The Old Mill
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About this property
With a stay at The Old Mill in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Spennymoor Leisure Centre. This bed & breakfast is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Jubilee Park and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Whitworth Hall C...
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Old Mill, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Old Mill in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Spennymoor Leisure Centre. This bed & breakfast is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Jubilee Park and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Whitworth Hall Country Park.
What's nearby
Spennymoor Leisure Centre(3.5 miles)
Jubilee Park(3.7 miles)
Whitworth Hall Country Park(4.7 miles)
Durham University(5.9 miles)
The River Wear(5.9 miles)
The River Wear(5.9 miles)
Sherburn Leisure Centre(5.9 miles)
St. Nicholas Church(6 miles)
Gala Theatre Durham(6 miles)
Durham Indoor Market(6.1 miles)
Durham Castle(6.1 miles)
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre(6.2 miles)
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre(6.2 miles)
Palace Green(6.2 miles)
Palace Green Library(6.2 miles)
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(20 miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(28.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Designated Smoking Area
Free Parking
Location
Metal Bridge, Cornforth, Ferryhill, England, United Kingdom
Spennymoor Leisure Centre (3.5 miles)
Jubilee Park (3.7 miles)
Whitworth Hall Country Park (4.7 miles)
Durham University (5.9 miles)
The River Wear (5.9 miles)
The River Wear (5.9 miles)
Room options
5
Single Room, Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Old Mill
9.2
Superb
Based on 545 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
75%
Solo
24%
What guests think
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At The Old Mill, reviewers consistently praise friendly, accommodating staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and hearty pub food with generous portions, all at good value, in a convenient location just off the A1(M) for Durham and Bishop Auckland.
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What guests think
At The Old Mill, reviewers consistently praise friendly, accommodating staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and hearty pub food with generous portions, all at good value, in a convenient location just off the A1(M) for Durham and Bishop Auckland.
Common drawbacks include steep, narrow stairs to the bedrooms and no lift, which can be challenging for some guests. Rooms are generally comfortable but vary in size, with a few reports of small TVs, limited sockets, minor maintenance issues, and some noise from floors or nearby roads. The restaurant can be very busy, and a few guests reported slow service or mixed dishes at peak times. Expect a friendly, great-value inn stay with strong food and a few access and room-size compromises.
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Facilities
On-site pub/restaurant is popular and there is a large car park, though parking can be limited when the restaurant is busy. Bedrooms are up steep, narrow stairs with no lift; Wi-Fi is generally fine but patchy in some rooms.
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Anthony
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
4 day stay Great parking and route accessibility Bit of a climb to main 2nd floor bedrooms where you will likely end up Never tried wi fi signal was good enough for our needs Warm enough rooms good en-suite -tv up to date but small Had breakfasts and used restaurant quite a bit -food great to mediocre send it back and they will replace it (very good staff) As standards go these days would stay again
4 day stay Great parking and route accessibility Bit of a climb to main 2nd floor bedrooms where you will likely end up Never tried wi fi signal was good enough for our needs Warm enough rooms good en-suite -tv up to date but small Had breakfasts and used restaurant quite a bit -food great to mediocre send it back and they will replace it (very good staff) As standards go these days would stay again
10
Muriel
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The parking area was confusing due to roadworks leading in to the entranceway plus very limited parking for a Sunday afternoon for hotel guests!
The parking area was confusing due to roadworks leading in to the entranceway plus very limited parking for a Sunday afternoon for hotel guests!
10
Edward
Feb 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Only downside was the steep narrow stairs to first floor
Only downside was the steep narrow stairs to first floor
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Julie
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked 4 rooms, for a friends visit to see the Kynren, location was perfect, easy parking and just a short drive to Bishop Auckland. Staff and service was excellent, very friendly and helpful, we got access to our rooms much earlier than expected. Rooms large and comfortable, great shower plenty of hot water. Food was superb, great choice large portions, all in all just perfect. Just a point of note, the stairs to the second are a little steep and no lift, so maybe ask for first floor rooms if you struggle with stairs.
I booked 4 rooms, for a friends visit to see the Kynren, location was perfect, easy parking and just a short drive to Bishop Auckland. Staff and service was excellent, very friendly and helpful, we got access to our rooms much earlier than expected. Rooms large and comfortable, great shower plenty of hot water. Food was superb, great choice large portions, all in all just perfect. Just a point of note, the stairs to the second are a little steep and no lift, so maybe ask for first floor rooms if you struggle with stairs.
10
Ray
Mar 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal stop over, just off A1M. Efficient & friendly staff, and good food in the restaurant.
Ideal stop over, just off A1M. Efficient & friendly staff, and good food in the restaurant.
10
Stephen
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, but key cards don’t open external door when its raining, so you may not be able to get in!
Friendly, but key cards don’t open external door when its raining, so you may not be able to get in!
10
Julie
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic place, just off the A1M, perfect for a stop off. Very clean, comfortable and quiet room. Smoke free parking. The staff were very helpful. Food was amazing, huge portions at dinner and freshly cooked breakfasts. Really great place to stay!
Fantastic place, just off the A1M, perfect for a stop off. Very clean, comfortable and quiet room. Smoke free parking. The staff were very helpful. Food was amazing, huge portions at dinner and freshly cooked breakfasts. Really great place to stay!
10
AJ
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A comfortable, quiet yet conveniently situated hotel. Our king size bed was a little firm, but that's personal taste. Breakfasts were tasty and nicely cooked and served. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel. There's plenty of car parking, but it does get busy with diners' cars. The free wi-fi was fine. Out tv needed a new aerial cable, which was sorted immediately when we raised the issue. Staff were friendly and approachable. Sadly, as the twelve bedrooms are all up one or two flights of steep, quite narrow stairs, we won't be returning - but would recommend it to more mobile travellers.
A comfortable, quiet yet conveniently situated hotel. Our king size bed was a little firm, but that's personal taste. Breakfasts were tasty and nicely cooked and served. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel. There's plenty of car parking, but it does get busy with diners' cars. The free wi-fi was fine. Out tv needed a new aerial cable, which was sorted immediately when we raised the issue. Staff were friendly and approachable. Sadly, as the twelve bedrooms are all up one or two flights of steep, quite narrow stairs, we won't be returning - but would recommend it to more mobile travellers.
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Lee
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy checkin. Excellent position. Room was clean with soft bed and great bathroom. 2 flights of stairs to get to room but they are easy to negotiate. Nice and quiet and is based above a well known restaurant with excellent food and service. Great stay and value for money.
Easy checkin. Excellent position. Room was clean with soft bed and great bathroom. 2 flights of stairs to get to room but they are easy to negotiate. Nice and quiet and is based above a well known restaurant with excellent food and service. Great stay and value for money.
10
Kirsty
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fast & efficient check in. The room was on the top floor, it was clean and had everything we needed. Yet another great stay at The Old Mill, we will definitely be back.
Fast & efficient check in. The room was on the top floor, it was clean and had everything we needed. Yet another great stay at The Old Mill, we will definitely be back.
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Cleanliness
Most reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless with regular housekeeping. A few note minor issues such as marked bedding, dusty areas, worn grout, or carpets needing attention.
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Melanie
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
There were several family members who stayed her for a family reunion and it was perfect. Caitlin was a lovely lady who looked after us she was extremely kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The rest of the staff were just as nice and friendly. The meals were great and huge, it was a shame that we couldn't have stayed longer to try one of there roast dinners. The rooms were spotless and very well kept. If we needed extras for our rooms we only needed to ask. We would definitely stay here again and would recommended it, the only negative would be that the reception desk would have someone there, otherwise perfect
There were several family members who stayed her for a family reunion and it was perfect. Caitlin was a lovely lady who looked after us she was extremely kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The rest of the staff were just as nice and friendly. The meals were great and huge, it was a shame that we couldn't have stayed longer to try one of there roast dinners. The rooms were spotless and very well kept. If we needed extras for our rooms we only needed to ask. We would definitely stay here again and would recommended it, the only negative would be that the reception desk would have someone there, otherwise perfect
10
Nashmill
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place to stay. There were a number of marks on the walls and the table was dusty, but apart from that, everything else was great. Thank you.
Lovely place to stay. There were a number of marks on the walls and the table was dusty, but apart from that, everything else was great. Thank you.
8
Alison
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely extremely clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff
Lovely extremely clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff
8
Jane
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, nice linens, very good breakfast. Bathroom fan not working and bedroom windows could only be opened fractionally which affected ventilation and temperature control. Carpets could be cleaner. Overall good value for the money.
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, nice linens, very good breakfast. Bathroom fan not working and bedroom windows could only be opened fractionally which affected ventilation and temperature control. Carpets could be cleaner. Overall good value for the money.
10
Molly
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A warm and considerate welcome, an immaculately clean, comfortable and quiet room and a delicious and generous breakfast included. Highly recommended.
A warm and considerate welcome, an immaculately clean, comfortable and quiet room and a delicious and generous breakfast included. Highly recommended.
10
Geoff
Dec 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent. Xmas meal with a group. Good food, great service. Stayed overnight. Nice rooms, spotless. Recommended.
Excellent. Xmas meal with a group. Good food, great service. Stayed overnight. Nice rooms, spotless. Recommended.
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Natasha
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and pub looked lovely and it was a comfortable room, however I had a couple of issues with cleanliness in my room. There were small marks on the duvet cover, which may not have been fresh but still make it appear used. There was also a dead spider in the bed when I pulled the duvet cover back completely. I tried to speak to someone at reception but there was no one there when I went down in the evening, or when I checked out in the morning.
The hotel and pub looked lovely and it was a comfortable room, however I had a couple of issues with cleanliness in my room. There were small marks on the duvet cover, which may not have been fresh but still make it appear used. There was also a dead spider in the bed when I pulled the duvet cover back completely. I tried to speak to someone at reception but there was no one there when I went down in the evening, or when I checked out in the morning.
10
Nicola
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very clean lovely friendly place , would definitely stay again.
It was a very clean lovely friendly place , would definitely stay again.
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Julie
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming and clean. Repairs not carried out to same standard as cleanliness. Eg grouting and paint touch ups in en-suite. Room 10
Very welcoming and clean. Repairs not carried out to same standard as cleanliness. Eg grouting and paint touch ups in en-suite. Room 10
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Victoria
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room impeccably clean and food was very reasonably priced and delicious
Lovely room impeccably clean and food was very reasonably priced and delicious
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable with good beds, but sizes vary and some have small TVs, limited sockets, or minor maintenance issues. Noise from creaky floors or nearby roads is occasionally mentioned, and Wi-Fi reception varies.
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Simon
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Modern rooms in an old mill. Clean and cozy with a great breakfast. Did note squeaky floor boards in the room above
Modern rooms in an old mill. Clean and cozy with a great breakfast. Did note squeaky floor boards in the room above
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Kenneth
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, comfortable room, great bed. Bathroom extractor didn't work and there is road noise with the window open. Excellent breakfast. Overall, I was pleased
Nice, comfortable room, great bed. Bathroom extractor didn't work and there is road noise with the window open. Excellent breakfast. Overall, I was pleased
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Steven
Nov 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, clean with spacious comfortable room. Decor a little dated and very small TV but other than that the room was fine. Staff were pleasant and helpful and the food in the restaurant was excellent.
Nice hotel, clean with spacious comfortable room. Decor a little dated and very small TV but other than that the room was fine. Staff were pleasant and helpful and the food in the restaurant was excellent.
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Ying
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room but rather small. Breakfast was included and excellent. I will definitely consider the hotel again if I am in the area.
Clean room but rather small. Breakfast was included and excellent. I will definitely consider the hotel again if I am in the area.
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Barry
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice Hotel, the only thing I could comment on in a negative manner, was the room was too small.
Nice Hotel, the only thing I could comment on in a negative manner, was the room was too small.
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Paul
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For a Monday night business stay the bar was nice and busy offering a good selection of well priced pub grub with friendly staff who were nice but not experienced servers. Breakfast was also good and included. Room was small, few electric points, no WiFi in room, poor TV reception (No BBC) only a few channels and intermittent signal loss. Overall poor for a hotel in today’s world. Clean and tidy, good bathroom and comfy enough.
For a Monday night business stay the bar was nice and busy offering a good selection of well priced pub grub with friendly staff who were nice but not experienced servers. Breakfast was also good and included. Room was small, few electric points, no WiFi in room, poor TV reception (No BBC) only a few channels and intermittent signal loss. Overall poor for a hotel in today’s world. Clean and tidy, good bathroom and comfy enough.
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Jean
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was comfortable and clean. Everything was well thought out and every thing easy to use. The food was very nice and the service was good. On a negative note the floor above was very squeaky and woke us up at 5.30 in the morning when they started walking up and down!
The room was comfortable and clean. Everything was well thought out and every thing easy to use. The food was very nice and the service was good. On a negative note the floor above was very squeaky and woke us up at 5.30 in the morning when they started walking up and down!
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Stephen
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly fine. Good quality, clean room. Shower a bit on the small size would be my only criticism. Nice good quality breakfast. Would stay again
Perfectly fine. Good quality, clean room. Shower a bit on the small size would be my only criticism. Nice good quality breakfast. Would stay again
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Cindy
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s an ok stay. You have to enter through the shared pub’s entrance but the hotel desk is not labeled. We had to walk around to find someone to check us in. A bell of some sort might be wise? The decor is sorta shabby in the room and there are very few outlets. The TV is tiny. The cleaning staff was a definite bright spot. Give that woman a raise! She was sweet, warm and accommodating!
It’s an ok stay. You have to enter through the shared pub’s entrance but the hotel desk is not labeled. We had to walk around to find someone to check us in. A bell of some sort might be wise? The decor is sorta shabby in the room and there are very few outlets. The TV is tiny. The cleaning staff was a definite bright spot. Give that woman a raise! She was sweet, warm and accommodating!
8
Hilary
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely overnight stay at the Old Mill. The restaurant food was delicious and the staff very pleasant .However the radiator in our room leaked badly so the carpet was soaked. This was obviously a known fault as there was a beaker propped against the radiator pipe .There was also only 2 sockets in the room. I had to unplug the lamp to use the hairdryer and charge my phone in socket on floor by the door.
We had a lovely overnight stay at the Old Mill. The restaurant food was delicious and the staff very pleasant .However the radiator in our room leaked badly so the carpet was soaked. This was obviously a known fault as there was a beaker propped against the radiator pipe .There was also only 2 sockets in the room. I had to unplug the lamp to use the hairdryer and charge my phone in socket on floor by the door.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and responsive, with issues often fixed quickly. Occasional negatives include an unmanned or unclear reception, slow or brusque breakfast service, and delays when the restaurant is busy.
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Melanie
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
There were several family members who stayed her for a family reunion and it was perfect. Caitlin was a lovely lady who looked after us she was extremely kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The rest of the staff were just as nice and friendly. The meals were great and huge, it was a shame that we couldn't have stayed longer to try one of there roast dinners. The rooms were spotless and very well kept. If we needed extras for our rooms we only needed to ask. We would definitely stay here again and would recommended it, the only negative would be that the reception desk would have someone there, otherwise perfect
There were several family members who stayed her for a family reunion and it was perfect. Caitlin was a lovely lady who looked after us she was extremely kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The rest of the staff were just as nice and friendly. The meals were great and huge, it was a shame that we couldn't have stayed longer to try one of there roast dinners. The rooms were spotless and very well kept. If we needed extras for our rooms we only needed to ask. We would definitely stay here again and would recommended it, the only negative would be that the reception desk would have someone there, otherwise perfect
10
Nick
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Old Mill is clean with a good restaurant. There is a large car park and nice bar area. Staff are friendly and very helpful. My father left some personal items and are mailing them free of charge back to him. I fully recommend it.
The Old Mill is clean with a good restaurant. There is a large car park and nice bar area. Staff are friendly and very helpful. My father left some personal items and are mailing them free of charge back to him. I fully recommend it.
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Yoesra
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous hotel, so I’m gutted that the whole experience was let down by one staff in the morning on 18/02/25 Firstly, given no instruction on breakfast and how it’s served! Granted I know on my part I could have been proactive and seen cornflakes etc which was in a hidden away corner that wasn’t in my direct eye sight, so this wasn’t the problem for me so much, the general instruction was more a nice to have and to add to the customer experience. Where it doesn’t become a nice to have is when I asked ‘how does breakfast work?’, as I didn’t realise I had to order, I was sat for 10 mins or so where the lady had plenty opportunity to ask, but she didn’t, so I politely asked ‘excuse me’ and was met with attitude!!!! Where a simple question turned into a chore? The one positive I’ll give about the service is the chef did manage to get out my breakfast really quick, which was okay
Gorgeous hotel, so I’m gutted that the whole experience was let down by one staff in the morning on 18/02/25 Firstly, given no instruction on breakfast and how it’s served! Granted I know on my part I could have been proactive and seen cornflakes etc which was in a hidden away corner that wasn’t in my direct eye sight, so this wasn’t the problem for me so much, the general instruction was more a nice to have and to add to the customer experience. Where it doesn’t become a nice to have is when I asked ‘how does breakfast work?’, as I didn’t realise I had to order, I was sat for 10 mins or so where the lady had plenty opportunity to ask, but she didn’t, so I politely asked ‘excuse me’ and was met with attitude!!!! Where a simple question turned into a chore? The one positive I’ll give about the service is the chef did manage to get out my breakfast really quick, which was okay
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lisa
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great accommodation, we ate in the restaurant in the evening and the waitresses worked so hard, with a smile on their faces. The same thing cant be said for the manager who checked us in..dont think he smiled once!! Barely said a word to us as we checked in!!
Great accommodation, we ate in the restaurant in the evening and the waitresses worked so hard, with a smile on their faces. The same thing cant be said for the manager who checked us in..dont think he smiled once!! Barely said a word to us as we checked in!!
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Natasha
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and pub looked lovely and it was a comfortable room, however I had a couple of issues with cleanliness in my room. There were small marks on the duvet cover, which may not have been fresh but still make it appear used. There was also a dead spider in the bed when I pulled the duvet cover back completely. I tried to speak to someone at reception but there was no one there when I went down in the evening, or when I checked out in the morning.
The hotel and pub looked lovely and it was a comfortable room, however I had a couple of issues with cleanliness in my room. There were small marks on the duvet cover, which may not have been fresh but still make it appear used. There was also a dead spider in the bed when I pulled the duvet cover back completely. I tried to speak to someone at reception but there was no one there when I went down in the evening, or when I checked out in the morning.
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Carly
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing and quick service even when we had an issue with the heating it was sorted really quickly. Lovely and friendly staff thank you for a raally good stay
Amazing and quick service even when we had an issue with the heating it was sorted really quickly. Lovely and friendly staff thank you for a raally good stay
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Joe
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good enough hotel. Staff slow taking meal orders, 4 different people served me so I got overlooked. Did not ask of I required a sweet so I had to go up to bar and order. Irish coffee had no whisky in it and topped with skooshy cream instead of real cream. Food wash good enough to merit another visit.
Good enough hotel. Staff slow taking meal orders, 4 different people served me so I got overlooked. Did not ask of I required a sweet so I had to go up to bar and order. Irish coffee had no whisky in it and topped with skooshy cream instead of real cream. Food wash good enough to merit another visit.
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Helen
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. Great quality and choice. The breakfast was very plentiful. Our maid Ann, who cleaned the rooms was so hardworking and the cleanliness of the rooms was great. Make sure that you don't leave it too late to go as it gets very busy
The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. Great quality and choice. The breakfast was very plentiful. Our maid Ann, who cleaned the rooms was so hardworking and the cleanliness of the rooms was great. Make sure that you don't leave it too late to go as it gets very busy
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Teresa
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel, facilities and restaurant were lovely. Food was excellent. Beautiful cooked breakfast near a lovely open fire. Great ambiance. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. Great value for money. Couldn’t fault it at all
The hotel, facilities and restaurant were lovely. Food was excellent. Beautiful cooked breakfast near a lovely open fire. Great ambiance. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. Great value for money. Couldn’t fault it at all
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Cindy
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s an ok stay. You have to enter through the shared pub’s entrance but the hotel desk is not labeled. We had to walk around to find someone to check us in. A bell of some sort might be wise? The decor is sorta shabby in the room and there are very few outlets. The TV is tiny. The cleaning staff was a definite bright spot. Give that woman a raise! She was sweet, warm and accommodating!
It’s an ok stay. You have to enter through the shared pub’s entrance but the hotel desk is not labeled. We had to walk around to find someone to check us in. A bell of some sort might be wise? The decor is sorta shabby in the room and there are very few outlets. The TV is tiny. The cleaning staff was a definite bright spot. Give that woman a raise! She was sweet, warm and accommodating!
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Location
Conveniently located just off the A1(M), handy for Durham and Bishop Auckland, and suitable for stopovers. Several guests found it quiet and easy for local visits.
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Andrew
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Everything we wanted clean comfortable room, friendly staff and a good restaurant. Close to Durham well worth it.
Everything we wanted clean comfortable room, friendly staff and a good restaurant. Close to Durham well worth it.
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Julie
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked 4 rooms, for a friends visit to see the Kynren, location was perfect, easy parking and just a short drive to Bishop Auckland. Staff and service was excellent, very friendly and helpful, we got access to our rooms much earlier than expected. Rooms large and comfortable, great shower plenty of hot water. Food was superb, great choice large portions, all in all just perfect. Just a point of note, the stairs to the second are a little steep and no lift, so maybe ask for first floor rooms if you struggle with stairs.
I booked 4 rooms, for a friends visit to see the Kynren, location was perfect, easy parking and just a short drive to Bishop Auckland. Staff and service was excellent, very friendly and helpful, we got access to our rooms much earlier than expected. Rooms large and comfortable, great shower plenty of hot water. Food was superb, great choice large portions, all in all just perfect. Just a point of note, the stairs to the second are a little steep and no lift, so maybe ask for first floor rooms if you struggle with stairs.
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Ray
Mar 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal stop over, just off A1M. Efficient & friendly staff, and good food in the restaurant.
Ideal stop over, just off A1M. Efficient & friendly staff, and good food in the restaurant.
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Simon
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stay, close to Durham and ideal for university pick up stay. Great breakfast included
Overnight stay, close to Durham and ideal for university pick up stay. Great breakfast included
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Christopher
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay and well located half way between Durham and Bishop Auckland. Can recommend
Great stay and well located half way between Durham and Bishop Auckland. Can recommend
10
Mrs Wendy A
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome nice friendly staff great food. Safe surrounding area very comfortable with nice outside space
Warm welcome nice friendly staff great food. Safe surrounding area very comfortable with nice outside space
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Julie
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic place, just off the A1M, perfect for a stop off. Very clean, comfortable and quiet room. Smoke free parking. The staff were very helpful. Food was amazing, huge portions at dinner and freshly cooked breakfasts. Really great place to stay!
Fantastic place, just off the A1M, perfect for a stop off. Very clean, comfortable and quiet room. Smoke free parking. The staff were very helpful. Food was amazing, huge portions at dinner and freshly cooked breakfasts. Really great place to stay!
10
Thomas
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, very nice food options (e.g. hot and cold breakfast available), clean and comfortable bedroom and bathroom.
Great location, very nice food options (e.g. hot and cold breakfast available), clean and comfortable bedroom and bathroom.
10
AJ
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A comfortable, quiet yet conveniently situated hotel. Our king size bed was a little firm, but that's personal taste. Breakfasts were tasty and nicely cooked and served. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel. There's plenty of car parking, but it does get busy with diners' cars. The free wi-fi was fine. Out tv needed a new aerial cable, which was sorted immediately when we raised the issue. Staff were friendly and approachable. Sadly, as the twelve bedrooms are all up one or two flights of steep, quite narrow stairs, we won't be returning - but would recommend it to more mobile travellers.
A comfortable, quiet yet conveniently situated hotel. Our king size bed was a little firm, but that's personal taste. Breakfasts were tasty and nicely cooked and served. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel. There's plenty of car parking, but it does get busy with diners' cars. The free wi-fi was fine. Out tv needed a new aerial cable, which was sorted immediately when we raised the issue. Staff were friendly and approachable. Sadly, as the twelve bedrooms are all up one or two flights of steep, quite narrow stairs, we won't be returning - but would recommend it to more mobile travellers.
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Ian
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location at a good price for visiting folks in the area. Top class restaurant - and very busy.
Good location at a good price for visiting folks in the area. Top class restaurant - and very busy.
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Dining
Food is a strong point: hearty pub classics, excellent breakfasts and generous portions, with many recommending dinner. At busy times there can be waits, mixed dishes, or rare disappointments.
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Anthony
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
4 day stay Great parking and route accessibility Bit of a climb to main 2nd floor bedrooms where you will likely end up Never tried wi fi signal was good enough for our needs Warm enough rooms good en-suite -tv up to date but small Had breakfasts and used restaurant quite a bit -food great to mediocre send it back and they will replace it (very good staff) As standards go these days would stay again
4 day stay Great parking and route accessibility Bit of a climb to main 2nd floor bedrooms where you will likely end up Never tried wi fi signal was good enough for our needs Warm enough rooms good en-suite -tv up to date but small Had breakfasts and used restaurant quite a bit -food great to mediocre send it back and they will replace it (very good staff) As standards go these days would stay again
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Alison
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay food on the evening was really nice as well was breakfast
Lovely place to stay food on the evening was really nice as well was breakfast
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Alison
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Large, quiet, spotless rooms. Great high pressure shower. Fantastic breakfast, huge portions. If you get the chance have dinner in the restaurant. Great traditional menu. Homemade steak and kidney pie was fantastic, steak also great, chips were great quality. Large selection of homemade puddings - treacle sponge and custard was light and delicious.
Large, quiet, spotless rooms. Great high pressure shower. Fantastic breakfast, huge portions. If you get the chance have dinner in the restaurant. Great traditional menu. Homemade steak and kidney pie was fantastic, steak also great, chips were great quality. Large selection of homemade puddings - treacle sponge and custard was light and delicious.
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Kirsty
Nov 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We arrived late on the first night and had to go out to get food, but the bar was open late to residents. The food throughout from breakfast to the 2 evening meals we had were fantastic. The standard and variety was brilliant. The staff were brilliant, very welcoming and personable. We will definitely stay there again and would recommend to all our friends.
We arrived late on the first night and had to go out to get food, but the bar was open late to residents. The food throughout from breakfast to the 2 evening meals we had were fantastic. The standard and variety was brilliant. The staff were brilliant, very welcoming and personable. We will definitely stay there again and would recommend to all our friends.
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justin
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Smelt of cabbage and old people. It was clean but miserable pub. Awful food. Staff were friendly
Smelt of cabbage and old people. It was clean but miserable pub. Awful food. Staff were friendly
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Ian
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great staff, couldn't fault any of them. The place is very clean and in good repair. The restaurant is excellent - great choice, well cooked and very good value. Breakfast was also very good.
Great staff, couldn't fault any of them. The place is very clean and in good repair. The restaurant is excellent - great choice, well cooked and very good value. Breakfast was also very good.
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Teresa
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel, facilities and restaurant were lovely. Food was excellent. Beautiful cooked breakfast near a lovely open fire. Great ambiance. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. Great value for money. Couldn’t fault it at all
The hotel, facilities and restaurant were lovely. Food was excellent. Beautiful cooked breakfast near a lovely open fire. Great ambiance. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. Great value for money. Couldn’t fault it at all
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Amanda
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really good value for money food outstanding please try the steak & kidney pudding massive best iv ever had staff very friendly and nothing was a bother no waiting around xx
Really good value for money food outstanding please try the steak & kidney pudding massive best iv ever had staff very friendly and nothing was a bother no waiting around xx
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Barry
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This Hotel offered exceptional value for money. The rooms were clean, smart, nicely decorated and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and professional and the food excellent. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. I will be back in a couple of weeks!
This Hotel offered exceptional value for money. The rooms were clean, smart, nicely decorated and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and professional and the food excellent. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. I will be back in a couple of weeks!
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Ian
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Love the location,we only stayed for one night,unfortunately it was one of the busiest Saturday nights they had for a while..The let down was having to wait for ages for our evening meal and when it finally arrived they brought it before our starters.When it finally came after our starters it was a right plateful and really enjoyable apart from the hard crust on the pies.Despite this we would love to visit again.
Love the location,we only stayed for one night,unfortunately it was one of the busiest Saturday nights they had for a while..The let down was having to wait for ages for our evening meal and when it finally arrived they brought it before our starters.When it finally came after our starters it was a right plateful and really enjoyable apart from the hard crust on the pies.Despite this we would love to visit again.
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Paul
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Very enjoyable stay, food was excellent.
Very enjoyable stay, food was excellent.
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Matthew
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Strange smell in the rooms, a little musty which never cleared (multiple rooms). Had to leave early morning so missed breakfast which was a shame. Dinner portions were hearty and tasty. It's in the middle of nowhere so own transportation required, good if needing an overnight stop or if you're happy to drive each day to see/explore.
Strange smell in the rooms, a little musty which never cleared (multiple rooms). Had to leave early morning so missed breakfast which was a shame. Dinner portions were hearty and tasty. It's in the middle of nowhere so own transportation required, good if needing an overnight stop or if you're happy to drive each day to see/explore.
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Janet
Sep 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
All services provided were of a good standard. The choice of food on site in the evening is amazing - large portions. Staff were helpful.
All services provided were of a good standard. The choice of food on site in the evening is amazing - large portions. Staff were helpful.
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John
Aug 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, comfortable hotel with excellent dining. Helpful, friendly staff. Delicious good value meals including breakfast. Only drawback is steep stairs to rooms and no lift (but don't let that put you off - just be aware). Plenty of parking. A 20 minute drive to the Kynren show. I have stayed here twice (to see the Kynren show) and highly recommend it.
Lovely, comfortable hotel with excellent dining. Helpful, friendly staff. Delicious good value meals including breakfast. Only drawback is steep stairs to rooms and no lift (but don't let that put you off - just be aware). Plenty of parking. A 20 minute drive to the Kynren show. I have stayed here twice (to see the Kynren show) and highly recommend it.
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Tim
Aug 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay as always food is really good lovely stay thanks
Excellent stay as always food is really good lovely stay thanks
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FAQs about The Old Mill
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Durham, within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Spennymoor Leisure Centre. It is approximately 3.7 miles from Jubilee Park and 4.7 miles from Whitworth Hall Country Park.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-19: 114.52023901984406USD
- 2026-10-20: 118.26168922849274USD
- 2026-10-21: 115.16145465289307USD
- 2026-10-22: 106.22682971706391USD
- 2026-10-23: 111.6702681283493USD
- 2026-10-24: 120.16725044876861USD
- 2026-10-25: 102.23053662970733USD
- 2026-10-26: 117.92359060043336USD
- 2026-10-27: 120.82202392153931USD
- 2026-10-28: 118.1917602193222USD
- 2026-10-29: 118.26168922849274USD
- 2026-10-30: 143.1542424456711USD
- 2026-10-31: 132.2421843324051USD
- 2026-11-01: 106.94414557294465USD
- 2026-11-02: 122.10508857156373USD
- 2026-11-03: 118.39178115142822USD
- 2026-11-04: 118.26168922849274USD
- 2026-11-05: 121.01203909945679USD
- 2026-11-06: 138.3936004662781USD
- 2026-11-07: 139.95143391096497USD
- 2026-11-08: 110.44098975661468USD
- 2026-11-09: 122.10508857156373USD
- 2026-11-10: 118.26168922849274USD
- 2026-11-11: 122.10508857156373USD
- 2026-11-12: 118.39178115142822USD
- 2026-11-13: 138.3936004662781USD
- 2026-11-14: 141.39406851422882USD
- 2026-11-15: 106.94414557294465USD
- 2026-11-16: 121.01203909945679USD
- 2026-11-17: 121.01203909945679USD
- 2026-11-18: 122.10508857156373USD
- 2026-11-19: 118.26168922849274USD
- 2026-11-20: 143.01382807658388USD
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- 2026-11-22: 114.49139437346649USD
- 2026-11-23: 127.44267483396149USD
- 2026-11-24: 122.3321738276596USD
- 2026-11-25: 126.80461756130218USD
- 2026-11-26: 121.01203909945679USD
- 2026-11-27: 146.72181164804078USD
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- 2026-11-29: 102.52363932126617USD
- 2026-11-30: 122.13215289555359USD
- 2026-12-01: 127.10705838615418USD
- 2026-12-02: 121.01203909945679USD
- 2026-12-03: 126.9450319303894USD
- 2026-12-04: 146.24454830026247USD
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- 2026-12-06: 110.62100773958588USD
- 2026-12-07: 121.01203909945679USD
- 2026-12-08: 122.29265580619813USD
- 2026-12-09: 113.00236011797332USD
- 2026-12-10: 118.26168922849274USD
- 2026-12-11: 147.57508250779725USD
- 2026-12-12: 143.1542424456711USD
- 2026-12-13: 109.4308879011383USD
- 2026-12-14: 127.84152696350098USD
- 2026-12-15: 113.00236011797332USD
- 2026-12-16: 126.71821201080323USD
- 2026-12-17: 122.21617041746521USD
- 2026-12-18: 143.1542424456711USD
- 2026-12-19: 149.77850535832215USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property is professionally cleaned
- The property is professionally cleaned.
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