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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel with free breakfast

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A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ
  • Place, The Herdy Shop
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Double Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Junior Suite)

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows with 'RGH' on them, a green upholstered headboard, and a skylight.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View, Mountainside (Deluxe Room)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window, TV, and artwork.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Balcony)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with skylights.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

On river.Your stay at this Ambleside hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. St Oswald's Church and Helm Crag are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Herdy Shop - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grasmere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Fleece - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4-star spa hotel with free breakfast
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.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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.

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.

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels to the airport?

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is 104.6 mi (131-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels on Aug 17, 2026 start from $242, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offer free breakfast?

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels have a pool?

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels does not have a pool.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels have a restaurant?

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is home to Rothay Garden Restaurant, which features British cuisine.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

How close is Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels to downtown Ambleside?

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is 0.2 mi away from Grasmere.

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 583 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel, beautiful grounds / gardens and bonus of spa facilities. Every member of staff was warm, welcoming and helpful. Great breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant staff very friendly and the room was great and spa excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to Grasmere and had a lovely time. The room was luxurious and welcoming, would have been happy to stay in the whole time! Random huge bottle of gin was definitely unusual. Restaurant was great, really couldn’t fault anything about the hotel or the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to Rothay Gardens. Lovely get away. Restaurant is fantastic and the staff always helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

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

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff were amazing, had an amazing time, the dinner was really good, food was at a very high standard. every member of staff was extremely friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room with patio on the riverside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was special
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff pleasant enough, evening meal good , breakfast excellent, amenities ok , furniture dated , needs a little more ambiance in dinning area , music maybe freshening up decor. Bed very comfortable room spotlessly clean . Thank you for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Liked: Amenities
One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in facilities where amazing and staff where lovely and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Gorgeous room. Separate shower and bath. Complimentary gin and tonic in the room. Coffee pod machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location, food was excellent & the spa was great, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, complimentary G&T, excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Our room was above the dining room/kitchen, so we were sadly woken up at 6am by music playing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Needed a bell at the bar so that you didn’t have to go to reception to ask for someone to come & serve us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

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