The Ro Hotel Windermere

Hotels
7.8 (5657 reviews)
Helm Road , Bowness-on-Windermere , GB

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 5657 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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Barry • couple • gb
9
Brilliant, provided the hotel is not hosting a wedding...
Pros:

The friendliness and efficiency of the staff. Room facilities. The food.

Cons:

The fact that a wedding was taking place meant no carparking, i am disabled and this was a major issue. Also could not get into the bar as it was being used for wedding. As we paid £40 for car parking and car park was full.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • gb
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic facilities bed was comfortable room was excellent

Cons:

We booked a double was put in a twin but they did give us free parking and free drink at the bar as apologise.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Lovely surroundings just all very nice
Pros:

Breakfast was very good also it was good to be able to have our dog with us in the bar area. My husband is celiac and the staff were very good at getting anything he needed

Cons:

The scrambled eggs wer the only thing not quite up to standard, far to runny.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
D
Debra • couple • gb
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast was as good as it could be,lovely ,
Location was ok , we were only there for one night

Cons:

Having to pay £10 to park car,only there for one night,but would come again and recomend to my friends

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
B
Bell • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room small. Food not good

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room friendly staff good location

Cons:

Very surprised that you had to pay to use the pool

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Davie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Chatton • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The room was a good size

Cons:

The smell in the room it smelt damp.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel,great staff, recommended!!!
Pros:

Hotel was excellent from the moment we arrived, the staff were super friendly,the room we had was spotless & the perfect size ( you get what you book) the food at the hotel was absolute first class, all in all we will definitely be booking again asap

10/10 to all the staff keep doing what you are doing & ignore the negative reviews

Best regards Scott and Zara x

Cons:

No full length mirror for the wife ( to be honest I couldn't care) so this isn't anything really that negative

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
8
Beautiful location, friendly staff
Pros:

Location perfect, reception bar and restaurant very modern

Cons:

I would have liked more choice of breakfast, pastries yogurt

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
An easy place to stay
Pros:

Clean an drinks were reasonable an so was parking

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
5
Will be going back to the area but using a different hotel to compare.
Pros:

Room was comfortable, clean and had a fridge.
Evening meal was very good and hot.

Cons:

Paying extra for parking, extra to use the pool etc when you are paying a premium for room.
Breakfast plentiful but sadly only luke warm even though it was on a hot plate.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • couple • gb
4
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee