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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 hot tubs, near Lake Windermere

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Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa offers an upscale rural escape with sports massages and aromatherapy treatments. Relax by the indoor pool with sun loungers, or visit the health club and steam room. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel's No1 Lake Road restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
Treatment room

Spa

Waterfall Spa has 3 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages as well as treatments such as aromatherapy, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and 2 hot tubs.

Spa treatment

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Club Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Club Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is in a rural area and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ambleside Pier - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment, and a facial at Waterfall Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, No1 Lake Road, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a health club and a steam room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • No1 Lake Road

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1657
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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 property 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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ambleside Salutation
Salutation Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Does Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in a national park, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Library and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 835 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super facilities and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Singfai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights in
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the center of Ambleside, the hotel is well run with helpful staff, a good restaurant, and a spa where I had an excellent massage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a good, central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the hotel 3 or 4 times in past and we like the hotel very much but we're very disappointed with room we were allocated. I also thought I had booked it for £233 for that night but it turned out to be £288, alot I money for the facility we got
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

manohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Anniversary stay

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Absolutely loved it, i will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Very friendly staff , excellent location and lovely meals
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great short break. Lovely hotel with great staff and amenities. Breakfast was a wonderful experience. Spa facilities are welcome after a day walking and climbing hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal situation for easy access to the Lake District.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, both cooked and buffet. Service was polite and efficient without feeling rushed. Plenty of room in the dining room and lounges. Our bedrooms were spacious and clean with many sockets, a hot tub and whirlpool bath, full set of Wainwright’s guides, and the fridge was kept stocked with fresh milk (not the usual UHT rubbish), water, tea, coffee and even biscuits. The WiFi was excellent, probably the best hotel WiFi I’ve ever used. I was surprised that such a nice bathroom didn’t have a soft close lid on the wc. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel because the menu options didn’t appeal, especially with young grandchildren visiting us. The main car park can get a bit tight, but they’ve got a couple round the corner which have more room. Most places in the Lake District are easily reachable from Ambleside. The hotel is better inside than it looks on the outside, if a little quirky - we’d definitely choose it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short break

Amazing, lovely staff , clean and comfortable rooms and beautiful furnishings. Fabulous breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setting, a bit expensive especially for a full English breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Staff lovely. Breakfast was fantastic. Room was brilliant. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight s

We were upgraded to club room due to my birthday. Excellent breakfast, room very spacious and clean. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic hotel, Couldn’t fault anything. Particular mention of Sophia who gave amazing service. Wonderful breakfast. Leisure centre is fantastic. Will return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, Leisure facilities and Breakfast all very good for a reasonable price. Well situated in the heart of Ambleside with onsite free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Recommended

Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, particularly at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Our favourite retreat!

This hotel is our favourite retreat for winding down, eating well and spending time in a stunning location, walking and being in nature. The team that work at the hotel are so kind and friendly and are an asset to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Comfortable

Comfortable , the staff were very accommodating and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Trip

Great stay , great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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