and helpful staff. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great breakfasts.
Ian, 2-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

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Good value for money. Good food options and nice bar. Parking facilities. Bus service in to Durham right outside the door.
IAN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean ,comfortable bed, warm and friendly staff
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel,would have liked somewhere to hang wet towels after showering.
David, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff absolutely lovely, clean hotel and room. Full length bath was a welcome surprise.
jennifer, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay and has good Thai restaurant
Matthew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely quiet location, plenty of parking, nice breakfast
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would have liked some fruit to have with cereal.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay , very helpful staff and great food selection - Thank you
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sue, 3-night trip