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The Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kendal with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Restaurant
Restaurant
Double or Twin Room
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a bar at The Gateway Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is €93
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Garden View

Family Triple Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Crook Rd, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX

What's nearby

  • Brewery Arts Centre - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kendal Castle - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sizergh Castle - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Lyth Valley - 10 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 3 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rifleman's Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Union - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whistling Pig Bar And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Gateway Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a bar at The Gateway Hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and an off-lead area
Room features
All guest rooms at The Gateway Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Gateway Hotel Hotel
The Gateway Hotel Kendal
The Gateway Hotel Hotel Kendal

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gateway Hotel?

As of 12 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gateway Hotel on 13 Oct 2025 start from €93.13, 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.

How much is parking at The Gateway Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Gateway Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gateway Hotel located?

Situated in Kendal, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lyth Valley and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and Brewery Arts Centre. Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry and Abbot Hall Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km). Burneside Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was very comfortable and I enjoyed my stay, staff were welcoming and friendly, lovely room and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and helpful, room clean and warm with lovely views. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hirudika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a family room and it was amazing,very clean,cute room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a jolly vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Nice bar and lounge. Our room was small but comfy and clean. Would certainly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent well presented room. Really good staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room with comfy beds. Warm, modern bathroom with great shower. Very friendly, helpful staff & lovely food. Good views but you do need a car to get to it & there are no paths for a walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, staff were very friendly and the food was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Lovely bedrooms, very comfortable. Poor location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms very pleasant staff hotel was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Place to stay !!!

Beautiful location Great service Great food And a perfect nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly and welcoming staff Good food and a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely comfy beds and very clean. Food excellent and staff attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at The Gateway Inn the room was particularly good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming, room warm and clean with lovely views. Would stay there again. One minor grumble: no-one told us about fire precautions. On our 1st stay our room was up a very narrow twisty staircase which would have been difficult to get down if there was a fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice food and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Service excellent Room excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very conveniently situated and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel just a few miles off the motorway but on the other she of Kendal. The Rooms are tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. We will come again for a longer stay. Just beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fantastic and so was the food we chose , definitely would go again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, in beautiful surroundings! Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here the food was amazing and the staff were so catering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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