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The Royal Hotel

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A bar area with wooden cabinets, wicker chairs, and a long wooden table with menus. - The Royal Hotel (Carnforth)
A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with two chairs, a bathtub, and a window with curtains. - The Royal Hotel (Carnforth)
A historic building with a sign reading "Royal Hotel," featuring a traditional facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a balcony. - The Royal Hotel (Carnforth)
A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a coffee table with books and teapots. - The Royal Hotel (Carnforth)
A room with a vintage chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a modern bathtub. - The Royal Hotel (Carnforth)
At The Royal Hotel, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A four-poster bed with a glass bedside table, black and white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a large ornate bed, a mirror, a chair, and a nightstand.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a mirror, and a bedside table.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a leather armchair, a bathtub, and patterned wallpaper.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Carnforth is home to The Royal Hotel. Bentham Golf Club and Lakeland Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. The Enchanted Chocolate Mine and Westmorland County Showground are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kirkby Lonsdale travel guide
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26 Main Street,, Kirkby Lonsdale,, Carnforth, England, LA6 2AE

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    32 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • A wooden house with a balcony on a lakeside, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
    Ullswater
    57 min drive - 51.7 miles
  • The Enchanted Chocolate Mine
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Mary’s Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Carnforth Silverdale Station
    15 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    10 min drive
  • Emma's Tea Rooms
    9 min drive
  • Crooklands Hotel
    9 min drive
  • Burger King
    10 min drive
  • The Highwayman
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Carnforth, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Enchanted Chocolate Mine and Yorkshire Dales National Park. St Mary’s Church is just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in the lovely town of Kirkby Lonsdale
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Another great stay

Great hotel, comfortable and location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J

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

Great place to stay

Great stay, choice of breakfast was excellent. Staff were so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and good breakfast. Staff were very welcoming and relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so friendly and the hotel was clean. The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast, comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotless. Friendly and helpful staff. Really good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with lovely bed and a great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location lots of independent shops - easy access from the M6 places of interest nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Staff were local and super friendly. Very comfy bed and room. Lovely food too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Lovely comfortable hotel

Lovely comfortable hotel in centre of Kirkby with friendly helpful staff and lovely food and lounge areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

The Royal Hotel Kirkby Lonsdale.

Our stay at the Royal has been lovely. Any queries answered. Attentive and very friendly staff. Breakfast and evening meals were lovely. The shops in Kirkby are good, varied selection and a great bakery.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cumbria jaunt

A lovely stay at a familiar hotel in the centre of town. Good service and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Lovely Hotel, great location

Lovely Hotel facing Market Square. Good Location. Great Service. Comfortable Rooms. Great food. Really nice lounge to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Always good

Very comfortable stay. I have stayed here a few times for work and never disappointed. Beautiful village pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights here and would come again. Lovely spacious room, comfy bed and great shower/bath. Bar and food is fab and the hotel is central to mooch around Kirby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

william

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

Short trip

Friendly hotel with comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff very good in all respects Breakfast offering superb Room lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Villge stay in Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirby lonsdale is a lovely quaint little village to visit, it has good walks, nice pubs/restaurants, hotels, cottages to stay in , shops with local produce, gift shops and l9cal to The Lakes and Yorkshire.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Very nice

Lovely room hotel was clean and staff friendly. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Romantic stay

Absolutely fabulous place. The staff were very helpful. We would recommend this place. Reasonably priced. The room was gorgeous and a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Stayed here many times! Staff great, breakfast great. Room 8 not so great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deena

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

Weekend trip with the pooch

Beautiful room, lovely and warm and clean. Perfect for our dog to stay. So welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

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

Overnight stay.

Everything good from check to check out. Comfortable bed and good breakfast. Some of the decor is now looking a little tired. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

MR Andrew

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

Comfortable and well appointed

Good one night stay after a family gathering in the area. Good standard of accommodation and attentive service. Breakfast included. Parking extra in one of the town's carparks but places available in the market square opposite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025