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Hotel Bannatyne Durham

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Durham University

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Indoor pool
Premium Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps
Restaurant
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Eden Terrace, Durham, England, DH1 2HJ
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Durham

In Durham .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Durham hotel, you'll find Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church. Durham Indoor Market and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gala Theatre Durham - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Durham Castle - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Durham University - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Adventure Valley - 10 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Belmont Tandoori - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bell's Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪China Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head Hotel - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bannatyne Durham

3-star spa hotel near Durham University
Hotel Bannatyne Durham offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a steam room. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Hotel Bannatyne Durham also features a fitness center, a hair salon, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Bannatyne Durham offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Facilities fee: GBP 15 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; swimming pool; fitness facilities

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 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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.

This hotel will place an authorization for GBP 1 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
Payment for the reservation is due at noon on the day of arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Bannatyne Durham to the airport?

Hotel Bannatyne Durham is 24.6 mi (31-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Durham have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Bannatyne Durham.

How close is Hotel Bannatyne Durham to the beach?

This hotel is 11.6 mi (25-min drive) from Blast Beach and 15 mi (37-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Bannatyne Durham offer free breakfast?

Hotel Bannatyne Durham does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Bannatyne Durham?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bannatyne Durham?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Bannatyne Durham?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Durham have a pool?

Hotel Bannatyne Durham features an indoor pool.

Does Hotel Bannatyne Durham have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, hot stone massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Hotel Bannatyne Durham to downtown Durham?

Hotel Bannatyne Durham is 1.7 mi away from Durham.

Hotel Bannatyne Durham Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 964 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy enough

Very pleasant stay. Good location for Durham. Reasonably priced with the option of leisure facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

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

Excellent stay at Hotel Ballentine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

TIMOTHY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not really what I’d call a spa hotel. All the facilities are on the far side of a large carpark. You can’t even pay just to use the swimming pool, you have to pay the full spa fee. The staff are friendly enough but the building and rooms are pretty charmless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A few issues

No sign showing where reception is. Smell of drains in room. Toilet flush not very effective. Untidy wires hanging from tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

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

Nice stay

Pleasant one night stay in the area seeing friends. Hotel nice clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A bit worn out and expensive

The hotel is a touch worn down. I booked mainly to use the Gym. If you book through a 3rd party there is a charge of £15 per session to use the gym. A small charge would be acceptable but that’s ridiculous.
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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Clean and comfortable

Room and everything in it was clean. There was a smell of stale smoke in the room when we arrived. We mentioned it at reception on our way out and receptionist said she'd get some airfreshioner. Smell wasn't so noticeable when we came back in later. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not too far from the city centre. Friendly staff, decent room, clean, absolutely fine for a budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean room with everything that we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian James

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel presentation did not live up to expectations comparing website vs reality, no mention of charges for the gym, until you receive the confirmation email
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Business traveler
Good hotel,just very disappointed in terms of having to pay an additional £15 to use the gym facilities as when I booked it I always use the gym included filter for my bookings,not sure who’s at fault here the hotel or hotels.com,the hotel told me it was because I didn’t book directly with them ☹️☹️☹️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist very friendly and helpful. Local buses regular and easy to use. Powerful shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

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

A great experience

Great positive experience. The room was every thing I needed and the staff were very helpful. It was great to have the spa next door which is why I came to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable, clean, and quiet room.Staff brilliant. Plenty of car parking. Our only suggestion would be to review the breakfast arrangements - for example - a buffet breakfast in the hotel rather than the current system at the adjacent spa.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money

Uncomfortable bed, noisy room upstairs when they walked around my light shade was constantly rattling
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Good basic stay

Simple overnight stay. Clean room. Breakfast is quite limited but fine. EV charging was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Not as expected

A little run down, dated. Double bed was two singles pushed together and you could feel it. Windows only opened a couple of inches and it was a warm night, no ac or fan. Cars racing on streets outside so not quiet. Ok at a push but unlikely to return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and in a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025