The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1319 reviews)
26 Main Street , Kirkby Lonsdale , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Parking issues
Room comfort could be better
Cleanliness concerns in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Some reviews mentioned a bit of dust in the rooms and a slight odor in one room.
Service
8.86
Reviews consistently praised the friendly and attentive staff.
Location
8.9
Location was frequently highlighted as a strong point, being central and charming.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were generally comfortable, but one review mentioned that the bed could be comfier.
Amenities
8.38
Standard amenities with some suggestions for improvement like adding an armchair.
Value for Money
8.34
Generally good value but some felt parking fees could be considered.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast received high praise, though one drink had an additional charge.
Overall Experience
8.36
Guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:09

Property Description

Charming 3-Star Accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale

Convenient Amenities: The Royal Hotel boasts a shared lounge, a restaurant, and a bar for guests to unwind and socialize. Enjoy the convenience of room service, luggage storage, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at The Royal Hotel features a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and cozy bed linen and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Explore the Area: Situated near various attractions, guests can explore Trough of Bowland, Kendal Castle, and Cathedral Church of St Peter. For outdoor enthusiasts, cycling activities are available in the picturesque surroundings of Kirkby Lonsdale.

Book your stay at The Royal Hotel for a delightful experience in Kirkby Lonsdale.

Important information:

Please note that Pets are only allowed in certain rooms in the hotel. Please contact us prior to making your reservation to ensure a dog friendly room is available.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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 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

8.5
Based on 1319 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 8.36
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George couple gb
10
A very nice village and would recommend
Pros:

Location…superb breakfast..friendly staff…excellent room with walk in shower

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Leslie couple gb
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
heather couple gb
8
Absolutely fantastic location
Pros:

Fabulous location, spacious rooms and very clean

Cons:

More expensive than other hotel and no option to remove breakfast from your stay

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Martyn couple gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
C
Conchita couple es
1
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
B
bethan couple gb
10
Perfection - beautiful stay.
Pros:

Everything - it was perfect.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jo couple gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

We’ve stayed many times in Kirkby Lonsdale it it’s a first for this hotel - thought we’d treat ourselves and spend a bit more / wrong move

Cons:

For the money £170 + £15 for our dog, no bowls, treats etc in the room, there was a lot of mould in the bathroom, broken towel rail, numerous chips in paint, the breakfast 🤷‍♀️, unfortunately the poached eggs should not be offered, hard as bullets, I specifically asked for toast separately as I don’t like soggy bread and it came buttered (soggy) so could not eat it all in all extremely disappointing and it wasn’t a busy breakfast for such a large establishment

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
T
Trevor couple gb
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Good location

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple gb
9
Just what we needed
Pros:

Central to amenities

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Leno couple gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
C
Collin couple gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple gb
8
Would recommend as a place to stay in Kirby Lonsdale
Pros:

Lovely old building. Perfectly situated for our stay. All areas within the building accessible for us with limited mobility. Staff were brilliant- very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
L
Leslie couple gb
8
Cant think of anything
Pros:

Nice decor and spacious bedroom

Cons:

Cant think of anything

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
J
justin couple gb
6
Great location but let down in other areas
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was in no way a superior room! The curtains were sun damaged and now fraying which does which does not feel superior. The bathroom was tatty. The staff were not welcoming, we waited 5 minutes to book in (there was no bell) at reception which was in a busy hallway. The staff are trying to do too much and the customer is lost in this.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
E
Eric solo_traveller nl
7
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Mckenna solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
R
Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel in the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale. Very comfortable reception rooms, bar and restaurant. Bed was super comfortable and all staff very friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was exceptional.
Would definitely recommend a stay at this historic hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
L
Les couple gb
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee