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The Royal Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A white building with a sign reading 'The Old Inn' and picnic tables in the front yard.
A wooden table with a glass of beer, a cup of coffee, a wine glass, and a map.
A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A window with a view of a garden with picnic tables.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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Dockray, Ullswater, Dockray, England, CA11 0JY
  • Place, Aira Force
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gowbarrow Fall
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a remote control on the beds.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on each side.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a bunk bed.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Penrith

At The Royal Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Aira Force and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Gowbarrow Fall. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Penrith hotel include Ullswater and Lake Windermere.

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ullswater - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Derwentwater - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Lodore Falls - 41 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Lake Windermere - 48 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 19 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pooley Bridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Troutbeck Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Royal Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 12 accommodations. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 2 Nov 2026 start from NZ$208, including 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.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely dog friendly hotel with a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay . Rooms are clean and comfortable,pub has well stocked bar and plenty choice on the menu if you're hungry. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was to die for . Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026