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Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

4.0 star property
Darlington hotel with spa and restaurant

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In the heart of Darlington, Hotel Bannatyne offers a tranquil retreat with a spa, where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Enjoy breakfast at Maxines restaurant or take in the views on the garden terrace. With WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff who have impressed previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Spa serenity
The full-service spa offers daily rejuvenation with massage treatments. A steam room and peaceful garden complete this hotel's wellness sanctuary.
Breakfast to bistro dining
The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine with cooked-to-order breakfast options. After dining, visitors can unwind at the hotel bar.
Work and wellness mix
Business travellers appreciate the conference space and in-room desks. After meetings, the full-service spa, steam room, and bar offer perfect relaxation.

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Southend Avenue, Darlington, England, DL3 7HZ

What's nearby

  • St Cuthbert Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Raby Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • The Darlington Arena - 3 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Dinsdale Station - 9 min drive
  • Darlington Station - 14 min walk
  • North Road Darlington Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Uno Momento - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Hop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ORB Micropub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Houndgate Townhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

Located near a train station, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is a great choice for a stay in Darlington. Guests can indulge in massages at the spa, and British cuisine is served at Maxines, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a steam room and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Children

    • One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

Maxines – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Bannatyne Darlington offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Bannatyne Darlington and nearby?

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington has a spa and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Bannatyne Darlington?

Yes, Maxines offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Bannatyne Darlington like?

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is a short 12-minute walk from Raby Castle and 15 minutes' walk from Darlington Civic Theatre.

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Hotel Bannatyne Darlington Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bed
Bathroom
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Location
Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its hearty portions, wide choice, and excellent service. (22 reviews)
  • Evening meals and breakfast were superb, with a wide choice of food wonderfully cooked and presented. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay as always
stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend hotel

Love the hotel, comfortable, clean, lovely staff and great food!
Lorna, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bar boy

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Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good Hotel this is the Top Hotel in Darlington well worth the Money and good food really kind helpful staff.
Roger, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is a little tired. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
MARK, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, friendly hotel
Simon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds and friendly staff!
Kai, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice hotel break

we enjoyed our i night stay the food was very good and the staff were excellent . we would go back again
maurice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel.

We love coming back to this hotel. The beds are great “ very comfortable, breakfast has a lot of choice and is tasty. The staff are very good. The central location is ideal for retail therapy and restaurants. Overall great.
Graeme, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

What you see is definitely not what you get! The hotel and its facilities are tired and desperately needs a makeover. The room had a bad smell, the extractor in the bathroom was not working and no air conditioning just a small pesky and ineffective fan. Would have scored lower but for the hotel staff (except the receptionist when we checked in) were friendly and courteous. I will not be staying in a Bannatyne hotel again anytime soon.
Akin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall comfortable

Comfortable bed, room needs a bit of a tidy up. Paintwork chipped here & there, window in bathroom totally broken. Service rather slow.
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I only stayed there for one night but I loved the accommodation and the staff were excellent
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff couldn’t do enough for me 👍
Darrell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad but a bit one the cool side in December

The room was spotless and the bed comfortable. Room was a bit on the cold side better than too warm. Breakfast was okay but I’ve had better. Location is good easy access to town centre if your catching a train you need to allow 30 mins from checking out of the hotel to been on the platform which is a leisurely walk for an able bodied person. It’s a 10 minute walk to local auction. Staff were helpful without been over the top.
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was very hot
mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Warm welcome. Room was available befre the 3pm recommended time. Lovely large room with comfy bed. Paintwork around the property needs a refresh. Windows need cleaning. Good facilities in the bathroom. Had to wait a while to be seated for breakfast but willing to forgive that as it was new year's day. Hearty breakfast and staff were excellent.

8/10 Very good

Good location in central location

Nice hotel with limited parking. I had a bad bad smell in my bathroom. Room 37. Drain smell. Was going to order room service but the smell put me off. Reported it to housekeeping
Ruth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property is looking tired in places with DIY in bedroom very evident - paint on sockets, flaking paint on ceiling. TV was a challenge to get it to work but was good once going. Car park was a nightmare with no defined parking spaces so Amish mash if parking angles and areas. Staff and breakfast were great though
Caroline, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

No hot water in room and bathroom out of action. Staff not sure how to help. Did refund but still made for a bad stay.
Steve, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

£5 for a empty glass and a ice bucket So greedy

The hotel has limited free parking. The staff are polite, friendly. Massive problem was when I asked for. Two glasses and a ice bucket £5 they wanted to charge me!! I asked to speak to the manager who still wouldn’t waver this charge !!!
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the fourth or fifth time we've stayed here in the past two years. We love the hotel because it's so relaxed, the rooms are good and we like to wander into Darlington and down to South Park. For us, the food is always good, too. I have to say that having to cater for more people at Christmas meant the food wasn't to the usual high standards. It wasn't bad, but the beef was overdone (though my wife liked it) and the sticky toffee pudding wasn't the same as in the past (it tasted more a like a bought-in ginger cake with toffee sauce). The Christmas pud was like the individual ones we buy from the Co-op, only not as nice as the Co-op's! And my brandy sauce was actually custard. But all things considered it wasn't a bad meal. Just not as good as we normally expect. Breakfast was as good as always, however. It ranks as my favourite hotel breakfast! So, will we be back? Of course. We really like this hotel and always feel relaxed after spending a night or two here.

10/10 Exceptional

Bannatyne Hotel will definitely return

Good value great efficient staff very comfortable room
Bartholomew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Brilliant hotel, brilliant team, delicious food
Miss Lorna C, 1-night trip