The Ro Hotel Windermere

Hotels
7.8 (5601 reviews)
Helm Road , Bowness-on-Windermere , gb

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent / central location
Comfortable beds and generally spacious rooms
Friendly and helpful staff (in many stays)
Good evening meals reported by some guests
Cons:
Additional charges for parking, pool use and pets
Breakfast quality inconsistent: cold or undercooked items
Cleanliness issues and some shabby/dated areas
Occasional poor staff handling (wedding food issue) and lift/access problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Multiple comments about dust on buffet glass, dirty carpets, shabby paintwork and 'not clean' door frames — cleanliness is below expectation.
Service
8.9
Staff frequently described as friendly and excellent, though there are isolated negative incidents (wedding food issue, some unfriendly staff and staffing shortages). Overall service is generally good.
Location
9.8
Repeatedly praised as an excellent/ideal/central location with fantastic lake views; very strong positive sentiment.
Room Quality
9
Rooms/bedrooms described as comfortable, spacious and with very comfortable beds, though some rooms are small or dated in places.
Amenities
6.2
Pool and parking availability noted but both incur additional charges; pool access for a fee and paid parking were a common complaint.
Value for Money
5.8
Several guests called the hotel overpriced, especially due to extra charges for parking, pool use and pets — perceived poor value for extra fees.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Mixed to negative: multiple reports of poor/cold breakfast and undercooked items, some good evening meals; overall food quality is inconsistent.
Overall Experience
9.1
Generally enjoyable stays and excellent location cited frequently, offset by frustrations over extra charges, breakfast issues and some dated areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 06:21

Property Description

Pet Friendly Rooms
The Ro Hotel offers 10 pet friendly rooms on the ground floor, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your furry companion.

Variety of Room Options
Choose from a selection of Standard Double Rooms and Deluxe King Rooms, each designed to provide a relaxing and luxurious experience during your stay.

All-Day Destination
More than just a hotel, The Ro Hotel is a vibrant all-day destination for tourists and locals alike. Enjoy a coffee with friends or a family lunch after exploring Beatrix Potter World.

Contact us now to secure your stay at The Ro Hotel, where modern design meets northern hospitality in the heart of Bowness-on Windermere.

Important information:

When booking for 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements apply.
We charge £25.00 per dog, per stay.
Wellness club facilities and treatments are not included in standard bookings.
When booking for 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements apply. We charge £25.00 per dog, per stay. Parking is £10.00 per car, per night – the car park is operated on a pay-on-arrival basis for guests and public users, payable via the kiosk located in the car park or at any of the payment points on-site.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZRH

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 5601 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 5.8
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Jean • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

Real fast and location very good

Cons:

It says it has a swimming pool but not does not say you have to pay to use it until you have booked

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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SHUHUAI • couple • gb
1
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Maria • couple • gb
3
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Breakfast poor, food not hot and dust on top of the glass where the food was.

Cons:

Very tired door frames and not clean,felt like it was not looked after.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
6
Nice location,but for the money you pay I expected a lot better service
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Had an issue with food service for wedding when complaining told me basically I was lying and I didn’t have to wait 30 mins after every one else had there meal that my meal came out after nearly every one had finished,

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
7
Enjoyed our stay location excellent.
Pros:

Location excellent staff very friendly room was very comfortable and spacious.

Cons:

Had to pay for parking.
Breakfast time was a bit congested when getting your food and hot drinks as only one door to pass through.
Hotel situated at top of cardiac hill 🤣 wouldn’t recommend for anyone one with any disabilities.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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AP52 • solo_traveller • gb
8
A Nice Break ..
Pros:

Bedroom was great and bed was sooo comfortable. Bit of a mix up when checking in as they couldn't give us the room we selected and had allocated us a different room that we weren't happy with. However, after a discussion, they gave us a different room that we were delighted with

Cons:

Bit shabby in places, paintwork etc. Seemed to be very short of staff.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Helinski • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Brett • family_with_children • gb
7
Overall alright stay, would of been better if we got out on the 1st floor.
Pros:

Breakfast was great and the location is ideal.

Cons:

Hotel was great, only down side is the lift - we had a pram for our little one and it was a nightmare to be honest, it just fit in the lift but couldn’t get our bags in. I had to leave the pram on the 1st floor and take our bags up and come back for the pram. Then the 1st floor lift never worked so I had to carry the pram up!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Probably typical of Bowness hotels
Pros:

Location and parking

Cons:

Dated

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Rowley • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • gb
6
Overpriced
Pros:

It was a good location to Windermere, however it ontop of a big hill

Cons:

Advertises being dog friendly, charges a lot extra for a pet friendly room, then adds another charge for the pet itself, and all you get is a small treat. Room was an extra £40, then another £25 for the dog himself. For a ripped up dog blanket, dirty carpets, and basic room. Would have expected a lot more for the additional charge.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros n cons
Pros:

Staff were excellent, Room was clean and comfortable, evening meal was very good,

Cons:

Cooked breakfast was cold on cold plate and sausages, bacon and mushrooms under cooked. Parking was extra and subject to availability. You'd expect to have free parking as a resident.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
7
We enjoyed our stay as it was quite central, booked dinner for first night but left without ordering, staff member made
Pros:

Quite central

Cons:

Some staff not very friendly
Dining not great

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
3
Pros:

I have been going to this hotel for a couple of years now. It was always good up until now.

Cons:

We arrived on the Friday and there was no parking spaces. So we asked the staff she said you can go to another hotel which was about a mile away. Why would I even want to think about that. So I hung around and was quite fortunate as someone was leaving and I parked in that space then I had to pay at a parking meter. So I asked the staff if I pay for parking and go out am I guaranteed a space when I come back she said no. So I had to pay £10 per day and would maybe lose my space.
Also it looked like the hot plates were not working as the breakfast was cold we asked one of the staff to check. He came back and said they were on we said ok but the food is cold he just shrugged his shoulders and said I don't know why that is and walked away.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Reed • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Booked a balcony room so views were amazing.
Room was spacious. Location was good only minutes to Bowness centre and the lake all be it up a steep hill..

Cons:

Paying for park.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee