Located in Kendal, The Gateway Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. .This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.
What's nearby
Lyth Valley - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Levens Hall and Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.0 miles
Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
Ullswater - 48 min drive - 43.0 miles
Getting around
Burneside Station - 3 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
The New Union - 3 min drive
Fold Coffee - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Ye Olde Fleece Inn - 4 min drive
Pedro's Casa - 3 min drive
About this property
The Gateway Hotel
The Gateway Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. This Kendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Gateway Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Gateway Hotel Hotel
The Gateway Hotel Kendal
The Gateway Hotel Hotel Kendal
The Gateway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 158 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Jan 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and location
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
anthony
Jan 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, staff great, clean, nice food
anthony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
suzanne
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room for families . Clean and selection of refreshments perfect for exiting the lakes.
suzanne
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was lovely and quiet. Just what we needed. Breakfast was lovely and cater for gluten free options even granola. Staff were lovely. This was our second time staying here.
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Murdo
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed a night in December and would highly recommended this hotel. Fantastic location, elegant and comfortable rooms and great food. Also handy just off the M6 but in peaceful rural setting on the edge of the lakes.
Murdo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous rooms with lovely decor. Nice staff
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
Nov 20, 2025
The Gateway Hotel staff there we're friendly, polite and helpful, the food was excellent
Room was great with amazing views. Friendly and lovely staff.. Great location. Also, high compliments for the food we had there. We thought the main bedding could be better with a bit more blackout curtain/blinds as the ambient lights outside were on for a longer period at night - these are some feedback for the sake of it. Will be going back for sure.
Excellent large room and well appointed. Superb bathroom and shower. Food in restaurant was really good both for evening meal and breakfast. Would definately stay here again.