The Ro Hotel

Having stayed at the Ro previously, we were disappointed at £7.50 per night parking fee and the extra cost to use the basic Spa area. We were given an accessibility room as a non disabled guest. This room is great if you have a disability but there is nothing nice or luxurious about a bathroom with rails around everything. The dog friendly room are the small rooms with very basic decor.. we were also charged £50 per room as a deposit which 2 weeks on has still not been debited back into our account. A poor experience from a hotel that could be run so much better.

Won't be back as there is no personal touch to this place , staff ok but I felt i was in a different country!

From arriving and having a drink at the bar, to using the Spa, staff and facilities were excellent. We booked one of the rooms with balcony, and although too cold to use, was a lovely addition to look out onto that and the view. The room was really large and beds comfortable. Breakfast was buffet, everything really hot and well stocked.
We were on the £99 b&b rate for two!!! Brilliant value for money, will definitely return.

The hotel is amazing and the views are outstanding. We took advantage of the flash sale in March and stayed in a lake view room for £99 b&b. The room was beautiful, modern, brilliant shower, bit and views perfect. Couldn’t fault the buffet breakfast, fab! The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful which makes a big difference. We sat out on the patio at the front of the hotel with a drink and again views of the lake and town. We definitely will return. To the manager: we particularly liked the single oval chairs on your patio, very comfortable. Do you know the name of the manufacturer as we are interested in buying some for our garden. Thank you

Lovely hotel and great location

We had a really good stay!
We were a group of 14 , all couples. Staff were fantastic , especially reception staff both in the main hotel and the spa ( I can’t remember the name of either lady, sorry! But they were fantastic).
Really minor points ;
1) the lift sounds like it may die at any point - it’s a bit scary!
2) the rooms seemed very hot , we had the heating on the lowest setting , and the window open, and still woke up a few times in the night.
But overall, a brilliant stay !

Winter deal was fantastic value. Ro suite and Tower suite both beautiful. Family room very good too.

Only issue was restricted pool times for kids. Understand fully why they are in place but they are the same time as breakfast.

Shame restaurant was not open at night time.

The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and courteous. A particular thank you to Fred in reception.
The location is ideal for Bowness-on-Windermere, shops and restaurants.
The room was much better than we had expected from one or two mixed reviews. The bathroom was spotless and toiletries were provided.
Expect to pay for an upgrade for a lake view.
Tea and coffee was provided and also a complimentary bottle of Prosecco.

I have stayed at The Ro twice now. First time Nov 2025 and for the 2nd time Feb 2026. I have to say, I really like this hotel. Its very well located in Bowness to get out to all the bars and restaurants, as well as a very short walk to the Lake.

I have stayed in both suites - The Ro and the Tower. I would 100% say its worth pushing the boat out and experiencing the suites! I cant decide which I prefer. The Ro Suite definitely feels newer/fresher and can not be faulted at all. The Tower suite feels older/more worn/ has a couple of issues with it (which I will go into) but for me the quirkiness of this room makes up for its minor floors. Its quite novel/romantic. Really tall ceilings. I felt like I was in Rapunzels Tower in the bathroom. Beautiful views over to the lake etc. The couple of issues are just heating and lack of good ventilation for steam in the bathroom (resulting in wobbly floor tiles). It is such a big space, it could do with maybe a decent plug in oil radiator in the room. Something a little better quality than the little plug in radiator thats currently there. The other issue (which is such a shame) the bathroom doesn't have great ventilation. Its a cracking bathroom but the steam builds up in there so bad when you have a shower and literally soaks the floor through. These issues wouldnt stop me from staying in the room though, as there is something quite special about it. If you like a more well finished/ modern room than stay in the Ro Suite... if u like quirky/romantic/rustic go for the Tower Suite.

The staff are friendly and the bar is modern and comfortable. We booked treatments at the spa which were great.

Breakfast was very good for a buffet style breakfast.

We had a fab stay and will be back.

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Went to The Ro Hotel on Valentines Weekend 💝 to celebrate our commitment ceremony there.
With being regular visitors, we couldn't think of a more perfect venue or spot to have it and we we were not disappointed.
It was superb in every sense!!!
The hotel, the views from every angle (we had the Tower Suite) and the service we received.
Tilly, our wedding coordinator was excellent, so was Manoj and all their staff. Thankyou for making it such a memorable weekend for us and our guests.
We will be back again next year and hopefully try out the Spa.
Jo and Jay

Hotel was pleasant on arrival however when we got upto our room we were met by a horrible smell like mould in the bathroom. We opened the window to try and get some air in but this meant the smell spread into the bedroom. We had parked our car in the hotel car park and when we went down to our car it had been badly damaged, someone had hit it and not let anyone know. We reported this to reception and were basically snubbed! The receptionist told me to contact the manager and when I asked for his email she gave me it and this voice who had been standing there the whole time piped up that’s me and to be honest we don’t have cameras.. no I’m sorry this has happened, how bad is it or any smypathy.. very uncaring. Then the next morning we went to the health spa and were met by a disgusting smell coming from the hot tub. It was so bad it made us feel sick so we had to leave. I reported my concerns re how dirty the water was and again this was dismissed. I reported this to the manager and he said he’d pass it on but wasn’t really bothered. Such a shame as it has potential to be a lovely hotel.

If the restaurant is open in the evening this would be a lovely hotel. They do need to sort this out if restaurant is closed the bar is empty what a waste!! Though you have to climb a hill to get to the hotel, thankfully The Angel is open half way which serves food and drink. Apart from that the hotel is comfortable and does a very good breakfast.

Me and my husband stayed here for a night and we probably wouldn’t return.

Room was basic, and we were kept awake most the night with an annoying clicking noise, couldn’t open the blind so room was in darkness.

Also the “spa” was rubbish, just a basic pool and a room you could sit in to “relax”

Breakfast was nice, but overall wouldn’t stay again.

The Ro hotel is a great little hidden away hotel, it’s 2 mins walk up a hill from Lake Road. Location is great for staying in Bowness.

I found an “off peak” deal which was £99 per night for any room, including breakfast and use of the spa. Only downside is that we came mid week so the restaurant was closed on an evening. I didn’t realise this until after I booked and tried to book an evening meal. There is plenty of lovely eateries on the doorstep, like Jintana (who do an early evening special) and Rastelli pizzeria.

My other downside to the hotel was the heat, but I’m not a person who loves to sleep in a warm room and we could lower the temperature with the room control panel.

The rooms were very well equipped, we stayed our first night in a suite which was lovely, very spacious, gorgeous bath tub… and the second night in a balcony room, also had all the good additions, like a Nespresso machine, kettle, fan, hairdryer, iron and board. The hotel and rooms were very clean and well maintained. Views of the lake are gorgeous and I imagine ever better in the summer.

We used the Hyrdo spa, which was on the small side but we had the whole place pretty much to ourselves. I do think they are missing a trick, could have some outdoor huts with a steam room or sauna in…

Breakfast was nice, a lot of choice and the vegetarian sausages were nice, not fake meat!

We stayed at the Ro Hotel for a night for my birthday , pool was closed so couldn’t use it which was disappointing overall hotel was nice breakfast not amazing.

Lovely two night stay at The Ro, couldn’t have asked for much more. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful, friendly staff. Access to the pool and jacuzzi just added to the overall relaxing experience that was needed.
The Ro also offer a free drink per person on selected drinks at the bar for those staying more than one night who do not require their room to be cleaned as part of their Eco friendly aim - can’t argue with that. To note a car parking charge is required for anyone staying at the hotel which can be sorted inside the hotel. Once again, thanks to all at The Ro!

We took our grandson hoping to use the pool when we arrived but he wasn't allowed to use it as the private members complain about children . Unfortunately the TV wasn't working and we couldn't get a reliable signal either . We were told that it would be fixed but it never was. There was no apology. However the room was really clean, nice and had a great view The staff were lovely, especially Paul.

Just spent 4 nights at the Ro Hotel Bowness on Windermere. What wonderful hotel. Staff are so friendly professional and helpful. Special mention to Paul Fred and Persia who went beyond our expectations and are a credit to the hotel. Breakfast was excellent with hot and cold choices . Lovely ambience and feel to the hotel and so relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return. Paul and Christina

We stayed at The Ro Hotel on a work trip with colleagues and also made use of the boardroom, which was well set up and ideal for our meetings. Overall, we had a fantastic experience. The hotel is modern, clean, and very comfortable, making it a great place to relax after a busy day. The staff were professional, welcoming, and extremely helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were well equipped, and breakfast was excellent with a great selection. The location and views over Lake Windermere were an added bonus. I would highly recommend this hotel for both business and leisure stays.

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The rooms were spotless, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming throughout our visit.

Making the reservation was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions, and after speaking with Marsha, the reservationist, everything became even easier. She took the time to explain all the booking options, and it was clear that booking directly was the best choice.

The hotel offers are excellent value for money. We also made use of the wellness club facilities and even treated ourselves to a cheeky spa treatment, which was absolutely worth it.

We have seen comments on various platforms regarding parking charge but the information was stated on our email confirmation, so I believe everyone receives the same emails therefore it was not a shock to us that parking was chargeable like everywhere else in The Lake District

Overall, a wonderful experience—we will definitely be back.