The Ro Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)
Reception
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

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Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3BA
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets not allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Twin Room, 1 Single Bed, Pets not allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

BISKEY LAKE VIEW (not pret friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Windermere

The Ro Hotel places you steps from World of Beatrix Potter and within a short 5-minute stroll of Old Laundry Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, LACU, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. 1183 square feet (110 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Windermere hotel include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ro Hotel

The Ro Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1183 square feet (110 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Ro Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Windermere hotel.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1183 sq ft of conference space
  • 110 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ro Hotel offers 87 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 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.
  • Lift (198 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (185 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 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 person per stay

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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Is parking available at The Ro Hotel?

Yep, The Ro Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 10.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ro Hotel on 11 Jun 2026 start from NZ$321, 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.

Is there a spa on site at The Ro Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does The Ro Hotel have a pool?

The Ro Hotel has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Ro Hotel?

The Ro Hotel features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Does The Ro Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ro Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ro Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Ro Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Ro Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 661 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal, staff were lovely really welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. Staff were friendly and courteous. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Margaret

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, clean and tidy, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely spacious and clean. The communal areas were also well maintained and the hotel is well located. The staff were friendly and really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at The Ro Hotel - beautiful hotel and particularly enjoyed our evening meal at the hotel's restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Terri Anne

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had great views. Generally clean although the electric heater had accumulated lots of dust which was not good for me with dust allergies. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing.. Very fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accessible room. Lots of space for wheelchairs, very relaxed atmosphere. Close to main street in Bowness but at the top of a very steep hill. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, buffet breakfast. Small bar given the size of the hotel which closed early on a Saturday night. We had a lake view family room which was big and comfortable. However there was a drainage smell in the bathroom. The pool and hot tub are fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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