Best hotels in Lakes

Explore Lakes with 29 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Compston House B & B
9.5 (77 reviews)

Compston House B & B ★★★★

📍 Compston Rd, Lakes

"This hotel is a gem although it has only 10 rooms. The host John is very friendly and helpful. The room is very clean and comfortable although it's not very big. The choice of breakfast spread are many and I like most is their homemade blueberry pancakes. Portion is very generous and we skipped lunch during our 2 nights stay there. Highly recommended!"

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
8.6 (107 reviews)

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa ★★★★

📍 By The Lake, Keswick Road, Ambleside, Grasmere

"The hotel is in a great location, very close to the lake. The lake view rooms have views of the lake, and the restaurant's window seats also have views of the lake. The overall feeling is good."

The Traveller's Rest
8.9 (102 reviews)

The Traveller's Rest ★★★

📍 The Traveller's Rest, Grasmere

"We used the travellers inn as we wanted to see the grisdale tarn and we needed to a room to stay after the sight. They allowed us to store our luggage at the inn as our check in was at 3pm. The rooms were clean and it overlooked a farm area with lots of sheep. The room had an aesthetic look and there was tea satchets we could have as well. The staff were kind and wonderful. The rooms had the britain charm you see in old english movies. If you love sheeps, kind people, good food and 80's british aesthetics- then this place is just for you. We loved our stay here."

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
8.7 (32 reviews)

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe ★★★★

📍 Easedale Rd, Ambleside, Grasmere

"I stayed at YHA Grasmere for one night as a solo traveller while exploring the Lake District, and overall I had a good experience. One of the hostel's biggest strengths is its location. It's surrounded by beautiful countryside in a quiet setting, yet it's only a short walk from the centre of Grasmere. The village has several lovely cafés, independent shops and the famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. There's also a bus stop about 200 metres away, which is very convenient if you're travelling without a car. The hostel also has a camping area, making it a good option for different types of travellers. The reception staff were friendly and efficient, and I found the information leaflets around the hostel especially helpful. They provide plenty of ideas for walks, attractions and activities in the surrounding area, which is useful if you're visiting for the first time. I stayed in an 8-bed female dorm. The room was spacious and included a sink and mirror, which made getting ready much easier. There were lockers available for some luggage, although not enough for every guest. I added the breakfast buffet (around £12) and really enjoyed it. There was a good selection of hot and cold options, including a traditional English breakfast, croissants (plain and chocolate), muffins, yoghurt, granola, jams, juices, tea and coffee. It was a great way to start a day of hiking. The bathrooms were the only part of my stay that didn't quite meet the same standard as the rest of the hostel. The toilets were slow to flush, there was an unpleasant smell at times, and the shower cubicles didn't have shelves for soap or shampoo, so everything had to be placed on the floor, which wasn't always as clean as I would have liked. One important tip for future visitors is to download offline maps before arriving. Mobile signal becomes very limited just before the hostel and is unreliable throughout much of the surrounding area. Fortunately, the hostel provides free Wi-Fi in the communal areas, so it's easy to check the weather, plan hikes or download maps before setting off. Just bear in mind that Wi-Fi coverage in the bedrooms is likely to be limited. Overall, I would recommend YHA Grasmere to travellers looking for a peaceful base close to nature while still being within easy walking distance of one of the Lake District's most charming villages. The location and breakfast were definitely the highlights of my stay."

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
9.4 (97 reviews)

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa ★★★★

📍 Salutation Hotel, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Lakes

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
8.9 (98 reviews)

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels ★★★★

📍 Broadgate, Ambleside, Grasmere

"The scenery is beautiful."

Victorian House
9.3 (103 reviews)

Victorian House ★★★★

📍 Broadgate, Ambleside, Grasmere

"Wonderful rooms and service. Included might be the best I have ever had. Great location as well, between windermere and Keswick."

The Swan at Grasmere- the Inn Collection Group
8.6 (97 reviews)

The Swan at Grasmere- the Inn Collection Group ★★★★

📍 Keswick Road, Ambleside, Grasmere

"This is a hotel very close to the lake area and belongs to a family hotel.  Breakfast and dinner are very good, the amount is also very large, the price is relatively reasonable, and the surrounding scenery is not bad."

Top Lodge, 4 Skiptory Howe
10 (1 reviews)

Top Lodge, 4 Skiptory Howe ★★★★

📍 4 Skiptory Howe White Cross Bay, Troutbeck, Lakes

Find the perfect stay for your travel style in Lakes

Real traveler reviews of Lakes hotels

9.7
Excellent community rating
Real & verified guest reviews from all over the world
G

SG Guest User

Family
Compston House B & B ★★★★
"This hotel is a gem although it has only 10 rooms. The host John is very friendly and helpful. The room is very clean and comfortable although it's not very big. The choice of breakfast spread are many and I like most is their homemade blueberry pancakes. Portion is very generous and we skipped lunch during our 2 nights stay there. Highly recommended!"
★★★★★
2026-05-10
B

CN Benpaodeyalian

Couple
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa ★★★★
"This is the third hotel I've stayed at in the Lake District. Overall, I'm satisfied, especially with the surroundings. The decor isn't luxurious, and the lobby and restaurant are relatively simple. However, the hotel faces Lake Grasmrer, offering beautiful views and a quiet, secluded feel. I booked a lake-view room, but a large tree blocked the window, which was a bit disappointing. The hotel restaurant is a bit on the high side, offering a slightly lower value than the other two restaurants I've stayed at."
★★★★★
2025-08-11
S

GB Shramaner

Couple
The Traveller's Rest ★★★
"Great experience: beautiful place, kind staff, and a really tasty breakfast"
★★★★★
2026-08-27
E

Elcy11

Couple
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe ★★★★
"Great short stay here, just got back. Friendly and helpful staff, YHA meals were decent and good value for money, clean, safe and relaxed stay. Fantastic location and some great walking. Had a brilliant time."
★★★★★
2026-04-29
A

HK Anonymous User

Traveling with friends
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels ★★★★
"Hotel locate in great place with fantastic view, spa facilities is excellent."
★★★★★
2025-04-25
G

CN Guest User

Couple
Victorian House ★★★★
"The breakfast is plentiful, and main courses are available from a menu. Bread, coffee, and other refreshments are also self-service. The hotel is located in a beautiful area, suitable for those driving. The staff are warm and attentive!"
★★★★★
2025-11-02
m

maggie9807

Family
The Swan at Grasmere- the Inn Collection Group ★★★★
"Superb hotel, the clerk is very warm and friendly, you feel very warm, the environment is very beautiful, the room is very large in the UK is rare. The breakfast was quite rich and I ordered a full English breakfast on the 1st. Parking is sufficient and free parking."
★★★★★
2025-07-12
Z

SG ZT Kwan

Solo traveler
The Ambleside Inn - the Inn Collection Group ★★★
"Nice hotel in the middle of the town. Only issue is if you are a traveller with huge luggage, it will be difficult to bring it up to your room"
★★★★★
2026-04-10
G

Guest User

Other
Heidi's Grasmere Lodge ★★★★
"We have tried every cafe in Grassmere but Heidi's excelled them all. Emma Craig and staff were so very friendly. Delicious breakfast with great choice to pick from but we've got to say the cafe is second to none for the centre of grassmere if I could give 6 stars I would. we would recommend Heidi's to anyone"
★★★★★
2024-10-05

Lakes travel info

Power Plug & Voltage

230V/Type G

💵

Exchange Rate

1 USD ≈ 0.74 GBP

💳

Local Payment

Cards/ApplePay/Cash

📱

Connectivity

EE/Vodafone/O2/Three

🌡️

Current Weather

Showers

More Lakes hotel info

Data type

Details

Number of reviews

1,241

Total properties

29

Weekday Avg. Price

$577

Weekend Avg. Price

$625

Trending hotel

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Lakes hotel FAQs

Disclaimer: This article has been provided by an individual contributor or third party platform. If there is any discrepancy regarding the copyright, please contact us directly and we will delete the content immediately.