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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Cambridge's center where travelers can relax in garden surroundings or enjoy social moments at the bar and restaurant

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The Dolphin Hotel Cambridge, near the city center, offers a pleasant getaway with a restaurant, bar, garden, free WiFi, and conference facilities. Guests love the warm, inviting environment.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite, Park View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, Dolphin Hotel Cambridge is in a rural area. The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Overcote Fen Wildlife Area and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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London Road, St Ives, England, PE27 5EP

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    17 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    24 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    31 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    23 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station
    20 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oliver Cromwell
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Snug
    3 min walk
  • The Welcome Chinese Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon)
    4 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

Hotel in a rural location
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with conference space and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 67 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,346 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 16

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of GBP 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person
  • Pet deposit: GBP 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 16 (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Best Western Dolphin Hotel St Ives
Best Western Dolphin St Ives
Best Western Dolphin
The Dolphin Hotel St. Ives
Dolphin Hotel St Ives
Best Western Dolphin Hotel St Ives
Dolphin St Ives
Best Western Dolphin Hotel
Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Hotel
Dolphin Hotel Cambridge St Ives
Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Hotel St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Hotel Cambridge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 150 per stay and a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 16 (subject to availability).

Where is Dolphin Hotel Cambridge located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area. Overcote Fen Wildlife Area and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely Room,friendly staff,splendid breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious room, staff very friendly....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable.
Lovely location near the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very scenic and the staff very friendly. The local area has great options for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel is obviously in a transition phase of a refurbishment but clean & tidy value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient and reasonable place to stay for visiting Cambridge - guided bus. Location be the river in St Ives attractive. Room clean. Staff helpful but felt a little understaffed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Willim

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

Great

Staff where great x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Elaine

The hotel is under renovation so restaurant and bar not open however our room was beautifully decorated and check in was easy with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Going through renovations when we stayed so imagine things will be different very soon. The staff was top notch and the location is perfect with many options for food and drinks in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

OK for a night or two

Oir stay was OK. A last minute booking so we could spend the evening in the lovely St Ives. We had trouble finding our room and had to go back to reception to ask for help! I thought the room was a little cold in the night. The carpark is large and the location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is under new management and premises are undergoing refurbishment. The room we had was excellent but no restaurant and no bar . Very few staff but the staff available very helpful. Half hotel refurb done but long way to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok, but will be better when refurbishment all done

The hotel is currently being refurbished, so we expected some disruption. The restaurant wasn’t open for service in the evening. Our superior room was newly appointed, clean and comfortable with balcony view of the river and countryside. Large and clean bathroom. No complaints there. On the downside, there was only one person on reception, the WiFi didn’t work in the room and the cooked breakfast used poor quality sausages.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Room comfort

Probably wouldn't stay again.

They've put bathroom lights on sensors... Ours didn't work so was flickering a lot, my partner isn't good with that so we got moved to the ground floor, a smaller bed and a disabled room. The bathroom needs a deep clean, there is scum all around the splash boards. The bed is fairly comfortable. The decoration has gone for grey chic and clashes with country chicz I'm not sure they've decided on the theme yet. It's expensive for that it is and doesn't include breakfast.... We were woken up to multiple fire alarms - which didn't help after a late night wedding. The poor receptionist didn't know if he was coming or going - they need more staff! However it's in a stunning location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
decent room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Nice and near the town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don't stay here

Nothing like the web site, checked out a soon as i could, stayed about 30 minutes and found another hotel. No food, run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jamie

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

Avoid

Awful, avoid… building site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Downhill

Used to have a really good stay here until the renovations started. Now no bar, no meals, breakfast is one of the worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Do not buy a premium room here!!!

I actually wondered if I were high paying £170 for a room here when I remembered upon check in. Turned up to find no one on reception just a 'back in 5 minutes' sign. No one was back in five minutes so we checked ourselves in - they key was easily reached from the reception desk, so secure! Hotel only tried to take the payment just before check in not at the time of booking, which was annoying for cashflow planning. The room was horribly overpriced for the facilities - I couldn't even find a hairdryer, let alone a welcome pack, which would have been useful as no one was at check-in. I would expect more than a couple of packs of cheap biscuits; no water, welcome note, or fresh flowers, the bed was pretty uncomfortable, no air conditioning, just a cheap floor fan. Very disappointing breakfast area which can only be described as looking like a big working mans club. £10 extra for breakfast on a nearly £200 room is ridiculous. I barely ever leave reviews but I'm here to tell you; do not pay for premium rooms. This hotel does not feel premium and you'll leave regretting the cost. Especially true right now (Aug 24) as they're in the middle of building work and there is material stacked up all over the place. Staff were excellent (morning reception, dining room).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024