The Dunes Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (2031 reviews)
Hawthwaite Lane , Barrow in Furness , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Cold breakfast
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Issues with cleanliness mentioned in multiple reviews, including cobwebs and used tissues.
Service
9.1
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
9.6
Location praised for its convenience and quietness, making it a highlight.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms noted for comfort, but some dated furnishings and issues reported.
Amenities
8.1
General amenities mentioned positively, though some limitations noted.
Value for Money
7.1
Value questioned in some reviews, though others felt it was good for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast praised but noted to be cold at times, affecting the overall experience.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall sentiment was mostly positive despite some areas of concern.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:39

Property Description

Scenic Estuary Views and Spacious Rooms
Experience stunning estuary views and enjoy bright, spacious rooms at The Dunes Hotel. Each room includes a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a TV for your comfort.

Delicious Dining and Cozy Bar
Indulge in a variety of dishes at the hotel restaurant, set in warm, traditional surroundings. Unwind at the cosy bar offering a selection of beers, wines, and spirits.

Convenient Location for Exploration
Explore nearby attractions like South Lakes Animal Park, Roanhead beach, Furness Abbey, Grizedale Forest, and Lake Windermere. The hotel's location just off the A590 makes it easy to access the best of Barrow-in-Furness.

Book now and experience a delightful stay at The Dunes Hotel.

Important information:

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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2031 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Bahram solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Biyyani family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Down to Barrow to visit family, so a very comfortable and convenient place to stay
Pros:

Location, friendly and comfortable! And could accommodate my two small dogs🙂

Cons:

None

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ben solo_traveller gb
6
Cons:

Room was tatty, hole in wall and dirty floor

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Zilvinas solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The buffet breakfast was ready early in the morning with plenty of food. The hotel room was very clean and spacious and the price was cheap for prices around the area

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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william couple gb
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Debbie extended_group gb
9
Convenient for visiting family locally
Pros:

2nd time staying here to visit family in Barrow. Rooms are spacious and well equipped.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Danny Blundell solo_traveller gb
3
Not what I was expecting 😕
Pros:

I didn't like much personally. We booked based on photos and reviews but neither lived up to our expectations. I felt like the pictures posted in booking.com were from 10 years ago. Some of the staff were very nice others seem to do the bear minimum. We had a meal, which was average, not ask if we wanted desert or more drinks.

Cons:

The room was spacious but was made smaller by the the fact it was in the loft, with the pitch of the roof covering the bed. 3 times I hit my head. Room very basic. The bed was very uncomfortable. Breakfast was pretty poor, had to settle for toast and marmalade. Breakfast was served until 10 but by 9.15 some of the items from the buffet had run out and took at least 10 mins to refill. They was a wedding that day, it felt like the staff were fully focused on the wedding party and rightly so, but the remaining customers shouldn't suffer because of it.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Holmes couple gb
3
Inconsistent
Pros:

The staff were friendly enough

Cons:

The inconsistency in service, the poorly maintained hotel. The fact you couldn’t drink the water. Unfiltered water not being used, I could smell the chlorine and fluoride in the water.
The buffet breakfast was warmed by some chemical solution which you could smell. So we could not sit near the buffet.
The first morning it smelt like a greasy Jo’s.
The first room was terrible my husband scratched his leg on a screw sticking out of the divan. There was dust everywhere. I gave a snagging list to reception and we were moved for the last two nights.
The outside flower beds are dead. There was litter outside on the patio.
The atmosphere depended so much on the staff….

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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thomas couple us
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Sharp couple gb
7
Convenient and ok but not great
Pros:

Its location

Cons:

Needs maintenance, mattress was creaking and springs were not good, there was dust on top of mirror and other places

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Grace extended_group gb
8
Would visit again, so nice and peaceful
Pros:

the dinner was lovely, bed was comfy and shower pressure was to die for. And the prosecco was the best i’ve ever had

Cons:

the breakfast could’ve been better

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Agata couple gb
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Reg couple gb
6
Nice place but let down by the services
Pros:

Nice patio area

Cons:

We had an issue when we went to have a shower in the evening before going out to a party,it did not work and the Hotel could not provide an alternative room or shower. They said that they would find us another room in the morning to have a shower, however when I went to reception in the morning they knew nothing about it and I had to wait until 9am before they could have a room available. This room has shower above the bath . The side of the bath was very high and so my wife could not use it and had to do without it. They gave us a complimentary breakfast, but this was not the best Expected decent sausage being in the Cumbria area but they were not of a good quality. The Hotel could be great and the Lady who was the senior onsite did try and help the best she could.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Tessa solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Quiet, semi rural relaxing environment

2026-08-17 via Nuitee