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The Ro Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a health club, steps from World of Beatrix Potter

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Room options

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PET FRIENDLY TWIN

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 18.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 30.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3BA

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

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Lake Windermere
Near World of Beatrix Potter, The Ro Hotel provides a terrace, a bar and a health club. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, LACU, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and garden views. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and housekeeping

Languages

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

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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
  • 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

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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are 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 on 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:

  • 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: from 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

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ro Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ro Hotel?

As of 23 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ro Hotel on 15 Jun 2025 start from NZ$364.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ro Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ro Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 7.50 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ro Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ro Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ro Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The Ro Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 598 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

8/10

Great location Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

A quiet and comfortable place with amazing view of the valley and also a short walk into the hustle and bustle of down town. A great location and place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great location & lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, nice bar and room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel, staff amazing couldn’t do enough for you. Highly recommend this hotel, very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Great hotel and staff. Shame the hotel bar closed early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Great location Didnt expect to pay for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10

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

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

Amazing stay, super friendly staff and the service was great. The room was huge and had lovely views over the lake. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

It was a wonderful stay. The staff were very pleasant and kind. The property was clean and good to stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this property. The staff were so helpful and polite, they took fantastic care of us. The hotel and surrounding area were beautiful and well kept, the rooms were comfortable with plenty of space and accessible showers. Breakfast was included with the stay and was a delicious buffet, and dinner in the restaurant was fantastic. When we return to Windermere we will absolutely be coming back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

A wonderful Hotel in a beautiful setting. All of The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was excellent as well as the Decor and furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely Hotel . Nice room . Very happy, will come again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Lovely staff, fellow guests were great. Definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

Nice hotel but needs some work
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

This was our first time here and won’t be the last. Every member of staff we met were very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

had a lovely time at tha Ro hotel. room was really nice, staff were nice and food was lovely. would be a great place when the sun starts to shine. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

The Ro is in a great location overlooking the lake. Even though our room was small it was clean and had everything we needed! Breakfast was great there were plenty of options and the staff were so friendly would always stop to greet you and have a chat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Just got back from ro hotel stayed 2 nights upgraded room first room not good at back of hotel got a room at the front with balcony and was perfect 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great hotel on lake Windermere - convenient to shopping and dining options plus walkable to the boats that taxi around the lake. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was ok and had the amenities we needed. Enjoyed the daily breakfast to gear you up for whatever walk or attraction you pursued that day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Friendly, warm, clean and very helpful, their current rating is to low for this hotel, give it a go
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022