Perched on a hillside in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Ro Hotel offers sweeping views of Lake Windermere and the dramatic Lake District landscape. Combining bold, contemporary design with warm northern hospitality, it provides an ideal base for exploring one of the UK’s most iconic regions. Rooms & Accommodations The hotel features a wide range of stylish, modern rooms and suites, many with stunning lake-facing views. Every room includes an private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a Smart flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and Eco Boutique toiletries. Selected rooms offer private balconies or bathtubs for an extra touch of luxury. The Ro is also pet-friendly, with ten dog-friendly rooms located on the ground floor. These must be booked directly with the hotel, and a fee of £25.00 per dog, per stay applies. Dining Guests can enjoy a generous buffet breakfast each morning, along with drinks from the bar. Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 10:00. Hydro Wellness Club Unwind in the newly opened Hydro Wellness Club, complete with a state-of-the-art TechnoGym, heated indoor pool, hot tub, serene relaxation spaces overlooking the lake, and indulgent spa treatments using TEMPLESPA products. Please note that standard room bookings do not include access to the Wellness Club. Additional charges may apply, and advance reservation of time slots is required and subject to availability. The club is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00. Children’s swimming hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 10:00, and Saturday to Sunday from 08:00 to 11:00. Additional Information Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at £7.50 per day, with additional public parking located nearby. We charge £25.00 per dog, per stay. Parking is £7.50 per car, per night. Wellness club facilities and treatments are not included in standard bookings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Rooms were lovely. As was the relaxation room in the spa
Roy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel itself was well decorated and in a good location with good views
Hui
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Ro Hotel. The staff were accommodating and very welcoming, they made us feel at home. Everyone was fantastic. The food was delicious too. It was a terrific first visit to Windermere 😁 Everything was wonderful...
Raymond
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was very good although rather small Braekfast was excellent Staff were very professional
Evie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location of the hotel was great - only a 5min walk into the town centre. The included breakfast buffet was really nice, big selection to choose from. All the staff we spoke to were helpful and nice. The room was good, very comfortable bed. We...
Rob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice modern facilities. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
staff were great. Breakfast was good, rooms were quiet, beds were comfy. We chose you as we could bring our dog, thank you
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The view from our room was excellent and the breakfast was the best my husband has had in long time
Hellen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great breakfast; very accommodating staff. Beautiful views from a balcony room.
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, appearance, decor, bar, restaurant, breakfast, staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Lacu
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Ro Hotel Windermere takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements apply.

We charge £25.00 per dog, per stay.

Parking is £7.50 per car, per night.

Wellness club facilities and treatments are not included in standard bookings.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ro Hotel Windermere of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.