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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.
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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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vicky
United Kingdom
“Very clean and comfortable hotel with great parking and good location” - Gareth
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
“Good breakfast, excellent location in the centre of Kendal.” - Debbie
United Kingdom
“The rooms were comfortable and there was a good choice for breakfast.” - Robert
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Very large clean rooms. Location was perfect as well.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Riverview
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.



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