Royal Oak at Keswick

Hotels
8.7 (1895 reviews)
Main Street , Keswick , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive staff
Excellent location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Small room sizes
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
The reviews indicate a generally clean environment, though some reviewers reported minor cleanliness issues related to room amenities.
Service
9.1
Multiple reviews highlight excellent and attentive service from staff, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.14
The hotel is praised for its ideal location in the center of town, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms are generally described as comfortable and spacious, though some reviewers noted issues with certain rooms being small or lacking natural light.
Amenities
8.62
Amenities received mixed feedback, but positive mentions about complimentary items and good breakfast offerings prevailing.
Value for Money
8.58
The perceived value aligns with the level of service and quality, though some room sizes raised concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Dining experiences were mostly positive, with good breakfasts reported but some dissatisfaction with specific dinner dishes.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction with their stays, noting that they would return, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:49

Property Description

Elegant En Suite Accommodation
Experience comfort and style in our elegant en suite rooms featuring modern amenities like LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi. Relax in a power shower or unwind in a soothing bath after a day of exploring the beautiful Keswick town.

Local Produce Dining
Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant offering freshly prepared dishes using local produce and seasonal ingredients from Cumbria. Pair your meal with real ales from the renowned Thwaites Brewery for a complete dining experience.

Scenic Views and Exploration
Wake up to stunning views of the surrounding hills and embrace the charm of this former coaching inn. Located near the town center, Keswick Lodge serves as the perfect base to discover the wonders of the Lake District.

Book now to relish in the warmth of The 18th-century Royal Oak at Keswick and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Keswick.

Important information:

When booking more than 3 rooms, a 50% nonrefundable deposit will be required for all bookings over 3 rooms. The team at the hotel will make contact to arrange this.

If you would prefer a room with a bath please request this when booking.

Please note that only a limited number of rooms are dog friendly. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange allocation of a pet friendly room. Unfortunately, additional pets cannot be accommodated.

Please note that the property does not have onsite storage facilities for bicycles.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1895 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Daniel • couple • us
10
Amazing inn with all the amenities needed to enjoy the Lake District.
Pros:

Staff was very kind and helpful. Room was clean and cozy with complimentary water, tea, and chocolates. Location was perfectly in the heart of town, and a short walk to restaurants, shops, and trails. Included breakfast was delicious, as well as their lunch and dinner options.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Glen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Matt • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Bell • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect central hotel
Pros:

Love this hotel. The staff are super friendly & cater well for dogs. In the 30 degree heat the air conditioned rooms were heaven. Great off menu breakfast & is a lovely Central location in Keswick.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
Absolutely lovely ☺️
Cons:

No parking provision

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Jurgita Bromand • solo_traveller • lt
10
Pros:

Staff are all helpful, friendly and smiley. Loved the interior. Location is superb! Would recommend and will come back again!

Cons:

Nothing. It's the best hotel I stayed in the UK!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Tierney • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Customer service was amazing
The staff could not do enough to please
We were upgraded to room no 1
Beautiful comfortable room
Breakfast excellent
Definitely come back again
Thank you

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • couple • de
10
Tolle Übernachtung auf unserem Cumbria Way
Pros:

Schönes Zimmer, sauberes Bad, tolle Lage, tolles Frühstück

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, with very friendly and helpful staff! They couldn’t do enough for us.
The room was immaculate and well presented and the food was spot on!
Cracking place to stay in a location that can’t be topped for all amenities and excursions.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Dexter • solo_traveller • gb
7
Ideally placed but mind your head
Pros:

The location to the main street was fantastic. The breakfast was very good with a lot of choice.

Cons:

The room we were allocated was very small. If you are a light sleeper (like me) early morning noise from the main street may wake you up. The main issue was the entry and exit to the room (door frame) was very low. I understand this cannot be made higher but please remove the door closing mechanism. I struck my head twice on this (im 6 foot tall) and on the last occasion so forcibly I had swelling to my head and an throbbing head ache. I raised this with the manager (who created an accident report) and was told the health and safety company lead had be informed and would be in touch. Nearly 3 weeks later... i have haven't had any follow up.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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N396BAjulieg • Couples
10
Lovely one night stay
Pros:

We enjoyed our one night stay at The Royal Oak in Keswick. Room was lovely and very clean. Air conditioning was a bonus in this heatwave. Goody Bag for the dog was a nice touch and complimentary truffles were delicious. Breakfast was really nice, staff were very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend and look forward to staying here again on our next visit to Keswick.

2026-06-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Ainsley • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location and lovely pub and rooms. Staff were friendly and lovely.

Cons:

Could be a little noisy with people leaving the pub but wasn’t too bad.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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MrsDanielCraig • Friends getaway • Daventry, Northamptonshire, England
2
Appalling Service and Food
Pros:

Pre ordered food should not take an hour to come! Service was terrible, food was well below average and there were flies everywhere. I cannot recommend this restaurant-the staff are rude, the food is shoddy, the restaurant is dirty/full of flies and the attitude towards customers is horrendous.

2026-06-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Shona • couple • gb
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • couple • de
10
Wohlfühlhotel! Wir hatten leider das falsche Zimmer!
Pros:

Freundliches Personal! Fabelhaftes Frühstück! Gutes Essen!

Cons:

Zimmer Nr. 2 hatte ein Fenster zum Hof, welches man nachts nicht öffnen konnte, weil ständig Geräusche vernehmbar waren. Die Klimaanlage war für den kleinen Raum überdimensioniert.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Tyrrell • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay deffo be back
Pros:

Great choice.quick service of food and friendly staff .Perfect location in Keswick Town.

Cons:

We had room 6 and across the narrow st was a cafe with upstairs .when we opened curtains in the mornings they all could see us and we could them quite plainly looking at us.needs a one way blind.we wouldn't stay in that room next time.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Hunt • couple • gb
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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megane58 • Couples • Stourbridge, West Midlands, England
4
Two drinks £18 rip off.
Pros:

We’re currently staying in this lovely part of the country so tonight we decided to have a tour of the town for just drinks as we had already eaten.
There weren’t many pubs open which is why we ended up here.
Two drinks for £18 it’s no wonder there weren’t many people in there.

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Anne-Maree • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee