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1. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

A modern house with a large glass facade, a wooden deck, and a hot tub.

Location: Durham
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 1001 reviews)
Price: £132, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec
Review: Clean room, helpful staff. Good breakfast options, by Hazel

2. Bowburn Hall Hotel

A hallway with framed artwork on the wall, potted plants, and a staircase.

Location: Durham
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 316 reviews)
Price: £85, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov
Review: Fab stay, by Caroline

3. The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa

A spa area with a stone wall, wooden logs, and candles.

Location: Barnard Castle
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 297 reviews)
Price: £94, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec
Review: "Location is lovely quiet and picturesque. We were at a wedding close by so only needed the hotel to sleep at, the hotel is a bit in need of a re-furb but very nice staff and the room was fresh and comfortable. The room was clean, bedding and bed were comfortable we did not eat as arrived at 3 dropped bags and headed to wedding.left at 8 in morning Would stay again as we both said apart from corridors and general impression it was a nice nights sleep Plenty parking and nice area for a morning..., by Stuart

4. Hardwick Hall Hotel

A spacious lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a view through an open door.

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 370 reviews)
Price: £129, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov
Review: All excellent, by Liam

5. The Impeccable Pig

A bar area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and a clock. There are shelves with bottles and a bar counter with glasses.

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 84 reviews)
Price: £309, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov
Review: Quirky rooms but very unclean, tv was like watching a tv from 2010 terrible quality., by Anoushka

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Top Durham Hotel Reviews

40 Winks

A window with a view of a cathedral and trees.

Location: Durham
Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this beautiful boutique hotel. We booked the room overlooking the Cathedral which was stunning. The room was really large and immaculately designed. The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and helpful. The walk was no more than 10 minutes to the centre. We were so impressed with this hotel and Durham we would definitely come back., by Carole, 19 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Three Horseshoes

A deck with wooden furniture and a view of a green field with cows.

Location: Durham
Review: The staff and ambience of the hotel were lovely and we were sad that we couldn't stay longer., by Alan, 14 April 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHG

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden shelves, and a coffee station.

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Review: I have stayed in a number of hotels in Newcastle and this was the best stay. The room was spacious with a well equipped mini kitchen and we had prepared 2 good evening meals there. The bed was so comfortable and the location made the hotel quiet which is a change to the noise and sirens throughout the night in my other stays! The Manager's get-together on the Wednesday and Thursday evening of my stay was unexpected and a lovely touch - free drinks and cheese and nibbles for an hour. The staff..., by Susan, 23 February 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Dakota Newcastle

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Location: Quayside
Review: The hotel is lovely and modern it’s right by the quayside. The car park is directly behind the hotel. Our room didn’t have a magnifying mirror or a minibar however the receptionist made a note to add these if we visit again., by Mary, 13 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

White House Cottages

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with white chairs.

Location: Durham
Review: Great location for getting out and about to see Durham. Lovely owners and everything there that you need including a lovely cake and milk and tea/coffee for a brew when you arrive! Decorated to a really high standard., by richardson1162, 5 January 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Great North Hotel

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a potted plant.

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Review: Very comfortable hotel with great breakfast options. Walkable into central Gosforth., by Ian, 27 September 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Old Mill

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a computer.

Location: Durham
Review: The rooms are excellent. Lovely and clean. Food in the restaurant is nothing short of amazing. I can recommend the steak and kidney pudding. Best I have ever tasted, by Rob, 8 October 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Beaumont Hotel

A historic building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a green awning.

Location: Hexham
Review: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. will be delighted to return sometime in the future, by Madeleine, 21 September 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent

My Way Guest House

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape, a dining area with a kitchen in the background, and comfortable seating arrangements.

Location: Durham
Review: Second visit to this guest house, everything to a high standard with the benefit of great outdoor space and views, by Shaun, 12 July 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Three Horseshoes Hotel

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

Location: Barnard Castle
Review: Nice place, very welcoming. Local pubs and good location. Very clean and modern., by Richard, 6 December 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a mural of a bridge, and a large window with curtains.

Location: Durham
Review: Better than expected. Don’t write off these hotels. Way nicer than many upmarket properties out there., by Onyebuchi, 26 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lumley Castle Hotel

An aerial view of a castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with a clear sky.

Location: Chester-le-Street
Review: Fantastic, authentic castle with such history and higgledy piggledy corridors. It was our anniversary and we were welcomed with an anniversary card which was a nice touch. The staff were excellent. We only had breakfast which was delicious and staff were efficient and friendly. The food in the library looked good. We had a courtyard room and were very happy with it. If you're expecting modern, corporate decor it might not be for you but we liked it and so nice to stay in a castle with character...., by Helen, 9 August 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group

A bar area with wooden flooring, green tufted bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Location: Tynemouth
Review: A very impressive and imposing hotel that's clearly benefited from a multi-million pound revamp in the last year. I was offered a voucher each day for a free pint in return for foregoing daily housekeeping services and I thought this was a nice perk. Breakfasts are of the self-service variety and generally everything was in good supply, although all the croissants had gone occasionally. All in all an excellent base for a stay in Tynemouth, a gem of the North East., by Jonny, 4 September 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Jesmond Dene House

A large stone building with multiple chimneys and a prominent entrance.

Location: Jesmond
Review: We used the hotel as a base whilst I underwent some tests and procedures at the Royal Victoria infirmary. The staff could not have been more helpful and all in all the quality of our stay was exceptional. The bedrooms are understated but well-equipped. Our room was spacious and incorporated a substantial ensuite bathroom (possibly made bigger by disability provision). The hotel offers free Wi-Fi this was always up and running. We experienced room service and dining in the restaurant and..., by Brian, 24 August 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Impeccable Pig

Address: Front St, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, England, TS21 3AT, GB
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (84 reviews)
Review: Lovely one night stay. The Sunday lunch was delicious, the room was lovely with a huge round bath. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Nice breakfast. I'm sure we'll return., by Julie, 23 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent