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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
Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX
  • Stock Ghyll Force
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

Club Double Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Balcony

Classic Twin Room, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Balcony

Classic Double Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Double Room, Balcony

Club Double Room, Balcony

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Double Room, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CA $266
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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 - 17 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive
  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬1 min walk

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 coffee/tea makers. 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

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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 12.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • 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
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • 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 and a first aid kit
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 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. 571 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 780 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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Comfortable , the staff were very accommodating and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan, Nottingham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with huge room.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice two night stay
Nice 2 night stay. We ate in the restaurant on one evening which was average, I had the steak and ale pie which I really enjoyed however my wife had the vegetable tandoori curry which was very bland and not really a curry. The room was very warm and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
The staff were all really lovely. The hotel is exceptionally clean and the breakfasts were amazing. The spa was so relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very professional and friendly staff. Our room was airy and comfortable with a lovely balcony overlooking the beck, the sound of the waterfall was very relaxing. The breakfast has plenty of choice and was beautifully cooked and presented. We have stayed at the Salutation a number of times and it never disappoints; we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanna Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but 2 things stood out: the spa and the staff - absolutely brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. We had a hot tub on our balcony and the room was lovely and spacious, very comfortable and the best night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

pauline

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
NOTHANKS.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GURMIT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shah Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, very good food and drinks. Also the staff were very friendly and very informative. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa break
We had a lovely stay, the hotel couldn’t have been better positioned, we parked the car up when we arrived and didn’t use it until we left. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and the facilities were very good, the pool was a little cold for me but my girlfriend loved it as she did 60 lengths every morning, I managed to pass the time in the outdoor jacuzzi quite well though lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
This hotel has a really warm and homely feel to it. The room and communal area is not modern but in a good state of repair, clean, and welcoming. Bed/linen clean and comfortable. Bathroom small but clean and perfectly usable. Our room had a seating area and patio door onto balcony providing a great space to sit and get fresh air. Nice touch to have a small fridge in room supplied with bottled water each day. Leisure facilities are well maintained and clean. Small pool but enough for an easy swim. Relaxation area and outdoor hot tub are a lovely addition. Didn’t use the treatment rooms but good range on offer. Well equipped gym which I didn’t use but it looked more than decent. Food both at breakfast and evening was absolutely fabulous. Lounge area was cosy and comfortable. All the staff were pleasant and worked hard to be attentive with all guests. Free parking which is always a welcome bonus. All in all a really nice place to stay, I have no hesitation in recommending it and I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024