Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Burneside Station - 11 min drive
Staveley Station - 13 min drive
Windermere Station - 28 min walk
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
The Ro Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere. For a bite to eat, guests can visit LACU, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Mobile key entry
Local maps
Special features
Dining
LACU – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 7.50 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ro Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Ro Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Ro Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 7.50 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ro Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ro Hotel?
Yes, LACU offers British cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around The Ro Hotel like?
The Ro Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 2 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter.
The Ro Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 December 2024
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
kerry
kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 November 2024
anita
anita, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 November 2024
Good hotel
Hotel was lovely beautiful view from the biskey room. Food was lovely staff brilliant.
It us up a hill but if able no problem xx
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Great hotel and staff. Shame the hotel bar closed early.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 September 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 September 2024
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 July 2024
Comfortable stay for 4 nights
Second time staying here. Stayed in same room 110 which is one of the biggest and great views over the lake. The room is big so can stretch out. Only down side was a shelf to put your clothes but it was fine. Nespresso coffee machine in room. All facilities lovely and staff all great. Couple bits a little dated and still needs tidying up but nothing to worry about. Great location hotel and ample parking. Look forward to stay again in same room which we like for the space and views.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Tak
Tak, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2024
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2024
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.
Emily
Emily, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 April 2024
PAUL ANTHONY
PAUL ANTHONY, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 March 2024
Helen
Helen, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 March 2024
Average and tired with part renovation
We paid extra for a premium room and having been to this hotel before we did not sleep in a premium room. More tired than before, something I over looked during winter paying a much lower price. in March a high price for a very tired hotel.
The bed however was comfy but I’m not happy with the room we were given & what we paid for.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 March 2024
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 👌
Lee
Lee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 February 2024
p
p, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 January 2024
A great hotel with history!
We stayed for 2 nights in January. The hotel is very stylish and well equipped. Great location near bars and restaurants although the uphill walk after a few maybe a decision breaker!
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Our only gripes are the room we stayed in (with balcony view) was very cold. We had to ask for an electric heater to supplement the built in heating. Also we could here the music and noise from the bar (directly below) so if that's an issue don't choose the balcony view rooms. Otherwise a great stay!
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 January 2024
Nice hotel but needs some work
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 January 2024
Fab Location
This was our first time here and won’t be the last.
Every member of staff we met were very friendly & helpful.