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The Gateway Hotel

2.5 star property

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Double or Twin Room
Lobby lounge
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double or Twin Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa 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 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 lobby fireplace, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
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
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace
  • 12 minutes by car from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11 minutes from Lake Windermere
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash 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 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-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. 93 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent large room, very well appointed. Superb bathroom with shower. Food in restauarant was really good both for evening meal and breakfast. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was lovely, well maintained and had a great vibe. Staff were considerate, polite and helpful. Hotels.com had made an error in booking our room but this was sorted out by the hotel so had a great stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is already known for excellent food. This was the first time I had stayed there and I wasn’t disappointed. The room had been recently upgraded and the shower was fantastic with high quality shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Breakfast wasn’t included but I was delighted I paid for it. Quality, hot, delicious breakfast. It’s a good idea to offer two sizes of breakfast, regular and large. I also ate there in the evening and again the food was delicious . All the staff were welcoming and really looked after me. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room with comfy beds. Warm, modern bathroom with great shower. Very friendly, helpful staff & lovely food. Good views but you do need a car to get to it & there are no paths for a walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and confortable, very good value including dinner and especially breakfast. Staff welcoming and attentive. A special mention to the person who seemed to be making it all happen, Ionella who's attention to detail and guests was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

james

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

happy couple

we were very happy with the breakfast and evening meal etc the staff were very good, the room was ok except for the winding stairs to the top floor but we managed alright, the only problem with the hotel we found was the lack of a bus service etc you have to get taxi if you want to go into town or drive and find car park, all in all a lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming, room warm and clean with lovely views. Would stay there again. One minor grumble: no-one told us about fire precautions. On our 1st stay our room was up a very narrow twisty staircase which would have been difficult to get down if there was a fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every thing fine ,very welcoming, lovely room lovely food ...will come again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Nice bar and lounge. Our room was small but comfy and clean. Would certainly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

quyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice. Beautiful building in a convenient location. Our room’s heater couldn’t be adjusted or turned off so we were really hot. The linen and furnitures were comfortable. The tv was tiny, so that should definitely upgraded. Breakfast was delicious. We didn't have dinner but the reviews showed high recommendations from other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for an autumn weekend away. There must of been an issue with the thermostat however as it felt like 100oC despite the windows open. Couldn’t switch the radiators off. Given the price of the booking, you’d of thought breakfast was included, I was wrong. Wanted to eat in the hotel in the evening, as the food smelt delicious however was told by staff that all tables were full for the night which was a shame. So a late night shop to Booths it was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Recommended

Comfortable room, very friendly staff and lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025