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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful riverside escape at this hotel where lush gardens meet rejuvenating spa treatments for a truly memorable stay

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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

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Lodge Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Hill View (Lodge Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Superior Room with Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View, Mountainside (Deluxe Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. The Herdy Shop and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage
    Dove Cottage
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St Oswald's Church
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Easdale Tarn
    10 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Britannia Inn
    5 min drive
  • Wainwrights' Inn
    6 min drive
  • Chesters
    6 min drive
  • Zeffirellis
    7 min drive
  • The Three Shires Inn
    8 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 reflexology, a hot stone massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Rothay Garden Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and 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), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, massage treatment rooms, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rothay 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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 St Oswald's Church. Helm Crag and Cocoa Hearts are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 554 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant staff very friendly and the room was great and spa excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to Rothay Gardens. Lovely get away. Restaurant is fantastic and the staff always helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff pleasant enough, evening meal good , breakfast excellent, amenities ok , furniture dated , needs a little more ambiance in dinning area , music maybe freshening up decor. Bed very comfortable room spotlessly clean . Thank you for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
We had a deluxe room with a patio. The room was large, but very dated and with stains and scuffs throughout. The patio was private (we weren't aware of that) so our bedroom opens up directly onto a shared patio which meant we couldnt have our curtains open to admire the view. The coffee machine was missing from our room as well. The spa was nice, but very small. It was overcrowded when we went with people queuing inside the spa for beds / steam room, and also queuing to access the spa. We had breakfast which was very nice and the restaurant is a nice setting. Grasmere itself is lovely and ideally located. Staff very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience from start to finish. Beautiful bedrooms. Superb spa. Delicious food. Just awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, complimentary G&T, excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Our room was above the dining room/kitchen, so we were sadly woken up at 6am by music playing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aniesa

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

Beautiful place

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff, room, suns excellent and very clean with beautiful gardens and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall it was a brilliant stay. The bed was extremely comfortable and spacious, loved having two balconies overlooking the river and the use of the spa was great. Also included lovely toiletries. Negatives: cobwebs over the bed andRound the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with and spa. Room OK with nice views over garden and hills. Bath could do with à little regrouting, if I am been critical. Also would have been nice to be notified by Expedia there is a £10 charge for parking, prior to making the booking, not after! Not charged if booking direct with Hotel. That said, excelent staff and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very relaxing two night stay, breakfast was great!!£
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff quality food and brilliant location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great place to stay

Amazing small hotel in perfect location. Food is great and most of the staff were very plesant. We had a lovely romantic weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025