Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

The Ro Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, a short walk to Lake Windermere

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Ro Hotel

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Reception
Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
The Ro Hotel offers an upscale experience in a national park with in-room WiFi for planning excursions, a full breakfast, and evening cocktails at the bar. Attentive staff provides luggage storage and assists with tour bookings, ensuring visitors fully enjoy their surroundings.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
Check availability for tonight Sep 9 - Sep 10

Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 10 - Sep 11
Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for PET FRIENDLY TWIN

PET FRIENDLY TWIN | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Twin

Signature Twin | Living area | 50-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Signature Twin

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed - single
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Windermere, The Ro Hotel is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Parkside Road or Cartmel Racecourse.
Visit our Windermere travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3BA

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min walk - 0.1 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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Urban Food House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ro Hotel

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Lake Windermere
A terrace, a bar, and a health club are just a few of the amenities provided at The Ro Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, LACU, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to conference space and a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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 7.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Pool fee: GBP 25 per person, per stay
  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before 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 7.50 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
  • Pool fee: GBP 25 per day

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 high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ro Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is The Ro Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Ro Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 7.50 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ro Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ro Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ro Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.