Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Pool
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Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Exterior
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ
  • Place, Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Showground
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪15 min walk‬
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Lodge Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Hill View (Lodge Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Superior Room with Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View, Mountainside (Deluxe Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hot tub are onsite.
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers 32 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
The free breakfast at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Herdy Shop. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Rothay Garden Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves British cuisine
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, reflexology, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 10-minute walk of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rothay Garden Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rothay 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 348 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 550 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience from start to finish. Beautiful bedrooms. Superb spa. Delicious food. Just awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and spa were incredible but for us the area that let it down was the lack of soundproofing in the rooms. We had a couple above us and we could hear snoring clear as day and everytime they moved the floorboards had such loud squeaking. They didn’t help dragging suitcases about in the night for some reason but for one of their more luxury rooms, it was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stay was great and spa was beautiful thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with and spa. Room OK with nice views over garden and hills. Bath could do with à little regrouting, if I am been critical. Also would have been nice to be notified by Expedia there is a £10 charge for parking, prior to making the booking, not after! Not charged if booking direct with Hotel. That said, excelent staff and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly placed in a quiet spot on the edge of Grasmere with stunning views. Lots of walks from the doorsteps of the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful, took our luggage, took an interest into our stay, couldn’t fault the service. Breakfast set up was good with a range of cooked options included in the breakfast price. Had one meal at the restaurant, nice setting and atmosphere, professional service, food was decent slightly underwhelming however given the reputation of the restaurant. Spa was small but rarely busy, great for relaxing in after a day out walking. Room was a little tired, in need of renovation, but a good size and very comfortable. Smart TV was a big plus. Separate bath with its own tv felt luxurious. Overall a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Attention to detail, complimentary gin in the room, bathrobes ready for spa, toaster that worked, buttthat wasn’t hard and deluxe room coffee machine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall it was a brilliant stay. The bed was extremely comfortable and spacious, loved having two balconies overlooking the river and the use of the spa was great. Also included lovely toiletries. Negatives: cobwebs over the bed andRound the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly - hotel has laid-back charm,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at Rothay Garden. Good parking , great location. Rooms nice and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Up graded to a lodge,lovely rooms cosy and comfy,private and quiet. Bar was adequate as was the food. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. The hotel setting was beautiful and within walking distance of the shopping centre. Would recommend for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniesa

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

Beautiful place

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff, room, suns excellent and very clean with beautiful gardens and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emilia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

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

Nice Hotel

We had free upgrade room 16 . Room had nice view of the garden from the balcony. The room was a bit tired.furniture had a few knocks and the bathroom had mold on bath and tiles. Nice touch with free gin in the room. The staff very friendly but on the Sunday needed extra staff. The spa was nice and clean. The restaurant was nice and staff good service. Breakfast was good. Just disappointed you have to pay for car parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025