The Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Restaurant
Double or Twin Room
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Crook Rd, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX
  • Place, Brewery Arts Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendal Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

The Gateway Hotel

Hotel in Kendal with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Gateway Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. 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 showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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 this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi (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
  • 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-leash area
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
For a fee, guests can enjoy 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

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)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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-leash 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: 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely comfy beds and very clean. Food excellent and staff attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

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

Lovely hotel

A lovely hotel in a beautiful area. The staff were lovely and the food delicious. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Travelled with family
Room wasn't that clean. The toilet kept us awake all night, it kept filling up and was quite noisy. Hotel can do with a bit of an upgrade. It was pretty average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Service excellent Room excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
XX.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms very pleasant staff hotel was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and friendly staff. Fabulous evening meal. Lovely room, except for the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Place to stay !!!

Beautiful location Great service Great food And a perfect nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Good stay

Comfortable friendly helpful easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, in beautiful surroundings! Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at The Gateway Inn the room was particularly good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Evening meal was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabilah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and toilet were spacious which made our stay very comfortable. It only has one dining option which seems to be frequented by locals as well. The area is very peaceful and well maintained. The only con is that there isn't a lift in the property which can be challenging for someone who can't really climb stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very conveniently situated and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely, with a comfortable bed and a very nice ensuite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Would recommend The Gateway.

Very nice room, clean and tidy, mattress was a little bit soft but other than that superb. Arrival chocolates was a nice touch too. Food was amazing and good selection of beers available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great food and value for money.

Excellent value for money, the room was lovely with a great view. A little welcome present as well. The food was fantastic, had the roast they do, very nice! Staff were all very polite and helpful, definitely recommend, half way between Windermere and Kendal, so a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025