Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Hotels
7.7 (3738 reviews)
Slaley Hall, Hexham , Slaley , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location, grounds and building
Fantastic pool and pleasant grounds/nooks
Friendly staff in many areas
Good variety at breakfast (when stocked)
Great for events/weddings and golf
Cons:
Hard/uncomfortable beds and worn mattresses
Poor cleanliness in some rooms (cobwebs, damaged furniture)
Understaffed causing slow service at bar and breakfast
Breakfast shortages and some food quality issues
Outdated rooms (no fridge, old TVs), thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple mentions of poor room cleanliness: cobwebs on ceilings/curtains, visible wear and splits in lounge fabrics and 'poor standard of cleanliness' reported by guests, so below average.
Service
9
Staff are frequently described as friendly and pleasant in bars/restaurants and many guests praise helpfulness; however there are repeated comments about understaffing, slow service at bar and breakfast and a few curt reception interactions. Overall the staff are strong but operational understaffing impacted service speed.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised: beautiful building, magnificent gardens/grounds, outstanding setting for weddings and excellent golf course — location is a clear highlight.
Room Quality
5.2
Several complaints about outdated rooms: very hard/uncomfortable beds, thin walls, old TVs, no fridge in rooms and at least one child bed with springs protruding — room comfort and furnishings are weak points.
Amenities
9.4
Pool and grounds scored highly (fantastic pool, lovely nooks, good facilities and free guest pool access windows). Some crowding of the pool in afternoons noted, but overall amenities are a strong positive.
Value for Money
7.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
6.5
Breakfast receives mixed feedback: generally good variety and coffee praised, but issues noted with oily/overcooked eggs, items running out and slow refill/queueing; bar service also slowed by understaffing.
Overall Experience
8.5
Many guests report a marvellous time, return intentions and praise for events/weddings and the setting. Negatives around room comfort, cleanliness and staffing slowed parts of the stay, but overall stays are positive and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

The Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort offers a blend of Edwardian elegance and modern amenities within its 1000-acre Northumberland estate. The rooms feature elegant decor, spacious work desks, and golf course views, providing a comfortable and scenic retreat for guests.

Premium Spa and Leisure Facilities

Guests can unwind and rejuvenate at the Slaley Leisure Club and Spa, which boasts a large swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and Whirlpool. Additionally, the fully equipped gym and beauty spa offer a range of wellness services. The resort also offers outdoor activities like off-road driving and archery for adventure enthusiasts.

Gastronomic Delights and Relaxing Bars

Indulge in a culinary journey at Duke’s Grill, Claret Jug, and Hadrian’s Brasserie, where modern British cuisine made from local produce is served. After dining, guests can enjoy a drink at the cocktail bar or Whisky Snug while taking in the picturesque Northumberland views.

To experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation amidst breathtaking surroundings, book your stay at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort today.

Important information:

The restaurant, golf and spa must be booked in advance.

Hotel Guests are welcome to use the Health Club facilities including the swimming pool from 3pm on day of arrival until 11am on day of departure.

Please note that Children's Swim Times under 16 are from 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7:30pm each day.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 3738 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Healey • family_with_children • gb
4
Pros:

Staff are great, couldn't fault them, an asset to the hotel.

Cons:

The bed was hard, our quality of sleep was poor, as the room was freezing cold at well. Rooms are shabby looking really need an update.

We emailed the manager......no reply, disappointing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • gb
8
Pleasant but room needed a revamp
Pros:

Beautiful location. Handsome building with many individual rooms for quiet relaxing.

Cons:

Tired bedroom - scratched furniture, lack of sockets, especially by bedside. No bathrobes in room despite this being a Spa hotel. V young staff (school age) run off their feet, odd lack of managerial staff in evidence.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
10
A perfect weekend
Pros:

Love coming here, it’s location is rural and you feel like you’re having a break away from the hustle and bustle of busy life. The hotel is cosy and really clean. I love how you can access the pool early which is important when we are up so soon.

Cons:

The only thing was the children’s pool was closed and it was a family visit with toddler in tow so we were disappointed.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
9
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Relaxing and peaceful break in beautiful surroundings.
Pros:

Relaxing stay with good quality facilities.

Cons:

Staff were pleasant but running of bar and breakfast service was very inefficient.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen john • couple • gb
3
Not good
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Kalpasree • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice relaxing place but a bit pricey.
Pros:

The building and the vibes were good. Food was nice.

Cons:

The property is understaffed.
The facilities like segway, archery were very expensive.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mason • couple • gb
10
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R Dickman • couple • gb
3
Possibly worst short break we've taken in years. Wouldn't stay here again. Better hotels nearby.
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Good location.

Cons:

Probably one of the worst short breaks we've had in recent years.
As dog owners we were treated like second-class guests. Each morning we weren't provided with an appropriate place to eat breakfast. Despite paying extra to bring our dog, we were expected to eat our breakfast off of our laps, or to walk all the way through the hotel to a table.
We made my feeling known to the on-duty manager on our first morning. Despite this we were still not provided with a set table each morning. The hotels solution was to offer us a tray! All the other guests were greeted each morning with a table laid with cutlery and crockery to sit at and enjoy their breakfast. But not if your a dog owner!
There were many dog owners staying at the hotel at the same time as us. The hotel had clear line-of-sight as to which guests had dogs. Dinning tables could easily have been provided for all dog owners, even in the restaurant which was only ever partially occupied. Yet the hotel choose to treat us like second-class guests. Appalling...
As is this wasn't enough, we were woken each morning at 6am by an industrial lawn mower outside our bedroom window! I appreciate this is a golf course but why couldn't they mow the greens, etc., at the end of each day while guests are awake. Not first thing in the bloody morning!!!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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brenda • couple • gb
4
Not worth the money spent
Pros:

Good

Cons:

The room

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Beautiman • couple • gb
9
Excellent will be going back
Pros:

Spa was fantastic and rooms and staff lovely really enjoyed my stay

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Mark • extended_group • gb
6
Rather dated rooms and NO double beds, singles pushed together, which are never comfortable
Pros:

My business partner and i stayed
She enjoyed the SPA facilities, I did not visit
Food deal is worth buying ( has to be done before day of arrival online )
Pay £30 get a credit of £35 to spend on food, as the food is not cheap, however it is of good quality

Cons:

The rooms however were disappointing, Dated decor, poorly lit and only single beds pushed together. Old TVs, i would have expected as a minimum a smart TV for watching / Streaming, had to revert to watching Netflix on my Laptop

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Dated

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Diego • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Beautiful views.
Pros:

The hotel’s location was stunning, and the interior was equally impressive, with elegant décor and a high standard of cleanliness. I honestly couldn’t fault any of these aspects of our stay.

Cons:

The only downside to my stay was the lack of bar staff available to serve drinks and food. Unfortunately, this resulted in unnecessarily long waiting times, which was disappointing.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good for a golfing break
Pros:

The golf courses were excellent and good value.

Cons:

The staff were very good, but we felt there was not enough staff especially in the evenings.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay in beautiful location
Pros:

Fantastic stay, great spacious room. Delicious dinner, good breakfast selection. Thoroughly enjoyed the spa facilities. Friendly and helpful staff

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee