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The Gateway Hotel

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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Crook Rd, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Gateway Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a fireplace at reception and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
The Gateway Hotel offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Kendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at The Gateway Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Lyth Valley. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • 11 minutes by car from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Gateway Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Kendal hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Gateway Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

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 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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.

Property is also known as

The Gateway Hotel Hotel
The Gateway Hotel Kendal
The Gateway Hotel Hotel Kendal

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, staff great, clean, nice food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room for families . Clean and selection of refreshments perfect for exiting the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was lovely and quiet. Just what we needed. Breakfast was lovely and cater for gluten free options even granola. Staff were lovely. This was our second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed a night in December and would highly recommended this hotel. Fantastic location, elegant and comfortable rooms and great food. Also handy just off the M6 but in peaceful rural setting on the edge of the lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous rooms with lovely decor. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

The Gateway Hotel staff there we're friendly, polite and helpful, the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Lovely time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, staff were very friendly and the food was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was very comfortable and I enjoyed my stay, staff were welcoming and friendly, lovely room and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast wasnt free but it was lovely and fresh the room was lovely but the bathroom a little bit cold. The staff was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hirudika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a family room and it was amazing,very clean,cute room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice food and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shyju

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great with amazing views. Friendly and lovely staff.. Great location. Also, high compliments for the food we had there. We thought the main bedding could be better with a bit more blackout curtain/blinds as the ambient lights outside were on for a longer period at night - these are some feedback for the sake of it. Will be going back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and helpful, room clean and warm with lovely views. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice local hotel. Nice rooms and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here the food was amazing and the staff were so catering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean compact room Staff excellent and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Wonderful evening meal
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a jolly vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent large room and well appointed. Superb bathroom and shower. Food in restaurant was really good both for evening meal and breakfast. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly and welcoming staff Good food and a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, perfect location for us. Dinner was excellent. Bed comfy. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025