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The Gateway Hotel

2.5 star property
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Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Crook Rd, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Kendal

In Kendal .You'll find Lyth Valley and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Brewery Arts Centre and Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lyth Valley - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brewery Arts Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Ullswater - 34 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Union - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Fleece Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fold Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Gateway Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kendal hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Gateway Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Kendal hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Gateway Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. This Kendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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 transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gateway Hotel to the airport?

The Gateway Hotel is 89.5 mi (103-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Gateway Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gateway Hotel.

Does The Gateway Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Gateway Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Gateway Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Gateway Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Gateway Hotel have a pool?

The Gateway Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Gateway Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Gateway Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gateway Hotel to downtown Kendal?

The Gateway Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Strickland Ketel.

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed as a stop in our journey to Aberdeen. We didn't eat there so can't comment on food but all other aspects of our stay were fine. We would defiantly stay with them again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had been redecorated and furniture and decor had been updated. I arrived in close to freezing conditions and found my room on.yhe top floor did not have the heating on. After speaking to the manager the problem was resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

The Gateway Hotel staff there we're friendly, polite and helpful, the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent Exceptional person in charge Such a shame hot cups marked dressing table and almost gave impression it wasnt clean The room was infact spotless Rm 1
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent large room and well appointed. Superb bathroom and shower. Food in restaurant was really good both for evening meal and breakfast. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent large room, very well appointed. Superb bathroom with shower. Food in restauarant was really good both for evening meal and breakfast. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was lovely, well maintained and had a great vibe. Staff were considerate, polite and helpful. Hotels.com had made an error in booking our room but this was sorted out by the hotel so had a great stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, perfect location for us. Dinner was excellent. Bed comfy. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is already known for excellent food. This was the first time I had stayed there and I wasn’t disappointed. The room had been recently upgraded and the shower was fantastic with high quality shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Breakfast wasn’t included but I was delighted I paid for it. Quality, hot, delicious breakfast. It’s a good idea to offer two sizes of breakfast, regular and large. I also ate there in the evening and again the food was delicious . All the staff were welcoming and really looked after me. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Wonderful evening meal
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
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

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and confortable, very good value including dinner and especially breakfast. Staff welcoming and attentive. A special mention to the person who seemed to be making it all happen, Ionella who's attention to detail and guests was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

james

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

happy couple

we were very happy with the breakfast and evening meal etc the staff were very good, the room was ok except for the winding stairs to the top floor but we managed alright, the only problem with the hotel we found was the lack of a bus service etc you have to get taxi if you want to go into town or drive and find car park, all in all a lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean compact room Staff excellent and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
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

Derek

Traveled with partner
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

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every thing fine ,very welcoming, lovely room lovely food ...will come again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025