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The Ro Hotel

4.0 star property

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SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Hot tub

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Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3BA
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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PET FRIENDLY TWIN

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Twin Room | Living area

Signature Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

  • 18.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly) | Lake view

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

  • 30.5 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Windermere

When you stay at The Ro Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Coniston Water and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bodega - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ro Hotel

Hotel with an indoor pool, a short walk to Lake Windermere
The Ro Hotel offers 87 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with British cuisine at LACU, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Windermere? This hotel has 1183 square feet (110 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
LACU - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 7.50 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • LACU

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,183 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (198 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (185 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Pool fee: GBP 25 per person, per stay
  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Pool fee: GBP 25 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hydro House Hotel
Windermere Hydro House
Windermere Hydro House Hotel
Windermere Hydro Hotel
Windermere Hydro
Hotel Windermere Hydro
Windermere Hydro Bowness On
The Ro Hotel Hotel
Windermere Hydro Hotel
The Ro Hotel Windermere
The Ro Hotel Hotel Windermere

The Ro Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 602 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

EWAN, Biggar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff very polite and attentive. View in morning over lake was stunning. Room was spacious with excellent bathroom and shower Used to go to local old laundry theatre which was. very close walking distance. Nice local restaurants. Excellent breakfast. Very nice hotel. If returning to the area we would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamal

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice bar and room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid guest service in a comfy spot

My stay was great from the moment I got checked in by Persia who was lovely and even offered to see if the kitchen would prepare me something even though they had just closed. After my long journey from London it was a very good welcome. My room had a beautiful window with a view of the Lake and the mountains. The rest of the staff from the bar to the restaurant was really accommodating and kind. It’s within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, cinema and the lake of course.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff amazing couldn’t do enough for you. Highly recommend this hotel, very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay. Breakfast was average no complaints. Room was comfortable and location was great. Although good for us a disability would make this difficult as the hotel is at the top of a steep hill. But overall it was really nice for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Will

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of hidden costs, like addtioanl charges for breakfast (even though the listing advertises this as being includes) and addtional costs for parking. A poor and dishonest way to conduct business, which ruined an otherwise enjoyable stay.

6/10 Okay

anita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Hotel was lovely beautiful view from the biskey room. Food was lovely staff brilliant. It us up a hill but if able no problem xx
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and staff. Shame the hotel bar closed early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Didnt expect to pay for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Redwood City

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true gem in the Lakes District. It has a lot of history (which translates into very small rooms and a non-existent barrier between the shower and the rest of the tiny bathroom). But if you don't need a lot of space, the buffet breakfast was great, it's so close to shopping, dining, and the lakefront. A spectacular view of Lake Windermere from an outdoor patio. Which means a very steep walk up from the main drag. Definitely a classy place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay for 4 nights

Second time staying here. Stayed in same room 110 which is one of the biggest and great views over the lake. The room is big so can stretch out. Only down side was a shelf to put your clothes but it was fine. Nespresso coffee machine in room. All facilities lovely and staff all great. Couple bits a little dated and still needs tidying up but nothing to worry about. Great location hotel and ample parking. Look forward to stay again in same room which we like for the space and views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tak

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024