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The Dunes Hotel Barrow-in-Furness

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Barrow-in-Furness
Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
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4401229461200

Address

Hawthwaite Lane

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The Dunes Hotel Review

The 4-star Dunes Hotel Barrow-in-Furness features 39 rooms and lies 3 km from the Adventure South Lakes Safari Zoo. The hotel also includes a car park.

The Dunes has an à la carte restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine.

This property is placed about 120 km from Carlisle Lake District airport and 6 km from such cultural venues as the free Dock Museum. The hotel is located 2.8 km from Furness Abbey in Barrow-in-Furness.

National Trust is within 25 minutes' walk of the accommodation.

The private bathrooms are appointed with a hair dryer and towels.

A sundeck and a picnic area can be booked at this property at an extra charge.

Key Features

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • restaurant
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • room service
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • bar
  • very good breakfast

Impressions

Pros

  • Beautifully decorated family-friendly hotel with a magnificent secluded setting.
  • Good prices for the area.

Cons

  • A few guests were dissatisfied with too hard beds.
  • Some may find the bathrooms a little old.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Rooms

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Reviews

3.8 based on recent ratings

  • 4.1

    Cleanliness

  • 4.1

    Comfort

  • 3.9

    Facilities

  • 4.2

    Free WiFi

  • 4

    Location

  • 3.9

    Value for money

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The room was lovely, spacious, and clean, with plenty of storage. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful, and the staff were very accommodating and pleasant. The hotel is located in a quiet area near the beach, making it a peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Additionally, the hotel is very close to South Lakes Safari Zoo, which was the reason for our trip. The restaurant food was also delicious, and we enjoyed our meals there.

There was nothing we didn't like.

We had a fantastic stay! The rooms were spacious and spotless. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the shower was fantastic. The hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist us. They provided excellent service throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious, offering high-quality options. The location was convenient, allowing us to easily explore the beautiful Lake District on our motorbikes. We also appreciated having parking facilities available.

Couldn't find any faults at all.

Lovely, spacious, and clean room with plenty of storage. Quiet and remote location. Helpful and pleasant staff. Excellent WiFi.

Nothing at all. Everything was great!

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The breakfast was a truly enjoyable experience, with plenty of choices and the option to enjoy my morning beverage outside. The free WiFi provided was incredible, especially considering the location. Checking in online beforehand made the whole process very easy and efficient. The ground floor bedroom I stayed in was beautifully decorated. I was part of a large group for a family wedding, and this hotel provided lots of space in the conservatory to relax and catch up between wedding events in the function room. The staff, especially David in the evening and the friendly cousin in the morning, were welcoming and helpful. The room itself was very spacious and comfortable. Even though the hotel is a bit out of the way of everything, it is still an excellent choice. However, a car is needed to fully enjoy this location.

Couldn't fault the hotel.

Rooms

Twin Room

Size: 24 m2
Twin

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

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Size: 24 m2
Family

Superior Double Room

Size: 24 m2
Double

Double Room

Size: 24 m2
Double

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • South Lakes Safari Zoo 2.96 km (1.84 mi.)
  • Cumbria Karting 4.78 km (2.97 mi.)
  • Furness Abbey 2.77 km (1.72 mi.)
  • Dalton Castle 1.63 km (1.01 mi.)
  • Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve 1.58 km (5184 ft)
  • How Tun Woods 2.80 km (1.74 mi.)
  • North Walney 3.86 km (2.40 mi.)

Transportation

  • Romney Park / St Helens 1.36 km (4462 ft)
  • Greenhaume Cottages 1.50 km (4921 ft)
  • Abbey Road at Mary Bank 1.71 km (1.06 mi.)
  • Dowdales School 1.81 km (1.12 mi.)