Nestled near Yorkshire Dales National Park, Riverside Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a sauna, steam room, and indoor pool. Indulge in English breakfast at River View Restaurant or unwind with coffee at the coffee shop while taking advantage of free in-room WiFi.
Riverside Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at River View Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
58 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (194 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Special features
Dining
River View Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 29 2024 to March 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
Fitness facilities
Sauna
Hot tub
Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from November 4 2024 to March 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Fitness facilities
Sauna
Hot tub
Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Riverside Hotel Kendal
Riverside Kendal
Riverside Hotel Hotel
Riverside Hotel Kendal
Riverside Hotel Hotel Kendal
Frequently asked questions
Does Riverside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riverside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riverside Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from December 29 2024 to March 1 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Riverside Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Riverside Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Riverside Hotel and nearby?
Riverside Hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Riverside Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, River View Restaurant.
What's the area around Riverside Hotel like?
Riverside Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Kendal Station and 13 minutes' walk from Brewery Arts Centre.
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Riverside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Great property friendly helpful staff in a great location
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 23, 2025
Not too bad
The hotel was clean & the staff were fantastic. The only comments i'd make is that the rooms need a bit of a facelift. Could do with plug sockets near the bed and a smart tele with access to on demand tv would be great! Breakfast wasn't fantastic.. buffet style but the food was fairly cold & slow to come out so wouldn't say that it was great value for money. Although the evening meal was fab, drink selection ok & youre only a stone throw away from a wider range of places to eat & drink. Would stay again.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Very close from the station, nice river view and clean room.
Kazufumi
Kazufumi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Staff were lovely, breakfast amazing
Amanda Tate
Amanda Tate, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Nice Hotel
Very nice hotel currently undergoing refurbishment
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2024
Great Hotel
Great hotel, central location, really friendly staff - no complaints
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2024
Staff were friendly, the hotel is outdated the room had a strange smell. The bed was clean and comfy and food was tasty
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2023
Nice hotel in a beautiful city
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 4, 2024
Lovely hotel right on the river
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2024
Hotel is in a good position to the centre of town and restaurants. Free parking at hotel. Pool was fine. Hotel was a bit tired in bits, however the bar area had been recently renovated and was nice.
The buffet breakfast was a bit basic
and gluten options were poor.
Stewart
Stewart, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Stay was excellent
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
Nice hotel. Lovely staff. Central and convenient.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2023
A friendly welcome from staff, a lovely comfortable and clean room and a great location. Hope to stay here again soon.
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 24, 2025
Cleanliness wasn't great
The bed sheets had marks on them as well what i can only presume were dog hairs. The towels also had marks on them too.
On top of this, when i called down to reception at 21:45 - 15mins before they leave, it took 6 attempts to have someone answer which after a short wait, someone called me back
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2023
We liked how it was dog friendly
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2023
Lovely stay
Hotel lovely and Dog friendly. All staff very helpful.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2023
Our stay here was really nice, highly recommend. Breakfast was great, all the staff very friendly. Lovely view of the river, beautiful surroundings!!!
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
Rooms were fabulous and every staff member was lovdly! Excelent pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room too
Rebecca
Rebecca, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2024
Friendly staff at hotel.
Convenient to access Kendal
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2023
Lovely hotel fab location
Lovely hotel in a fab location. Onlu stayed one night but loved it. Very clean, staff welcoming, drinks nicely priced in comparison to otger hotels. Would stay again xxx
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2023
Fantastic stay
Fantastic overnight stay. Beautifully prepared dinner. I expected a simple continental breakfast for what we paid but it was amazing. Staff and rooms excellent
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2024
Restaurant was under renovation and property was very noisy. Staff were very helpful and the gym was good.
Yvette
Yvette, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2023
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel with swimming pool and gym though both tiny. Room had nice view of river. Bar was ok
Karl
Karl, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2022
Excellent property in a great location. The staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were spacious and we’re modern.
Michael
Michael, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2024
Definitely recommend this hotel. The staff were ALL welcoming and helpful. They even made our dog more than welcome. Free parking right next to the hotel. We will definitely book again.