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The Ro Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, 6-minute walk to Lake Windermere

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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

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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)

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
  • 388 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
  • 328 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 344 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 - single
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Signature Twin

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
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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
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 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

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 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 a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

  • 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 stay

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ro Hotel?

As of Dec 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ro Hotel on Dec 29, 2025 start from $124.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 636 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dog friendly, basic room, but clean, with decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location walking distance to lake Windermere lots of shops restaurants close by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, clean and tidy, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Terri Anne

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

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

Lauren

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

3 night stay

Beautiful location, views are stunning on the outside terrace, rooms are lovely whilst small has all you need although would suggest a mirror on the dressing table. Breakfast was lovely, drinks very reasonably priced with a good selection and lovely welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s worth trying to get a room with a Lakeview and a balcony absolutely superb
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Richard

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

Lakes 2025

Receptionist chap. Was v patient. We swapped rooms 2 times and settled on the 3rd. Wish was fantastic. Bar staff were great too. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in the evening but breakfasts were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel room was very dated, carpet had a stain on it, tile in bathroom cracked. Not what we expected as cost £458 for two nights. Breakfast was good, with good variety. Location of hotel is good for walking to many bars and restaurants. Wouldn’t return based on cleanliness of the room. Another we never knew is you pay an additional fee to use the swimming pool. Have stayed in many hotels and never have I had to pay to use the facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here each year for the Great North Swim. One of the best in the area. Staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you. The hill up to the hotel is a killer if your fitness levels are not great and parking can be a small issue if it’s really busy. No Hash Browns at breakfast is unforgivable but that is the only slight on an otherwise good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Updated grand old hotel

The Ro is an old hotel that has been updated so there is some cool boutique decor but also some musty corridors. We paid for an upgraded room which was a good size, nice decor, bright with a great lake view. Bathroom was a bit small and in need of a little TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room pleasant, comfortable and quiet. Whole place seems to have been recently refurbished. Shame though that the badly stained carpet in the main corridor hasn’t been replace as this gives a very poor first impression. Overall would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A fabulous terrace overlooking Lake Windermere. Staff friendly and very accommodating. Room very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately dining experience was poor, slow and unedable food as the salt was eye watering!! Waiter and manager were very apologetic and gave excellent hospitality. Disappointing as if they had a different kitchen team we would have given it 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean, friendly staff. Room was a bit dark due to full blinds and once open neighbouring properties could see in. Also they didn’t provide much in terms of keeping the light out when trying to sleep. Everything else great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa-Marie

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were lovely, very friendly & polite. We stayed in the balcony room, I think it was very expensive and over priced for what it was. The room had lots of stains on the walls, carpet & ceiling, the shower area needs redecorating and again walls and shower tub was stained. The balcony was ok, again it wasn’t cleaned, but the views were lovely. The hotel is at the top of a very steep hill but is in a nice location and close to everything. I think the hotel would definitely benefit from being redecorated as some of the hotel has peeling paint work, scuffed woodwork and peeling wall paper. I expected more for the money we paid, I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025