Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (2150 reviews)
Croxdale, , Durham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2150 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
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Evans solo_traveller gb
4
Review
Pros:

Lovely main building and bar. Nice, polite staff. Very nice outside areas.
Room very clean.

Cons:

Awful bed, like sleeping on York cobblestone. Mattress absolutely worn out. Whole bed frame creaky needs replacing. Bathroom smelly even though clean.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
10
Great place to use as a base for Durham Uni graduation
Pros:

The location, close enough to Durham to take taxis

Cons:

Dinner menu is a little restricted.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
5
Was fine for one night and good location for Durham University. Far too hot in rooms
Pros:

Easy check in and can park outside room. Room had everything required for a one night stay

Cons:

The fire alarm going off at 6am that woke myself up! Also no air con or fans provided in the extreme heat

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Denaro couple it
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Nick family_with_children gb
6
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Clean, easy to park and access to restaurant. Short drive to tge city.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
8
Pros:

Q good vslue stop-over. Good breakfast

Cons:

No complaints

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Billy solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

I have stayed at the Honest Lawyer many times, it is my first choice when I am in the area.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Marilyn solo_traveller gb
7
A convenient stopover for Durham.
Pros:

Well situated for access to Durham and surrounding area as on a bus route and not far from a park & ride. Plenty of free parking at the hotel.
Our room, 54, was large, with storage space.
Breakfast was freshly cooked to order.
Good walking locally near to the R. Wear.

Cons:

The room was very warm as it was over the kitchens, and somewhat affected by the large extractor vents on the flat roof outside windows.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Jordan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
6
Good location.
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff.

Cons:

Decor shabby, carpets need replacing. Rooms need redecorating.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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William family_with_children hu
8
Pros:

Good value, good location. Helpful staff at check-in and for cleaning

Cons:

The bar staff were a little…direct.

It is a bit dated but that is reflected in the price

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Alan Morris couple gb
9
An ideal location for an overnight stay
Pros:

An ideal location for our stay after attending a Wedding in Northumberland, enjoying so much we actually stayed four nights. All the staff, from the reception, bar, restaurant and cleaners were excellent, their care, compassion and concern for our wellbeing was most comforting. The quality and generous portions of food was most enjoyable and the glass of local beer rather nice. The parking outside our room was a bonus. We shall be back !!

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing that we did not like

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children gb
4
Will not return
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Black mould in the en-suite bathroom!
No air conditioning
Noisy toilet when flushing
When I checked in I was told breakfast started from 7am the next day and we needed to eat early for our Saturday schedule but when we reached restaurant at 7:30 was told by staff it was actually 8am start for breakfast on Sat 🤦‍♀️which it did say on room info but I had not checked this as lady on reception had told me it was 7am. When I mentioned to staff member on check out that I had paid for breakfast in advance but we didn’t have it as had to leave early he simply said - ok!
I think a nice gesture would have been to offer a refund for this as it was very inconvenient to have to get breakfast elsewhere and I obviously had to pay for it elsewhere so effectively paid twice!

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller th
7
Clean and good value room just outside Durham.
Pros:

Very clean room, comfortable bed, excellent shower.

Cons:

A ground floor room meant we could only have the window open a crack so it was a bit stuffy in the summer heat.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Alan Morris couple gb
9
See stay 25th June
Pros:

We also stayed later in he week after stopping at the Hotel on route to a wedding in North Northumberland. See review for stay 25th to 29th June

Cons:

Absolutely nothing NOT to like !!!

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
8
This suited us perfectly for a two night stopover tho explore the area
Pros:

We had a ground floor room in the large annex block where each room had an individual parking place outside the door.
The hotel was very easy to find and a five minute drive to the Park & Ride into Durham

Cons:

Perhaps the plumbing could be updated

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Esra solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee