The Sun Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ulverston with a restaurant and a bar

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Market St, Ulverston, England, LA12 7AY
  • Place, Laurel and Hardy Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ulverston

The Sun Inn places you next to Laurel and Hardy Museum and within 2 miles (3 km) of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. This 16-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Laurel and Hardy Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Lancaster University - 50 min drive - 47.8 miles
  • Ullswater - 57 min drive - 37.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ulverston Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Friends Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stan Laurel Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ulverston Brewing Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪British Raj - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Sun Inn

Hotel in Ulverston with a restaurant and a bar
The Sun Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Free toiletries are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 17 and younger (only guests older than 17 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Sun Inn Hotel
The Sun Inn Ulverston
The Sun Inn Hotel Ulverston

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Sun Inn?

The Sun Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to The Sun Inn?

This hotel is located in Ulverston, just steps from Laurel and Hardy Museum. You'll also find Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and South Lakes Safari Zoo within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Sun Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Sun Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, The Sun Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sun Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Sun Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a garden at this hotel.

Does The Sun Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Sun Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Sun Inn serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Sun Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Sun Inn for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sun Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Sun Inn?

No, at The Sun Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Liz

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. We were warned and prepared for noise as they play live music until the early hours. However we were woken up early morning by strange scratching noises coming from overhead (top floor room). When I contacted the hotel they told me these were birds on the roof - I'm not so sure as it seemed to be coming from the loft space. We paid for a 'deluxe' room and there was lots of damp issues on the walls and ceilings. Generally felt dingy. Breakfast was tasty. Parking, whilst they warn is limited, was impossible as most of the car park is taken up with piles of garden furniture and a large gazebo. Disappointed given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi, I had a spacious room, fab complimentary supplies, nice style of bathroom, plenty of space to put my belongings if I'd had more with me, there would have been plenty of room. Absolutely wonderful staff, went above and beyond and lovely to have the chance to pop downstairs and feel welcomed and safe moreover. I'll be coming back as soon as possible. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mammoet UK

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old pub in town . The food was excellent. All I ate was great. The two fellows,Calum and omg forgot the assistant or night managers name . Made my stay. I liked my bed facing the street Less noise . I would come back for sure. The , waiter from USA , only 9 from home had a British accent
Great smash burger
Never drink beer but loved this one!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Sun Inn is in the centre of Ulverston with limited parking available, but they are honest and open about this and I didn't struggle to park as it was early in the week. The hotel is old and dated, but has hot water and clean bedding. Given I wasn't in the room for long periods this was fine, but might not be if you want to spend time indoors. Don't be expecting anything out of the ordinary, it is ordinary but served the purpose of shower, bed and sleep. Although if you're a light sleeper the seagulls might give you an early morning call.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that only offering continental breakfast, I had to go to the pub at the top of the street at 9 am, so it made it a late day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A very pleasant stay and a great Pride after party

I was greeted by a very friendly and helpful host who showed me to my room and told me about the events of the coming weekend. The pub website says that it can be noisy because they have late night events but up on the second (or was it third floor) it was actually fairly quiet even with the Pride after party going on after midnight. The pub has a small car park that was never full in the week I was there. The location is perfect, right in the centre of Ulverston and within easy walking distance of bus stops for trips to Coniston and Windermere as well as the railway station for trips along the coast. I think the only negative point is one that the Sun has in common with most other hotels, not enough teabags!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were lovely . Friendly and helpful . The building is incredibly run down, the basic room we booked was very very basic, dusty and not very clean, also had a funny smell. only 2 sets of towels and 2 cups, there was 3 booked to stay . Asked for extra towel and it was dumped outside the door . Carpets have seen better days . Room was serviceable , but as mentioned not very clean . We was too tired to complain after travelling to Dave Day from down in West Sussex . Breakfast also wasnt good . Everything except the egg and bacon had been through the deep fat frier ! and a poor quality of ingredients . Coffee was luke warm. Staff were nice though and welcoming, good job guys and the notice of loud music was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

10/10 Excellent

FARDIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twdecor

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay bar staff very friendly I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

callum

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

One night stopover

Staying for one night meant I wasn't looking for 5 star,The Sun is in the heart of the town,ideal for my needs. As expected its an old building with an old feel. Free parking was good,checking in at the bar wasn't a problem but some people might not like it. My room was on the top floor to mitigate noise from a very busy and noisy bar ,again it didn't bother me but some would be pretty upset I imagine. Food was good especially the breakfast,usually I get buffet style but this was fresh and excellent. Staff were attentive and came to check all was OK and any needs. Bargain price but I was aware of noise etc so have no complaints. All in all ,old,worn but huge bed,clean and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are cold, old windows, only 1 radiator which was in the bathroom and never came on. Room and bathroom needs a good clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with large rooms and fast WiFi if needed. If staying in a lower floor room there may be music from below. Apart from that a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Second stay

Second time staying here and plan to use them again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was cold and no hairdryer so had to ask for both. Told to go to breakfast and they told me cooked but I should have been told they only do it on weekends.but begins they had started cooking it I could have it.my friend had the same thing happen.funny when I came back to hotel the radiator was working was told the girl didn't know where to switch it on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absoloutely lovely central location. The staff on the bar were fab blokes (a young lad who’s name I didn’t catch and a chap I believe was called Richard). We had the chicken parmo share board and I could eat it again and again. Room was budget and basic but comfortable for a one night stay. Only issue was a leaky shower but again for one night not a problem and I have emailed the hotel directly so they can get it fixed. Beware of the one way system driving through the town square as it can make finding the car park difficult and it’s rather tight to get into! Overall a lovely stay and we’d stay again next time we’re up that way. Thanks Sun Inn 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enough for me and that's all that counts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept, nice and clean. It is a town centre location so was a bit noisy until 10pm but was quiet after that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024