Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Hotels
Harbour Hotels
9 (133 reviews)
Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ , Ambleside , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Mold in bathroom
Limited vegetarian options
Parking surcharge

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Some reviews mentioned issues like mold in the bathroom; hence slightly lower score.
Service
9.68
Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.22
Great location mentioned multiple times across reviews.
Room Quality
8.67
Some rooms noted as tired with furniture knocks; overall good quality noted.
Amenities
8.7
Spa and other amenities appreciated, but suggestions for improvement made.
Value for Money
9.16
Food quality and overall experience considered good value.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Excellent food quality mentioned, though limited vegetarian options noted.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, a positive experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:52

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and relax in the spa tub and sauna.

Dining and Entertainment
Treat yourself to British cuisine at The Garden restaurant and unwind at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Location and Guestrooms
30 guestrooms with modern amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms.

Experience luxury by the river at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels, just minutes away from Lake Windermere. Book now to enjoy a remarkable stay near The Herdy Shop.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Children and extra beds

    Children not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
J
Jason partner
10
Pros:

Great location excellent service

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
A
Aniesa
10
Beautiful place
Pros:

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff, room, suns excellent and very clean with beautiful gardens and surroundings

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
R
Robin
8
Nice Hotel
Pros:

We had free upgrade room 16 .
Room had nice view of the garden from the balcony.
The room was a bit tired.furniture had a few knocks and the bathroom had mold on bath and tiles.
Nice touch with free gin in the room.
The staff very friendly but on the Sunday needed extra staff.
The spa was nice and clean.
The restaurant was nice and staff good service. Breakfast was good.
Just disappointed you have to pay for car parking

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
M
Michael
8
Lovely
Pros:

Always a lovely stay at this hotel; small and personal with very attentive staff. The spa is a great addition and the grounds are lovely. The restaurant menu is limited for vegetarians and this is my only critique, other than the surcharge for parking which felt a little like an upsell. Nonetheless, I will be back!

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Imran
8
Great stay here for a break
Pros:

This is a very nice stay in the heart of grasmere

Small but nice spa
Food quality was excellent
Was able to charge my car
Gardens were very nice

It would be great to have better fans or air con in the rooms. Also to expand the spa in future years.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
A
Alison
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel in a great location.
Very clean & comfortable room,food excellent & really good value.All staff work so hard ,& are very friendly & helpful.Would highly recommend & will certainly be returning

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Susan partner
10
Pros:

Lovely fluffy towels, lovely spa which we enjoyed at 8am quiet. We did not dine in the evening, lovely breakfast with plenty choice. We will return

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
P
Prateek
6
Pros:

I was firstly offered a very noisy room. Then when I asked they gave a room which was better but had slanting ceilings. Property is nice but provided you get a good room. It matters.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
T
Trevor
10
Perfect lakes stay
Pros:

Fabulous room with double balcony river views. Staff helpful and friendly, great breakfast and good location.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
M
Matthew partner
10
Pros:

Lovely place

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
K
Kacy partner
10
Pros:

One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in facilities where amazing and staff where lovely and welcoming

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
S
Sarah
10
Pros:

We have absolutely loved our stay.

The area is beautiful, the hotel is quiet, pretty and boasts amazing views of the area from all
Points of the hotel.

Dinner was worth having here as the food is great.

We’ve loved everything about this place. We didn’t get time to use the spa but it looked lovely

Would highly recommend

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
C
Caroline partner
8
Pros:

Really lovely hotel

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
L
Lesley family
10
Pros:

I loved the Rothay Garden. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Excellent food for breakfast and dinner plus lunch from the bar.

My room was lovely, overlooking the river with a balcony. Comfy bed and really nice linens which is important to me!

All positive, I would highly recommend and I’d love to return.

Thank you!

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
J
janet
10
Great visit to Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere
Pros:

Really enjoyable stay at the Rothay Garden Hotel. Room spotless as were all amenities and food in the restaurant excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Hope to return next year.

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
N
Nick
8
Pros:

Great quality decor in the rooms, combined with fantastic views from the balcony.

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
D
Denise
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with magnificent gardens and lovely spa. Staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Great trip. Would really recommend on the basis of how friendly all the staff were and the quality of service overall incl food.

We also made use of the spa and the garden.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
K
Kurt
10
Pros:

Incredible

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
A
Amy partner
8
Pros:

Lovely Spa, lovely room comfy bed

2025-06-02 via Nuitee