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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Lake Windermere

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub (Living Room)
Luxury Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX
  • Place, Stock Ghyll Force
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Club Double Room, Balcony

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Club Double Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Balcony

Classic Double Room, Balcony

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

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Classic Twin Room, Balcony

Classic Twin Room, Balcony

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

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Club Double Room

Club Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, Hot Tub

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

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

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

About the area

Ambleside

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

What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stock Ghyll Force - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Rule - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4-star spa hotel near Lake Windermere
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa 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. 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 offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 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). 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.

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

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
Salutation Ambleside

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 881 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 881 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 881 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 881 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 881 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful. Star gaze suite was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff, restaurant staff, all staff we encountered were amazing . Room was very clean and very warm. Swimming pool was very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recently stayed over nigh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was too much trouble for this hotel. One of the reception staff even gave advise on walks from the hotel door. Our room was superb and definitely lived up to our expectations having read the positive reviews from other travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Really friendly staff. We will definitely be staying again. A truly beautiful vibe.
Stunning spa and pool area.
Beautiful sitting area throughout the hotel.
The breakfast was 10/10.
The outdoor spa was so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, location and facilities great. The hotel team were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fabulous, as was the pool and outside spa. The location was excellent. Disappointed with the sauna and steam bath, temperature was not hot enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick and easy - the lady who checked us in was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Our room was lovely, with a large and comfortable bed, plenty of cushions, and a peaceful, warm atmosphere. There were also tea-making facilities and a fridge, which was a nice touch. We didn’t get a chance to try the spa or gym facilities this time, but breakfast was excellent - a great variety on offer, quick service, and perfectly cooked scrambled eggs! The hotel’s central location was ideal for exploring Ambleside, with everything just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

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

8/10 Good

David

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely brilliant at their jobs, so friendly and yet professional. The hotel has ample parking, serves a brilliant breakfast and has a great spa. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, both cooked and buffet. Service was polite and efficient without feeling rushed. Plenty of room in the dining room and lounges. Our bedrooms were spacious and clean with many sockets, a hot tub and whirlpool bath, full set of Wainwright’s guides, and the fridge was kept stocked with fresh milk (not the usual UHT rubbish), water, tea, coffee and even biscuits. The WiFi was excellent, probably the best hotel WiFi I’ve ever used. I was surprised that such a nice bathroom didn’t have a soft close lid on the wc. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel because the menu options didn’t appeal, especially with young grandchildren visiting us. The main car park can get a bit tight, but they’ve got a couple round the corner which have more room. Most places in the Lake District are easily reachable from Ambleside. The hotel is better inside than it looks on the outside, if a little quirky - we’d definitely choose it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our first stay. I'm sure it won't be our last. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor hydrotherapy pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025