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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

2.5 star property
Hotel in St Ives with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Executive Room, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Park View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Ensuite | Bathroom

Executive Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
London Road, St Ives, England, PE27 5EP

What's nearby

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Hinchingbrooke Country Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 23 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Local Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

Property highlights
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 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 67 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site

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 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

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 10.00 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 at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

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 St Ives, 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. Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Dan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Willim

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

Great

Staff where great x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

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

Avoid

Awful, avoid… building site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

antony

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

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Nice and near the town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

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

Terrible

Booked the hotel online after seeing some lovely pictures we was meant to have a king exec suite with a balcony so the pictures showed at a cost of £185 we got a tiny room no view curtains as yellow as sponge Bob as they probably haven’t been washed in years dead flies on the window seal the bathroom door wouldn’t shut properly as it was rubbing the tiles in the bathroom was dirty and loose all in all terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Zara

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

Weekend stay to visit family.

Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and had everything needed in room. Room next to road but no traffic so mainly quiet. Had to keep curtains shut due to people walking past. Brief noise in evening from people having been out and coming back and /or getting cars. Most rooms are away from the road though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Aggressive staff

Absolutely disgusting service, the staff swore at us and we left the hotel at 10:30pm. There is no restaurant facility and there is construction work whis is not advertised anywhere. The staff are rude and aggressive. Lisa should not be allowed to work in customer service. Ruined my anniversary and i wouldn't recommend anyone atay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JACK

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

Beautiful Location

This is the 3rd time we've stayed at the Dolphin, twice at Wedding Receptions which were amazing and this time for an overnight meetup with friends. It is in the process of having extensive alterations but this hasn't in any way affected the smooth running, or cleanliness of this Hotel. Lovely location. Friendly staff. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great view

Had a great stay. Room was basic but clean with a great view. Close to a town with great shops. Overall a good stay and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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