The Highfield
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Located within 10 minutes drive to Durham City Centre, for whatever reason you have chosen to visit the North East, you will find that the Highfield Hotel and Star of Siam Thai restaurant is ideally situated for all amenities. We offer complimentary WIFI as standard.

The Hotel sits in the small village of East Rainton within close proximity of Doxford Park, Rainton Bridge & Peterlee as well as major cities including Sunderland and 20 miles from Newcastle.Our well-appointed Star of Siam is the longest established Thai restaurant in the North East. It caters for 150 people giving magnificent views of Penshaw Monument and surrounding valley.
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A live view of our latest rates and availability can be seen below. All of our rooms are en-suite, feature tea & coffee making facilities, 32 flat screen TV's and free high-speed WIFI. We also have ample free parking for large vehicles. The Highfield is within 5 minutes drive of Durham park and ride, providing access to Durham city center without the hassle of city center parking.
The Family Suite features two standard sized bedrooms linked by a large barn style door. The main room features a Super-King Bed with en-suite bathroom and the connecting room two full size single beds with a small kitchenette. Each room has its own balcony accessed via two sets of French Doors.

The room includes a 32 HD Freeview TV, Tea & Coffee Facilities, Fridge, Microwave, Iron & Ironing Board upon request, Daily Housekeeping & Early Check-in at a surcharge.We offer two rate plans with most of our rooms, pre-payment or 24hr cancellation. With a pre-payment rate we often offer slight discount over those with a cancellation period.
Our specious Deluxe Double rooms are situated in the newest part of the hotel. The rooms feature a zip and link super-king sized bed, a 32 HD TV, all Rooms Non Smoking, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Room Service (limited hours), wake up facilities, Iron and Ironing Board on request, Daily Housekeeping and Early Check in is available at an extra cost.
Monday to Thursday, enjoy two courses in the Star of Siam Authentic Thai Restaurant for just 11.95. Available all evening from 6pm. Monday to Thursday, enjoy two courses in the Star of Siam Authentic Thai Restaurant for just 10.95. Use the promo code below when making your reservation to receive a 5% discount when booking direct online.
The Highfield Hotel is perfectly located to access the very best attractions in the North East. With immediate access to the a690 from the property a new experience is just a short drive away. Whether it's a spot of retail therapy, exploring the coast & countryside or visiting a sporting event, you will find a Highfield perfectly placed.
Reviews (9)
Helen L.
Helen L.
Jan 03, 2022
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Stayed here 6th September 2021 & we will not be returning.
We have over the years stayed here whilst visiting my mother-in-law. The staff, Thai food, overnight stay & breakfast used to be lovely, however, the last couple of years the service has got worse. Our last visit in September was disappointing, we had booked a meal & had to remind staff after half an hour we hadn't received our drinks. We then had another long wait until our meals came.
Walking into the room there was a strong smell of foist, the bathroom was dirty & the bed was so lumpy & hard. Next morning I was going to put on the
Judith Borthwick
Judith Borthwick
Dec 29, 2021
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Nice place could do more English meals but ok if you like spicy food but as I dont I didn't eat it
Chris Grindley
Chris Grindley
Dec 01, 2021
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Excellent Service, top quality food and reasonable prices. Definitely recommend
Liam C.
Liam C.
Nov 17, 2021
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Really nice rooms, nice view from the balcony and could even see Penshaw Monument.. I did put a 100x zoom on so not that close..
They have a quaint bar and really nice Thai style restraunt which I would go back just for that.
Breakfast was nice in the morning too with both hot and cold options.
Tony Bradley
Tony Bradley
Oct 28, 2021
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We stayed in the family room and were really impressed with the layout and features. Having kitchen facilities made a world of difference for our children. We ate in the star of Siam as well which was lovely, would definitely go back again. Only small negatives are the slightly slower than average service, both on reception and in the restaurant. This may just be down to lack of staff. Would also recommend opening for breakfast until 10:00/11:00 as 9 was far too early for us so we ate breakfast elsewhere. Will 100% be back again and fully recommend!
Leanne Elliott
Leanne Elliott
Sep 22, 2021
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Absolutely top food as always. Great value for money & fab service. Recommend for anyone looking for Thai food x
Marion Morton
Marion Morton
Aug 15, 2021
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I probably had a different experience to most at this hotel as I had noise issues. Staff tried, but couldn't find where the strange and annoying sound was coming from. This caused me to have a poor night's sleep. Staff were courteous and helpful and my evening meal in their Tai restaurant was very nice indeed. I stayed in a refurbished balcony room (no 6) which looked out over open countryside and it was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. If you are a very light sleeper I would think the busy road at the front of the hotel, might cause a problem (there is a road both at the front and rear
Usefool Entertainment
Usefool Entertainment
Aug 02, 2021
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Fairly quiet on arrival. Warm greeting at reception. Straight forward check-in. Nice, clean, modern room. Restaurant menu looked good although didn't dine. Bar with good range of drinks and friendly barman!
Kevin Thompson
Kevin Thompson
Apr 13, 2021
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I have stayed at this hotel whilst on business many times and can only say the service improves on every visit. It is an Excellent hotel for business travel.
The staff go the extra mile to ensure the customers are looked after during the current restrictions.
Good arrangement for the breakfast and evening meal:
well done: