Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Savor local flavors in one of two restaurants while surrounded by lush gardens and attentive service.

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed, Spa Bath) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Children's play area - indoor
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 271
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Room options

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Walworth, Darlington, England, DL2 2LY

What's nearby

  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk
  • Raby Castle - 7 min drive
  • The Northern Echo Arena - 11 min drive
  • Raby Castle - 12 min drive
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 14 min drive

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

Eco-certified hotel in the city center
A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Hansards Library Tower
  • Farmers Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel?

As of 21 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel on 27 February 2025 start from $82.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Darlington, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Raby Castle and National Railway Museum at Shildon. Planet Leisure and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 365 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing experience, loved every minute of my stay, the castle was fantastic and the food was a true highlight and i will definitely be going back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay staff were friendly and helpful food was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull two night stay room was exceptional food was good .The whole place was warm with open fires and cumfy furniture and staff were so helpfull we had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place
Nice place for an overnight stop. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sunning property, I was there as I was visiting the Locomotion train depot the following morning - superb hotel, great food & good staff - can't fault it !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with v interesting history and fantastic breakfast. All staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Happy with Service and staff breakfast was good toilet didnt work in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food!
Good food friendly staff very quiet relaxing place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

NIGEL

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

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

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and comfy beds , but too warm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Friendly staff nice room excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice upon arrival and through our our stay, well recommend a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot and intriguing building, but could do with some refurbishment in places. Cleanliness in bathroom could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archibald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and unique beautiful building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue but……..
Lovely place , but bedroom let it down. Very small and needs updating. Got very little sleep. Breakfast was good and as I said from the outside stunning location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024