Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Lake Windermere

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Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Lounge
Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Club Double Room, Balcony

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

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, Balcony

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

Classic Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

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

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room, Hot Tub

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside retreat .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find White Platts Recreation Ground and Armitt Museum and Gallery. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Dove Cottage - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • The Apple Pie
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • The Golden Rule

About this property

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive

4-star spa hotel near Lake Windermere
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A sauna, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1657
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive offers 70 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ambleside Salutation
Ambleside Salutation Best Western
Best Western Ambleside
Best Western Salutation
Best Western Salutation Ambleside
Best Western Salutation Hotel
Best Western Salutation Hotel Ambleside
Salutation Ambleside
Salutation Ambleside Best Western
BEST WESTERN Ambleside Salutation Hotel Lake District
Ambleside Best Western
Salutation Hotel BW Premier Collection
Ambleside Salutation BW Premier Collection
Salutation BW Premier Collection
Ambleside Salutation Hotel Spa BW Premier Collection
Ambleside Salutation Hotel Spa World Hotel Distinctive
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive Hotel

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 824 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

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

Craig

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

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

manohar

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
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

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of the suites, Olive 1, for the night. The room is lovely and very clean. Very nice touch having a jacuzzi bath, steam room and sauna all in the room. Highly recommend staying here. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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