The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.7 (3093 reviews)
Keswick Road , Grasmere , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in rooms
Service issues
Spa atmosphere

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Several negative comments about stains and comfort in the rooms suggest a need for improvement.
Service
9.63
Staff were generally described as helpful and friendly, though some isolated incidents of poor service were reported.
Location
9.67
Location was frequently praised, particularly its proximity to Grasmere village and beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.12
Some guests experienced issues with comfort, but lake views and room amenities were mentioned positively.
Amenities
8.65
The spa and other facilities received mixed reviews but were noted as enjoyable by many.
Value for Money
8.61
While a few reviews indicated it was overpriced, others appreciated certain elements aligning with expectations for the rate.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Food quality was mentioned positively, but some guests found it basic compared to expectations for a four-star hotel.
Overall Experience
8.63
A mixed experience overall reflected in reviews, but many enjoyed their stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:28

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience contemporary luxury at The Daffodil Hotel and Spa, located on the picturesque shores of Grasmere water. Enjoy stylish and spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries for the ultimate comfort.

Spa Retreat
Indulge in relaxation at the luxury spa offering Germaine De Capuccini therapies, a thermal pool, steam room, sauna, and tepidarium. Unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments available by appointment, ensuring a tranquil and pampering experience.

Gourmet Dining and Scenic Views
Savor a traditional British menu with a modern twist at the hotel's restaurant while overlooking the stunning lake views. Treat yourself to afternoon tea in the Sitting Room or enjoy the beautiful terrace for al fresco dining.

Book your stay at The Daffodil Hotel and Spa for a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and culinary delights.

Important information:

Please note that all bookings over 5 rooms or more will be charged in full on the day of booking and the payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Please note that all bookings made within 48 hours of arrival will also be charged in full on the day of booking, and the payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Children aged 15 years and below are not allowed to use the spa area.

Reservations are required for spa treatments.

Pets are allowed in a very limited number of rooms and will incur an additional charge of GBP 15 per pet per night.

Please note that all special requests are subject to availability.

Half-board rates include an allowance of up to GBP 40 per adult, per night, which can be spent on dishes chosen from the Dining Room menu, and GBP 35 per adult, per night for bookings made before July 1, 2025.

Half-board rates for children aged 4–15 include an allowance of up to GBP 20 per child, per night.

Children aged 16 years and above pay an adult price. Drinks, including hot drinks, will be charged separately.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 3093 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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ELAINE • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Location good. Parking good. Food quality good.

Cons:

Noise during the night, room opposite was Technical room. Light not working on bathroom mirror. . Quilt too heavy on bed. No breakfast menu, just buffet.
Spa is dated and needs renovation

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
We had a great stay at the Daffodil Hotel, a really lovely place made all the better by the friendly helpful staff in re
Pros:

The hotel is perfectly located to explore the surrounding areas. It is modern & bright with stunning views of Grasmere. The staff were so friendly and helpful.
The room was very good, a good size and the bed was huge. Very comfortable. The bathroom was very nice with a powerful walk-in shower and large bath.
We enjoyed the spa with its pool and steam and sauna. Perfect after a days hiking. The room was cleaned every day to a good standard.
The food was very good. Breakfast was a mixture of options from continental pastries, yogurt, fruit, cereal etc. There was also items you could order from the kitchen such as porridge, poached eggs, black pudding & pancakes as well as a help yourself hot plate of eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, beans, tomatoes, all well cooked. Service was quick and excellent. Dinner was very good too if a little pricey.

Cons:

The food and drink was on the expensive side. The carpet in the room could do with a deep clean and there was an unpleasant looking brown stain on the chair base in the room but apart from that I’m struggling to find fault.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • couple • gb
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Hodgson • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay All the staff were friendly welcoming and helpful I would definitely recommend

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

great location, spa was good, rooms a good size, clean and comfortable

Cons:

bar/restaurant soulless and poorly positioned in the building, hard to get view of the lake or somewhere relaxing to sit

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Oonah • couple • gb
8
Evening meal very nice no issues except waited longer than would have liked to be served at times
Pros:

Had to leave before breakfast dut to illness. Need to get to hospital

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
9
Exceptional place, perfect to relax and unwind
Pros:

The property was gorgeous, in an amazing location with stunning views, staff go above and beyond

Cons:

I found pillows uncomfortable so didn’t sleep properly, but would still highly recommend the daffodil

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
3
Don’t stay until someone else takes over
Pros:

The property it’s self is a lovely place

Cons:

Whoever runs it clearly needs to restructure things, it’s a lovely hotel and with new operations could be beaming, the decor is outdated the seating in the lounge room is outdated and the pillows are flat and dirty, the sitting room smells of fish from the restaurant which is way to expensive for what it is! £22 for fish and chips with 9 chips? The spa is nice is nice so is the sauna, but dont look at the floor unless your not grossed out by hair on the floor and inbetween your toes with bits of wet tissues? The pool is knee deep and is luke warm there’s midgies and bugs that fly around the outside of the pool where there’s only about 6 seats. The rooms are big and spacious so is the bathroom the duvet is so thin, the shower seal was covered with black mold and the toilet had black bits at the bottom of the bowl, on the way to our room we passed were the maids were cleaning to see plates and trays of peoples food on the floor? Not very pleasant at all.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Checked in on Friday evening the Girl behind the desk was not very helpful at all in fact she made us feel very uncomfortable, needs to learn some manners …

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Staff excellent on reception.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Louisa • couple • gb
7
A solid 7/10 stay
Pros:

The room was nice and views were good. Reception staff were nice.
Shower pressure was great.
Bed super comfy.

Cons:

Booking breakfast system, we couldn’t get any earlier spots and the buffet was running really low when we got there.
Dinner was awful- ordered the burger and the bun was rock hard.
Treatments were too expensive for the price of the hotel.
Would have liked/expected a fridge in the room.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location. Room spotless and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

All good

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay, great location and beautiful views!
Pros:

Room was nice and spacious. Food was lovely and staff very friendly.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • extended_group • gb
8
Pleasant hotel, enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Excellent location.
Lovely staff.
Great breakfast.

Cons:

The spa was disappointing.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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T • couple • gb
8
Nice clean hotel in a stunning location but the
Pros:

The location was stunning. The hotel was spotless and the staff were all courteous and very professional.

Cons:

Breakfast was ample choice...but unfortunately it was at best like warm due to the heat lamp buffet system. The evening meal was good quality but the options were very limited. Also the idea of the service charge being part of the bill unless you asked specifically not to add it was a touch presumptuous.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
9
Relaxed, comfortable stay, will be returning
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing, Moses at front desk upgraded us and went above and beyond. The bed in the junior suite was so comfortable.

Cons:

Not much to do in Grasmere village, better to go into Ambleside.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee