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8.3

590 reviews

The Gateway Hotel

The Gateway Hotel

The Gateway Hotel 1 Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

The Gateway Hotel

Welcome to The Gateway Hotel, a charming 4-star hotel located in the beautiful city of Kendal, United Kingdom. This hotel is just 1.7mi away from the city center, providing convenient access to all the attractions and activities that Kendal has to offer.

With 590 reviews, this hotel has been highly rated by many travelers for its exceptional service and comfortable accommodations. The Gateway Hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a delightful stay. Guests can enjoy free wifi, private parking, and non-smoking rooms. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant where guests can indulge in delicious meals and drinks. For those who want to relax and take in the beauty of the surroundings, there is a terrace and garden with a view.

The Gateway Hotel offers its guests a truly enjoyable and relaxing stay at an affordable price, with rates starting from just $115. So whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, this hotel provides a great base to explore the charming city of Kendal and make lasting memories. Book your stay at The Gateway Hotel and experience the best of United Kingdom hospitality.

At The Gateway Hotel, we understand that pets are an important part of your family. That's why we welcome them with open arms! Upon request, pets are allowed to stay at our hotel, although charges may apply. We want to ensure that you and your furry friends have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. So, why not bring your four-legged companion along and explore the city of Kendal together?

When it comes to dining, we have the perfect spot for you. Our Gateway Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience with various ambiances to suit your mood. Whether you prefer traditional, modern, or romantic settings, we've got you covered. Indulge in a mouthwatering array of cuisines, including British, French, and local dishes. From hearty breakfasts to delectable dinners, our restaurant is sure to satisfy your taste buds and make every meal a memorable one.

To make your stay even more convenient, we accept multiple payment options. Cash payments are accepted, and we also welcome Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Solo cards. This means that you can easily settle your bills and expenses without any hassle. We strive to provide a hassle-free experience so that you can focus on enjoying your time at The Gateway Hotel without worry.

So, whether you're looking for a small double room for a cozy retreat or a family room to accommodate your loved ones, we have a variety of room types to suit your preferences. Our small double rooms are perfect for couples, while our family rooms are spacious enough to comfortably accommodate four adults. For a more deluxe experience, our deluxe double or twin rooms provide extra space and a choice of twin or double beds. Whichever room you choose, you can rest assured that smoking is strictly prohibited to maintain a clean and fresh environment.

At The Gateway Hotel, we believe in providing a delightful and hassle-free experience for our guests. With our pet-friendly policy, diverse dining options, convenient payment methods, and comfortable rooms, we aim to make your stay with us truly enjoyable. Book your stay now and discover the best of what Kendal and The Gateway Hotel have to offer. We can't wait to welcome you with open arms and ensure that your time with us is unforgettable.

Closest airports

Blackpool Airport

41mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

55.4mi

Leeds Bradford International Airport

56.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

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Rooms

Small Double Room in The Gateway Hotel

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1 Double Bed

85 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and luxury in our intimate Small Double Room boasting a spacious 86 sqft with a private bathroom, stunning views and a flat-screen TV. Perfect for couples looking for a tranquil getaway.

Superior Ensuite

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Guest reviews

8.3

590 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Helen

10

July 2023

Great location, spotlessly clean. Beautiful bedroom, very comfortable beds. We ate supper in the bar and it was delicious and perfectly cooked. Great range of beers, and drinks. Dog friendly.. next time I’ll bring mine!

Nothing about the hotel as it was fantastic. My only complaint would be the staff member at breakfast seemed frustrated when we said there were no eggs as not on the menu and because there was no chef, which was fine. There was only a small amount of cooked bacon out,and it was dry. Another couple mentioned it and she made more for them,which would have been nice if we had known as we would have enjoyed some fresh bacon and sausages too. My husband asked for more coffee and she sighed as she walked away,But all staff, especially the night before were lovely, smiling and helpful.

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G

8.2

June 2023

The hotel is furnished very nicely. The staff were helpful when the kitchen was slow. It was handy to be able to take our dog. The shampoo/toiletries were very nice, as were the biscuits, tea, and coffee provided in the room. . Breakfast was a little basic. There were no croissants or similar, only white and brown bread but they accommodated us asking for extra hot food. The cooked breakfast was very nice. We loved the decor in our room and it was nice to have two windows. It is a busy road so you do need the windows closed, it would be good to get air con in the future. The front garden is very big, and lots of parking. A good suntrap! it could do with more than two sets of tables and chairs on it.

The menu was very small for dinner, only 6 to 7 options but the food was very nice. The restaurant fan was right outside the window of our bedroom so it was very noisy. The bathroom in the family room is tiny. Just a shower room actually, with hardly room to turn around. Fine for a one night stay though.

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Victoria

8.2

April 2023

The room was really lovely and my dogs were given a warm welcome.

The breakfast was lovely but they had run out of eggs, never had a full English without eggs! Also at the time of booking we paid in full, there was no mention of paying for the dogs until we got to the hotel and she told me there was a balance on my account for £10 for the dogs. However when I went to pay the next day there was a different girl who said there was nothing on my account to pay which I found slightly odd. However we paid this. So to be fair by the time we paid for the room and breakfast and the dogs it came to £180. Think we could have had a better location, something more central for that price. However overall we did enjoy our break.

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Raj

8.2

September 2023

We didn't have breakfast.

The smoke alarm went off at 7.00 am, everyone in their rooms went out to car park in their pyjamas. There were no staff on site, to check everyone was out and safe. Some guests tried to call the out of hours number, on contact details, this was not answered. The guests were waiting outside for 30 minutes before a fire engine came. The firemen were quite alarmed, that no staff were on site. When staff came to work at 8.00am, they apologised,for the inconvenience, but it did spoil our stay.

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Jie

8.2

July 2023

The hotel is in a traditional beautiful local style house, located in a convenient place, just outside the town of Kendal, 20 minutes drive from Windermere, parking spaces are sufficient, the decoration inside is very pretty, the landscape surrounding is idyllic and picturesque, with good restaurant and bar inside, and the pricing is rather reasonable.

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Charlotte

9.1

July 2022

The ladies in the reception/ restaurant were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Liked the little touches like the tea/coffee and the shampoos/ soaps etc smelt amazing. The kettle and hairdryers were actually full sized, which meant you don’t have to wait forever to dry your hair or heat up some water which is seriously lacking in a lot of places. Eat in the restaurant, the food was yummy. Plus visit the farm shop opposite for some take home goodies. The decorations are quirky but homely.

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Jessica

9.1

July 2022

Fantastic hotel, beautifully decorated, with excellent staff. Food was delicious (we ate there nearly every night of our stay!). They were able to find us a small fan which helped with the heat a great deal. Lovely views. Parking was adequate.

It's not air conditioned (which is very normal for the UK!) which is fine, but our initial room was pretty close. The window was locked into a small opening only. That was only one room, everything was otherwise very comfortable. And as noted above, they were able to source us a small fan that helped immensely.

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Michael

8.2

June 2022

Dinner was excellent, the food was beyond expectations even though we have eaten here in the past. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner, but booking is advised. Portion size was good, without being too big. Extremely dog friendly, which is the reason we booked here. The staff clearly like dogs and were happy for them to be in all public rooms.

Our rooms were on the second floor up a steep stairway, which elderly or unfit humans and smaller dogs will struggle with. It also made carrying cases up there a task of fairly epic proportions, given the carpark is also down a flight of stairs. Being attic rooms, the rooms were quite small and lacked headroom - but I don't feel these shortcomings were reflected in the price. There was no electric car charging facility. All hotels should have at least two or three EV chargers available for guests to use. Paid for chargers are fine, I'm not looking for a freebie - just the convenience of charging in the evening / overnight without having to drive into Kendal to find a charger.

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Carole

10

May 2023

location is superb as the name implies Gateway to the Lakes Lovely big room comfortable bed A huge bathroom with bath and shower cubicle separate Dog friendly amazing views plenty of parking nice gardens Good food and excellent friendly staff

My only tiny issue was I couldn’t reach the soap as none by the bathIt was fixed to the wall in the shower and the sink but nothing by the bath

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Anonymous

9.1

January 2023

lovely big, clean room with a bath as we requested. food in restaurant was good. easy to travel anywhere from here quickly.

some of the staff didn’t make us feel massively welcome. it appears they have a problem with their chef’s working days as one day we couldn’t have breakfast at all and the other it was cooked by the front of house staff who made it very clear that it wasn’t their job to be doing so…

Points of Interest Around The Gateway Hotel

Attractions

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

9.2mi

Rydal Water

11.1mi

Grasmere

12.1mi

Wrynose Pass

14mi

Ullswater

17.1mi

Hardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)

17.7mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

22mi

Wastwater

22.4mi

Borrowdale Valley

22.5mi

Derwentwater

22.6mi

Wensleydale Creamery

23.4mi

Muncaster Castle 

24.4mi

Crummock Water

26mi

Bolton Castle

27.2mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

29.2mi

Restaurants

Gateway Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British
  • French
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Gateway Hotel

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

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Stay rules - The Gateway Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Gateway Hotel

Can I bring my pet to The Gateway Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Gateway Hotel. However, please note that there may be charges associated with having a pet, and you must request to bring your pet along.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gateway Hotel?

Please note, when staying at The Gateway Hotel, the check-in times are from 03:00 PM up to 11:00 PM and check-out should be completed by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at The Gateway Hotel?

Yes, The Gateway Hotel offers free private on-site parking. No reservation is required.

How much does a stay at The Gateway Hotel cost?

Starting prices for The Gateway Hotel are around $115. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at The Gateway Hotel?

The Gateway Hotel offers several types of rooms, including Small Double Rooms, Family Rooms, Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms, and Deluxe Double Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Small Double Room and Deluxe Double Rooms can accommodate 2 adults, while the Family Room can accommodate 4 adults. The Deluxe Double or Twin Room has both a double bed and twin beds.

What is there to do in The Gateway Hotel?

Guests at The Gateway Hotel can spend their time indulging in the various leisure amenities available. They can start by enjoying a drink at the bar, where they can unwind and relax in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Food lovers can have a delightful dining experience at the hotel's restaurant, Gateway Restaurant. The restaurant offers a blend of traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances, creating an elegant and intimate setting for guests to enjoy their meals. The cuisine options at Gateway Restaurant are diverse, featuring British, French, and local dishes. This allows guests to have a taste of different flavors and culinary styles, satisfying their palate and enhancing their dining experience.

With these leisure amenities, guests have the opportunity to relax, socialize, and indulge in delicious meals during their stay at The Gateway Hotel.

Does The Gateway Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Gateway Hotel has a restaurant on site called Gateway Restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including British, French, and Local. The ambiances of the restaurant are described as traditional, modern, and romantic.

Does The Gateway Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, The Gateway Hotel accepts both credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Solo) and cash payments.