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Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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A table set for tea service with a tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a pitcher.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A room with leather chairs and a sofa, large windows with curtains, and a patterned wall.
A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, multiple pillows, and a fluffy blanket.
A tree decorated with lights, a parking lot, and buildings with illuminated windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Southend Avenue, Darlington, England, DL3 7HZ
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Darlington Civic Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, multiple pillows, and a fluffy blanket.

Executive Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a fluffy blanket, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Darlington

Darlington retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find St Cuthbert Church and Raby Castle. Darlington Civic Theatre and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Cuthbert Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Raby Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • The Darlington Arena - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 14 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quakerhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angels Cut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Uno Momento - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ORB Micropub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Hop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington offers its guests a full-service spa and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Hotel Bannatyne Darlington also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 4-star Darlington hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Bannatyne Darlington to the airport?

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is 7.9 mi (18-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington on Aug 9, 2026 start from $127, 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.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Darlington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Darlington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12 per person.

Is there a casino at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Darlington have a pool?

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Darlington have a restaurant?

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is home to Maxines, which features British cuisine. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 25 to December 26.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Darlington have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel Bannatyne Darlington to downtown Darlington?

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is 0.4 mi away from Darlington.

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 526 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, Joshua and Andrea ate outstanding staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the town centre staff friend breakfast great will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Rooms clean and well appointed though not exactly spacious. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good buffet breakfast and restaurant serving evening meals every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Team, warm welcome, clean, comfortable and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented hotel, excellent cleanliness and overall standard. Minor comment - bar overlit for relaxing evening drink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are great and hotel is lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfort and temperature was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old building, cold room. Decor was dated, room was spacious. Conveniently located for city centre, but not worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Nice hotel but uncomfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, fairly clean. Charming hotel. Beds better than Im used to when traveling in the UK. A bit warm in the room, no Aircondition
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great hotel

Really nice clean hotel, friendly, helpful staff and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miss Lorna C

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

Great hotel

Brilliant hotel, brilliant team, delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortably clean warm room. Central but quiet location. Good breakfast and very friendly staff. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bartholomew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bannatyne Hotel will definitely return

Good value great efficient staff very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mr Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, so helpful and friendly. Great breakfast, comfy room. The room was just quite hot and can only open window a fraction due to safety reasons (totally understandable) but no fan provided. Would happily stay here again though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok but tired hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent venue in the centre of Darlington
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. The water in the shower went from hot (how i like it) to tepid and then back. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a proper hotel in the old school way. Courteous staff and a lovely feel, comfy bed, no parking charges, lovely restaurant and superb breakfast. Well done Mr Bannatyne. I will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great place to stay

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Highly recommend hotel

Love the hotel, comfortable, clean, lovely staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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