# 5 4 and 5-star hotels in Ambleside (2026)

> 5 4 and 5-star hotels in Ambleside, best reviewed first — including The Waterhead Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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5 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 5](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 27](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 5](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Ambleside The Waterhead Inn ★ 4.4 (1,138) A lakeside inn with rooms directly opposite Waterhead Pier, combining traditional pub character with Windermere views.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/the-waterhead-inn) [Ambleside Ambleside Townhouse ★ 4.6 (305) A boutique bed and breakfast on Compston Road with individually decorated ensuite rooms in the heart of Ambleside.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/ambleside-townhouse) [Ambleside Melrose Guest House ★ 4.9 (115) An elegant Victorian Lakeland townhouse on Church Street, in the centre of Ambleside, known for its breakfasts and hosts.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/melrose-guest-house) [Ambleside Crow How Country Guest House ★ 4.8 (100) A Victorian country guest house set in two acres of gardens on the edge of Ambleside, built from stone taken from the old Rydal Hall.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/crow-how-country-guest-house) [Ambleside Riverside at Ambleside ★ 4.5 (15) A seventeenth-century house beside the River Rothay, a ten-minute walk from Ambleside's centre, holding a 4-Star Gold rating.](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/riverside-at-ambleside)

## Quick answers

How many 4 and 5-star hotels are there in Ambleside?+

We list 5 in Ambleside. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which 4 and 5-star hotels in Ambleside are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Waterhead Inn (4.4/5, 1,138 reviews), Ambleside Townhouse (4.6/5, 305 reviews) and Melrose Guest House (4.9/5, 115 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.