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In Kendal town center, the Riverside Hotel is a 17th-century building with a state-of-the-art recreation club. Rooms have river views, and Windermere and the Yorkshire Dales are a 15-minute 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 Riverview Restaurant uses local produce, some of which comes from the hotel’s own Victorian kitchen garden. The recreation club includes a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym and exercise studio. Kendal Train Station is 270 yards away, and guests are a 10-minute drive from highway M6.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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

Amenities of The Riverside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Indoor swimming pool
      Spa
      • Fitness
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fitness center
      • Sauna
      Languages Spoken
      • English

      House rules

      The Riverside takes special requests – add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

      Check-out

      From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

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

      To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

      Crib and extra bed policies

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

      Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

      Age restriction

      The minimum age for check-in is 18

      Pets

      Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

      Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Riverside accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

      The fine print
      Must-know information for guests at this property

      Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

      Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

      FAQs about The Riverside

      • Check-in at The Riverside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • The prices at The Riverside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • The Riverside is 1,950 feet from the center of Kendal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The Riverside has 1 restaurant:

        • Riverview

      • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Riverside on this page.

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Guests staying at The Riverside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish

      • The Riverside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

        • Fitness center
        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
        • Sauna
        • Turkish/Steam Bath
        • Golf course (within 2 miles)
        • Fitness
        • Swimming pool

      • Room options at The Riverside include:

        • Double
        • Twin
        • Suite