The Best Spa
Hotels in Durham

Outstanding SPA facilities. Immerse yourself in our world. Live the Rockliffe life... Experience the north of England's most iconic resort destination. Set within a beautiful 365 acre estate on the County Durham and North Yorkshire border, Rockliffe Hall boasts one of the largest spas in the country, an 18 hole championship golf course and award-winning food. If you're looking for a romantic break, a stunning venue for weddings and special occasions, or an impressive place to do business, our world-class resort is the ideal destination. Set in the quiet village of Hurworth, with five-star leisure facilities at your fingertips, forget the outside world and enjoy everything our country retreat has to offer. Relax or be active, celebrate or focus on business, the choice is yours and the pleasure is all ours. Discover the treasures of Durham, the drama of the North East coastline, and the rugged beauty of the North Yorkshire moors. Home to vibrant towns, picturesque villages, gorgeous countryside and stunning coastline, we're more than just a pretty face. Get ready to explore and enjoy North East England, which is bursting with surprises! Rockliffe Hall offers the flagship Orangery restaurant with menus created by head chef Paul Nicholson. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description

Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful SPA facilities. Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spais set within a 350-acre estate, featuring 2 Championship golf courses, with a combined 36 holes amidst mature woodlands and lakes. The spacious bedrooms, many with scenic views, feature elegant décor and modern bathrooms, work desks, satellite TVs with Sky and BT Sports and luxurious Elemis toiletries. Complimentary spa access includes access to the indoor 25-metre swimming pool, bubble pool, steam room and sauna. Access to the hydro-pool and outdoor pool is reserved for guests on spa packages and members. There are many upgrades available, including use of a chauffeur-driven Bentley Mulsanne. The hotel boasts 4 restaurants including the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill and Fusion with a pan-Asian menu. Pemberton’s Carvery offers traditional British cuisine throughout the day and informal dining is also available in the Clubhouse. During busy times guests will be limited to a 1-hour time slot and guests may be allocated access on check-in. A tempting menu of Elemis treatments is available within the Spa, subject to availability. Booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Just 450 yards from Junction 62 on the A1M, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the historic city of Durham and 25 minutes from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Newcastle Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Show full description

Wonderful sauna. Amazing pool. Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club. The PACE Health Club has a spabath, sauna, steam room, gymand indoor pool. Guests can also relax in one of the 5 Nu Spa treatment rooms. Each spacious room has a flat-screen satellite TV, laptop safe and large work space. All rooms also feature free tea and coffee and a private bathroom. The Collage Restaurant offers British cuisine with a twist, and includes a range of signature dishes. The food is produced using fresh ingredients and a selection of wines are also available. The casual Lobby Bar has light meals, coffees and snacks. Located on the banks of the River Wear, this Radisson hotel is 1 mile from Durham Castle. The A1(M) motorway is 10 minutes’ drive and the Pennines are 30 minutes’ car journey. Show full description

This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club. Guests staying at Bannatyne Hotel Durham can access the Bannatyne Health Club and Spa, for a surcharge. This modern gymalso has a selection of exercise classes, swimming pools and spafacilities. Breakfasts can also be served at the health club at an extra charge. As well as being easily accessible, The Bannatyne Hotel is only 3.2 km from the sights and attractions of Durham city centre. Show full description

This 4-star retreat is set just a 5-minute drive from the A1. It has a gym, swimming pool, spa treatments and original 17th-century features. Redworth Hall Hotel is a Jacobean manor house 8 miles from Darlington and 20 miles from Durham. The many original features including the magnificent Great Hall, an ornate staircase, lounges and attractive bedrooms. Restaurant 1744 offers a seasonal brasserie menu in a relaxed atmosphere. A full English breakfast is available in the morning. Show full description

A charming English manor house close to the A1 road. WiFi is free in public areas and food is served all day. Built on foundations which date back to the 12th Century, the hotel is reputed to have been Henry VIII’s hunting lodge and home to the Eden family. It houses secret passages and even a friendly ghost or two! Set in its own landscaped grounds and equipped with multi-functional rooms, it is an ideal base for exploring County Durham's many attractions. These include Durham Cathedral and Castle, the Durham Dales, Bishop Auckland, and Barnard Castle. The Manor House Hotel is a dog friendly hotel and dogs are more than welcome to come into our bar/lounge/brasserie areas. We only have certain rooms that cater for dogs these are located in our courtyard and are our double or twin rooms. There is a £10 charge per night per dog, this can be added upon booking to settle on check in. Please notify the team as early as possible if you plan to bring your lovely dog with you. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales. The Morritt Hotel is Teesdale’s hidden treasure, just off the A66, some 9 miles west of Scotch Corner. This 17th century former coaching inn offers a warm welcome to everyone, whether for business or pleasure. In the winter you will be greeted by our roaring log fire in the lounge, while in summer you can relax with a drink in our well-tended gardens. No 2 bedrooms are alike, all different in size, shape, style and furnishings. Each room is individually styled, many with original features of this Grade II listed building. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description