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The Gateway Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A stone building with a sign reading "The Way Inn".
Room
A dining table with a three-tiered cake, a mug of coffee, and a glass of milk.
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A room with a tufted sofa, a chair, a dresser with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $123
$102 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Crook Rd, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with green and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a mural of trees on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Allergy Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kendal

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 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Windermere.

What's nearby

  • Lyth Valley - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brewery Arts Centre - 6 min drive - 2.5 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

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 3 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Fleece Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Horse & Rainbow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 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

More

  • 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 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; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 pet, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful , food was delicious we will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and facilities and the food in the restaurant was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a beautiful part of England.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been renovated since we were last there many years ago. Service, food and rooms were very good - definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, easy access and amazing food, will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable spacious functional bedroom for a family of 4. We had a restful and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying ther for years,,the staff are amazing so helpful,,,and the hotel its self is amazing,,,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here - staff are so welcoming. Rooms are great - ive stayed here multiple times and never been disappointed. Highly recommend to stay here. Ive eaten here too and food is proper great restaurant esq pub grub
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We particularly liked the way the staff treated us. We had a problem with getting to the hotel on time and were helped by Ema who also gave us a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and there was a good choice of food for both the main menu and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Lovely food and drink. Big comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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all aspects were very good would recomend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel looks great, rooms well decorated (could only recommend a room fan or cooler for the hotter days we see), bed comfortable, food amazing, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay, wonderful place, beautiful rooms and excellent food . Woujd highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking. Ideally situated too
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, staff great, clean, nice food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed and comfortable hotel. Dog friendly which made all the difference to us being able to stay. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

What a fantastic place! Excellent friendly staff. Great food, parking on site and fabulous rooms. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very comfortable king size bed. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Amazing food. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good amount of parking. Food was excellent. Nice and spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the menu was great it had a excellent it had a full range
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room for families . Clean and selection of refreshments perfect for exiting the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - fantastic set up. We booked a family room and really impressed - double bed and bunk beds with an internal door to separate the two rooms. Both with a seating area and tvs. Gorgeous location and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026