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.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Hot tub
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
Feel at home (6)
Television
Terrace
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Kids' menu
Indoor swimming pools
The current price is CNY822
CNY822
CNY986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Family Room
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Double Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
24 reviews
(24 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
24 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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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
DONE
Hotel size
58 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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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
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
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
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
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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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.
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 10 minutes' walk from Kendal Castle.
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Riverside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
River
Location
Breakfast
View
Bar
Food
Drinks
Restaurant
What guests liked
The pool was a highlight, described as great, amazing, and very good by multiple guests. (9 reviews)
The gym was well-stocked and of good standard, a real bonus for guests. (6 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with high-quality produce and excellent presentation. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
May 11, 2025
Lovely stay and added bonus of the pool and spa
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2025
Lovely hotel
Had an excellent stay here, stay were lovely, room excellent, also had a lovely meal in the restaurant, hotel is vey central. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Alexander
Alexander, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Central location, easy walking distance to the centre of Kendal. Lots of restaurant options in town centre. Spa area was enjoyable although can get crowded as pool is small. Easy parking. Brandon at the Tanners Bar was a star, fab service. Tasty fish & chips served at Tanners. Breakfast was also good. Helpful, friendly staff.
Nikita
Nikita, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 24, 2025
Lovely friendly staff during our stay. Nice pool facilities, didn't use the gym but it looked well stocked. Food was nice, especially the breakfast and nothing was too much to organise for us. Garage parking was easy to locate and property is near to shopping areas and more pubs and restaurants. Would stay again.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 11, 2025
Brilliant hotel
Excellent stay and very good service. Pool was really nice
Shamsur
Shamsur, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 17, 2025
Really helpful and lovely staff. Amazing pool and facilities.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 13, 2025
Perfect hotel stay for our dog friendly requirements, a warm welcome on arrival. Perfect base for places we wanted to visit in the Lake District.
Perfect weekend and would recommend
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 23, 2025
Friendly hotel and ideally situated in Kendal.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 21, 2025
Excellent base for lake district
Easy check in.
Room comfortable family room.
Excellent swimming pool, sauna etc
Really friendly helpful staff.
Good location in kendal
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 2, 2025
Basically clean comfortable room but would benefit from being painted. Pool was small but clean and nice and warm. Staff lovely. X
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 28, 2024
Great property friendly helpful staff in a great location
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2025
Wonderful to be by the river
Leisure Centre facilities have been recently upgraded. Excellent.
Avril F B
Avril F B, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 7, 2025
Hotel was nice staff friendly.
Good location.
Sadly the rooms and dinning room for breakfast was quite in need of some TLC.
Breakfast pretty basic, wouldn’t pay again to have that.
Bathroom was odd, a really low sink, with shower over the bath and no disabled grip bars.
Gym looked good, but as my daughter is 16 she wasn’t allowed in as it was for ages 18+
Good location, not far from the centre but a lot of restaurants closed early in the week
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 6, 2025
Nice Riverside view. Convenient for town
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Good points - free parking, very close to town centre, spacious room, breakfast, pool (didn’t use), staff friendly.
Bad points - tv broken, reported to reception but no maintenance on Saturday therefore unable to solve problem, air con would of been great during hot weather, cobwebs on ceiling/walls in room and around hotel, butter on chair and tables sticky during breakfast (better cleaning required).
Overall would stop again based on location and free parking but more attention to detail is needed ie cleaning and making sure things work (ie tv) before putting people in rooms
GAVIN
GAVIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 9, 2025
Ideal location and lovely outlook on the river. Room big. The paint work is a little tired looking but it was lovely and clean . Id stay again.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 18, 2024
Staff were lovely, breakfast amazing
Amanda Tate
Amanda Tate, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 19, 2025
The hotel has incredible viewing as location on river Kant. Also easy parking and walking around. The only thing wasn't great accessibility for disabled people. Also the pool and jacuzzi was very small. Apart from that all good
Istabrak
Istabrak, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 23, 2025
The food is good just not enough choice
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 17, 2023
Nice hotel in a beautiful city
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 1, 2024
Nice Hotel
Very nice hotel currently undergoing refurbishment
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 2, 2024
Great Hotel
Great hotel, central location, really friendly staff - no complaints
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 4, 2024
Lovely hotel right on the river
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 26, 2023
We liked how it was dog friendly
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
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!!!