Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
US$276
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$276
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa average US$201 in the cheapest month (January) and US$278 in the most expensive month (May), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$201 |
| February | US$201 |
| March | US$218 |
| April | US$254 |
| May | US$278 |
| June | US$259 |
| July | US$266 |
| August | US$268 |
| September | US$276 |
| October | US$240 |
| November | US$208 |
| December | US$214 |
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Most expensive: May (~US$278)
Cheapest: January (~US$201)
About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, a health club, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, a health club, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at No1 Lake Road serving the guests of Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa in Ambleside (Ambleside Town Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ambleside Climbing Wall.
What's nearby
Armitt Museum and Library(0.2 Miles)
White Platts Recreation Ground(0.3 Miles)
Rothay Park(0.3 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall(0.3 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force(0.5 Miles)
Borrans Park(0.8 Miles)
Lake Windermere(0.9 Miles)
Ambleside Pier(0.9 Miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort(1 Miles)
Dora's Field(1.4 Miles)
Rydal Water(1.6 Miles)
Rydal Hall Labyrinth(1.7 Miles)
Rydal Mount(1.8 Miles)
Wansfell Pike(2.2 Miles)
Treetop Trek(2.4 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
Lake Road, Lakes, South Lakeland District, England, United Kingdom
Armitt Museum and Library (0.2 Miles)
White Platts Recreation Ground (0.3 Miles)
Rothay Park (0.3 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall (0.3 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force (0.5 Miles)
Borrans Park (0.8 Miles)
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 1,386 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
62%
Family
14%
Group
8%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, guests consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, excellent central location, and relaxing spa facilities, with many enjoying the outdoor hydro/jacuzzi pools and highly rated breakfasts that set them up well for walking days.
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What guests think
At Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, guests consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, excellent central location, and relaxing spa facilities, with many enjoying the outdoor hydro/jacuzzi pools and highly rated breakfasts that set them up well for walking days.
Rooms are typically comfortable and sometimes spacious, with some suites offering private hot tubs or saunas. Common drawbacks include sauna and steam temperatures running low, a pool that can feel cool, warm bedrooms without air conditioning, smaller standard rooms, and tight or limited parking. A few note occasional dinner service or menu disappointments, dated décor in places, or long walks to some rooms with stairs. Expect a polished, stress free stay.
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Facilities
Well-regarded spa and leisure facilities including pool, outdoor hot tub/hydro pool, sauna and steam room; the gym also gets positive mentions. Some guests report low sauna/steam temperatures or a cool pool, and on-site parking can be tight or limited.
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Stephen
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was fabulous, as was the pool and outside spa. The location was excellent. Disappointed with the sauna and steam bath, temperature was not hot enough
Breakfast was fabulous, as was the pool and outside spa. The location was excellent. Disappointed with the sauna and steam bath, temperature was not hot enough
10
KIM
30 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Accusation within 3 buildings. Secure and quiet but close to shops and restaurants. Some nice walks without needing the car. Rooms comfortable. Excellent breakfast service. Spa facilities: pool, sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor hot tub Treatments were all booked up so unable to comment. But it’s Clarins so will be good.
Accusation within 3 buildings. Secure and quiet but close to shops and restaurants. Some nice walks without needing the car. Rooms comfortable. Excellent breakfast service. Spa facilities: pool, sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor hot tub Treatments were all booked up so unable to comment. But it’s Clarins so will be good.
8
Rachel
11 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel very clean and comfortable, great room and bed, nice bar/lounge area. However one reason i booked this hotel was of the spa facilities, which were disappointing, the sauna and steam room were poor temperature wise, and the indoor pool was quite cool. Cooked breakfast could have been better.
Hotel very clean and comfortable, great room and bed, nice bar/lounge area. However one reason i booked this hotel was of the spa facilities, which were disappointing, the sauna and steam room were poor temperature wise, and the indoor pool was quite cool. Cooked breakfast could have been better.
10
Mike
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay, the hotel couldn’t have been better positioned, we parked the car up when we arrived and didn’t use it until we left. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and the facilities were very good, the pool was a little cold for me but my girlfriend loved it as she did 60 lengths every morning, I managed to pass the time in the outdoor jacuzzi quite well though lol.
We had a lovely stay, the hotel couldn’t have been better positioned, we parked the car up when we arrived and didn’t use it until we left. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and the facilities were very good, the pool was a little cold for me but my girlfriend loved it as she did 60 lengths every morning, I managed to pass the time in the outdoor jacuzzi quite well though lol.
10
Claire
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
10
Neil
19 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,344 nights
Great spa / gym facilities - lovely stay - will return soon
Great spa / gym facilities - lovely stay - will return soon
10
Abigail
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast
Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast
10
Carol
22 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel would recommend, best hotel in the Lake District, pool, gym and spa all wonderful thinking of everything. All staff very cheerful and helpful, they all go the extra mile, Thank you Salutation. C A Bradburn
Excellent hotel would recommend, best hotel in the Lake District, pool, gym and spa all wonderful thinking of everything. All staff very cheerful and helpful, they all go the extra mile, Thank you Salutation. C A Bradburn
10
Sacha
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
8
Susan
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff, restaurant staff, all staff we encountered were amazing . Room was very clean and very warm. Swimming pool was very relaxing
Reception staff, restaurant staff, all staff we encountered were amazing . Room was very clean and very warm. Swimming pool was very relaxing
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly highlight very clean rooms and public areas, with attentive housekeeping. Occasional minor misses (e.g., small detail on a radiator) are noted but uncommon.
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James
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff were all really lovely. The hotel is exceptionally clean and the breakfasts were amazing. The spa was so relaxing
The staff were all really lovely. The hotel is exceptionally clean and the breakfasts were amazing. The spa was so relaxing
10
peter
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel in the middle of Ambleside. Staff were all amazing ... fantastic customer service from everyone we encountered. Room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking available on site. Public areas were expansive, relaxing and once again very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip for a longer period. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to all.
Fabulous hotel in the middle of Ambleside. Staff were all amazing ... fantastic customer service from everyone we encountered. Room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking available on site. Public areas were expansive, relaxing and once again very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip for a longer period. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to all.
10
William
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast Staff very friendly Clean hotel
Lovely breakfast Staff very friendly Clean hotel
10
Claire
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
10
M
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Very clean, quiet to say it is based in a central location. The parking is a challenge but just needs careful driving skills. The breakfast is plentiful and tasty. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are well lit with plenty of storage. The towels are large and comfortable. There could be a little more by the way of toiletries, no conditioner provided for example but this is a minor niggle. This is our second stay and we would return again.
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Very clean, quiet to say it is based in a central location. The parking is a challenge but just needs careful driving skills. The breakfast is plentiful and tasty. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are well lit with plenty of storage. The towels are large and comfortable. There could be a little more by the way of toiletries, no conditioner provided for example but this is a minor niggle. This is our second stay and we would return again.
8
Angela
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot
Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot
10
oonagh
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The cleanliness of the hotel was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We did have a problem with the heating in our room which was resolved very quickly after we informed the reception. The lounge areas are very comfortable and peaceful. A great place to relax and actually read a newspaper whilst having a cup of coffee.
The cleanliness of the hotel was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We did have a problem with the heating in our room which was resolved very quickly after we informed the reception. The lounge areas are very comfortable and peaceful. A great place to relax and actually read a newspaper whilst having a cup of coffee.
10
Lorraine
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.
Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.
10
Rosa
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel, very professional and friendly staff. Our room was airy and comfortable with a lovely balcony overlooking the beck, the sound of the waterfall was very relaxing. The breakfast has plenty of choice and was beautifully cooked and presented. We have stayed at the Salutation a number of times and it never disappoints; we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay and look forward to returning.
Lovely hotel, very professional and friendly staff. Our room was airy and comfortable with a lovely balcony overlooking the beck, the sound of the waterfall was very relaxing. The breakfast has plenty of choice and was beautifully cooked and presented. We have stayed at the Salutation a number of times and it never disappoints; we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay and look forward to returning.
10
Sacha
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, many spacious, with some suites featuring private hot tubs/saunas and balconies with waterfall or street views. A few guests found standard rooms small or very warm (no air conditioning), and some rooms involve stairs or longer walks.
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David
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in one of the suites, Olive 1, for the night. The room is lovely and very clean. Very nice touch having a jacuzzi bath, steam room and sauna all in the room. Highly recommend staying here. We will be returning.
We stayed in one of the suites, Olive 1, for the night. The room is lovely and very clean. Very nice touch having a jacuzzi bath, steam room and sauna all in the room. Highly recommend staying here. We will be returning.
8
michael
21 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival we were given a very poor room but we we were then upgraded to a fabulous room with a balcony and our stay was very nice altho the room was very warm during the night .The breakfast was fabulous .we would stay again if we got a similar room .The location was excellent too
On arrival we were given a very poor room but we we were then upgraded to a fabulous room with a balcony and our stay was very nice altho the room was very warm during the night .The breakfast was fabulous .we would stay again if we got a similar room .The location was excellent too
10
Pavandeep
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay in one of the loft rooms, staff were very helpful and the room itself was clean and spacious. Breakfast was also great, lots of choice and tasted good
Great stay in one of the loft rooms, staff were very helpful and the room itself was clean and spacious. Breakfast was also great, lots of choice and tasted good
10
Graham
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed our stay there. The room was large and modern. The real selling points of this hotel are i) the spa facilities which far exceeded our expectations and really were wonderful ii) the extremely convenient location and easy parking. The hotel staff were also lovely and very helpful. Minor point of feedback is that we stayed during summer and the room seemed very hot during the night, despite opening the window as far as possible. Suggest air conditioning would be helpful if possible
Really enjoyed our stay there. The room was large and modern. The real selling points of this hotel are i) the spa facilities which far exceeded our expectations and really were wonderful ii) the extremely convenient location and easy parking. The hotel staff were also lovely and very helpful. Minor point of feedback is that we stayed during summer and the room seemed very hot during the night, despite opening the window as far as possible. Suggest air conditioning would be helpful if possible
10
Paul
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. We had a hot tub on our balcony and the room was lovely and spacious, very comfortable and the best night sleep.
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. We had a hot tub on our balcony and the room was lovely and spacious, very comfortable and the best night sleep.
10
Claire
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
8
Angela
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot
Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot
10
Ben
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful. Star gaze suite was amazing
Beautiful. Star gaze suite was amazing
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kevin
4 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel and spa. Staff very helpful and friendly. We have a small car and found it awkward to park. Our room (303) was a long walk from reception and up narrow stairs with no lift for a heavy suitcase.
Lovely hotel and spa. Staff very helpful and friendly. We have a small car and found it awkward to park. Our room (303) was a long walk from reception and up narrow stairs with no lift for a heavy suitcase.
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David
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Best breakfast I ever had in a hotel. Spa lovely (just needs a bar). The standard rooms are small and very warm, I’d upgrade to a bigger one next time.
Best breakfast I ever had in a hotel. Spa lovely (just needs a bar). The standard rooms are small and very warm, I’d upgrade to a bigger one next time.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and proactive across reception, restaurant, and spa, with smooth check-in and attentive help. A few note an occasional evening service hiccup, but issues are typically resolved quickly and staff go the extra mile.
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Steve
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.
Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.
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Angelika
6 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We absolutely loved our stay at Ambleside. We were given a spa room upgrade after the first room we had. The staff are outstanding here from Ash at reception to Manuel in the dining room and Hannah in the spa. The many lounge areas are lovely and very tastefully decorated. This will be our go to hotel when we return to Ambleside! Thank you for an incredible 3 night stay!
We absolutely loved our stay at Ambleside. We were given a spa room upgrade after the first room we had. The staff are outstanding here from Ash at reception to Manuel in the dining room and Hannah in the spa. The many lounge areas are lovely and very tastefully decorated. This will be our go to hotel when we return to Ambleside! Thank you for an incredible 3 night stay!
10
peter
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel in the middle of Ambleside. Staff were all amazing ... fantastic customer service from everyone we encountered. Room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking available on site. Public areas were expansive, relaxing and once again very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip for a longer period. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to all.
Fabulous hotel in the middle of Ambleside. Staff were all amazing ... fantastic customer service from everyone we encountered. Room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking available on site. Public areas were expansive, relaxing and once again very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip for a longer period. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to all.
10
Ms Helen
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a problem with the first room we stayed in and the staff could not have been more helpful in finding us another room. Took us to room after room for us to get one perfect for us. Excellent breakfast. Great central location. Easy on-site parking. Everything spot on!
We had a problem with the first room we stayed in and the staff could not have been more helpful in finding us another room. Took us to room after room for us to get one perfect for us. Excellent breakfast. Great central location. Easy on-site parking. Everything spot on!
10
GURMIT
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.
Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.
10
Claire
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
10
oonagh
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The cleanliness of the hotel was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We did have a problem with the heating in our room which was resolved very quickly after we informed the reception. The lounge areas are very comfortable and peaceful. A great place to relax and actually read a newspaper whilst having a cup of coffee.
The cleanliness of the hotel was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We did have a problem with the heating in our room which was resolved very quickly after we informed the reception. The lounge areas are very comfortable and peaceful. A great place to relax and actually read a newspaper whilst having a cup of coffee.
10
Abigail
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast
Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast
10
Carol
22 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel would recommend, best hotel in the Lake District, pool, gym and spa all wonderful thinking of everything. All staff very cheerful and helpful, they all go the extra mile, Thank you Salutation. C A Bradburn
Excellent hotel would recommend, best hotel in the Lake District, pool, gym and spa all wonderful thinking of everything. All staff very cheerful and helpful, they all go the extra mile, Thank you Salutation. C A Bradburn
10
Paul
4 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely short stay between Christmas and NY. Weather was terrible but our stay was great. Staff super friendly and professional, couldn’t do enough for you.
Lovely short stay between Christmas and NY. Weather was terrible but our stay was great. Staff super friendly and professional, couldn’t do enough for you.
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Location
Central Ambleside location close to shops, restaurants, walks and bus routes, making it easy to explore the Lake District.
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JULIA
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect hotel in the heart of Ambleside. Convenient for everything we wanted to do.
Perfect hotel in the heart of Ambleside. Convenient for everything we wanted to do.
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Deborah
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff great location
Friendly staff great location
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Paul
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A great hotel in a prime location . Staff were friendly and attentive. Breakfast was excellent and refreshingly full service no making tea and toast. Parking could be a little challenging at times but it also has some free access to 13amp plugs to charge your car. We had a balcony onto a lovely waterfall but smoking is allowed . Would definitely stay again if in the area. Ambleside is great for vegetarian / vegan.
A great hotel in a prime location . Staff were friendly and attentive. Breakfast was excellent and refreshingly full service no making tea and toast. Parking could be a little challenging at times but it also has some free access to 13amp plugs to charge your car. We had a balcony onto a lovely waterfall but smoking is allowed . Would definitely stay again if in the area. Ambleside is great for vegetarian / vegan.
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GURMIT
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.
Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.
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Gayle
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely weekend stay at this hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast included. Great location in the middle of Ambleside with everything within walking distance.
Lovely weekend stay at this hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast included. Great location in the middle of Ambleside with everything within walking distance.
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Lorna
11 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Ideal situation for easy access to the Lake District.
Ideal situation for easy access to the Lake District.
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Vincent
19 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff and a good, central location.
Very friendly staff and a good, central location.
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Tara
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great unique location in the town but still managed to feel pleasantly rural. Lovely spacious room with an appartment feel. Great breakfast options.
Great unique location in the town but still managed to feel pleasantly rural. Lovely spacious room with an appartment feel. Great breakfast options.
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Sacha
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
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Trevor
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff with attention to detail. Convenience of the hotels location to everything you would want when staying in the Lake District.
Friendly staff with attention to detail. Convenience of the hotels location to everything you would want when staying in the Lake District.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised for quality, variety, and attentive service. Some guests found the evening menu or service underwhelming, though many enjoyed their meals overall.
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Steve
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.
Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.
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Rebecca
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The most amazing anniversary stay. We stayed for 2 nights. The hotel is in an amazing location with a lot of hikes nearby. The hotel room we stayed in had a hot tub in and it was lovely to relax. We attended the spa as well which was gorgeous!
The most amazing anniversary stay. We stayed for 2 nights. The hotel is in an amazing location with a lot of hikes nearby. The hotel room we stayed in had a hot tub in and it was lovely to relax. We attended the spa as well which was gorgeous!
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michael
21 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival we were given a very poor room but we we were then upgraded to a fabulous room with a balcony and our stay was very nice altho the room was very warm during the night .The breakfast was fabulous .we would stay again if we got a similar room .The location was excellent too
On arrival we were given a very poor room but we we were then upgraded to a fabulous room with a balcony and our stay was very nice altho the room was very warm during the night .The breakfast was fabulous .we would stay again if we got a similar room .The location was excellent too
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Andrew
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice hotel. Staff lovely. Breakfast was fantastic. Room was brilliant. Would definitely stay again.
Really nice hotel. Staff lovely. Breakfast was fantastic. Room was brilliant. Would definitely stay again.
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Roberto
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The english breafast and the service in the restaurant were excellent
The english breafast and the service in the restaurant were excellent
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Joan
9 Jan 2024
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Loved our stay. Staff were extremely helpful. Loved the spa offering. Disappointed with the dining room evening menu. Ate elsewhere mostly other than our first night when we arrived.
Loved our stay. Staff were extremely helpful. Loved the spa offering. Disappointed with the dining room evening menu. Ate elsewhere mostly other than our first night when we arrived.
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Claire
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
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Shah Carlos
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay, very good food and drinks. Also the staff were very friendly and very informative. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Excellent place to stay, very good food and drinks. Also the staff were very friendly and very informative. Would highly recommend. Thank you
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Lorraine
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.
Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.
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Julie
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast options were great and service was excellent
Breakfast options were great and service was excellent
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kane
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Great staff and service!
Great staff and service!
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MICHAEL
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
A superb hotel in a great location
A superb hotel in a great location
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James
1 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night, in the Troutbeck room (including hot tub). Pool and outside hydro therapy pool were great. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed one night, in the Troutbeck room (including hot tub). Pool and outside hydro therapy pool were great. Thoroughly recommended!
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Angela
29 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Don’t let the cleaning staff put you off having your room done. A knock on the door and they ask if we need anything. I felt as though I just had to say yes clean towels and coffee . On the first night I took the duvet out of the cover as it was too warm. Told the cleaner the next morning and then she said do you want me to make the bed. So I made the bed for the remaining 2 nights. (I can do that at home. ) The sink was never cleaned nor the toilet. Overall we had a lovely 3 nights stay and the hotel was lovely. Breakfast was lovely too . The room cleaning was my only gripe maybe I should have been assertive and asked her to do room service.
Don’t let the cleaning staff put you off having your room done. A knock on the door and they ask if we need anything. I felt as though I just had to say yes clean towels and coffee . On the first night I took the duvet out of the cover as it was too warm. Told the cleaner the next morning and then she said do you want me to make the bed. So I made the bed for the remaining 2 nights. (I can do that at home. ) The sink was never cleaned nor the toilet. Overall we had a lovely 3 nights stay and the hotel was lovely. Breakfast was lovely too . The room cleaning was my only gripe maybe I should have been assertive and asked her to do room service.
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debbie
27 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - beautiful room, excellent spa after a days walking. Great location and the best staff. Would highly recommend
Great stay - beautiful room, excellent spa after a days walking. Great location and the best staff. Would highly recommend
FAQs about Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in Ambleside Town Centre, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. It is 0.2 mi from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi from Ambleside Climbing Wall.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features both indoor and outdoor heated pools, along with two hot tubs. The specific operational hours are not provided, but guests can enjoy these amenities year-round.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
What are the policies regarding additional guests and extra beds?
The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are advised to contact the property directly for information on additional guest accommodations and any associated costs.
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This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- 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
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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