Nestled in a rural location, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa offers an upscale retreat. Unwind with a sports massage or aromatherapy at the onsite spa, then enjoy breakfast or dinner at No1 Lake Road. With an indoor pool and sun loungers, health club and steam room nearby, you'll feel rejuvenated.
At Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and No1 Lake Road serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1657
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
2 hot tubs
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
29-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Waterfall Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Dining
No1 Lake Road - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Does Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, No1 Lake Road.
Does Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa like?
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is a short 17-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 18 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.
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Reviews
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, wonderful, and the best, with many guests praising the variety and quality of options. (38 reviews)
The spa facilities were wonderful, relaxing, and exceeded expectations with great massages and a lovely atmosphere. (30 reviews)
The outdoor pool was clean, tidy, and a lovely bonus for guests. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing stay
Amazing stay fantastic hotel and very friendly staff
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location
Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Highly recommended
Fantastic lication wonderful staff and relaxing spa outdoor pool a bonus
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2025
Great breakfast and spa
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.
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 19, 2025
The english breafast and the service in the restaurant were excellent
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
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
Pavandeep
Pavandeep, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
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.
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2025
Very friendly staff and a good, central location.
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Great room and staff
manohar
manohar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Fabulous hotel
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.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
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!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Very friendly staff , excellent location and lovely meals
CHRIS
CHRIS, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Absolutely loved it, i will definitely be returning.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Short break
Amazing, lovely staff , clean and comfortable rooms and beautiful furnishings. Fabulous breakfast!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
Nice setting, a bit expensive especially for a full English breakfast.
william
william, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2025
Ideal situation for easy access to the Lake District.
Lorna
Lorna, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Recommended
Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great location
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Very friendly staff, particularly at breakfast.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2024
Trip
Great stay , great location.
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
Comfortable
Comfortable , the staff were very accommodating and the breakfast was very good.
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Really nice hotel. Staff lovely. Breakfast was fantastic. Room was brilliant. Would definitely stay again.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Staff, Leisure facilities and Breakfast all very good for a reasonable price. Well situated in the heart of Ambleside with onsite free parking.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Overnight s
We were upgraded to club room due to my birthday.
Excellent breakfast, room very spacious and clean.
Good service.