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The Ro Hotel

4.0 star property

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A restaurant with round tables, yellow seating, and a bar area.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several bar stools.
Exterior
Bar (on property)
A modern lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, a large TV screen, and a green textured wall.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

View all photos for FAMILY LAKE VIEW (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets not allowed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets not allowed

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

View all photos for SIGNATURE LAKE FACING (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a TV, and a mirror.

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

View all photos for THE BISKEY BALCONY (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

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

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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)

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

View all photos for SIGNATURE DOUBLE (not pet friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

View all photos for PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

A dog lying on a brown cushion with a blue sign that reads "The Ro" in front of a window with sheer curtains.

PET FRIENDLY DOUBLE

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

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PET FRIENDLY TWIN | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

PET FRIENDLY TWIN

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

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FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

FAMILY ROOM (not pet friendly)

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

View all photos for ACCESSIBLE ROOM (not pet friendly)

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 1 Single Bed, Pets not allowed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a painting on the wall.

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

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About this property

The Ro Hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ro Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from World of Beatrix Potter. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy British cuisine and garden views while dining at LACU
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from World of Beatrix Potter and 6 minutes on foot from Lake Windermere
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
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. Open daily.

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 at the property

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

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 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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 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

The Ro Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 670 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Very helpful staff Room excellent for my husband plenty of grab rails in bathroom We will be returning very soon Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

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

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good choice but cold and eggs were hard fried eggs dont work well on a buffet breakfast and bacon was over done and hard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok but when items ran out they were slow to be replaced, never enough croissants always ran out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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

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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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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