The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property

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Interior
Boating
Reception
Garden

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK, KENDAL RD,, Windermere, England, LA23 1AL
  • Old Laundry Theatre
    7 min walk
  • House of Siam
    1 min walk
  • Windermere Station
    7 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    65 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Windermere Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Lake Windermere
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Windermere Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Windermere Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Windermere hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–10 AM: GBP 10.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Hotel Windermere
Windermere Hotel Windermere
Windermere The Hotel
The Windermere Hotel Hotel
The Windermere Hotel Windermere
The Windermere Hotel Hotel Windermere

The Windermere Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 541 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 541 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Poonam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn’t stay again
When booking the hotel it said it was in Bowness. After searching around for over an hour the hotel was in Windermere which we didn’t want. The hotel is extremely run down & smells. The staff at breakfast were lovely couldn’t fault them at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID and CHERRY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel nice and central to railway station and bus routes around the area. If parking they charge £6 per day that is not advised when you book.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Urszula

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok hotel
Good location for exploring Windermere and surrounding area. Booths supermarket just acrross the road and bus stop to get further The Lakes. Room clean but would benefit with a bit of renovation- creaking floorboards, wallpaper peeling off in some places. Good breakfast, self service, choice of cereal and English breakfast items. I would recomend improvement in service. The receptionist recited the greeting formula on my arival giving the impression he is not interested in and just done the job; simmilar the guy in breakast room- you sit, eat and go! Quick! As a guest I would prefer to feel looked after with a bit of a care..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel decor a bit dated, but perfectly adequate and an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

graham paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly the hotel location on your map is wrong , tne hotel is not on bowness, it's at Windermere which is not we're I wanted to stay , I always book hotels in bowness , so it took me a long tone to actually find it after driving around the location you are pin pointing, I was with my elderly parents who found it very difficult to leave the hotel as it was at the top of a hill and walking to the lake , which was 30 minutes, you stayed it is 8 minutes, was not an option so it did spoil our stay there , the bar was not always serving food only breakfast and the room were clean but very scuffy and in need of a paint job , I never normally complain about your hotels but this was by far the worst ive stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is on shabby side with long corridors to meander through to get to the room and no elevators making hauling luggage awkward. But rooms are clean and functional. Staff not too friendly. But location is prime, next to train station on top of hill and easy to walk to town and bus, making it a good place to stay if arriving on trains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff so helpful easy to approach very clean great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place where I could just release some stress and return back with a clear mind and soul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic weekend. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was acceptable but not luxury . The building needs updating the windows are so drafty there were instructions of how to use the heating in rooms so when it didn’t work we asked at reception to be told it’s only on in winter u can’t have it on which was said with an attitude by the member of staff he then provided us with a heater instead . The breakfast was passable but was cold. The hotel restaurant is a cafe next door which was lovely but not a restaurant! The hotel said it had parking but told us on arrival u have to pay per day . There was supposed to be a games room and a garden again not there . The hotel stated close to the lake it was a 30 min walk down hill then hike bk up hill . Again all this would be fine if it stated that when advertised .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

K K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel ,excellent location with warm friendly staff especially at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs updating rooms are old and tired looking. Receptionist not very friendly and very strict with check in time of 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Requires update for Everything, furniture decore facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat facilities, great location ,will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Ok not enogh options for food at property, cashless is inconvenient, room was fine, staff good & friendly, parking for disabled,£6.00 per nite should ne reduced,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Debi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tired looking property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please don't let some reviews put you off booking at this hotel. We had to book here last-minute, as our guesthouse cancelled our reservation. All I can say is that it was a blessing in disguise. The staff went above and beyond to cater for me and my disabled husband. Showing us the ramping into the hotel and easy access to the lift, which was big enough for one person and the fold up wheelchair. They also allocated a room which meant we didnt have to walk far from the lift, and what a room it was. Plenty of space, very clean, great bed to sleep on and a large bathroom too plus a beautiful view of the lake. I couldnt have asked for any more and we will be back to stay again. Thank you so much for helping us and making our short trip memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
After booking I looked at the reviews some were bad ..but I found this hotel perfect location..staff very friendly..room was clean..plenty hot water.. breakfast great choice..£6 a day parking in the hotel was very reasonable.. railway station directly across the road and bus stop .will definitely be back next time I am in Windermere..thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday away Solo
I stayed for 5 days and found the staff helpful and friendly the room was clean the food was very nice all in all a good holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked out of your hotel after staying for three nights. I must say I'm extremely disappointed in the hotel. I paid over £300 to stay for three nights. The room was in a desperate need of updating. There was plaster coming off the walls in the bathroom, the were wires coming out of the towel rail socket you could see different coloured wires. The room was unberablely hot, we had to ask for a fan. The room has not been cleaned properly for a long time, there was dust on the skirting boards, the carpet had not been hoovered properly as the was still a sugar sachet from the previous guest under the desk. The sockets on the main desk didn't work so had to use another socket to boil the kettle. There was no way of locking the door from inside the room. There were marks on the paintwork in the room. There were cracks all around the ceiling and up the walls in the bedroom. One sticker in the bathroom said the room was made daily another sticker virtually next to it said totally the opposite. I must have had around 3 hours sleep each night due to the temperature in the room being unbearable. I wanted to check out and find another hotel but didn't have the money to pay for another hotel. I could never stay in this hotel again. When leaving the hotel you could see even the windows looked like they needed replacijg as they also looked to be in a poor state of repair. This is meant to be a 3 star hotel I'd only give it a one or two at the best ☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024