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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Balcony view
Riverside Lodge Family Suite | Private kitchen
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Riverside Lodge Family Suite | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Riverside Lodge Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Riverside Lodge Family Suite | Private kitchen

Riverside Lodge Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Ambleside

At Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body treatments and reflexology. The fine-dining restaurant, The Garden restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hotel, attractions include Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dove Cottage - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 8.6 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 full-service spa and free breakfast
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, Access to 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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • 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
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Languages

English

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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

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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

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 all 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.

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

Is parking available at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yep, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels has a self car park for GBP 10.00 per night.

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

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$244.25, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors can't get enough of the free full brekkie here! Available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

No, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 462 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

walter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

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

Weekend away

Comfortable nights sleep, the food was excellent, high quality ingredients and cooked beautifully. Only 2 things that where bit of issue was £10 a day parking at hotel, which was extra think for the money you pay to stay, it should be included. The hotel spa wasn’t working due to refurbishment but didn’t know about it until we arrived .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing Stay.

Whilst the hotel itself is nice. We weren't made to feel welcome on arrival the receptionist clearly didnt want to be there and put a sour note on our stay. The customer service as a whole was lacking. The bathroom wasn't maintained and felt unclean. Overall it is a shame as a nice location and could be brilliant however we wouldn't return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Rothay and away …..

this is our 4th stay at Rothay and it remains one of our favourites in the lakes. in winter it’s great to cosy up after a long walk in the garden spa, and the rooms and ambience is really comfortable without any pretentious swagger for which some of the other hotels in the area would charge you £100 per night more. breakfast is good quality and staff are friendly and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liudmila

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness
We were upgraded to a better room so that was really nice. Room up on 2nd floor and without a lift just as well we could carry our own luggage. Room very comfortable, although we noticed that the bathroom radiator didn't work. Shower excellent. All very clean with nice tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast very good with a good variety of choices. We ate in the restaurant in the evening once. Food nicely prepared and served well. Our biggest gripe is having to pay to park in the hotel car park. This is the first time we've encountered this and were very surprised by this. Additionally they charge Service Charge on every drink or meal. It didn't matter to us, but we overheard a few complaints about this.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Samena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge but limited options for.breakfast and dinner otherwise a fantastic place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The spa facilities were a real highlight—so relaxing and luxurious. The food was absolutely superb, with a high-end dining experience that exceeded expectations. The location was perfect, offering easy access to nearby attractions. Overall, it was a really nice experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On first impression, we started off not great as there was a mixup. If you bring a dog you MUST book a dog friendly room - not just let them know a few days before as they won’t let you bring your dog if a dog-friendly room isn’t free. They were willing to discuss which I appreciated but I still couldn’t bring my dog. The room I got, was the one above the kitchen, which meant between 8pm and 11pm I smelled cigarette smoke from staff and heard conversation outside. We reported this to manager and his first comment was to speak with staff. It didn’t work as it happened again the second night. My husband went downstairs to tell reception again and it finally stopped and didn’t continue the last day we were there. They offered a complimentary drink in our room, which was kind and thoughtful. So all in all - I appreciated the responsiveness after our pushing, but I think the staff need some training on courtesies regarding noise and smoke given the kitchen is below one guest room. Otherwise the amenities were very nice. Last comment. Go for the full English at breakfast for a substantive meal, otherwise the portions strangely give you ‘military rations’ vibes (I.e. bland handful of green peas atop dry toast with poached eggs - strange item?). Anyway - all in all favorite was the spa facilities and the location in Grasmere. Thanks for a pretty much pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keeley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024