The Dunes Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (1954 reviews)
Hawthwaite Lane , Barrow in Furness , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all 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 from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.1
Based on 1954 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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Ben couple gb
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good size room and nice location for accessing coastal nature reserves.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

No bed side lamps so it was either sit with the bright light or pitch black

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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tracy solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location of hotel was great.

Cons:

Staff were not very helpful or welcoming.
Breakfast was very poor.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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RICHARD couple gb
8
The only thing i would say is that the rooms could do with some air conditioning in.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good falue for the price All the staff were very freindly.

Cons:

We were happy with what we recevied.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Rachael family_with_children gb
9
Fabulous
Pros:

Everything the property was wonderful
Food was amazing
Lovely and clean

Cons:

The only issue was we was woken up by a man in a delivery van at 6am who seemed to be collecting large pieces of mixed recycling he was very loud and was discussing what he got up to the night before whilst dragging heavy wood boards which woke us up at 6am on a Saturday morning

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Rachelle solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Het personeel was erg vriendelijk en het ontbijt was prima. De locatie was top!

Cons:

Het was erg warm in het hotel en helaas was er geen koelkastje aanwezig in de kamers, terwijl dat er bij het boeken wel bij stond

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Chelsea solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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RUTH solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable would recommend.Great venue for large get-togethers.
Pros:

I thought the staff were lovely.Very helpful and a pleasure to deal with.The different areas to sit and eat in were nice.We had great weather so the outside space was perfect.

Cons:

A lot of banging doors from outside ( Room 15) Very hot weekend meant I had to have windows open - Monday morning very strong smell of landfill next door( nothing hotel can do about this) Better quality of tea/coffee and toiletrys would make rooms 'special'.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Karim couple gb
7
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Paris-Danielle solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Spacious room and bed was extremely comfortable. We payed for an upgrade and ground floor room. Fridge, fan and ironing provisions in the room.
Views were lovely and the outside area was perfect for a sunny day. Would happily come back again.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Solomon couple gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Ella couple gb
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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john beard solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple gb
5
Disappointing.
Pros:

The venue itself is stunning. The location is beautiful and the hotel itself has so much potential.

Cons:

The rooms are dated, stuffy and do not suit the aesthetic of the rest of the hotel at all. Cheap fans in the wardrobe and tired looking interior. We didn’t sleep a wink due to a busy car park and a ridiculously hot room. Some serious upgrades need to be looked at in regards to the accommodation side of the hotel. Such a shame.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely hotel, very clean and the staff were helpful and polite. Very nice food. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, I would recommend it.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee