Lakes Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only) | Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
$208
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

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Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England, LA23 3EP
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment on Two Levels with Built in Beds (Duplex)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Snug Double

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

Small Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Sleeps Six)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room (Sleeps Three)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse with Roof Top Hot Tub (Adults Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment on Two Levels (DUPLEX)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double room with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lake Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Roof Top Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only) (DUPLEX)

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

Bowness Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

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

Windermere Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

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

Standard Double Room with Hot Tub (Small, Adults only)

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

Ground Floor Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Suite with Hot Tub (Adults Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Suite with Hot Tub sleeps 4 (Adults Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Exterior Cosy Double Room

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

Exterior Cosy Double Room with Bunk/Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Exterior Double Room (Direct Access to Lakes Spa)

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

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About this property

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5-star Windermere hotel walkable to Lake Windermere
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar.
Lakes Hotel and Spa offers 57 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

15 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Lakes Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Lakes Hotel and Spa features a full-service spa, 15 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Lakes Hotel and Spa is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Bar - This bistro specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Waterbird - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Waterbird

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children are permitted in the indoor pool from 8 AM to 2 PM, with last entrance at 1 PM. Last entrance for adults is 9:45 PM.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Best Western Burnside Hotel Windermere
Best Western Burnside Hotel
Best Western Burnside Windermere
Best Western Burnside
Burnside Hotel Bowness On Windermere
Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection Windermere
Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection
Burnside BW Premier Collection Windermere
Burnside BW Premier Collection
The Burnside Hotel Hotel
The Burnside Hotel Windermere
The Burnside Hotel Windermere
Best Western The Burnside Hotel
The Burnside Hotel Hotel Windermere
The Burnside Hotel BW Premier Collection
The Burnside Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa Windermere
Lakes Hotel and Spa Hotel Windermere

Lakes Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 979 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1202 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clare

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

Lovely place, lacked some finishing touches

Bathroom very small and room was missing the finishing touches. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The spa treatments were great, bit pricey. The spa facilities were disappointing, not a big area and could have had some more loungers. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Kevin uk

We stayed in one of the rooms next to the Spa on the ground floor it was small and we heard a lot of noise from the rooms above. We got 3/4 star for a 5 star price. We were also charged £12 per day for parking even though we had paid £300 per night bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The staff were knowledgable and helpful. Even the local cat was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing trip with family. Room, facilities and staff all excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

hennah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the side rooms, not in the main hotel. The heating wasn’t working, there was also a damp smell in the room that would not go away. The rooms needed some modernisation. The spa is more like a leisure club and is very small. Overall underwhelming but it is included in the stay, which is handy. The check in was fine and staff were helpful. Walkable and the location is amazing. Breakfast was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Benton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the best I’ve ever stayed in. Staff were attentive and friendly. Breakfast had excellent variety and really nice. Room was large with a a separate sitting area. My husband didn’t like that the tv was in the sitting area so he couldn’t lie in bed and watch tv but I was really happy about that! Hot tub on our balcony was a delight. Cocktail bar was fab and was the pub and the food on offer. Loved our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, quiet position in lovely grounds. Well equipped spa and good sized pool. Very good restaurant a breakfst room both serving great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We couldn’t fault our stay whatsoever! The hotel was amazing, our room was beautiful and the service was exceptional! We absolutely loved the spa and the Mizumi restaurant was amazing! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a warm welcome, a complimentary drink upon arrival, the hotel and area was extensively introduced and explained. Staff were wonderful, pool and spa area was gorgeous, and the food was delicious. Absolutely recommend this hotel and definitely re-visiting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanjay

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night in July 2025 for my mother’s retirement and was very disappointed. The room was unclean (marked bedding with hair and rose petals from previous guests, mouldy shower, cobwebs on the ceiling, dusty fixtures). The room was also hot with no air conditioning and very poor soundproofing. When I complained afterwards with photos, the response was dismissive. Instead of a proper redress, I was offered a discount on a future stay. Expedia had to step-in to provide compensation. Importantly, the hotel has self-rated its own five-star rating– and it shows. This was nowhere near genuine five-star standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynzie

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

The best ever!!!

Absolutely wonderful from the moment we stepped through the door! We have never been treated so well in any hotel before! Every single member of staff was perfect. Greeted with a glass of prosecco, chauffeur driven Bentley to a restaurant. Felt very special. Thank you each and every one of you who made our stay wonderful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

david, Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the spa facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Bank holiday get away

last minute decision to go to the lakes on the final bank holiday weekend and booked Lakes hotel.I have been here on at least a dozen occasions and its my first choice everytime.Upon arrival,i was offered a glass of prosecco and check in was very quick.I was then shown to my room and case carried by Mark who explained how the hot tub worked and various other items in the lovely room.Enjoyed the spa facilities then had dinner in Mizoni fusion restaurant and the food was amazing.Then finished the evening in the hot tub on the balcony of the room.Check out the next morning was 11am but we were allowed to use the spa facilities and car park until 1pm which was great. The staff are fantastic,the hotel second to none,food brilliant and the spa facilities are the best in Bowness in my opinion.Location is brilliant too,a couple of minutes walk from Bowness bay. Cant wait to go back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lutchmee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was there for my 60th Birthday, i enjoyed my stay overthere, the hotel is beautifully decorated, I cannot find any fault with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Anniversary stay.

Very nice relaxing stay, disappointed with the service in the restaurant very slow portion size very small for two people also overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another lovely visit to this fantastic hotel. We will hopefully return again one day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing property, fantastic location, incredible staff so friendly and helpful. Would so highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have been a few times and love it , would definitely recommend it to people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saleh, UNDERWOOD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent setup, very friendly staff and nice spa in the room balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025