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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

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32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX

University of Cambridge
‪3 min walk‬
Jesus College
‪5 min walk‬
St. John's College
‪12 min walk‬
Cambridge (CBG)
‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (King Room)

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

About this property

Inn with a coffee shop, a short walk to University of Cambridge

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and ATM/banking services.

The Waterman offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Waterman. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Cambridge. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Waterman
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include a terrace and an ATM
Just a 3-minute walk from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes by car from Addenbrooke's Hospital
Pets welcome for free
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Waterman also features a terrace, a garden, and an ATM.

This 3.5-star Cambridge inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

The Waterman - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Number 30 - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

English breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–noon: GBP 10-15 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar

Restaurants on site

The Waterman
Number 30

Things to do

Bike parking

Conveniences

ATM/banking services

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Digital channels
Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water

Desk
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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; cash is not accepted

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Waterman Inn Cambridge

Waterman Inn

Waterman Cambridge

The Waterman Inn

The Waterman Cambridge

The Waterman Inn Cambridge

The Waterman Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

18 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff is very friendly and willing to help.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peace

16 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

11 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Musical visit.

All was good, possibly the best “full English” ever. The bar did close at 22:30which was a bit early for us.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was fun.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carpinello

Travelled with partner

31 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely location on top of a quiet pub, easy walk to Cambridge city centre, very dog friendly!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Travelled with group

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The englidh breakfast at the waterman is excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Small rooms, right bathroom space, but it is a very old pub. Staff were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice base for Cambridge but quite far from centre.

Stayed at the Waterman for our anniversary trip to Cambridge. Was a bit further away from town than expected however it was a pleasant walk into town. Waterman welcome was very nice. Stayed in room one. Bed comfortable apart from the pillows we both had neck ache by the 2nd night. Could have done with drawers in the room as the storage was very limited and only 4 hangers for 2 of us for 2 nights. Ceiling/wall fan didn’t work and one bulb in toilet / shower room kept flickering for the 1st 5 minutes of being turned on. Window was small in the room and obscured as it looks over the pub garden. Room had hairdryer and a floor fan and tea / coffee making facilities. Overall a pleasant stay. Breakfast wasn't included if not booked direct which wasn’t clear when booking through hotels.com especially as I had filtered for accommodation that included breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Travelled with family

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely pub and rooms! Parking was challenging, but otherwise everything was just what we needed!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Geenie

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was very hot in the room, some proper air con rather than a fan would have been welcome. Food was pretty good, more gluten free options would be welcomed. Staff were very pleasant, and the location was excellent (we were staying over night to see a gig at the portland arms!). Tea and coffee making facilities and water in the room was good (some biccies too would be nice). Shower was good too. All in all would recommend. Wish we'd actually booked for 2 nights not just one.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

Travelled with partner

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room and facilities. Very friendly staff and good breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller

21 Aug 2024

Didn’t bother

Didn’t check in as the outside of the building looked run down. Not as the pictures on the website suggested. I didn’t bother checking in as I am tired of being constantly let down.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay friendly staff and would stay again. Good distance from city centre and pleasant walk in

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cierra

15 Aug 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène

28 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot at a good price with friendly staff

Great place to stay. The pub is cool, the food is excellent, and the staff are super-friendly. The room was nicely decked out and although it was a hot night, there were numerous fans in the room to help out. Great shower. Dog friendly too, with treats and lots of welcome fuss. Location is convenient and there are paid parking spots along the road so it wasn’t a problem. Recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Lincoln

16 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The room was lovely and clean, the staff are very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waterman - overnight stay

Lovely pub and room facilities. Stayed during the England Euro game so extremely busy but great atmosphere. Bar and food facilities great - parking quite expensive but that applies to the whole of Cambridge centre. Plenty of room in the double deluxe and everything available in the room for an overnight stay. Only small issue is proximity to busy road and the noise from the road traffic. Ideal for our purposes as we had a late night out.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

5 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirena

Travelled with partner

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Nice, shower, sheets, comfy mattress, but a bit spoiled by the damp stains all over the walls. room needs a bit of tlc. Staff lovely and most helpful.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024