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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Lake Windermere

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Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
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Hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, facials
Classic Twin Room, Balcony
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and 2 hot tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Jetted bath
The current price is NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

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

Club Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Balcony

Classic Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Double Room, Balcony

Club Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Double Room, Hot Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 18 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 21 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

At Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike 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 reception
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 79
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen 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 that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Barclaycard

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive?

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, World Hotel Distinctive and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise 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, World Hotel Distinctive also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, No1 Lake Road.

Does Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bath.

What's the area around Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive like?

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive is a short 17-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 18 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Spa
Food
Restaurant
Lobby
Drinks
Store

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, tasty, and beautifully presented with a wide range of options. (33 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were excellent, with many guests praising the outdoor jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and massage treatments. (24 reviews)
  • The outdoor hot tub was a lovely addition to the relaxation area and provided a great space to unwind. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved it, i will definitely be returning.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic hotel, Couldn’t fault anything. Particular mention of Sophia who gave amazing service. Wonderful breakfast. Leisure centre is fantastic. Will return
Shirley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff , excellent location and lovely meals
CHRIS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight s

We were upgraded to club room due to my birthday. Excellent breakfast, room very spacious and clean. Good service.
alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short break

Amazing, lovely staff , clean and comfortable rooms and beautiful furnishings. Fabulous breakfast!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay.
Tim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great unique location in the town but still managed to feel pleasantly rural. Lovely spacious room with an appartment feel. Great breakfast options.
Tara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff with attention to detail. Convenience of the hotels location to everything you would want when staying in the Lake District.
Trevor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service the spa facilities are nice, the restaurant has great quality of food, the resting area is cosy, the rims spacious and comfortable, the massages are fabulous. A really great hotel for a proper relaxing time
Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great location
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel but 2 things stood out: the spa and the staff - absolutely brilliant
Nanna Kristin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Phil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very restricted parking around the back of the hotel. Small car park at the front.
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation, staff friendly and helpful, would definitely stay here again
Sue, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent property with huge room.

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay at Ambleside. We were given a spa room upgrade after the first room we had. The staff are outstanding here from Ash at reception to Manuel in the dining room and Hannah in the spa. The many lounge areas are lovely and very tastefully decorated. This will be our go to hotel when we return to Ambleside! Thank you for an incredible 3 night stay!
Angelika, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay from start to finish

This is a fantastic hotel and the staff are so friendly and nothing is too much for them.
Dimos, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience

The staff were all really lovely. The hotel is exceptionally clean and the breakfasts were amazing. The spa was so relaxing
James, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel 👍
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent and would recommend it .
Kerry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Ambleside

Great hotel in a great location ! We loved our stay and would definitely recommend and come back. Staff is also great, 5 star class
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was very good.
Sophie, 1-night trip