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.
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
The Darlington Arena - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Croft Circuit - 9 min drive - 10.5 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
House of Hop - 7 min walk
Uno Momento - 7 min walk
Vesuvio - 7 min walk
ORB Micropub - 5 min walk
The Hoskins - 6 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 travelers 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 available
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
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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 cribs (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 onsite 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 center
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
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/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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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 specializes 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 December 25 to December 26:
Dining venue(s)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 onsite 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 check-in 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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Reviews
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
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
Sep 5, 2025
Great hotel
Brilliant hotel, brilliant team, delicious food
Miss Lorna C
Miss Lorna C, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
Lovely stay. Caught drinks in the
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Brilliant Team
This hotel is Amazing!
Staff are ALL outstanding particularly Andrea in tje restaurant and Linda on reception!
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Would recommend.
Absolutely lovely overnight stay. Room felt spacious, was very clean and comfortable.
From checking in to leaving the staff were welcoming and exceptionally polite.
Breakfast offered a good choice and the staff provided excellent service.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 22, 2025
Bar boy
Misra
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Highly recommend
Great stay for a business traveller clean,tidy and plenty of character. Access to a great gym too…..
gareth
gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Great service
Great location and excellent hotel
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Highly recommend hotel
Love the hotel, comfortable, clean, lovely staff and great food!
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Decent hotel in Darlington
Decent hotel in Darlington, although the gym is not on-site and this isn't very clear when booking. Could probably do with some updating, my room felt a little bit dated - but was comfortable. Car-park was a good size and I was able to park ons-it no problem.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Great for business travel
Great Stay good value and great gym👍
gareth
gareth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2025
Good restaurant and service
Facilities looking a bit tired and dated but nice and clean. Was impressed with vegan options on the dinner menu and the quality of the food was very good overall. Service was also very good.
Shame that the spa is a mile away so didn’t bother to use it. Parking a bit tricky. Prob won’t use again as didn’t like the location, but was convenient for us as a one night stopover in a long journey. Pluses are definitely dinner and lovely service.
Jemma
Jemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Very good Hotel this is the Top Hotel in Darlington well worth the Money and good food really kind helpful staff.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Lovely weekend
Great service, lovely room. Stayed for evening meal which was lovely and had breakfast next morning also lovely and fresh.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Always really good, food lovely, great rooms, always clean
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 23, 2025
Hotel is a little tired. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
MARK
MARK, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 8, 2025
Bathroom a bit shabby. Needs modernising and finishing off properly. Room was okay
john
john, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
In a good location for the town and visiting local family
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Great service and comfortable stay
Krupa
Krupa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
It’s always a nice stay the staff are fantastic
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2025
Another enjoyable stay.
No complaints! Very nice room, clean and comfortable. Staff are hard working and friendly.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 4, 2025
A traditional hotel, in a central position. With polite staff and good service.
Gabriele
Gabriele, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
Really like staying here, always feels warm and friendly, staff are lovely, bath is always hot, showers are powerful, food is lovely and well priced. I stay in Darlington quite often and wouldnt dream of going anywhere else
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Great place to stay
Great place
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 18, 2025
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
Akin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Lovely 4 poster bed room.
Hotel was lovely the room was beautiful with 4 poster bed. The only thing I would say is that you don’t get to use the pool or spa and when I booked it. It didn’t say you had to pay extra on the booking at the time so that was abit disappointing. Apart from that location is great. We walked into Darlington for dinner.