A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Daffodil Hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Dinning Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks
Languages
English, Polish
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Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Dinning Room
Things to do
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a lake
Terrace
Full-service spa
4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1855
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between July 21 and July 26.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Property is also known as
Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Is The Daffodil Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Daffodil Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Daffodil Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Daffodil Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Daffodil Hotel located?
Situated on a lake, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum. Alcock Tarn and Grasmere Showground are also within 10 minutes.
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The Daffodil Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 581 reviews
10 - Excellent
367
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 581 reviews
8 - Good
162
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 581 reviews
6 - Okay
37
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 581 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 581 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great area and lovely hotel
Kenny
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Beautiful location, perfect short birthday break. Staff were very attentive, relaxing break all around.
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
Lovely hotel, Quiet & comfortable, will definitely visit again
CAROL
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
This is a great spot in a central location.
Lora
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
we had a suite with lake views, it was really nice, very large room with nice big bed and large bathroom
we had evening meal and breakfast, the food was good
staff friendly and helpful.
Great location for walks.
will be back in the future
Stewart
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Lovely hotel in a great location
Allan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Beautiful place in the beautiful part of the Lake District, ideal place to stay if you love hiking
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Excellent location. Dinner menu disappointing. Buffet breakfast not what I expected at a hotel of this reputation
Simon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Great break in very nice and convenient location. Brilliant walks in doorstep including Rydal Cave. Thank you Daffodil.
Gareth
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
The staff were superb and really made us feel welcome. The food was delicious and expertly prepared. The only blemishes were a table in our room that was damaged and should have been replaced plus there was a little mould on the shower sealant. Overall, an excellent hotel and we will definitely stay there again.
Sean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Lovely place . Staff so friendly and always ready to help. Breakfast really good x
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Lovely friendly staff perfect night away
Stacey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
The Daffodil is conveniently located for easy access to Grasmere and the nearby lakes. It is ideal for a walking holiday and is surrounded by the beautiful Lakeland fells and lakes.
The hotel staff are friendly and the hotel offers a good menu with a range of meals at reasonable prices.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10
Nice Good food
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Wonderful hotel and spa with a great aspect across Grasmere. The staff were all friendly, professional and contributed to a lovely stay. Only a short walk to Grasmere village and some decent hikes on the doorstep.
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Absolutely lovely location, very attentive staff, great facilities. A wonderful stay
Nigel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
the view
Cristian
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Absolutely amazing from start to finish second time going to daffodil hotel and would go again
Sophie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and excellent service. The spa was quiet when we used it after check in and the following morning, which was an added bonus! I would definitely recommend the evening food - this was delicious. Breakfast was a bit basic but other than this, a great stay. We will be back.
Alex
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Loved the hotel and facilities. The Room had a wonderful view of the lake and was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
The restaurant was wonderful and the food fantastic. The biggest and best part of our stay were the staff. Friendly, attentive, and helpful. A huge plus for the hotel.
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re staying in or around Grasmere
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
A lovely hotel just what I wanted to relax a little, staff were friendly, food was great maybe a little expensive but what I had I enjoyed. Breakfast was buffet style. Lovely location for a walk around the lake of grasmere and rydal water and also the rydal caves. Close to dove cottage and church Wordsworth connection.
Would recommend to stay and hopefully I’ll be back myself 😃
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Another fabulous Christmas stop over when visiting relatives nearby. Lovely spa, comfortable rooms and great food.
Staff amazing as always.
We will back next year !!
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Enjoyed the spa. Staff were also very helpfull.
Esther
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Nice hotel. Particularly liked the facilites especially the spa