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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bedford with a full-service spa and a golf course

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Golf
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf offers an upscale, eco-certified retreat in a peaceful rural setting. Enjoy the 18-hole course, a deep-tissue massage at Y Spa, and outdoor dining at Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar. Practical amenities include free in-room WiFi and laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Drift Classic Double | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Drift Classic Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • St Neots Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 16 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Bedford Park - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishface - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eaton Plaice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre & Willows Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Upscale hotel in a rural location
A golf course, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel). Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf pro shop. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1997
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to December 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 120 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston
Wyboston Hotel
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston Lakes Bedford
The Waterfront Spa & Bedford
Wyboston Lakes Hotel Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00.

Where is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is steps from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course, and within 3 mi (5 km) of St Neots Museum and Cineworld St Neots. Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 975 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Wonderful

Great service and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and modern. A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit, been fully upgraded, really big open spaces, rooms are spacious and comfy. The brasserie restaurant was a nice place to be, good food and great drinks with good, friendly service. Y spa was excellent, just what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall very comfortable and safe and clean
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay. Food was good. Service was excellent. A couple of technical issues in room, but they were dealt with efficiently. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking readily available, gym accessible, rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Great spot to stay

Amazing hotel, lots of facilities, beautiful views and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the facilities and staff were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Great hotel with even better staff

Fab hotel with excellent staff. Definitely the best hotel in the area. Good rooms. Nice surroundings. Lovely food, drink and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy

Extremely noisy with guests playing loud music into the early hours
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Good night stay

Great nights stay Great hotel and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good business commuter hotel

Good hotel, combined with the Willows training centre. Rooms are comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel very quiet area golf and spa also not bad. But terrible food and very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great modern facilities

Great modern facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff helpful. Gave the impression pool and gym part of the hotel but it wasn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff. Very expensive food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely quiet stay

Third time staying here and it was lovely and quite. Website was updated with flood information due to the bad whether. Only downside, usually you get a QR code for self check in but this time i never received mine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A clean, comfortable and pleasant stay.

The staff here were super friendly and first impressions were fantastic. Reception staff interacted and were very very welcoming. The hotel itself was extremely clean and my room was fantastic with the bed being extremely comfortable. The bar staff were great and could have a good laugh with them. Overall a very pleasant and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had electrical problem in my room, which was a bit of a hindrance but staff was helpful & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a deluxe room which was roomy and had a little fridge with a couple of cartons of water which was welcome. The bathroom was lovely with a rainfall shower. All the staff that we met were polite and friendly. We had a lovely couple of days here, I would certainly recommend the Waterfront hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Surinder Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s quite and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hard to sleep

Service was excellent and food and drink good. But no air con in the room and very uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Relaxing

Lovely relaxing stay although the room was like a sauna! The spa was lovely although we had to pay extra to use the spa which wasn't made clear until after I'd booked the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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