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Lakes Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only) | Living area
Indoor pool
Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only) | Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England, LA23 3EP
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment on Two Levels with Built in Beds (Duplex)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Snug Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Small Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Sleeps Six)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Family Room (Sleeps Three)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment on Two Levels (DUPLEX)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double room with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lake Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Roof Top Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only) (DUPLEX)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bowness Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Windermere Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room with Hot Tub (Small, Adults only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ground Floor Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Suite with Hot Tub sleeps 4 (Adults Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Cosy Double Room with Bunk/Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Exterior Double Room (Direct Access to Lakes Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Windermere

With a stay at Lakes Hotel and Spa, you'll be centrally located in Windermere, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa offers 57 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

15 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Lakes Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 57 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 15 hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Bar, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Bar - This bistro specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Waterbird - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Waterbird

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children are permitted in the indoor pool from 8 AM to 2 PM, with last entrance at 1 PM. Last entrance for adults is 9:45 PM.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Best Western Burnside Hotel Windermere
Best Western Burnside Hotel
Best Western Burnside Windermere
Best Western Burnside
Burnside Hotel Bowness On Windermere
Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection Windermere
Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection
Burnside BW Premier Collection Windermere
Burnside BW Premier Collection
The Burnside Hotel Hotel
The Burnside Hotel Windermere
The Burnside Hotel Windermere
Best Western The Burnside Hotel
The Burnside Hotel Hotel Windermere
The Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection
The Burnside Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa Windermere
Lakes Hotel and Spa Hotel Windermere

Lakes Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1023 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1246 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sameera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub on the room balcony was the star of the show of course, it was excellent, as was the breakfast, plenty options and delicious fresh food. The staff were amazing and the extra touches, like the mulled wine at check in (it’s Christmas) really made the experience perfect. Only negatives I can say are the room was slightly dark and dated, and the public spa area was quite crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing and staff were great! The spa was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean warm room and complimentary toiletries, friendly helpful staff and a lovely welcome, I'm only giving 4 stars because after checking while booking that I could eat gluten free I was left very disappointed and hungry after waiting 30 mins for a gluten free breakfast half of it was missing and cold also the sausages were raw, the breakfast everyone else was eating looked amazing and they had a lot of delicious looking choices, had a long travel home very hungry, I should say staff were very apologetic and did refund, otherwise an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurinder

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect apart from the shower in the room not getting warm !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely brilliant. Couldn’t fault it at all. The staff were amazing and extremely hospitable. We were awarded a complimentary upgrade for my boyfriend’s birthday and were able to use the Bentley to be dropped off in town. Rooms were lovely and clean, and very warm! Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and a complimentary drink on arrival. Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, facilities, staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Whole experience was brilliant. The staff were so attentive and friendly. Noel and Patrick welcomed us and helped with pointers on the stay. Room was gorgeous with an added touch of anniversary surprises hot tub on the balcony fab too. Highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right from the point of arrival the service was outstanding!! Loved the cosy room with the hot tub. It was very spacious and the hot tub was amazing. May stay was for a special birthday but will definitely return soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025