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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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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cheryl • couple • gb
2
we won’t go back
Pros:

it was clean

Cons:

no central heating - rooms were cold
staff attitude was poor and verging on rude for some staff

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
7
Ok but bed very uncomfortable.
Pros:

Lovely setting and the staff were excellent

Cons:

Stayed in a delux double. Only issue was mattress. I could feel all the springs and did not have much sleep as so uncomfortable

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Hall • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Staff friendly and accommodating. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was good. Family rooms were available.

Cons:

No potable water in the rooms. They supplied free bottles of water, but this would've been a deal breaker for us had we known in advance.

The mattresses were really firm and I did not find them to be comfortable.

It was hard to find- especially in the dark. Google navigation was not reliable in this part of the country. We turned into an access road for a landfill where it was really difficult to turn back around.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Exceeded my expectations and will be a go to stay when I am there on business again.
Pros:

Staff excellent, very friendly. Food really good, good all round atmosphere.

Cons:

Location a bit remote, however I knew this before booking so wasn't a problem to me. May be to some though.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jonathon • solo_traveller • gb
4
Not the best
Pros:

The presentation

Cons:

The room was cold an the fan in the bathroom was loud an took a age to stop once going. This was ran when you tuned bathroom light on an sounded loud

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
Friendly bar staff quiet and clean room
Pros:

2 girls on the bar were extremely good at their job.. both very nice and helpful

Cons:

Had no hairdryer in the room.. but guy on reception was helpful and gave me a hairdryer.. but .. it was very noisy.. had to turn it down and all I got was heat .. but it cut out overheated..

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
7
It was ok
Pros:

Lovely spacious and beautiful views

Cons:

With it sitting right next to a farm it stunk of manure really strongly and the hotel was freezing there was no heaters on in the building so was really cold during the night beds are extremely hard but other than that it was ok

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable.
The food was outstanding.
Jo and Olivia James and the rest of the team were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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downs • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, good food reasonable price, vgood

Cons:

All good

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jaydn • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
Loved it
Pros:

Staff are so helpful and friendly especially Gareth. Our 3rd visit here and always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the restaurant very nice too .

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Amy was very helpful and professional

Cons:

Shower door didn't close so caused a flood

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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JUSTIN CHARLES • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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paula • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff is very welcoming and friendly

Cons:

Should of been a hairdryer in the room was not

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Exactly what we needed really relaxing
Pros:

Lovely location very relaxing really enjoyed our selfs

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee