Lakes Hotel & Spa

Hotels
9.2 (7108 reviews)
Lake Road, Bowness On Windermere , Bowness-on-Windermere , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Beautiful location
Great amenities
Cons:
Inconsistent room temperatures
Breakfast quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Some reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness in the pub and the overall rooms.
Service
9.99
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and professional across multiple reviews.
Location
9.69
The hotel is noted for its brilliant location, with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some issues with temperature and bathroom quality were mentioned.
Amenities
9.67
The spa and dining experiences received high praise from guests.
Value for Money
8.63
Guests felt that while some aspects were excellent, the overall value did not meet expectations considering the price.
Food and Beverage
9.18
The food quality was generally praised, but there were some mention of poor breakfast experiences.
Overall Experience
9.65
Overall, many guests had a fantastic experience and expressed a strong desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views

Experience the ultimate relaxation at The Lakes Hotel & Spa, offering rooms with private hot tubs on balconies overlooking Lake Windermere. Indulge in the on-site spa, poolside seating, and a trendy cocktail bar.

Convenient Location with Exciting Activities

Explore the bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere and easily access nearby attractions like Ambleside and Wray Castle. Enjoy wakesurfing, paddleboarding, or take advantage of the concierge-led walking tours right from the hotel gates.

Exclusive Services for a Memorable Stay

With a prime location just minutes from shops and restaurants, Windermere train station, and top-notch amenities, including bike hire and Bentley collection, The Lakes Hotel & Spa ensures a luxurious and stress-free getaway. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please contact the property in advance for extra beds and children cots.
Children under 16 years are permitted in the pool and Spa area from 08:00 to 14:00 (last entry to the pool is 1:00).
On arrival you will be required to present the card you have made your deposit/pre-payment with at hotel reception.
This card will be swiped for a minimum value of £50.00 plus any outstanding balances to allow charges to your room.
Please note, unless previously arranged with Lakes Hotel and Spa, we do not accommodate any groups/parties.
Hotel bedrooms are available to check in from 3.00pm and apartments are available to check in from 4.00pm.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.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 7108 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.69
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 9.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 9.65
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Bruce family_with_children gb
8
3 night great stay.
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

For a 5 star the shower was a bit basic.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
7
Staying at the lakes hotel you shouldn't have to pay extra to park it should be included
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff

Cons:

Having to pay extra for parking when already paying a premium to stay at hotel

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Peter couple gb
10
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Martin couple gb
10
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Stuart couple gb
4
Upgrade felt like a downgrade, reception staff not very accommodating.
Pros:

The breakfast was sufficient.

Cons:

We got an upgraded room which had previous occupants contents in the room I.e birthday banner, stains on carpet and chairs. Too overlooked in hot tub area, not very private, noise from upstairs hot tub all night, traffic light noise and light pollution from headlights from main road. Reception staff not very accommodating when we inquired about changing room due to these concerns. It was a special occasion my partners birthday which was ruined. We had previous stayed at the hotel which is reason why returned, we felt that the upgrade was more of a downgrade.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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jon couple gb
5
So much promise. Left underwhelmed. Saved by the Asian restaurant.
Pros:

The location , the restaurant and the friendly staff.

Cons:

Our room no 11 in the annex was very small and dark nothing like advertised. The bathroom was very small you couldn’t open the door if someone was standing at the sink. Nowhere to put your toiletries. The spa changing room was dirty. We spoke to the duty manager who handled our complaint very professionally and immediately reduced our bill. It felt like he was a complaint that he had heard before. If you book make sure you are in the main house not one of the annex with direct access to the Spa.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Bin family_with_children cn
10
Impressive view and service of the hotel.
Pros:

Excellent from location facility and hotel services. The terrace bar has the nice view of the lake and delicious food. The Spa is open to customers, and it looks mysterious. The cluster house provided perfect choice for the family with kids. we had the best sleep in the trip.

Cons:

Privacy concerns as the room door is facing the car parking. the coutains need to keep closed, which makes us don’t want to stay in the room.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Damien solo_traveller ie
10
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Simon couple gb
10
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Callum couple gb
10
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michelle couple gb
10
We had the best stay so relaxing just what we needed
Pros:

Such a beautiful relaxing calming vibe The hotel is a couple of minutes from the lake allowing us to venture out have a few drinks and food whilst being close to the hotel The spa is beautiful so relaxing really clean and well looked after and so peaceful

Cons:

There isn’t anything not to like it’s amazing!!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jacqui couple gb
8
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Uzma couple gb
5
Good location, but not a 5 star, room was small and hot with no ac
Pros:

The bentley was a nice touch.

Cons:

Room was small, and windows didn't open much. Bad nights sleep, no ac.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
Hopefully the first visit of many
Pros:

Hotel was lovely, the prosecco on arrival was a really nice extra and we had a suite upgrade for my husbands birthday which made our stay extra special! The happy birthday note on the mirror again just made that extra effort which we really appreciated - also the staff was all lovely.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
10
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Yvette couple gb
9
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Joseph couple gb
10
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Suzanne couple gb
8
Nice stay in comfortable hotel near Windermere. Great views and cocktail bar.
Pros:

The location, the view, the good, the spa and hot in on balcony.

Cons:

Self service breakfast - not what you usually get in a 5 star. No coffee maker in room only kettle. No designated walk way to spa - had to go through car park.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple gb
10
Very good service and the best hotel to stay in at Bowness on Windermere. Couldn’t recommend this hotel anymore very goo
Pros:

I have stayed at this hotel a few times now and it’s always a very clean place to stay, all staff members are welcoming and friendly. The food out of the restaurant on site it’s reasonably priced for such good food and service. I will definitely be going to stay again

Cons:

They isn’t anything that I wasn’t happy with

2026-08-04 via Nuitee