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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
A countryside retreat where travelers can recharge with gourmet meals by day and cozy evenings by the fireplace at this relaxing spa destination

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Indoor pool, sun loungers - Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa (Ambleside)
Daily full breakfast for a fee - Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa (Ambleside)
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area. - Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa (Ambleside)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub (Living Room) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request) - Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa (Ambleside)
A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs. - Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa (Ambleside)
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

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a bottle and fruits, a chair, a sofa, and a window with a view.

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a double sink, and a toilet.

Club Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

Club Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Club Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with a view.

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a sloped ceiling.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Executive Double Room, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside Town Centre, a neighborhood 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 Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek 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. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A lakeside dock with wooden boats and a large ferry.
    Ambleside Pier
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Armitt Museum and Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stock Ghyll Force
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakes Brew Co Tap
    2 min walk
  • The Flying Fleece
    2 min walk
  • Zeffirellis
    2 min walk
  • The Temperance Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    1 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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?

Located in Ambleside Town Centre, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Library and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 948 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great second time at this hotel. Always a lovely chilled atmosphere in the heart of Ambleside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the hotel were fantastic. Friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was excellent. I do stay in a lot of hotels and the breakfast was one of the best in my opinion. Pool and spa area all clean. A bit dated in places. The bedroom was exceptionally clean with fresh water and tea coffee biscuits each day. The only negative was our room was extremely hot. Was altogether a wonderful hotel made mostly by the lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went with my friends for 4 nights stay, it was lovely, very helpful staff, great breakfast, weather was gorgeous so we didn’t spend the days in the hotel. As we were doing long hikes and exploring all day, didn’t make it to the spa Would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and rooms were very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was varied and the staff helped with my ‘unusual’ request. I didn’t use the Spa so cannot comment. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and staff are excellent. The spa is great. We spent a really relaxing couple of hours just enjoying the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well ran hotel staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rossa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful breakfast, excellent Sunday carvery. Staff fabulous and in an ideal location to explore Ambleside. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay couldn’t have asked for more from the staff or property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for breakfast. Clean rooms. Nice bar area, lots of seating. Spa is very clean and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great, except we thought we had paid for an upgraded room. While it did have a balcony, it overlooked the parking lot rather than the village, with a tight configuration at the window. One staff member was particularly helpful, giving us great advice on hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay - the staff are a really nice bunch of people. Brilliant location and great for exploring the local area overlooking the town :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with the most friendly staff. Really central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic facilities and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, attentive staff and with a great breakfast selection to start your day off right
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast Staff very friendly Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and liked the table service. Larger room with balcony was nice and clean. However the bed was a bit uncomfortable and lumpy and the sauna was not working and steam room was only partially working. Pool and jacuzzi all good. Very nice seating areas around bar and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phil

I recently stayed at the Salutation Hotel & Spa in Ambleside and came away genuinely impressed. Perfectly located in the heart of town, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Lake District — with shops, cafés, and walking routes right on your Staff were friendly, welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hotel. Very clean and welcoming. Superb staff super breakfast superb location what more can you say. Room was tremendous we really enjoyed ourselves. It was a proper break in wonderful surroundings. I do recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Olive 3, which has a jacuzzi double bath, steam room, sauna and shower! Beautiful! We used the spa which was lovely peaceful and clean. The restaurant staff, service and food is excellent and this is about our 10th visit. We love the place and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, relaxing stay. Clean and comfortable rooms with robes and slippers provided, making spa use easier. Spa facilities good although steam room unavailable for one day - awaiting repair so no one's fault. The staff coped exceptionally well during an unexpected, regional power cut. They were excellent throughout our stay, and very helpful when we accidentally left a coat in the wardrobe. Thank you for making our short break, so relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast options were great and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good staff, friendly and professional,, Room was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025