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Riverside Hotel

Property class: 3

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a glass railing, and a view of a river and a building in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with a checkered pattern on the walls, a lounge area with sun loungers, and a tiled floor.
A view through a window of a historic stone bridge over a river, with buildings and greenery in the background.
A dining room with tables set for a meal, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.
A historic stone building with multiple windows and a tower, situated beside a calm river with a bridge in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Beezon Road, Kendal, England, LA9 6FS
  • Place, Kendal Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendal Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Brewery Arts Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Kendal

Riverside Hotel places you next to Kendal Museum and within a 5-minute walk of The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. This 3-star hotel has 58 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kendal Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kendal Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brewery Arts Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Abbot Hall Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lyth Valley - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kendal Station - 3 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterside Wholefood Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Cumberland - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel

At Riverside Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help secure valuables, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Coffee makers, phones, and desks are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • River View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

MastercardVisa

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 12.00 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Riverside Hotel Kendal
Riverside Kendal
Riverside Hotel Hotel
Riverside Hotel Kendal
Riverside Hotel Hotel Kendal

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Riverside Hotel?

Riverside Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Hotel?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Hotel on Oct 18, 2026 start from $124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Riverside Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kendal and just steps from Kendal Museum and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. You'll also find Brewery Arts Centre and Kendal Castle less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Riverside Hotel?

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

Does Riverside Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Riverside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riverside Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Riverside Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Riverside Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Riverside Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riverside Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at River View Restaurant.

Will Riverside Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Riverside Hotel for a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night.

Does Riverside Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Riverside Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Riverside Hotel.

Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay! Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay near riverside
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to town for restaurants, bars and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly team, great warm welcome, bar area can be quite loud with people talking, breakfast was basic and staff could be more engaging at breakfast, nice rooms some outdated furniture
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean and everything we needed was there. Nice breakfast, and the pool and sauna were an added bonus. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few nights after arriving from the US before moving on to other areas in the Lakes. Excellent location in the heart of Kendal convenient to restaurants and shops. Enjoyed a nice hike right from our door along the river and up to the castle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very close to the town, transport links and rooms overlook the river. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. We have stayed many times and will continue to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking right next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mrs catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice breakfast especially sausages and helpful staff Location really good and facilities good and slept well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location the staff were very helpful and friendly also free parking which is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff were wonderful. I was traveling alone with my pet. Hotel was very pet friendly. Bed was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A brief stay but all was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming and attentive reception on arrival, this continued throughout our stay in the restaurant/Bar and Pool area. Great location, within a few easy minutes walk to the town centre. Free undercover parking is a bonus in a town centre hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff, spa, restaurant were all welcoming and well appointed. Location was convenient. Our room could have used some updating. Clean, but mattress sagged, chair cushions thin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Staff vey helpful, especially on reception. Our rooms were very clean and spacious, with comfy beds and views over the river. Very centrally located hotel with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, nice room with good bathroom, beds were firm. View from the family room of the river was nice. Good place to access Windemere from also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was easy & we walked everywhere in the town so didn’t use the car at all. The staff in the bar were friendly and helpful. We ate there both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this hotel. Staff couldnt do enough. Rooms a good size with all amenities. Great gym and spa facilities. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dilyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a lovely stay. Our family room was clean with nice river view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were decent in size. The view was amazing. Breakfast was also decent, however less options for vegetarians. Overall it was a quite relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop over stay on the way to Scotland. Great staff and dinner and breakfast were great. Rooms comfortable if a little dated. All good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026