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Croft On Tees, Darlington, DL2 2ST, United Kingdom
#5 of 13 hotels in Darlington
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 701 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.0
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Free Wifi
8.2
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Reviewed: September 4, 2025
Andyi
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nice location and nice staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Sandra
United Kingdom16 Reviews7.0“Croft hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The road noise in our room was like staying at the side of the A1 (room 6)
Check in was fast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Jane
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“I would return”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The service for dinner was a bit slow, and being sat outside I think you were slightly forgotten. As coeliac the menu was adapted but the bread for breakfast a poor quality brand need to up grade there are beautiful multi grain options. Coffee could have been stronger
The rooms were well equipped and great mattress and pillows, not particulary big but I was there only one night
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Raymond
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Great hotel and staff. Ideal location near Darlington”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Independent hotel in a great location, lots of parking. Friendly staff and rooms were great.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Graham
United Kingdom16 Reviews9.0“Very comfortable stay with good food”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Road noise in the morning was a surprise
Quiet location beside a beautiful bridge over the Tees and a charming village Food was excellent, as were the staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Shaun
United Kingdom10 Reviews7.0“Great value friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Wi-Fi was really slow practically not even working and because of the remote location a location I am familiar with because I am from the local area the mobile signal is not non-existent inside the building.
Very kind staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Jon
United Kingdom9 Reviews7.0“We were there for family wedding”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast service could have been better
Breakfast was ok, good choice, however, we had to ask for butter for toast and no sauce available. Slow at filling the juice etc back up. Could not comment on location as we were there for family wedding and did not venture outside. Wedding service was excellent, brilliant day/night
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 1, 2025
William
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“Excellent short break in a lovely hotel and great service”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was very warm and the supplied fan was not of any use, but as i never reported it the staff did not have the opportunity to improve it.
Room was a very good size with a fantastic selection for breakfast. The bar and communal areas where very comfortable and well kept. The staff were exceptional in every area. Problem with the cistern which was resolved asap.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Rigby
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of accessibility facilities
Beautiful wedding venue
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Graham
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Great hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great hotel I would definitely use again. The service was excellent, front of house on reception made you feel really welcome. We ate in the restaurant and the menu choices and food were very good along with the breakfast in the morning. Great location for visiting the Croft circuit.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Blanche
United Kingdom10 Reviews8.0“Fine for our one night stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the hotel is on a busy main road, but we did realise that.
Very good breakfast. A pleasant hotel.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 20, 2025
Hill
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“Served our purpose perfectly and no doubt will return. We stayed another night which says it all”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You have a lovely roadside frontage, make the most of it with tables and chairs, you’ll pick up a lot of passing trade. Not a complaint, I’m in the business, an observation. Perhaps a phone for room service or whatever might be useful.
Didn’t have breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Simon
United Kingdom44 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, all good
Great hotel , lovely room ,clean with all amenities, good location ,nice bar area, plenty of parking, very helpful staff especially Amy on reception
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Robert
United Kingdom4 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great venue, friendly staff abs good food!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No Air conditioning but fans in the room
Clean, friendly and good atmosphere
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 5, 2025
Middleton
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having no air conditioning on the hottest day of the year and the venue sliding windows kept closed
Beautiful place, nice clean hotel, nice breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Joanne
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mouldy net curtain in the bedroom!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Mark
United Kingdom4 Reviews9.0“Great hotel and location for what I wanted and staff were super helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great decor, location and staff were fabulous
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 23, 2025
David
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0“Excellent over night stay highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the weather was hot and the room was hot making it difficult to sleep. Fan provided but no aircon in room.
Well located Clean
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Neil
United Kingdom34 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Staff very helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Chris
United Kingdom6 Reviews7.0“Good”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Family Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No food available in the evening at 20:45 and we had been trying to call the hotel (with an option for kitchen) since our departure from the office, some 3 hours prior.
The interior presented very well and staff were very friendly.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Chris
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“A very short but pleasant visit.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Although I arrived late in the evening and checked out early in the morning, when I arrived there were no staff to be found. It took quite a while for someone to appear. The toilet in my room had damaged floor tiles and the shower cubicle had problems with the shower hose and some mould behind the shower door. Not a huge deal, but annoying when you’ve had a long drive and need to rest and relax.
Modern interior for an old building.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Paul
United Kingdom10 Reviews8.0“All in all very good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I felt that restaurant at breakfast was either understaffed or they lacked training. although I understand it is hard to find staff.
Liked location and room. I felt that breakfast was either understaffed or they lacked training. although I understand it is hard to find staff.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Craig
United Kingdom38 Reviews7.0“Served its purpose.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room rather dated.
Room very clean. Fair price.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Kathlyn
United Kingdom8 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful hotel. They let us change rooms because it was very hot in the room we originally had. We requested a twin even though it wasn’t an option when we booked. Only downside is that they didn’t give us an extra towel and we had to go down to ask for one.
Stayed in April 2025
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