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Riverside Hotel

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a glass railing, and a view of a river and a building in the background. - Riverside Hotel (Kendal)
A view through a window of a historic stone bridge over a river, with buildings and greenery in the background. - Riverside Hotel (Kendal)
An indoor swimming pool with a checkered pattern on the walls, a lounge area with sun loungers, and a tiled floor. - Riverside Hotel (Kendal)
A historic stone building with multiple windows and a tower, situated beside a calm river with a bridge in the background. - Riverside Hotel (Kendal)
A dining room with tables set for a meal, large windows, and a view of buildings outside. - Riverside Hotel (Kendal)
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at Riverside Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, River View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kendal is home to Riverside Hotel. 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. Visit our Kendal travel guide
Map
Beezon Road, Kendal, England, LA9 6FS

What's nearby

  • A stone wall, a flowering tree, and a castle in the background.
    Lyth Valley
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kendal Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kendal Castle
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brewery Arts Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Abbot Hall Art Gallery
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kendal Station
    3 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waterside Wholefood Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Duke of Cumberland
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • River View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside 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 Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverside Hotel located?

Situated in Kendal, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kendal Museum and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. Kendal Castle and Brewery Arts Centre are also within 15 minutes. Kendal Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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

Riverside Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property slightly dated but the staff so friendly and helpful. Free parking a welcome bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely riverside location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable spacious room with lovely river/bridge view. Courtesous staff. Location good and parking excellent. Building getting a little dated . Plenty of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Free parking in an undercover car park was a bonus. The location was great- a quick walk into town. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The reception area and fitness suite are newly renovated, but the rooms are a very different story. The rooms are incredibly dated and furnishings are very tired. The beds were thin so you could feel the springs, the TV was very old and the ironing board was torn up. The bathroom is particular is in desperate need of a refresh, while it was clean, the sink and showers were very old. Towels were very old and were stained. Positives are the location is great - very close to high street and train station. The staff at reception were also incredibly attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean and everything we needed was there. Nice breakfast, and the pool and sauna were an added bonus. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd particularly like to thank Sharon at the reception desk > she was so helpful on arrival and very pleasant. The parking was easy and the room was spotless, even the breakfast was very nice. We actually stayed about 8 years ago as well. A place I will come back to if we were staying in the Lake District again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few nights after arriving from the US before moving on to other areas in the Lakes. Excellent location in the heart of Kendal convenient to restaurants and shops. Enjoyed a nice hike right from our door along the river and up to the castle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very close to the town, transport links and rooms overlook the river. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. We have stayed many times and will continue to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the room and view over the river. The bar area was very nice to having the decking area where you could sit outside again by the river. Didn't have time for breakfast as we had an early start so cannot comment on that. Parking facilities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking right next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mrs catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice breakfast especially sausages and helpful staff Location really good and facilities good and slept well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location the staff were very helpful and friendly also free parking which is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff were wonderful. I was traveling alone with my pet. Hotel was very pet friendly. Bed was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 days. On the 3rd day, the room was not cleaned. Fresh towels were left on the TOILET BOWL! On the 4th day, we reminded the reception to have the room cleaned. Bed was not properly made. Used wet towels were left on the floor of the bathroom! There slug or snail slime trials on the carpet of the breakfast room Location was great though
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff, spa, restaurant were all welcoming and well appointed. Location was convenient. Our room could have used some updating. Clean, but mattress sagged, chair cushions thin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Gwinny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely spacious room and bathroom that were comfortable and spotlessly clean. The shower was powerful, however, there was a gap between the screen and the bath so the bathroom got soaked every time we used it. The room doors need a soft close mechanism fitted to stop people from constantly slamming doors. The breakfast was not too bad but could do with some more cold options. The breakfast tables are very sticky! Overall we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Staff vey helpful, especially on reception. Our rooms were very clean and spacious, with comfy beds and views over the river. Very centrally located hotel with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, nice room with good bathroom, beds were firm. View from the family room of the river was nice. Good place to access Windemere from also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this hotel. Staff couldnt do enough. Rooms a good size with all amenities. Great gym and spa facilities. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were decent in size. The view was amazing. Breakfast was also decent, however less options for vegetarians. Overall it was a quite relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - friendly staff, clean & comfortable room, in a great location. Would definitely stay again :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025