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Royal Hotel

★★★ Dockray, Ullswater, Dockray, GB

8.7 guest rating· 1701 reviews

About this hotel

Scenic Country Retreat

Situated among the Eastern Lakeland Fells, The Royal Hotel offers a charming escape ideal for nature lovers.

Comfortable Accommodation

With 10 cozy en suite bedrooms featuring Freeview TV, guests can unwind in comfort after a day of exploration.

Fine Dining and Bar Selection

Indulge in a culinary experience at the large restaurant and bar, offering a variety of wines, locally brewed Real Ales, and malt whiskies.

Experience the beauty of the Lakeland walks and unwind in the warmth of The Royal Hotel. Book your peaceful retreat now.

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · Bunk bed, Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Standard Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Premier Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
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  • Access to health care professionals
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Indoor play area
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Dockray, Ullswater, Dockray, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say8.71701 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good location+ Excellent foodCleanliness issuesShower pressure problems
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.5

Brilliant

10.0

Monica & her staff are lovely & dealt with all my allergies & quirks brilliantly. Lovely helpful people, already been back & will definitely be back again.

Leighanne · GB · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

Location

No toilet paper and had to ask for milk to make hot drinks. The sink area in the bathroom could have been cleaner

Clare · GB · 2026-07-23

Lovely hotel

10.0

Beautiful place with welcoming staff. The hotel rooms were clean, tidy and well furnished. The breakfast was also varied with vegetarian options and tasty.

I stayed on the top floor, which was partly in the roof space, I think. The doorways there can be low for six footers. There are signs, but you can still catch your head if you are not aware. Maybe ask about a different floor. There was a kettle and some biscuits, but no tea or coffee.

Gary · GB · 2026-07-22

Good Lake District stay

8.0

Very pleasant and helpful staff. Good cooked breakfasts. Varied menu for evening meals although some people may find dogs in restaurant offputting. We did not and were very happy overall. Would stay there again.

Bedroom could be better as nowhere for clothes, although they did provide a temporary affair.

Gordon · GB · 2026-07-20

our stay was perfect and would definatly stay again and recommend to others

10.0

breakfast lunch and evening meal were exeptional, the location is beautiful and peaceful,and the room was to a very high standard of comfort and cleanliness. all staff were very freindly and helpful

no improvements needed, only thing we didnt like, was having to leave ,wish we had booked longer stay

STEWART · GB · 2026-07-20

Guest review

9.0

Everything

Nothing

Bradley · GB · 2026-07-20

Good to know

Check-In Information:

If you are due to arrive later than 9:30 p.m., please contact reception in advance in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. You can contact reception by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

Disabled Facilities:

Please note that the hotel does not have disabled access to bedrooms.

Due to its unique geographical location, the hotel is free from mobile signal: ideal for a quiet break.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 2 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.