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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
About
The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is exclusively open just for Residents.
Central Lake District location ideal for sight seeing and walking. Overlooking the centre of the market town of Ambleside, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel has welcomed visitors since the 1600s.
Inside the hotel has been tastefully decorated and refurbished and you will find every modern comfort. As you enter the hotel you will be treated to a warm welcome from our friendly staff who are here to make sure your stay is really special.
Each of our 57 en suite rooms has tea/coffee making facilities, colour TV, trouser press and hairdryer. We offer all non-smoking rooms in the main hotel and the adjacent Wansfell and Stockghyll Lodges. The superior rooms are larger, some with balcony. The superior rooms also have bath robes, slippers, bottled mineral water and complimentary newspapers.
Our leisure club provides an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub. Our Brasserie is open for dinner each evening from 5.30pm, using fresh local produce. Afterwards you can relax in one if our luxury lounges.
Our central location makes us an ideal base for exploring the Lake District and if you're bringing your car we have our own free car park. Waterfall Spa available on site. Take a look at the view of Ambleside town centre, looking over towards the Langdale Fells on our webcam here.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 57
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Double ensuite room | Prices from £55.00 to £500.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast |
| Twin ensuite room | Prices from £55.00 to £500.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room | Prices from £55.00 to £500.00 per person per night |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
|---|
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Festive Special Programme
- Visa/Mastercard accepted
Catering
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Packed lunches provided
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
Leisure Facilities
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
- Gym on site
- Health/beauty facilities onsite
- Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
- Sauna onsite
- Spa Facilities
- Spa/Swimming On Site
- Swimming pool - indoor onsite
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Conference facilities
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Lounge for residents' use
- Passenger lift
- Totally non-smoking
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Telephone
- Television
Site Features
- Garden
Target Markets
- Coach parties welcomed
- Hen/Stag Dos NOT Accepted
TripAdvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Green Tourism
Green Tourism Silver Award 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the south, exit M6 jct 36, follow A591 through Windermere and on to Ambleside. Follow the one-way system in Ambleside taking the right-hand lane at pelican crossing. Hotel is on the left at the top of the road. By train to Oxenholme, change for Windermere. Bus or taxi to Ambleside.
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