The 10 Best 3 Star Hotels in Ambleside - 2026 Updated Prices

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A stone house with multiple windows and a large lawn.

A stone building with multiple windows, a well-maintained lawn, and a large tree in the background.

A neatly made bed with a fluffy white throw blanket, two wooden nightstands with lamps, and a wooden headboard with carved details.

A hallway with patterned carpet, a sofa with cushions, a table with a lamp, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

1. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Ambleside

Rewa

£135

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

2. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre

Ian

£99

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy, rustic interior with wooden floors, plaid-patterned chairs, and a dining area with a stone wall and hanging lights.

A carpeted staircase with a sign indicating the direction to the second floor room and reception.

The exterior of The Ambleside Inn, featuring a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a signboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a mirror, and a wall with two framed pictures.

3. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre

sheena

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view through a glass door, and a window.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a hanging plant, and a chandelier.

A building with a sign reading 'The Fisherbeck' at the entrance, a stone-paved courtyard, and a bench on the right.

A modern room with a sofa, a patterned rug, a large window, and a view of the cityscape.

4. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

Ambleside

Andrew

£85

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre

Ravinder

£92

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a window with a view.

A staircase with red carpeted steps and a cushioned bench with patterned cushions.

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and potted plants.

A stone building with multiple windows and a door, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

6. Lyndale Guest House

Ambleside

Faye

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, an oven, a dishwasher, and a toaster.

A building with two numbered doors, a stone wall, and a potted plant with yellow flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a small table. There are two wall-mounted picture frames with animal prints.

7. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

Ambleside

"Quaysiders resort is an apartment/hotel right by the upper side of Lake Windermere in Ambleside. It is in an absolutely perfect location close to the lake, shops, restaurants. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen that had all kitchen amenities. Our Apartment was very clean and spacious . There is an indoor pool that was warm and it can also be like a Jacuzzi. There is also a Sauna. The resort also has a laundry room and dryer so I was able to do my laundry while on our stay. The...

Hajara

£128

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with pink chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern living room with a dark-colored sofa, yellow cushions, a round coffee table with a magazine, a floor lamp, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

A dining area with a white table and chairs, a black wall with a gold-framed mirror, and a shelf with kitchen items.

8. Chestnut Villa

Ambleside

Jennifer

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging wicker lamps, and bar stools.

A stone building with a sloped roof, a wooden deck with outdoor furniture, and a garden area with various plants and flowers.

A street view with stone buildings, a clear sky, and parked cars.

9. Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre

Cheryl

£120

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with drawers, a bedside table, a mirror, and a television on the wall.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.

A guest house named Melrose with a signboard, a bay window with hanging flowers, and outdoor seating.

A wooden interior with a desk, a mirror, and a door leading outside.

10. Melrose Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre

Helen

A wooden cabin with a bed and two chairs outside.

A conference room with a long table, black chairs, a whiteboard, stone walls, and a kitchen area with a sink.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a menu stand. Large windows provide a view of greenery outside.

11. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Ambleside

Arun

£35

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

12. The Britannia Inn

Ambleside

Peter

£125

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red awning.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a view, and a wooden accent wall.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. The Hive at Poppi Red

Ambleside

George

£85

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone house with a white exterior, a stone wall, and a patio area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

A living room with a fireplace, a brown leather sofa, a wooden chair, a rug, and a mirror on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and three framed pictures on the wall.

14. Courtyard Cottage

Ambleside Town Centre

£380

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A stone wall entrance with a door labeled "The Grange".

A stone wall with a gate leading to a green field.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a vase with dried flowers, and a door leading to a garden.

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a plaid valance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

15. The Granary

Ambleside

"Visable damp on the bathroom wall by the shower and a very strong smell of damp in the downstairs area including bedrooms. The owner tried to disguise the smell with air fresheners and by leaving the windows open but the smell of damp was still immediately apparent on entry. Had we been staying longer than 2 nights and not arrived so late in the evening on the first night we would have left. It was a real shame because everything else about the property and surrounding area was beautiful, but...

Ron

£453

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, a fireplace, and a window with patterned curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A dining area with a table set for four, a brown leather bench, and a brown leather sofa with a patterned pillow.

16. Waterhead Cottage

Ambleside

£650

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A white building with two wooden doors, each marked with a number. There are flower boxes with pink and white flowers on the steps.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows, a yellow blanket, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

A patio with wicker furniture, a round glass table, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

17. Betty's Mews

Ambleside

Mark

£379

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV.

A neatly made bed with a metal headboard, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A white building with two windows and a door, labeled "BIRCHCROFT."

A hallway with a wooden door, a small table with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a staircase with a handrail.

18. Birchcroft

Ambleside Town Centre

£442

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone building with multiple windows, a door, and a street lamp.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bench, a painting, a window with curtains, and a television.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a cabinet with glassware.

19. Ambleside Cottage with free private parking

Ambleside Town Centre

Matthew

A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, and a bookshelf.

A building with a gravel pathway leading to a seating area with wooden benches and potted plants.

A stone pathway leading through a lush green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

20. Bluebells

Ambleside

Colin

£473

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Ambleside?

Travellers highly recommend The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group. It features a cafe and complimentary breakfast, and is around 0.1 mi southeast of central Ambleside. The Fisherbeck is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.6 mi south of downtown, it offers a Champagne service and a terrace.

How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Ambleside?

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Ambleside?

Reserve a room at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and tidy rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee makers. These stays may also have a restaurant and bar on-site. Upgrade your Ambleside getaway by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, round-the-clock room service and premium toiletries, you'll enjoy an enhanced level of comfort.

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Our top choices for Ambleside 3-star hotels

1. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

2. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

3. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

4. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

5. Ambleside Townhouse

6. Lyndale Guest House

7. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

8. Chestnut Villa

9. Ambleside Guest House

10. Melrose Guest House

11. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

12. The Britannia Inn

13. The Hive at Poppi Red

14. Courtyard Cottage

15. The Granary

16. Waterhead Cottage

17. Betty's Mews

18. Birchcroft

19. Ambleside Cottage with free private parking

20. Bluebells

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