The Riverside

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

In Kendal town center, the Riverside Hotel is a 17th-century building with a state-of-the-art leisure club. Rooms have river views, and Windermere and the Yorkshire Dales are 15 minutes' drive away. Most of the rooms have views of the River Kent. Features include satellite TV, tea and coffee, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Free parking is also provided. The Tanners Bar & Riverview Restaurant uses local produce, Tanners is also pet friendly. The leisure club includes a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym and exercise studio. Kendal Railway Station is 820 feet away, and guests are 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and comfortable hotel with great parking and good location”
Gareth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location on the bank of the River Kent. Easy 10 minute walk into the centre of Kendal. Covered car park next to the hotel with free parking. Buffet breakfast with hot and cold options and a reasonably priced restaurant for evening meals.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good breakfast, excellent location in the centre of Kendal.”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were comfortable and there was a good choice for breakfast.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a no fuss room help yourself which I like just leave customers to do what they want as opposed to taking orders etc”
Anita
Australia Australia
“This was a lovely stay in Kendal the check in was easy the staff helpful and kind my room was spacious and clean bed comfortable and everything was on point. Wonderful stay”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location on the river and centrally in Kendal. The staff at the hotel are friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant which was lovely. The room was very spacious and mostly well equipped. Perfect for a weekend...”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was a stopover for myself and a group of my family on the way up to our final destination. We booked rooms with a lake view and it was really lovely. Rooms were comfortable and warm, the view was fabulous over the lake and the receptionship...”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome, the view over the river from my room and at breakfast. The breakfast was very good. I slept well, the bed was very comfortable. Good value.”
Nabeel
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Very large clean rooms. Location was perfect as well.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Riverview
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.