The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1345 reviews)
26 Main Street , Kirkby Lonsdale , gb
+44 1524 733636

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Parking issues
Room comfort could be better
Cleanliness concerns in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Some reviews mentioned a bit of dust in the rooms and a slight odor in one room.
Service
8.86
Reviews consistently praised the friendly and attentive staff.
Location
8.9
Location was frequently highlighted as a strong point, being central and charming.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were generally comfortable, but one review mentioned that the bed could be comfier.
Amenities
8.38
Standard amenities with some suggestions for improvement like adding an armchair.
Value for Money
8.34
Generally good value but some felt parking fees could be considered.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast received high praise, though one drink had an additional charge.
Overall Experience
8.36
Guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:09

Property Description

Charming 3-Star Accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale

Convenient Amenities: The Royal Hotel boasts a shared lounge, a restaurant, and a bar for guests to unwind and socialize. Enjoy the convenience of room service, luggage storage, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at The Royal Hotel features a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and cozy bed linen and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Explore the Area: Situated near various attractions, guests can explore Trough of Bowland, Kendal Castle, and Cathedral Church of St Peter. For outdoor enthusiasts, cycling activities are available in the picturesque surroundings of Kirkby Lonsdale.

Book your stay at The Royal Hotel for a delightful experience in Kirkby Lonsdale.

Important information:

Please note that Pets are only allowed in certain rooms in the hotel. Please contact us prior to making your reservation to ensure a dog friendly room is available.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1345 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Dean • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Clean,tidy, good location

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
8
Character, style and unbeatable location.
Pros:

Great dinner and breakfast. Attentive staff. Comfortable public rooms.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Des • couple • gb
6
Ok for a short visit to Kirkby Lonsdale.
Pros:

Centre of town. near other restaurants and bars. Car parking not far away, but no carpark discount from the hotel.

Cons:

Our room wasn't cleaned on the Sunday and we had to ask for toiletries etc. Food wasn't as good as our last visit in 2023 and nobody seemed to be in actively in charge of the dining room. In all fairness there was 2 people who seemed to be doing virtually everything, including booking in / out, and running the bar. There seemed to be a lot of new staff as well who were being trained on the job.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Good location nice staff, nice room.

Cons:

Hotel is looking a little tired. Cold breakfast buffet very limited.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfy room, excellent breakfast, a hotel with history and character.

Cons:

Noise from bathroom pumps in our room and adjacent room when using the shower.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • extended_group • gb
10
100% recommend
Pros:

Perfect location. Great value for money. Staff were super friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • gb
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
10
A very nice village and would recommend
Pros:

Location…superb breakfast..friendly staff…excellent room with walk in shower

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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heather • couple • gb
8
Absolutely fantastic location
Pros:

Fabulous location, spacious rooms and very clean

Cons:

More expensive than other hotel and no option to remove breakfast from your stay

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Conchita • couple • es
1
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • couple • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

We’ve stayed many times in Kirkby Lonsdale it it’s a first for this hotel - thought we’d treat ourselves and spend a bit more / wrong move

Cons:

For the money £170 + £15 for our dog, no bowls, treats etc in the room, there was a lot of mould in the bathroom, broken towel rail, numerous chips in paint, the breakfast 🤷‍♀️, unfortunately the poached eggs should not be offered, hard as bullets, I specifically asked for toast separately as I don’t like soggy bread and it came buttered (soggy) so could not eat it all in all extremely disappointing and it wasn’t a busy breakfast for such a large establishment

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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bethan • couple • gb
10
Perfection - beautiful stay.
Pros:

Everything - it was perfect.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Good location

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Just what we needed
Pros:

Central to amenities

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee