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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent
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📍Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BX · Ambleside ↗
📞+882689495164
Boat tours nearbyFireplace in lobbyFitness facilitiesHealth clubFull-service spaFront entrance rampAll 34 facilities +
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The Ambleside Salutation Hotel, WorldHotels Distinctive is a unique hotel in the heart of the English Lake District. Here you can enjoy the epic scenery of the great outdoors and then return to equally impressive surroundings indoors too. Explore the famous mountains and waterways of the region, enjoying the fresh air and knowing that the warmest welcome awaits you back at this excellent spa hotel in the Lake District. When it’s time for rest and relaxation, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel, WorldHotels Distinctive offers a top-quality wining and dining experience to replenish those energy reserves. Even if you still happen to have the energy to burn, we have a high-tech gym and swimming pool on-site too. If that all sounds too much like hard work, enjoy a massage or beauty treatment in our luxurious spa instead. If you want to explore shops as well as spectacular landscapes, the local attractions in and around Ambleside provide more than enough places to wander around during your stay at this delightful hotel. Or why not venture a little further afield to Kendal (home of the mint cake), Keswick, or Grasmere? If you’re looking for a place to stay in the Lake District, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel, WorldHotels Distinctive has it all.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 529 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Guests praise the central location, friendly staff, and excellent spa. Breakfast is highly rated. Complaints focus on noise, firm mattresses, drainage smells, balcony maintenance, and slow-heating saunas.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.8
Service9.6
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.5
Surroundings9.4
Value8.8
＋ PraisedExcellent central location · Friendly and helpful staff · Outstanding spa and pool facilities · Delicious and varied breakfast
－ ComplaintsSome rooms need updating/maintenance · Occasional unpleasant odors · Hard beds or hot rooms · Spa considered small or overpriced

KEYIdeal for spa lovers seeking convenience. Check mattress firmness and noise sensitivity before booking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the hotel location convenient? What attractions are nearby?＋
With a location score of 9.8, it is centrally located in Ambleside. Nearby attractions include White Platts Recreation Ground and Armitt Museum and Gallery.
serviceHow is the service quality? What is the staff attitude like?＋
Service scores 9.6, with guests praising the friendly and professional staff. The 24-hour front desk offers multilingual assistance and luggage storage.
diningHow is the breakfast? What dining options are available?＋
Breakfast is highly rated for its quality (surcharge applies). Dining options include No1 Lake Road restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and a bar/lounge.
facilityWhat spa and fitness facilities does the hotel offer?＋
It features excellent spa facilities (score 9.5), including a full-service spa, health club, sauna, steam room, and 2 spa tubs. Fitness facilities are also available.
pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons mentioned by guests?＋
Pros: Excellent location, friendly staff, great spa, and high-quality breakfast. Cons: Poor soundproofing in some rooms, varying mattress comfort, drainage smells, and slow-heating saunas.
policyWhat are the check-in/out times? Are pets or children allowed?＋
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. The hotel does not allow pets or children.
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