Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (2102 reviews)
Croxdale, , Durham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Tired decor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Room was clean but some areas are looking tired.
Service
8.65
Staff are friendly and professional, providing excellent service.
Location
8.69
Convenient location with easy access to Durham.
Room Quality
7.14
Room quality varies, with some rooms needing updates.
Amenities
7.67
Basic amenities provided, but some areas require attention.
Value for Money
8.13
Well-priced hotel offering reasonable value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.18
Food quality was inconsistent during the stay.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed experience with friendly staff but issues with heating and room condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 12:17

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
The Honest Lawyer Hotel in scenic Croxdale offers modern, motel-style rooms with private entrances, free Wi-Fi, and stylish decor. Each room features a TV, work desk, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Bailey’s Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in delicious seasonal menus and a diverse wine list at the traditional Bailey’s Restaurant. The bar offers a variety of beers, lagers, and light snacks. Enjoy al fresco dining on the spacious terrace for a delightful culinary experience.

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute drive from Durham centre, Honest Lawyer Hotel provides easy access to Durham Cathedral and Castle. With free on-site parking and pet-friendly accommodations, it's the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Experience comfort and convenience at Honest Lawyer Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please note dogs are only allowed in the courtyard rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2102 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.14
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.18
Overall Experience: 8.05
S
Susan couple gb
9
What is there NOT to like?
Pros:

General"feel" of the place is spot-on.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very welcoming, friendly staff, good location, great food

Cons:

No issues. Everything was very good

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Wienecke solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Gute Erreichbarkeit. Parken direkt vorm Zimmer. Essen war gut. Vorab beim Buchen haben wir natürlich die Rezensionen gelesen. Dabei fiel uns eine ins Auge, wo berichtet wurde, das Personal im Pub sei uninteressant und unfreundlich. Dazu möchte ich mal anmerken, daß das Personal durchweg freundlich und hilfsbereit war. Die junge Dame im Pub hat alleine!!! die Leute bedient, Getränke ausgegeben, Essenbestellungen angenommen und alles abkassiert. Zwischendurch hat sie Getränke und Essen an die Tische gebracht. Solange wir da saßen und das war eine recht lange Zeit, ist sie nur am Arbeiten gewesen. Gemein zu behaupten, das sei uninteressiert und unhöflich! Sie bekam zwischendurch mal Hilfe von Kollegen, die meiste Zeit allerdings hat sie das ganze alleine gemanagt. Dafür muss man ihr Respekt zollen! Sie hat nicht einmal über die rumtobenden Kinder oder die im Weg stehenden Erwachsenen geschimpft, ist allen lautlos ausgewichen.
Wir waren voll zufrieden!

Cons:

Es gab ein kleines Problem beim Duschen: die Wassertemperatur war nicht zu regeln. War für uns zum Glück kein großes Problem, da wir nur eine Nacht dort waren. Wir haben es gemeldet damit es behoben werden konnte.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Elliot couple gb
7
Overall really good stay, comfortable and staff lovely. Great location, just could have done with another quick clean an
Pros:

Fantastic location, just 10 minutes from Durham and close by to supermarkets etc. lovely views from the window out into the countryside, comfy bed

Cons:

Could have done with another quick clean, hairs in the shower curtain and some small stains on the duvet. Nothing major just could have done with a once over, was a wedding on the night so was loud but this can’t be helped and was completely understandable, however could have been given a heads up about this when booking?

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
jim solo_traveller gb
9
Another excellent stay
Pros:

I have been staying regularly here for months now and wouldn't stay anywhere else when visiting my home town. Excellent rooms, excellent service from all staff members, and excellent food in the restaurant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
C
Clare couple gb
5
Glad it was just 1 night
Pros:

It is really well placed for Durham

Cons:

Cleaning was not up to standard

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
A
abbott solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great stay

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
couple gb
6
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
L
Liz couple gb
7
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
R
Rob solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
D
danglymaggot solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Room was comfortable and clean

Cons:

The breakfast was not up to the standard I would expect

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
L
Lesley family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Great location with plenty parking. The room was nice & clean. Good wifi!!
Excellent food in the restaurant, had an evening meal with family who stay locally and we all enjoyed what we had. Friendly staff at reception and in the bar/restaurant too. Good value for money.

Cons:

Was a bit noisy with traffic passing however I’d bring earplugs if I stayed again (which I would be happy to do)

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
S
Stuart couple gb
6
OK, dog friendly accomodation.
Pros:

We had stayed here several years ago, before the current ownership. The location is convenient for where we wanted to go and there are lovely walks on the doorstep. Dog friendly and good parking. We particularly like the ground floor motel style rooms which are very convenient with dogs. Clean and comfy with good bed, large TV and a good shower. Staff are very friendly and the restaurant food was good and reasonable value, although the portion size of the sea bass was very small.

Cons:

The rooms are a bit tired and tatty and could do with refurbishment, but everything worked ok. The coffee machine in the bar was not working on the Sunday night. The supplement for dogs - £7.50 per dog per night - is a bit expensive.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
J
jim solo_traveller gb
10
A great place to stay in Co Durham.
Pros:

I always stay here when visiting Co Durham and it always provides an excellent stay. The staff are friendly, professional and very helpful in accommodating my requests. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the restaurant serves good food with a wide range of options, including the breakfast menu. I highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
S
Summers solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Uncomfortable beds

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
E
Evans couple gb
10
Staff excellent friendly place
Pros:

Location was excellent so close to everything plenty of room and easy to find on arrival

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
1
Ok , lovely bar staff very friendly
Pros:

The hotel room was ok, was very cold even though the radiator was on. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting the toilet still had stains around the bowl. We found 4 pubic hairs in the bath & around the toilet seat

Cons:

The cleanliness of the bathroom and even though we complained and showed the photos to the reception “reception manager” at no point was any apology given she just said “ill get back to you” ….. still waiting! Spoke & emailed the hotel manager still waiting for a response however i am unsure why when the photographic evidence has been given.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
B
Bradfield couple gb
8
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
M
Malcolm couple gb
3
Very disappointing stay
Pros:

Location was near to where I was visiting.

Cons:

Very tired room, bed needed new mattress and bathroom fan was very loud. Carpet was worn.
Pizza in the bar area was inedible.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple gb
10
Pros:

Staff were friendly. Nothing was too much to ask for.

Cons:

Small rooms.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee