Name: Bannatyne Hotel Darlington
Address: Southend Avenue, England, United Kingdom, Darlington, GB
Price range: $115–$185 per night
Rating: 8.42

What guests think

Across reviews of Bannatyne Hotel Darlington, guests often praise the warm, friendly staff, central location, and comfortable beds, while noting the traditional character includes dated decor, temperature problems, and limited modern amenities like air conditioning.

Breakfast and restaurant meals are widely enjoyed, though a few reviews mention lukewarm buffet items or rushed breakfast service. Parking is available but can be tight or poorly marked, the gym draws praise, and the spa is offsite or costs extra. Expect a comfortable, characterful stay with strong service and some dated edges.

Facilities

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Service

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Facilities

Guests like the gym, but the spa is offsite and may require extra payment. Parking is available yet limited or poorly marked, and some rooms are up stairs with no lift.

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8

Caroline

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

lawrence

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

the hotel has great character and the rooms and service were good sadly the trip was ruined by the early closure of the bar i was there for a wedding and a lot of the guests were very upset by the early closure of the bar

8

Jemma

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at this hotel before, tucked out of the way but close enough to the local shops and pubs/Restaurants. staff were pleasant andcattentive, nice spacious comfy room, Breakfast was clean and tasty with a wide choice, all in all a good stay, my only slight negative is the parking, spaces are limited, however if people parked sensibly and not selfishly , there would be ample space .

8

Sophie

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

gareth

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Stay good value and great gym👍

10

Christopher

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It would benefit guests if the car park was tarmaced and marked with bays!

10

gareth

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay for a business traveller clean,tidy and plenty of character. Access to a great gym too…..

6

Robert

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel does NOT have a spa. Hotel.com is deliberately misleading on this point. The spa is a 15-20min walk or 5-10min drive. Hotels.com is aware but still haven't changed the info. you are made aware of this on the hotels own website but that's not useful when booking through hotels.com. Other than that a perfectly nice hotel.

10

Gavin

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, well situated in Darlington. Very professional, polite and helpful staff. Reasonably priced restaurant with good food. Downsides are that there are a lot of stairs to some rooms, with no lift, and parking can get a bit tight.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean and well kept. Several reviews mention tired bathrooms, maintenance issues, or occasional odours.

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8

Kai

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a bit tired-looking and could do with a refurb for sure, especially the rooms. It was also somehow way too hot during the night (which others I was traveling with also pointed out). The room was clean. Staff is friendly, we had a good chat when I was checking out.

10

Amanda

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great and hotel is lovely and clean

10

Lorna

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic Team, warm welcome, clean, comfortable and great food!

8

Felicity

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

8

Sheila

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

John

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortably clean warm room. Central but quiet location. Good breakfast and very friendly staff. Good value

2

Lara

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bedding reeks. No amount of clean sheets can mask the stench of many years of stale sweat. No safe in room. No Fridge in room. Miserable reception staff. No air conditioning. Missing hooks on back of bathroom door. One dressing gown between 2? Windows painted shut in dining area? No fresh air. I just felt dirty and disgusted by the hotel. Fortunately the wedding I attended (outside of the hotel) was beautiful I wish the same could have been said about the Bannatyne.

4

Akin

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Samuel

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My bedroom was clean and comfortable, with an incredibly comfortable bed. However, the bathroom was poorly maintained and in need of renovation. The black grouting and stained bathtub made it an unpleasant space.

8

Lynsey

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a comfortable stay with a delicious breakfast. The room was dated, the bathroom in particular seemed untouched since 80s/90s. Bed was very comfortable and we had a great night sleep. Communal areas were great. (It can be a little tricky to find your room) Myles was a fantastic host during the wedding we attended and also at breakfast!

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Rooms

Beds are very comfortable and some rooms are spacious or characterful. Recurring downsides include dated decor, weak temperature control (often hot with no air conditioning, occasionally cold or draughty), and some noise between rooms or limited in room features.

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Kai

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a bit tired-looking and could do with a refurb for sure, especially the rooms. It was also somehow way too hot during the night (which others I was traveling with also pointed out). The room was clean. Staff is friendly, we had a good chat when I was checking out.

8

Gustav

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Sophie

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Philip

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Caroline

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tired but good old style hotel. Only moan would be no USB fittings in rooms.

8

James

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfort and temperature was perfect

8

Liam

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed, and good food. But noise from adjoining rooms ruined 2 nights sleep

6

Iestyn

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, sadly old sash windows let in a draft. Bed was well worn. Nice room. Nice shower - lots of hot water.

8

mark

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very hot

8

Ross

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whilst the Bannatyne name tends to mean premium sports clubs/hotels etc.. i wouldn't describe this as a particularly premium place. Saying that, the room was well sized and bed comfy. Our bathroom happened to be an accessible one so it was huge but not exactly luxury shall we say. The free/included breakfast in nice. Coffee was good, sausages seemed premium and overall I enjoyed it. Service wise they were a small team quite rushed about, which I guess is pretty normal. You weren't seen to at the table really. More of a feeling that they hope you don't need anything. There was an event on with a disco of some kind but I heard absolutely nothing. I would stay again for £90-£100 if in the area and needed something reliable. There was parking.. although it's not advertised, so not sure what that's about. It's very close to the centre. We were a stones throw from Babul's Indian restaurant where we had food that night.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, friendly and helpful across the hotel. A few reports note slower check in, housekeeping misses, or a less welcoming reception at times.

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6

Paul

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was generally good all round but a couple of points let it down. 1. Check in took a while as only one receptionist who was on phone and took an age. 2. Bar had large TV but would only allow sub titles while people in restaurant and wouldn’t even all sound on low!!

10

Sheila

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

EXCELLENT SERVICE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS

10

Amanda

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great and hotel is lovely and clean

10

Anupom

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They checked us in early which was really appreciated as we were attending the touchdown festival.

10

Lorna

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic Team, warm welcome, clean, comfortable and great food!

8

Felicity

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Lorna

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is Amazing! Staff are ALL outstanding particularly Andrea in tje restaurant and Linda on reception!

10

John

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortably clean warm room. Central but quiet location. Good breakfast and very friendly staff. Good value

2

Lara

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bedding reeks. No amount of clean sheets can mask the stench of many years of stale sweat. No safe in room. No Fridge in room. Miserable reception staff. No air conditioning. Missing hooks on back of bathroom door. One dressing gown between 2? Windows painted shut in dining area? No fresh air. I just felt dirty and disgusted by the hotel. Fortunately the wedding I attended (outside of the hotel) was beautiful I wish the same could have been said about the Bannatyne.

8

Sally

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was really noisey, particularly in the bedrooms. When the kitchen door closed our bed shook! We had a spacious room but only a single wardrobe and no drawer space, there was sufficient space in the room to accommodate a set of drawers. Our room wasn’t cleaned on two days out of the 6 that I stayed there which was disappointing as it meant no milk or tea bags. Breakfast staff were great.

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Location

Central, walkable location close to Darlington's town centre and railway station, with easy access to restaurants and nightlife.

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8

Philip

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Robert

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, nice and close to the city cebtre and railway station,

10

Ian

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and excellent hotel

8

Gabriele

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A traditional hotel, in a central position. With polite staff and good service.

10

Peter

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In a good location for the town and visiting local family

10

John

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortably clean warm room. Central but quiet location. Good breakfast and very friendly staff. Good value

10

Christopher

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent venue in the centre of Darlington

8

John

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Bannatyne hotel is perfectly located for a great night out in Darlington. With a 5 minute walk your in the town centre. My room was clean, bed was comfy, staff were really nice and helpful, breakfast was plentiful and tasty. My one and only criticism is that there Menu doesn't cater for people who just want a lite bite like sandwiches and chips, or wraps or quick salad. They only do a set Menu.

10

Christopher

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Well situated within walking distance of Darlington Town Centre.

8

Ross

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whilst the Bannatyne name tends to mean premium sports clubs/hotels etc.. i wouldn't describe this as a particularly premium place. Saying that, the room was well sized and bed comfy. Our bathroom happened to be an accessible one so it was huge but not exactly luxury shall we say. The free/included breakfast in nice. Coffee was good, sausages seemed premium and overall I enjoyed it. Service wise they were a small team quite rushed about, which I guess is pretty normal. You weren't seen to at the table really. More of a feeling that they hope you don't need anything. There was an event on with a disco of some kind but I heard absolutely nothing. I would stay again for £90-£100 if in the area and needed something reliable. There was parking.. although it's not advertised, so not sure what that's about. It's very close to the centre. We were a stones throw from Babul's Indian restaurant where we had food that night.

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Dining

Breakfast and restaurant dishes are frequently rated tasty and good value, with some dietary options noted. A few reviews cite inconsistencies such as lukewarm buffet items or rushed breakfast service.

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10

Caroline

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, lovely room. Stayed for evening meal which was lovely and had breakfast next morning also lovely and fresh.

10

Gareth

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Lorna

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic Team, warm welcome, clean, comfortable and great food!

8

Mr Karl

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good hotel with excellent staff and clean rooms. Only let down by breakfast as every item on the buffet was at best lukewarm. I was on a tight time schedule so couldn’t complain and get fresh food. However, surely staff should be checking this, using temperature probes etc?

10

Jason

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice clean hotel, friendly, helpful staff and a lovely breakfast.

10

John

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortably clean warm room. Central but quiet location. Good breakfast and very friendly staff. Good value

10

Ashley

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel with great rooms and fantastic staff. I ate in the restaurant and the food was really good and incredible value.

8

Paul

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Looking a little tired in places. Breakfast which used to be a key guality of the hotel has now deteriorated completely and could be a Premier Inn or even less. have stayed and put visitors in the hotel since it opened when I ran Whessoe ( a local company). Thankfully a return to individually served breakfasts is an easy fix and hopefully they will consider this suggestion.

8

John

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Bannatyne hotel is perfectly located for a great night out in Darlington. With a 5 minute walk your in the town centre. My room was clean, bed was comfy, staff were really nice and helpful, breakfast was plentiful and tasty. My one and only criticism is that there Menu doesn't cater for people who just want a lite bite like sandwiches and chips, or wraps or quick salad. They only do a set Menu.

8

Ross

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whilst the Bannatyne name tends to mean premium sports clubs/hotels etc.. i wouldn't describe this as a particularly premium place. Saying that, the room was well sized and bed comfy. Our bathroom happened to be an accessible one so it was huge but not exactly luxury shall we say. The free/included breakfast in nice. Coffee was good, sausages seemed premium and overall I enjoyed it. Service wise they were a small team quite rushed about, which I guess is pretty normal. You weren't seen to at the table really. More of a feeling that they hope you don't need anything. There was an event on with a disco of some kind but I heard absolutely nothing. I would stay again for £90-£100 if in the area and needed something reliable. There was parking.. although it's not advertised, so not sure what that's about. It's very close to the centre. We were a stones throw from Babul's Indian restaurant where we had food that night.

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Month	Average price
January	$111
February	$129
March	$126
April	$123
May	$138
June	$132
July	$122
August	$118
September	$145
October	$132
November	$127
December	$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $184	5
6 $115	7 $159	8 $184	9 $146	10 $130	11 $130	12
13 $115	14 $135	15 $152	16 $156	17 $145	18 $158	19 $164
20 $118	21 $154	22 $172	23 $167	24 $147	25 $162	26 $167
27 $115	28 $148	29 $157	30 $157

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $160	2	3
4 $147	5 $161	6 $177	7 $175	8 $158	9 $159	10 $167
11 $144	12 $162	13 $179	14 $181	15 $161	16 $161	17 $163
18 $147	19 $161	20 $183	21 $179	22 $161	23 $161	24 $167
25 $149	26 $167	27 $185	28 $176	29 $161	30 $160	31 $167

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