The Ro Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Lake Windermere

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The Ro Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy British cuisine at LACU, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Kids' menu
  • Netflix
The current price is $121
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

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View all photos for FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets Not Allowed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets Not Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a TV, and a mirror.

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV on a wooden stand, and floral curtains.

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A dog lying on a brown cushion with a blue sign that reads "The Ro" in front of a window with sheer curtains.

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dog sitting on a mat with a blue bowl labeled "The Ro" in front of a window with sheer curtains.

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a door with a sign.

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

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

View all photos for ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

A large bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Signature Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed, Pets Not Allowed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Basic Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed, Pets Not Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 13 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Ro Hotel

  • The Ro Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy British cuisine at LACU, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 87 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1183 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 78
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 73
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Mobile key entry
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

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. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50.00 will be collected before check-in
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Hot tub access is available for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per person per day

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chairs

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs GBP 10.00 per person, per day. Facilities include fitness facilities, a spa, and a swimming pool.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 120.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Is there a pool at The Ro Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Ro Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Ro Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ro Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Ro Hotel and nearby?

The Ro Hotel has an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ro Hotel?

Yes, LACU offers British cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around The Ro Hotel like?

The Ro Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 2 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter.

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Reviews

The Ro Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Excellent bed and bedding Breakfast was good Staff were helpful especially Raul who worked double shifts and double roles for the duration of our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Another great experience thanks to the staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, the room view in the Biskey suite was incredible.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location Very helpful staff Room excellent for my husband plenty of grab rails in bathroom We will be returning very soon Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about The Ro. I have stayed before and will definately be back. Slight niggle..the breakfast choices and food excellent but the bacon was so hard I couldn't cut it up! Staff on the front desk were amazing. Very clean, upmarket but comfortable hotel. I will definately be back@
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was lovely
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8/10 Very good

Perfect area,
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8/10 Very good

The Hotel was perfectly based for the lake. Plenty of parking on arrival. The staff were very friendly especially Fred. We sat outside and struggled to open an umbrella. Within 5 minutes a maintenance man appeared from nowhere and fixed the umbrella, really helpful. The rooms were modern with clean bathrooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was ideal, staff were lovely really welcoming and helpful.
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6/10 Good

In the centre of Bowness up,a small hill, room was clean and well maintained, The car park we had to pay extra £10 a day for it, no option to pay for more than one day on machine and no app, so if going out all day for the following day had to put another day on the car early before going out well before the 24 hours had run out from the previous day. Top tip use the excellent bus service to get around they run every 20 minutes and is only £3 any trip. Bar was excellent, very pleasant staff, breakfast was a buffet style full English breakfast a bit hit and miss, day 1 excellent , day 2 different chef he didn’t know how to make scrambled eggs as they were like soup and very runny not nice and fluffy as they should be, good choice of breakfast items though including cereals, yogurts and croissants, we ate in the restaurant for evening meal once out of our 2 night stay both of us were disappointed with the standard of supposed hotel quality food, not good , although the waiter/waitress service was excellent , the hotel was very dog friendly with dogs allowed in most areas, overall the hotel had its good and bad points.
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8/10 Very good

Very dog friendly, basic room, but clean, with decent breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Clean room ,
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location walking distance to lake Windermere lots of shops restaurants close by
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10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel, clean and tidy, good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely spacious and clean. The communal areas were also well maintained and the hotel is well located. The staff were friendly and really helpful
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8/10 Very good

Great location Friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, nice bar and room was great
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10/10 Exceptional

Room had great views. Generally clean although the electric heater had accumulated lots of dust which was not good for me with dust allergies. Breakfast was good.
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8/10 Very good

Great location & lovely room
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent accessible room. Lots of space for wheelchairs, very relaxed atmosphere. Close to main street in Bowness but at the top of a very steep hill. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, staff amazing couldn’t do enough for you. Highly recommend this hotel, very central.
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10/10 Exceptional

3 night stay

Beautiful location, views are stunning on the outside terrace, rooms are lovely whilst small has all you need although would suggest a mirror on the dressing table. Breakfast was lovely, drinks very reasonably priced with a good selection and lovely welcoming staff.