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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property

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Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Balcony view
Riverside Lodge Family Suite | Private kitchen
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Riverside Lodge Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Riverside Lodge Family Suite

Riverside Lodge Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Ambleside

With a stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. .This spa hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Coniston Water and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dove Cottage - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a hot tub and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab dinner at The Garden restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Garden restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rothay
Rothay Garden
Rothay Garden Ambleside
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel Ambleside
Rothay Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay By Harbour Hotels
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Hotel
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Ambleside
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Hotel Ambleside

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 502 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Fabulous

Third time staying here and it was perfect in every way . Spa quiet and so relaxing . Food and room great . Can’t recommend enough .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay for 2 nights at Rothay Garden. We booked dinner on the first night which was high quality. The views over the garden from the restaurant were really relaxing. We booked a luxury room which was really clean and spacious and had a terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

charis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with everything you need. The spa was very small but we ended up being the only two people in there from 18:30 till 20:00. The dinner was delicious and breakfast was lovely. The staff were attentive and helpful. A really lovely last minute getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with amazing views, good access to the SPA, friendly, helpful staff and dinner was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

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

Expensive rooms and pay to park on top

The accommodation was expensive and then you are charged £10 per night to park when they cannot guarantee space in their small shingle car park. I thought that a shabby and grabbing change since the hotel buy out. By comparrison Grand at Grasmere is newer, slick, clean and cheaper. Great views of lake, car park marked out, and free. Will book there in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Easter sunday

Excellent hotel lovely spa facilities and a lovely restaraunt and lovely reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rodney

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, port elgin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nafees

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

Excellent hotel

Lovely stay at Rothay Garden. The hotel is well maintained with lovely grounds, the room was clean and with a very good shower. But what really stood out was the great service, with very courteous staff. Excellent place to stay in Grasmere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property with lovely, friendly staff. The evening meal and breakfast were superb. The room was large, very comfortable and had a lovely patio overlooking the river. The hotel grounds were immaculate and had beautiful views of the hills. It was an easy walk into the town and there were lots of great walks from the door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom a bit shabby and tired door paint poor some mould above bathroom mirror. Disapointed with car parking charge for not booking directly with the hotel. Supprised at the addation cost of a decaff cappuccino "upgrade"at breakfast. Hotel could not make a mocha as it was not on the drinks menu
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a stunningly beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Leavi-Niall, Heaton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really kind and helpful, lovely facilities - highly recommend. Second time here and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice lodge but poor service

Nice spacious lodge with comfortable beds - although connected to another and noisy when neighbours watching tv, in bathroomnetc. Bad service and quite rude staff on check in sadly. Hotels.com confirmed breakfast included on chat but hotel said it wasn't - went up the road to the swan for breakfast and dinner which was fabulous with friendly service. Good location for grasmere though - although even as resident parking charge was £10!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and amenities, strange breakfast, peas with poached eggs? We’ve been a few times now and there has been a recent change of hands. Highly recommended, but please look at the breakfast menu!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025