Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Darlington

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed, Spa Bath)
Exterior
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)
Children's play area - indoor

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Walworth, Darlington, England, DL2 2LY
  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey
    1 min walk
  • Raby Castle
    7 min drive
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed, Spa Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Darlington

Heart of Darlington.At this Darlington hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and 6 miles (10 km) of Raby Castle. National Railway Museum at Shildon and Planet Leisure are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Raby Castle - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • The Northern Echo Arena - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Raby Castle - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 14 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Newton Aycliffe Station - 14 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brinkburn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mowden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George and Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel

3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Darlington
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Darlington hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 355 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 355 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 355 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 355 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 355 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely stunning, wonderful staff. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty castle location
Nice spot at reasonable prices, have stayed many times, comfortable with reasonable offering of food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff where great very helpful especially the manager so kind tge food was lovely and the bed was really comfortable will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although the property is run down the brilliant staff here keep a clean and shining castle. Well done to the staff. Typical best western hotel though. In urgent need of refurbishment. Spend money before it's too late .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary
Returned for 2nd year wedding anniversary, excellent suite room, excellent evening meal in restaurant, great bar service and choices of beverages. Good breakfast and options available. Relaxing environment with great grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was a good size but somes looked tired and need updating or decorated. Reception was slow when checking in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing ,food was amazing stayed in the bridal suit with the other half for her birthday she loved it real nice place would recommend for a night away of your wanted to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful great food brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthea

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a trip highlight. Stunning building, easy parking and delicious breakfast. Huge bathroom and possibly the cleanest we have ever seen in a hotel. Fresh air, friendly staff and we would love to have stayed longer. Special hour out to the stocks in the kids playground. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would like tea making facilities in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
Enjoyed our stay here, rooms were clean and comfy, staff friendly and polite and really enjoyed the food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great retreat for a couple to leave the stress behind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing time, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leisure stay
Lovely stay in historic castle. Ample parking. Free tour of the dungeon. Clean and tidy, lovely scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Vusiting family
Very nice old building with lots of features . Warm and vlean , with helpful staff .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024