The best hotel pools in Darlington.

One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.

Checked: 2026-11-04

Best pool in the city: Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa. Indoor heated spa pool and hydrotherapy pool, with an outdoor pool as well, at a 5-star resort.

LuxuryBest pool in the city

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Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa

★★★★★ · Darlington

Indoor heated pool in the spa, plus a hydrotherapy pool and thermal suites. The outdoor pool costs extra to use.

Pool: Indoor · Outdoor
Heated: Yes
Extras: Hydrotherapy pool · Thermal suites · Spa
Access: Indoor spa facilities for guests; outdoor pool carries an extra charge, according to guest reviews

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk travelmyth.co.uk

Mid-range

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Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection

★★★★ · Darlington

Indoor heated pool within the leisure facilities, with a jacuzzi. Guest reviews are split on its size and temperature.

Pool: Indoor
Heated: Yes
Extras: Jacuzzi · Health club
Access: Part of the leisure facilities; children's access restrictions are reported

Limited information: confirm the pool with the hotel before booking.

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk travelmyth.co.uk

Budget

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Blackwell Grange Hotel

★★★ · Darlington

Small indoor heated pool with lap lanes, next to a jacuzzi. Guests say it is compact and in need of refurbishment.

Pool: Indoor
Heated: Yes
Extras: Lap lanes · Jacuzzi
Access: Available to hotel guests; reviews describe it as small

Limited information: confirm the pool with the hotel before booking.

Sources: hotels.comkayak.comtravelmyth.co.uk

How we choose. We look only at the pool: rooftop, infinity, indoor or lap pool, size, heating and season, views, extras like a jacuzzi or pool bar, and what guests say about it. Categories follow the official star rating. Every fact comes from a public source listed under each hotel. Links to Booking.com are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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