Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
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Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ
  • Place, Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wordsworth Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
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Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels places you within a 10-minute stroll of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 32 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • The Herdy Shop - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St Oswald's Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

A full-service spa, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, coffee makers, and phones.
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.

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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

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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What is there to do close to Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

This hotel in Ambleside is within a 10-minute walk of Grasmere Garden Village, The Herdy Shop, and Helm Crag. You'll also find Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and Dove Cottage less than a mile away.

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

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels on Jun 21, 2026 start from $239, 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.

Will I be able to park at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per night.

Is there a spa available at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels have a casino on the premises?

No, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels serves free full breakfasts at Rothay Garden Restaurant each morning.

Will Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels for a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yes, some guestrooms at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offer a balcony/patio and may feature river views.

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 566 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room with patio on the riverside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

james

Stay was great and spa was beautiful thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was special
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jiin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Perfect lakes stay

Fabulous room with double balcony river views. Staff helpful and friendly, great breakfast and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

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