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The Ro Hotel

Property class: 4

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A restaurant with round tables, yellow seating, and a bar area.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several bar stools.
A historic building with a central tower, a modern extension with outdoor seating, and a flag indicating a hotel.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, a large TV screen, and a green textured wall.
A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$163 nightly
The current price is $195 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

Room options

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
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Snug 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.

Snug Double (not pet friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

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
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
  • 328 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for THE TOWER SUITE (not pet friendly)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with a view, and teal wall paneling.

THE TOWER SUITE (not pet friendly)

  • Lake view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

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

  • 199 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for PET FRIENDLY TWIN

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

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

  • 248 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 183 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Twin

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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Snug Single (not pet friendly)

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

Snug Single (not pet friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

The RO Suite (not pet friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Windermere

When you stay at The Ro Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, just steps from World of Beatrix Potter and 6 minutes by foot from Lake Windermere. .This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Ro Hotel

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. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.
  • Elevator (78 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 50.00 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.

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 10.00 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
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 10.00 per person per day
  • Facilities fee: GBP 10.00 per person, per day and includes use of: spa; swimming pool; fitness facilities

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 cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 120
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 703 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, the room view in the Biskey suite was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Staff were very friendly. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Very helpful staff Room excellent for my husband plenty of grab rails in bathroom We will be returning very soon Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal, staff were lovely really welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff member we met on arrival couldn’t of been nicer! Very warm welcome. Room was perfect, very clean, quiet and comfortable bed. “Spa” was not quite what we expected. A 20m swimming pool with a
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dog friendly, basic room, but clean, with decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, clean and tidy, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location walking distance to lake Windermere lots of shops restaurants close by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was very basic and staff seemed disinterested. Bar was only able to make two cocktails and parking was an expensive extra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at The Ro Hotel - beautiful hotel and particularly enjoyed our evening meal at the hotel's restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean had what was needed only fault was that our room was so far out the way it did feel like we were in staff quarters . however the staff were very polite and nothing was to much trouble.the breakfast was very satisfying everything to choose from as much as you wanted very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. Staff were friendly and courteous. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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@
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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