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The Ro Hotel

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

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa

Room options

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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

Highlights

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

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

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

Highlights

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

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

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

Highlights

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

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

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

Highlights

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

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

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

Highlights

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

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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bodega - ‬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 with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and 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.

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.

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The Ro Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 599 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

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

8/10 Good

Terri Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

loretta

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

10/10 Excellent

EWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff very polite and attentive. View in morning over lake was stunning. Room was spacious with excellent bathroom and shower Used to go to local old laundry theatre which was. very close walking distance. Nice local restaurants. Excellent breakfast. Very nice hotel. If returning to the area we would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and staff. Shame the hotel bar closed early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Didnt expect to pay for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay. Breakfast was average no complaints. Room was comfortable and location was great. Although good for us a disability would make this difficult as the hotel is at the top of a steep hill. But overall it was really nice for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Solid guest service in a comfy spot

My stay was great from the moment I got checked in by Persia who was lovely and even offered to see if the kitchen would prepare me something even though they had just closed. After my long journey from London it was a very good welcome. My room had a beautiful window with a view of the Lake and the mountains. The rest of the staff from the bar to the restaurant was really accommodating and kind. It’s within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, cinema and the lake of course.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanishk

It was a wonderful stay. The staff were very pleasant and kind. The property was clean and good to stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful Hotel in a beautiful setting. All of The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was excellent as well as the Decor and furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing stay at this property. The staff were so helpful and polite, they took fantastic care of us. The hotel and surrounding area were beautiful and well kept, the rooms were comfortable with plenty of space and accessible showers. Breakfast was included with the stay and was a delicious buffet, and dinner in the restaurant was fantastic. When we return to Windermere we will absolutely be coming back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel . Nice room . Very happy, will come again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, fellow guests were great. Definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Graeme

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

Fab Location

This was our first time here and won’t be the last. Every member of staff we met were very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Nice hotel but needs some work
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true gem in the Lakes District. It has a lot of history (which translates into very small rooms and a non-existent barrier between the shower and the rest of the tiny bathroom). But if you don't need a lot of space, the buffet breakfast was great, it's so close to shopping, dining, and the lakefront. A spectacular view of Lake Windermere from an outdoor patio. Which means a very steep walk up from the main drag. Definitely a classy place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

allan

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

lovely

had a lovely time at tha Ro hotel. room was really nice, staff were nice and food was lovely. would be a great place when the sun starts to shine. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ro is in a great location overlooking the lake. Even though our room was small it was clean and had everything we needed! Breakfast was great there were plenty of options and the staff were so friendly would always stop to greet you and have a chat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just got back from ro hotel stayed 2 nights upgraded room first room not good at back of hotel got a room at the front with balcony and was perfect 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on lake Windermere - convenient to shopping and dining options plus walkable to the boats that taxi around the lake. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was ok and had the amenities we needed. Enjoyed the daily breakfast to gear you up for whatever walk or attraction you pursued that day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Very good, great location, rating is to low

Friendly, warm, clean and very helpful, their current rating is to low for this hotel, give it a go
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022