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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Property preview
Balcony view
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels combines upscale comfort with natural serenity. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, reflexology treatments at the onsite spa, and stroll through garden grounds. Helpful staff offer thoughtful touches like dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Riverside Lodge Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverside Lodge Family Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Riverside Lodge Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels. Indulge in a body treatment, a deep-tissue massage, and reflexology at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Garden restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rothay
Rothay Garden
Rothay Garden Ambleside
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel Ambleside
Rothay Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay By Harbour Hotels
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Hotel
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Ambleside
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels located?

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Herdy Shop, Grasmere Garden Village, and Helm Crag. St Oswald's Church and Cocoa Hearts are also within 10 minutes.

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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 520 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at Rothay Garden. Good parking , great location. Rooms nice and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Up graded to a lodge,lovely rooms cosy and comfy,private and quiet. Bar was adequate as was the food. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. The hotel setting was beautiful and within walking distance of the shopping centre. Would recommend for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Liked: Amenities
One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in facilities where amazing and staff where lovely and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location, food was excellent & the spa was great, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with magnificent gardens and lovely spa. Staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great quality decor in the rooms, combined with fantastic views from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fluffy towels, lovely spa which we enjoyed at 8am quiet. We did not dine in the evening, lovely breakfast with plenty choice. We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have absolutely loved our stay. The area is beautiful, the hotel is quiet, pretty and boasts amazing views of the area from all Points of the hotel. Dinner was worth having here as the food is great. We’ve loved everything about this place. We didn’t get time to use the spa but it looked lovely Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Spa, lovely room comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a stunningly beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with amazing views, good access to the SPA, friendly, helpful staff and dinner was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

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

Great visit to Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere

Really enjoyable stay at the Rothay Garden Hotel. Room spotless as were all amenities and food in the restaurant excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great trip. Would really recommend on the basis of how friendly all the staff were and the quality of service overall incl food. We also made use of the spa and the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Rothay Garden. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Excellent food for breakfast and dinner plus lunch from the bar. My room was lovely, overlooking the river with a balcony. Comfy bed and really nice linens which is important to me! All positive, I would highly recommend and I’d love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Prateek

Liked: Cleanliness
I was firstly offered a very noisy room. Then when I asked they gave a room which was better but had slanting ceilings. Property is nice but provided you get a good room. It matters.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact the property was a short walk from village centre and alao the trickle of the stream outside our room. Food in the evening meal was fantastic, with the dining area giving lovely view of the garden
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

A lovely romantic getaway!

Enjoyed an amazing 2 nights here.. great price and great find
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Easter sunday

Excellent hotel lovely spa facilities and a lovely restaraunt and lovely reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leavi-Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really kind and helpful, lovely facilities - highly recommend. Second time here and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was very nice clean and spacious, The food was that nice we stayed in both evenings to enjoy. The only complaint if any was the jacuzzi style plunge pool broke down on the first evening of our stay therefore it was not available throughout which is one of the main reasons we booked this hotel. The staff were very helpful throughout the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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