The Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Durham with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Interior
Garden
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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1 Commercial Street, Durham, England, DH7 9BN
  • Diggerland
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Durham University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Durham Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Durham

At The Royal Oak, you'll be 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Hall Hill Farm and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Diggerland. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and barbecues. Added amenities include karaoke and a picnic area. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Durham guest house include Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum.

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Durham Castle - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New Board Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Flass Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

Guesthouse in Durham with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, karaoke, and a picnic area are also featured at The Royal Oak. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Royal Oak?

Yep, The Royal Oak has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$80.46, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Oak?

No, The Royal Oak does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Oak?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Oak?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.