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The Gateway Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property - The Gateway Hotel (Kendal)
Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free) - The Gateway Hotel (Kendal)
A dining table with a three-tiered cake, a mug of coffee, and a glass of milk. - The Gateway Hotel (Kendal)
Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free) - The Gateway Hotel (Kendal)
Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free) - The Gateway Hotel (Kendal)
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Gateway Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room, Allergy Friendly

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Kendal, The Gateway Hotel is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Kendal Museum and Brewery Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing. Visit our Kendal travel guide
Map
Crook Rd, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX

What's nearby

  • A stone wall, a flowering tree, and a castle in the background.
    Lyth Valley
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • A duckling in a nest surrounded by straw and branches.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    15 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Levens Hall and Gardens
    9 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fold Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Ye Olde Fleece Inn
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Horse & Rainbow
    4 min drive
  • Pedro's Casa
    3 min drive

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gateway Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lyth Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and Brewery Arts Centre. Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry and Abbot Hall Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km). Burneside Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicky

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

Hetti

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

Razvan

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

Simon David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely food and drink. Big comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

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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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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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8/10 Good

Lauren

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

anthony

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

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the hotel on a number of occasions and do so because I have confidence that it will be clean and well maintained. This is in contrast to a number of occasions where I have experienced disappointment when staying at other hotels. The general amenity of the Gateway is extremely pleasant and the staff have managed a relaxing and comfortable public area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abi

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
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient location to Kendal and Windermere as long as you have a car. Parking was good. Had a nice pub/restaurant with pretty views. Room and bathroom clean. Stairs up to the room not for everyone, very steep and narrow. Overall good stay for our one night. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice but choice a bit limited as was the main menu. Otherwise no complaints and the food was well presented and tasty. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Murdo

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, staff were very friendly and the food was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was very comfortable and I enjoyed my stay, staff were welcoming and friendly, lovely room and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice food and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hirudika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a family room and it was amazing,very clean,cute room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here the food was amazing and the staff were so catering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice local hotel. Nice rooms and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful weekend break here , food was fantastic and will definitely be returning .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast wasnt free but it was lovely and fresh the room was lovely but the bathroom a little bit cold. The staff was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly and welcoming staff Good food and a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great restaurant, wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms very pleasant staff hotel was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Place to stay !!!

Beautiful location Great service Great food And a perfect nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025