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About this property
With a convenient location, next to the A690 and just off the A1(M), the hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation, a Thai restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Situated between the A1(M) and the A19, the Highfield Hotel is just off the A690, between Sunderland and Durham. The city centres of both Durham and Sunderland are less than 10 miles (16 km) away and the shops of the Metro Centre in Gateshead are only a 20-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site. All of the rooms have private en suite bath and shower facilities. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. The hotel’s authentic Thai restaurant, the Star of Siam, is the longest established Thai restaurant in the North East. The restaurant offers delicious traditional Thai food and magnificent views of the Penshaw Monument and the surrounding valley. The Highfield Hotel has a convenient location, good access to the region’s major road network and comfortable en suite accommodation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Keith
United Kingdom
“This place is a gem. Really loved stopping here and will be back again.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“It was a convenient place to stay when attending the rugby World Cup in Sunderland. The morning staff were lovely and friendly.” - Jimboogie44
United Kingdom
“After a cancellation in Newcastle on a saturday night I booked this last minute - a real gem near the A1 with lovely staff and a fine thai restaurant with a good bar” - Pip
United Kingdom
“Newly renovated room, very clean. Friendly staff and good food offering in the bar.” - Brian
United Kingdom
“Breakfast and Dinner was very good as the in house Thai evening meal was a bonus. Room was vey clean and bed very comfortable.” - Thomson
United Kingdom
“All staff very friendly and happy to help with any queries. Good meals served in the bar at reasonable prices. The restaurant was excellent with a relaxed atmosphere and superb Thai food. Breakfast was excellent with a good variety of cooked...” - Yasmin
United Kingdom
“Was clean and comfortable and the staff were lovely and friendly” - Tracey
United Kingdom
“Friendly,clean, very comfy beds. Breakfast was gawjus. Staff all helpful” - Sutton
United Kingdom
“Staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely fresh cooked breakfast. Nice selection of bread cereals etc.” - Laurie
United Kingdom
“Spotlessly clean, lovely staff, fabulous restaurant on site.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Star of Siam
- CuisineThai
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Highfield Bar
- CuisineInternational • European
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




