Lakes Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only) | Terrace/patio
Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Standard Double room with Hot Tub (Adults Only) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England, LA23 3EP
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room with Hot Tub (Small, Adults only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ground Floor Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Double Room (Direct Access to Lakes Spa)

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

Exterior Suite with Hot Tub sleeps 4 (Adults Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Cosy Double Room

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

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment on Two Levels with Built in Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Double room with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Cosy Double Room with Bunk/Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lake Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

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

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bowness Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Windermere Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Roof Top Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Snug Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Small Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Sleeps Three)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Sleeps Six)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment on Two Levels

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Luxury hotel with 15 hot tubs and full-service spa
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a poolside bar.
Lakes Hotel and Spa offers 57 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

15 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Lakes Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Lakes Hotel and Spa's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Bar, a bistro that serves British cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the 15 hot tubs
  • Indulge with body scrubs, body wraps or body treatments at Lakes Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes on foot from Bowness Pier
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Lakes Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 15 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Lakes Hotel and Spa. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Windermere hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Bar – This bistro specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Waterbird – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Waterbird

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Children are permitted in the indoor pool from 8 AM to 2 PM, with last entrance at 1 PM. Last entrance for adults is 9:45 PM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Burnside Hotel Windermere
Best Western Burnside Hotel
Best Western Burnside Windermere
Best Western Burnside
Burnside Hotel Bowness On Windermere
Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection Windermere
Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection
Burnside BW Premier Collection Windermere
Burnside BW Premier Collection
The Burnside Hotel Hotel
The Burnside Hotel Windermere
The Burnside Hotel Windermere
Best Western The Burnside Hotel
The Burnside Hotel Hotel Windermere
The Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection
The Burnside Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa Windermere
Lakes Hotel and Spa Hotel Windermere

Lakes Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 917 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was great except no electric vehicle charging point and needing to pay for parking. The spa felt very strange. Very dark, strange to walk through a pub to gain access. It felt like it was an environment to encourage sexual activity not for friends having a break together
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Very special hotel

Special anniversary night away, amazing hotel, fantastic staff, we had the best time & didnt want to leave
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Perfection

Perfect 🙌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely couple of nights. Received an upgraded room. Which was immaculate. The gentleman at the gatehouse greeted us by name and was warm and welcoming as were the reception staff, concierge and bently car driver. Lovely touch been taken into the village in the bently
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel -thank you for letting me use your property and for the very kind help when I wasn’t feeling very well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, spa and staff. Left feeling super relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my partner's stay was amazing. You do truly get what you pay for. The rooms were clean, had a great layout, and the hot tub in our room was amazing, with a gorgeous view to go with it. The staff were friendly and welcoming and gave us a tour of the grounds. The spa was clean and helped provide that relaxing environment. Overall Lakes Hotel and Spa is a perfect place to stay for a long weekend getaway to just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bit disappointing

Booked a 2night stay for our 20th Wedding Anniversary. Hotel itself is beautiful and very modern. Breakfast was amazing. So much choice. One thing we were a little disappointed about was the Spa set up - bit strange having never experienced something like this before. A Spa in our eyes is a relaxing place to have a swim, jacuzzi etc, sun loungers, read a book kind of thing. But we were faced with a drinking atmosphere and people drinking alcohol in and around the pool as the bar opened into the spa. The room had no mini fridge, which was quite a surprise as it's a five star resort or no gym.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group

Best hotel in Bowness

Fab-u-lous The room was out of this world…it was huge The staff were amazing, attentive and were all superstars The ride in the Bentley was my highlight Cocktails made by Taylor & service by Carl & Assenio
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
An excellent hotel in a great location. Staff all friendly and very helpful. The pool and spa facilities are first class. Could do with a better selection on the menu for lunches.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our go to place in the lakes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I recently stayed here and it was fantastic. We were greeted by Noel at the barrier who was extremely welcoming and never failed to smile when we walked past during our stay. All staff were lovely and nothing was too much for them. We were kindly upgraded to a hot tub room on arrival which was a lovely surprise and really made our stay. Room was excellent. Location was excellent. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly, Patrick was so welcoming and lovely. Every time we saw him he had a big smile on his face and had lots of helpful information about Bowness and Windermere. The spa was really nice and a good place to relax. The food in Misumi was 10/10, one of the best meals I’ve ever had. So I would definitely recommend booking this when you stay. On the second night, we ate outside on the terrace and had tapas which was also delicious. Alex was really helpful and went the extra mile, got us blankets and put the fire on for us when we were cold. I would definitely recommend staying at the Lakes hotel and spa for a special occasion, it is worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

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

So good we plan to return

Lakes hotel and Spa has exceeded our expectations in every way. The service was outstanding -the staff were so professional and friendly and went above and beyond; the room was lovely and clean with the added bonus of a hot-tub, the spa looked great though we didn't get a chance to enjoy it as stopped only 1 night. The food at Mizumi was delicious and the buffet breakfast catered to all dietary needs with plenty of options. We plan on returning soon. The location was great too, a 2 min walk to lake Windermere's Bowness ferry/boats and shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location in town near lake to relax in spa area. Total convenience and fresh air out & about.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here last week for 1 night and it was amazing from start to finish. I received suck a personal and friendly welcome from Noel on the security gate, then received a lovely tour, prosecco in hand, from Mark. All the team members where lovely but I forgot to ask their names. I stayed in room 138 and I have to come back, the bed was so comfy ( where are the pillows from??) and the hot tub with that view.....heaven. I had room service which was yummy, a cocktail in the bar, used the spa and then the brekkie in the morning was yum. I cannot wait to come back, thank you all so much x
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel stay was amazing hot tub room was great. Bit expensive for compared to other hotels In area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Althea

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Brilliant stay

Great stay from being greeted at the barrier to leaving! Couldn’t fault at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 2 nights for our 25th wedding anniversary. We loved our stay throughout and not a bad word to say. The staff were friendly professional and helpful. The hotel was spotless and smelled devine. We definitely want to return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Fabulous hotel, highly recommended.

Hotel was fabulous in a good location a few minutes walk into the centre of Bowness. The apartment rooms are very spacious with good sized kitchen, living areas and bedrooms on a separate level. The hotel facilities are very good and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. We are planning to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

5 star

A lovely hotel which was decorated beautifully. Friendly staff. Patrick was great, showing us around and taking photos of us. Ben from the Cocktail bar was super friendly, chatting to us regularly. They have a separate Pub where the Spa is too which is great. The Spa was stunning with the ambience of the decor/ lighting. They have an Asian restaurant on site which we went to and the food was fantastic. Breakfast was great too. Our room had a balcony hot tub. We did have an issue with the jets and this was sorted somewhat but it must have had a fault as the bubbles didn’t even break the surface but we still enjoyed it. We had the hotels Bentley limousine take us into town on our anniversary which was a little special for us too. All in all a great 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025