Hotel in Keswick with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden.
The Derwentwater Hotel offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Derwentwater Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Womenrock. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Steps from Womenrock and 5 minutes by foot from Derwentwater
Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Derwentwater Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. For a fee, parking is available.
This 3-star Keswick hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Deers Leap Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Derwent Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (GBP 6 per night)
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Deers Leap Restaurant
Derwent Bar
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 2 2025 to March 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 6 per night
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
Property is also known as
The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel Keswick
The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel Keswick
The Derwentwater Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 339 reviews
10 - Excellent
88
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 339 reviews
8 - Good
114
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 339 reviews
6 - Okay
63
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 339 reviews
4 - Poor
44
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 339 reviews
2 - Terrible
30
7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Gary
Travelled with partner
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ALL GOOD...A BIT DATED BUT GOOD VALUE AND GREAT LOCATION. THE ONLY DOWN SIDE WAS THE BED...2 SINGLES WITH ONE HAVING A SLOPE TO IT
Great hotel and a lovely outdoor area and bar. Check in was very slow with a queue of people in the waiting room.
Staff were really friendly and helpful.
No AC which is a shame.
Wi-Fi was good.
Beds were not comfortable.
Josh
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with nice gardens. Entrance via the conservatory gives a nice first impression.
Lift was broken and the room was tired with an old water stain on the ceiling from a previous leak in the roof. Bathroom was outdated and in need of a refresh.
Beds were comfortable and room was clean.
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
Julia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jack
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable but some flaws
Decent location and fairly comfortable. However my room was not the cleanest, stain on the carpet and one of the bed sheets. The bathroom had also seen better days. Considering the price for one night, I was expecting a bigger tv in the room also. Obviously an old building so I won’t be too harsh on it but the decor was looking tired and worn out.
Gardens stunning next to the lake, only positive.
Booked via Expedia, room looked beautiful and modern on image.. Called reception to check the room we were looking at was the room we would get, told yes definitely. Checked in late Monday evening after a family funeral to find room not what we thought we were getting.
Dirty walls, dust everywhere no headboards, no fire evacuation sign on the back of the door, stained duvet cover, chair arms worn away, Dirt in the bath. Windows dirty and on frames. Very loud extractor fan outside the window. Spoke with Reception (1 person) showed no compassion very dismissive.
Bar service was goood.
Checkout with Lauren was wonderful.
Friendly staff, quiet location, lovely gardens. Nice room which was properly cleaned. Big conservatory would be great in bad weather. Only negative comment is corridor decoration could do with a refresh.
If you stay here, just know that it’s an older space, but it’s also beautiful. They have a great area to gather and games to play. The property has a proper garden area with lots of places to sit. We would absolutely go back.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Michelle
4 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the money paid , beautiful location, tired decor. Helpful staff
Property photos bear no resemblance to actual hotel. The hotel needs a lot of investment. Hotel is shabby, dated and needs a refurb. Extremely basic. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels clean. Good parking and easy walk to Keswick town. Right next door to Derwent Hill. Drinks prices very reasonable. Garden is lovely. Ideal for walkers and dog owners. Wouldn't go there to be pampered....
Be warned, the beautiful property you see in the photos of the building in grey brick stone is not where you will be staying. We were completely catfished with the interior and exterior photos shown. That is actually the property across the street and the one we stayed in was very dirty and run down. I would not recommend staying here. I'm surprised Expedia allows those photos to be used when it's not the correct building.
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Victoria
20 Jun 2025
Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Travelled with partner
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Good Breakfast
Staff friendly and helpful
Hotel in need of an upgrade