# 15 Family-friendly hotels in Darlington (2026)

> 15 family-friendly hotels in Darlington, best reviewed first — including Walworth Castle Hotel BW Signature Collection. Ratings, locations and details.

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15 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Darlington](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels)

[Families 15](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/family-friendly)

[Darlington Walworth Castle Hotel BW Signature Collection ★ 4.4 (1,366) A genuine 16th-century castle near Darlington, suited to weddings, weekend breaks and country escapes near Raby Castle and the Durham Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/walworth-castle-hotel-bw-signature-collection) [Darlington Devonport Hotel ★ 4.6 (795) A small 8-room hotel on The Front in Darlington, with its own restaurant and bar plus free on-site parking, near South Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/devonport-hotel) [Darlington Blackwell Grange Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,409) A historic Darlington manor turned 108-room hotel, with a spa, indoor pool and gym set around its period character.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/blackwell-grange-hotel) [Richmond Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner ★ 4.1 (1,657) Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner sits right at the A1/A66 junction, with 91 rooms, free parking and an indoor pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/holiday-inn-darlington-a1-scotch-corner) [Darlington Premier Inn Darlington East Morton Park ★ 4.3 (1,125) Straightforward hotel off the A66 in Darlington, handy for Teesside International Airport and Morton Park's golf, fishing and dining nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/premier-inn-darlington-east-morton-park) [Leisure Premier Inn Darlington Town Centre ★ 4.5 (759) A straightforward town-centre base for business trips or overnight stops in Darlington, with parking and a restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/premier-inn-darlington-town-centre) [Darlington Hotel Bannatyne Darlington ★ 4.2 (1,026) A 60-room hotel on Southend Avenue in Darlington, with restaurant, bar and free parking for easy access to the town's attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/hotel-bannatyne-darlington) [Darlington The Chequers Inn ★ 4.6 (450) A traditional inn in Dalton-on-Tees near Darlington, with free parking, a bar and restaurant, and rooms welcoming pets.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/the-chequers-inn) [Darlington Holiday Inn Darlington North A1m Jct 59 ★ 4.1 (837) Just off the A1 north of Darlington, this 80-room Holiday Inn offers easy reach of Durham and the Yorkshire Dales, plus free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/holiday-inn-darlington-north-a1m-jct-59) [Darlington The Croft Hotel ★ 4.3 (580) A 20-room hotel in Croft On Tees near Darlington, with free parking and grounds well placed for golf and fishing nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/the-croft-hotel) [Darlington Houndgate Townhouse ★ 4.6 (374) Townhouse hotel in Darlington with en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant, and a garden for outdoor seating.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/houndgate-townhouse) [Darlington Travelodge Darlington ★ 4.2 (584) Straightforward 60-room hotel on Yarm Road, Darlington, close to the A1(M), retail park and railway museum, with free parking and pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/travelodge-darlington) [Darlington The George of Piercebridge ★ 4.1 (680) A historic 33-room coaching inn in Piercebridge near Darlington, with free parking, a garden and gardens for guests who bring the dog.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/the-george-of-piercebridge) [Darlington Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel ★ 3.8 (744) 126-room hotel in central Darlington with restaurant, bar and breakfast, close to the Hippodrome and Head of Steam museum.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/mercure-darlington-kings-hotel) [Darlington The Harrowgate Hill Lodge ★ 3.7 (295) A 37-room hotel on North Road, Darlington, with breakfast included and free on-site parking a short walk from local pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels/the-harrowgate-hill-lodge)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Darlington?+

We list 15 in Darlington. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Darlington are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Walworth Castle Hotel BW Signature Collection (4.4/5, 1,366 reviews), Devonport Hotel (4.6/5, 795 reviews) and Blackwell Grange Hotel (4.2/5, 1,409 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.