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Our top choices for Darlington family-friendly hotels

A table set for tea service with a tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a pitcher.
A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, multiple pillows, and a fluffy blanket.
A room with leather chairs and a sofa, large windows with curtains, and a patterned wall.
A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles and glasses.

1. Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington
Darlington
฿3,145
฿4,218 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington
A grand lobby with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a leather sofa.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
A room with a fireplace, a plaid chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls, large arched windows, and a clear view outside.

2. Blackwell Grange Hotel

Blackwell Grange Hotel
Darlington
฿4,034
฿4,841 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Blackwell Grange Hotel
A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.
A golf course with sand bunkers, a golf cart, and a player in the distance.
A large, historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear pathway leading to a gated entrance.
A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

3. Rockliffe

Rockliffe
Darlington
  • Family-friendly deluxe getaway features indoor and outdoor pools, a championship golf course, and kid-centered activities.
฿18,514
฿22,217 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rockliffe
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
A bar area with copper faucets, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.
A bed with a headboard, pillows, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a long dining table with chairs, pendant lighting, and a decorative partition wall.

4. The Croft Hotel

The Croft Hotel
Darlington
฿4,570
฿5,484 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Croft Hotel
A foosball table in a room with wooden flooring and chairs in the background.
A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a bookshelf, and a play area.
A modern lounge area with seating, a television, and a bookshelf.
A modern bathroom with two sinks, a toilet, and a bathtub.

5. Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG

Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG
Darlington
  • Discover kid-friendly accommodation with cots, rollaway beds, and endless entertainment just minutes from Planet Leisure amusement park.
฿2,332
฿2,798 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG
A historic stone building with a central tower and flag, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a picnic area.
A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with bottles, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A grand hallway with ornate columns, a wooden railing, and a stained glass window.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bottle of champagne in a bucket.

6. Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Darlington
  • Enchanting castle stay delivers playground adventures and family fun, surrounded by beautiful scenery just minutes from museums.
฿2,969
฿3,563 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A sunlit lounge area with wooden flooring, cushioned lounge chairs, a sofa, and a small table.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden benches, and trash bins.
A spa area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, a sofa, and a wall with greenery.
A large stone building with a grassy lawn and a wooden bridge leading to it.

7. Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
Darlington
  • Family-friendly escape with satellite TV, golfing, and 4 hot tubs in rural Darlington.
฿2,165
฿2,598 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
Exterior
A modern bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a blue screen displaying games, and a sign encouraging social media engagement.
Room

8. The Boot & Shoe

The Boot & Shoe
Darlington
฿3,002
฿3,603 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Boot & Shoe
A bar area with a curved counter, wine glasses, bottles, and a decorative candelabra.
A room with a decorative balloon arch and a neon sign.
A table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, silverware, and clear glassware.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork of flowers.

9. Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Darlington
฿2,128
฿4,774 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
A room with two white sofas, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a wooden door.
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, pillows, and rolled towels. There is a wooden wardrobe and a nightstand with a lamp.
A single-story house with a front door, windows, and a small front yard.
A kitchenette with a countertop, cabinets, a mat, and a wicker basket.

10. The Greenway

The Greenway
Darlington
฿15,539
฿18,647 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Greenway
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Darlington

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Darlington

A table set for tea service with a tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a pitcher.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A room with leather chairs and a sofa, large windows with curtains, and a patterned wall.
A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, multiple pillows, and a fluffy blanket.

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington

Hotel Bannatyne Darlington
Darlington
฿3,145
฿4,218 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Bannatyne Darlington
A grand lobby with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a leather sofa.
A room with a fireplace, a plaid chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A building with a sign reading "GIRLISH" and a window with a black frame.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick walls, large arched windows, and a clear view outside.

Blackwell Grange Hotel

Blackwell Grange Hotel
Darlington
฿4,034
฿4,841 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Blackwell Grange Hotel
A modern kitchen with black and white checkered tiles, a wooden counter, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a bookshelf, and a play area.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow chair.
A modern lounge area with seating, a television, and a bookshelf.

Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG

Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG
Darlington
฿2,332
฿2,798 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG
A bar area with a curved counter, wine glasses, bottles, and a decorative candelabra.
A room with a decorative balloon arch and a neon sign.
A table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, silverware, and clear glassware.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork of flowers.

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Darlington
฿2,128
฿4,774 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
A historic stone building with a central tower and flag, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a picnic area.
A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with bottles, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A grand hallway with ornate columns, a wooden railing, and a stained glass window.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bottle of champagne in a bucket.

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Darlington
฿2,969
฿3,563 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A sunlit lounge area with wooden flooring, cushioned lounge chairs, a sofa, and a small table.
A large stone building with a grassy lawn and a wooden bridge leading to it.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden benches, and trash bins.
A three-tiered tea service stand with various sandwiches and pastries, a white teapot, cups, and a small potted plant on a table by a window.

Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
Darlington
฿2,165
฿2,598 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.
A golf course with sand bunkers, a golf cart, and a player in the distance.
A large, historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear pathway leading to a gated entrance.
A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

Rockliffe

Rockliffe
Darlington
฿18,514
฿22,217 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Rockliffe
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Top Darlington Hotel Reviews

Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW

10/10 Excellent
"Great, given a free room upgrade!"
Nikki 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in a family room which was very spacious and comfortable with a separate sitting area. Really quiet and great location in the city. Did not eat or drink in hotel but the bar and restaurant looked very welcoming. Overall a great place to stay."
dianne 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG

Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic Staff highly recommend Thankyou"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

8/10 Good
"Visited on a weekend and there were so many different functions going on that it was too busy and noisy. Really not worth the money. Also room was cold and musty and there was mould on the back of curtains"
Helen 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

8/10 Good
"Some of the furniture in the room required repair, lighting was dim as no main light. Some light fittings were loose. The windows did not secure and we were on the lower ground floor, Aircon was pointed at the pillows on the bed which has your face and neck cold."
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed one night on way north. Nice room. Nice evening meal. Paid £10 to park overnight at hotel. Did not want to pay £32 for breakfast for two (went to The Station). Very central. Would recommend."
Alexander 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Frequently asked questions

What's Darlington like for family-friendly holidays?
You may want to consider the welcoming destination of Darlington if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The art scene, castle and famous monuments are just a few things that make this an attractive place for a family holiday. Fly into Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.), which is located 36 mi (57.9 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Darlington?
Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW is a hotel with 2 restaurants and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Rockliffe and Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1M by IHG.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Darlington?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Darlington is 761 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Darlington?
While you are visiting Darlington, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Darlington Civic Theatre, The Darlington Arena and Croft Circuit. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens.
What's the best way for us to get around Darlington?
If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Darlington Station, North Road Darlington Station or Dinsdale Station. Darlington might not have many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.