The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kendal

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kendal

Visiting Kendal, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Kendal, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Kendal based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Kendal for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Kendal before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Kendal for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Kendal for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Lodge @ Carus Green

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kendal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Carus Green Golf Club, Burneside Road, Kendal, Cumbria N/A, The Lodge @ Carus Green has great rooms from $131 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, golf, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love kids meals, fishing, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and a coffee shop at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Crooklands Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Crooklands Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Crooklands. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers kids meals, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.1 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


The Villa Levens

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kendal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

We found The Villa Levens to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $125. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at The Villa Levens, Kendal Cumbria. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, car rentals, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.9 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Gateway Inn at Kendal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $125, Gateway Inn at Kendal, at Crook Road, Staveley provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, a 24-hour desk, outdoor dining areas, and private parking. It's located just 3.6 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Castle Green Hotel In Kendal

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kendal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Castle Green Hotel In Kendal has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $121 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Castle Green Lane. Furthermore, it also offers child care, golf, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


The Riverside Kendal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of The Riverside Kendal is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $187, and it's located at Beezon Road. We also love the golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Stonecross Manor Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Stonecross Manor Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $124. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Milnthorpe Rd. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


The Punch Bowl Kendal

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kendal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Punch Bowl Kendal offers a restaurant, a bar, free parking, a pool table, and kids meals which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $101 (before taxes). It's located at Barrows Green and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers picnic areas which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.6 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


The Wheatsheaf Inn Kendal

Inn with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Brigsteer, The Wheatsheaf Inn Kendal has great rooms from $170 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, kids meals, family rooms, and special diet menus which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.7 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


County Hotel Kendal

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kendal

A great place to stay is County Hotel Kendal which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, free parking, and evening entertainment, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Station Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, elevators to the upper floors, and special diet menus. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Blackpool, Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, and Penrith.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kendal, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kendal, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kendal, Best Hotels for One Week in Kendal, Best Hotels for One Night in Kendal, or Best Business Hotels in Kendal.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kendal?

Kendal Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$134

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kendal, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Kendal, UK based on data from 11 hotels is an affordable $134. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kendal.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $118
  • 3-star hotels: $143
  • 2-star hotels: $150


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