The Sun Inn

Hotels
Independent
6.8 (837 reviews)
Market St, Ulverston, England, LA12 7AY , Ulverston , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Food and water bowls
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Rooms need updating
No bedside lamps
No control over heating

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Rooms were clean but furnishings and fittings were 'tired' and old-fashioned.
Service
7.91
All staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
8.45
Perfect central location; great for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
5.4
Rooms in need of updating; some issues with temperature control.
Amenities
6.43
Standard amenities but the bar was lively; kettle and brewing gear provided.
Value for Money
6.39
Location and price were satisfactory.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Food was nice; a good dining experience despite some issues.
Overall Experience
5.91
Enjoyed the stay despite some above-mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:42

Property Description

Garden Views and Complimentary Wi-Fi
Embrace the serene garden views and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access during your stay at The Sun Inn.

Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge to culminate your day in comfort.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from free self-parking, relax in one of the 16 comfortable guestrooms with complimentary toiletries, and explore nearby attractions like Laurel and Hardy Museum and Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre.

Book your stay at The Sun Inn in Ulverston for a convenient and memorable experience.

Important information:

  • Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 837 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 7.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 5.4
Amenities: 6.43
Value for Money: 6.39
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 5.91
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Weixler-Beham family_with_children at
7
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
6
Clean comfortable and pleasant
Pros:

Clean spacious warm room

Cons:

Double glazed window

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
7
Chilled cheap great location friendly people got what we paid for
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too many steps room was dirty no bin bag in loo walls dirty

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Guus couple nl
7
Pros:

Goede prijs en supervriendelijk personeel dat klaarstond om te helpen

Cons:

Ontbijt ietwat karig en pas vanaf 9 uur

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple gb
3
Cold
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Room was cold, toilet was broken and shower was cold

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Sherson-Perrett couple gb
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
3
Not the best.
Pros:

Room was clean and staff member sorted out new TV as the one in the room didn't work.

Cons:

Bed was very uncomfortable, sensor in bathroom light goes out very quickly. Room was a bit drab and old fashioned.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfatable room, was told might be noisy but heard nothing. Staff pleasant

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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geoffrey couple gb
7
Overall good !
Pros:

Central! Parking available!
No hassle ! Straight forward! Pick up keys then straight to room!
Spacious room.

Cons:

No wc pan brush
No hot water in shower
Can be noisy from downstairs bar

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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LC80 solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff where all really friendly and helpful

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
7
An excellent mid week choice. I would stay again.
Pros:

KEEP IN MIND I STAYED MID WEEK AND AVOIDED THE TECHNO NIGHTMARE YOU GET AT THE WEEKEND. Hence this good review.

The positives are:

Smack bang in the centre of town.

Big room.

Old but powerful shower.

Decent tea/coffee/hot chocolate in the room.

Plenty of towels.

Reasonable free car parking out the back for 6 or 7 cars AND a pay and display car park behind that. Loads of parking generally.

Close to cinema.

Staff were very helpful.

The young Welshman in charge was a good egg. Very helpful.

Very, very clean.

Quiet after about 22:30.

Great place to stay for climbing in the South Lakes, Coniston Old man, Black Combe, Duddon Valley, local history.

Ulverston has more or less everything you need.

Close'ish to the beach (not walkable though)

It had a train station close by.

Good price by anyones standards. Amazing for the South Lakes.

Cons:

Ulverston has gone down hill a bit since I was a kid. It's fully of Skallies now and the council are clearly facilitating that with their choice of central establishments. The Pizza joint across the way seems to attract dodgy youths. It is fairly noisy until about 22:30 with people leaving the pub etc. There was a bit of argy bargy in the street between a couple of drunken Tracys when I was there but it was all done fairly quickly. The hotel was a bit worn out. The handle fell of my wardrobe, the mattresses were a but lumpy BUT for this price you can NOT argue. My room was a pinch cold in winter and there was no extra bedding. The car park is hard to find the first time, not really sign posted.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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harry solo_traveller gb
10
Staff were very friendly and nice, the room was very clean and comfortable, great food and drinks, great location and al
Pros:

Nice property, private car park out the back, very clean and great amenities, perfect location in the heart of the town

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Kirsty solo_traveller gb
9
Comfy and Clean
Pros:

Comfy bed. Very clean. Everything needed for a short stay. Great location. Staff great!

Cons:

Even though it’s a late night venue I could hardly hear anything from my room. Very light sleepers may struggle but had no issues

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Town centre basic accommodation,good value

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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.caroline couple gb
8
See you next year
Pros:

Location great in centre town..parking available.. they do want it can be noisy and it is..it didn't bother us but some would struggle sleep..we had an.excellent breakfast..food choice for brekkie much improved from last year. I had fabulous routine stack other half had full English.. both beautifully cooked and presented..very tasty..lad serving behing bar and serving brekkie was attentive and freindly

Cons:

Nothing we stay every year..it has been freshened up..and food much improved

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Philip Rennie solo_traveller gb
7
The noises from 19th century plumbing are not as amusing midnight as they are at noon.
Pros:

It's a great old inn with a lot of history. Big room, nice hot chocholate alongside the usual tea & coffee, decent shower (follow the instructions to over come the 19th century plumbing foibles). Central location is great for pretty much everything except the station. Very efficient check in and check out. I think they've started to refresh the rooms so previous reviews won't be accurate.

Cons:

The stairs up to the rooms won't suit the less mobile. They've got noisy neighbours so bring ear plugs. The noises from 19th century plumbing are not as amusing midnight as they are at noon.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Ignacia couple it
7
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Mariusz solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee