The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.7 (3712 reviews)
Keswick Road , Grasmere , GB
+44 15394 63550

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
See all facilities

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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
Show all accessibility features

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 3712 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
T
Tony • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff excellent, Breakfast good for a buffet type set up. Location is superb for wandering east and west...Bus stops , for North and South travels, outside the Hotel. Grounds exceptional for a relax by the Lake....Village is a 5 min walk...

Cons:

Dinner Menu didn't alter during our 4 night stay, so we only ate there once but food was excellent. Spa swimming pool has missing tiles on the pool floor.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
E
Erwin • solo_traveller • be
8
Schitterende locatie en supergrote bedden.
Pros:

Prachtige locatie, grote kamers en supergroot bed. Dineren was aangenaam en het eten was goed.

Cons:

Beperkt ontbijt in die zin dat er enkel ingrediënten van een Engels ontbijt te vinden waren en granen. Kaas hadden ze blijkbaar, maar moest je om vragen, ander beleg zoals ham of salami was er niet, ook geen groenten. Mocht wel voor een hotel in deze prijsklasse.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
mark • couple • gb
10
Absolutely wonderful in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on the planet
Pros:

The staff were exceptional, friendly and helpful. The rooms, the view and the restaurant were fantastic

Cons:

These are small things. There were not that many chairs around the pool and so once the few are taken there is nowhere else to sit. The entrance to reception could be brighter and more in tune with the daffodil emblem.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent hotel, great location

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
5
Good location but no vibe or atmosphere !
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It needs a makeover. Stains on all the carpets which could be removed. No atmosphere and quite impersonal . Little opportunity to meet and engage with other residents . Breakfast was ordinary .

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • couple • gb
9
Lovely two night stay in this smart and well located hotel.
Pros:

Huge room with a great view of the lake. Perfect location for the village. Lovely interior decor and great spa pool area.

Cons:

The lighting in the restaurant could be more ambient for a better atmosphere. Simple things like hooks in the room for coats would have helped and a more spacious bathroom sink area.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Marcus • couple • gb
9
Loved it.
Cons:

The bar was terrible. Sterile and soulless.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Anna-Marie • couple • gb
6
The views make this hotel
Pros:

The hotel has amazing views, we were in a valley room with 2 large windows which had beautiful views.
The room was a good size with a comfortable bed and the bathroom was clean.
We were celebrating my birthday and they had left a small box of chocolates for me which was a nice touch.

Cons:

We had been for the afternoon tea a few years a go (and loved it) so booked it again for this stay. Unfortunately it wasn't so good on this occasion - the scone was tiny and didn't seem freshly baked, the overall standard of the cakes wasn't great but the savoury selection was good. The room we were seated in also didn't feel very special, almost like a conference room. Maybe we just went on the wrong day?? As before it was excellent.

We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the carpets throughout the hotel, especially in our room - lots of stains. There were also cobwebs/spiders on the inside of the windows.

We were also looking forward to using the spa but were disappointed with the size and how noisy it was with all the water jets on at once, it wasn't very relaxing, and the pool soon felt busy with just a few people in it.

Sadly the hotel feels a little tired, realise that hospitality is struggling but feel that the hotel needs some TLC for the overall price .

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
W
William • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and friendly very nice staff
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean excellent staff too

Cons:

Very limited evening menu

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
B
Bill • couple • gb
8
Good comfortable hotel
Pros:

Location good for walking and public transport. Hotel clean and comfortable and staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The dinner menu was quite repetitive if you were staying for longer.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
E
Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were wonderful, the setting was sublime and our corner room was perfect.

Cons:

Nothing. It was pwrfect

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
R
RWP • couple • nl
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • gb
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Anwen • couple • gb
9
A lovely ,relaxing frendly stay at the Daffodil Hotel,will definatly return very soon.Thank you
Pros:

Delicious buffet style breakfast with friendly waiters to greet us ,take us to a table(they did their very best to find a table with a view without us asking) and assist with guests needs.Spa area is lovely.Plenty of guest car parking.We had a lovely large guest double room,large bathroom with shower and separate bath.We hadn't opted for a lake view,it was a side view looking over towards countryside,very quiet room.

Cons:

We used the lovely spa area and a very,very minor point is that a "way out" signage would be helpful on the door from the changing rooms to spa reception area.I'm pretty good with finding my way around however two days running I couldn't find the door,maybe I was relaxed after the lovely spa experience ,my husband was wondering where I was .😂😀

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Spa. Location

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • gb
10
This was our third visit and hope to visit again so need we say more.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
A
Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • couple • gb
9
Great location rooms lovely and comfy nice spa
Pros:

Location
Reception staff lovely

Cons:

Lounge not very cozy a bit like a waiting room
Breakfast ok but had better

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee