Title: The Waterman Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=4329320&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Waterman A peaceful garden retreat in Cambridge City Centre where travelers can savor traditional British cuisine and relax in a charming atmosphere ## Photo gallery for The Waterman ![Interior entrance - The Waterman (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/28533563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Waterman (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/1d146ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room (Super King) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Waterman (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/d4b50b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Waterman (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/ce49ffe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - The Waterman (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/7e868b56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Waterman, in Cambridge City Centre, offers a tranquil garden escape and welcoming coffee shop. Enjoy authentic British dishes at the restaurant or relax on the scenic terrace. This smoke-free property provides helpful staff and convenient luggage storage for a restful stay. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar - Housekeeping £90 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 21 - Dec 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=4329320&PinnedHotelID=4329320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=4329320&PinnedHotelID=4329320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 22 - Dec 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=4329320&PinnedHotelID=4329320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=4329320&PinnedHotelID=4329320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - 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129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double Room (King Room) ![Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/1b409aef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (King Room) 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Heating Smart TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Electric kettle - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Super King) ![Deluxe Double Room (Super King) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/d4b50b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room (Super King) 7.6 Good 4 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Heating Smart TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Electric kettle - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4329400/4329320/24ddf6c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room ### Highlights Individually decorated Heating Smart TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Electric kettle - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCambridge-Hotels-The-Waterman.h4329320.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCambridge-Hotels-The-Waterman.h4329320.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.21410%2C0.12526&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OShNV1ENc3BYXs2EmhLAya7AhZ4=) 32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX #### What's nearby - University of Cambridge \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Midsummer Common \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Jesus College \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - The River Cam \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - St. John's College \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Cambridge Station - 11 min drive - London (LTN-Luton) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Byron's Bear - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Maypole - ‬10 min walk - ‪Thirsty Cambridge - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Portland Arms - ‬2 min walk - ‪Fort St. George - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### The Waterman Inn near University of Cambridge At The Waterman, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Waterman, offers lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage - ATM/banking services and bike parking - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Heating - Individual decor - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Waterman Inn Cambridge Waterman Inn Waterman Cambridge The Waterman Inn The Waterman Cambridge The Waterman Inn Cambridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Waterman pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Waterman? ### How much is parking at The Waterman? ### What time is check-in at The Waterman? ### What time is check-out at The Waterman? ### Where is The Waterman located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Waterman Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 113 8 - Good 74 6 - Okay 26 4 - Poor 10 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Enjoy A Historic Pub and Inn Wonderful stay in historic pub and inn. Great food, great friendly and helpful staff, and very comfortable room. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philip 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Waterman is a loverly pub doing good beer and good food and the staff are great. Have stayed there on numerous occasions and the rooms are cosy but lovely and perfect for me on my own. Great location too, easy to cross the river and be in town in under 10mins. I will def stay there again. Staff even helped me getting a taxi to the station this morn when i thought i would miss my train bit i just made it!! So thank for that guys and thanks for a lovely stay in Cambridge! ##### philip Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed overnight here so we could catch a nearby folk music gig. Everything was outstanding! If you're looking for that "Sign of the Prancing Pony" romantic inn experience, this is it. I half-expected to see Aragorn ensconced in the corner. Breakfast was absolutely terrific: my wife had the vegetarian full English and I had the regular, both superb. Strong, flavorful coffee made fresh. Staff were always helpful and friendly. We'd definitely stay here again in Cambridge! ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had an amazing couple of nights and would definitely return, lovely place, lovely staff wonderful breakfast , thanks guys ##### Julie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff, great location. ##### Edward Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelique 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was fun. ##### Angelique Stayed 1 night in Oct 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 ##### Lucy Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great Location great place to stay and explore Cambridge Nice friendly pub great staff Excellent good and drinks would recommend ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Beverley 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 ##### Beverley Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carpinello 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! ##### Carpinello Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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. ##### Charlotte Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brianne 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! ##### Brianne Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is very friendly and willing to help. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam 27 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location with a short walk along the river to the main town. Good clean rooms and a great bar to spend some time in. Highly recommended ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B4DD4524343DD18985668FFB05425544D74912BF1698430155732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Adam Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bradley 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Small rooms, right bathroom space, but it is a very old pub. Staff were great. ##### Bradley Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely cosy hotel Lovely hotel but the emergency exit light in our room (4) was so bright it was difficult to sleep. Couldn’t fault it otherwise but obviously this is an issue restwise Really pleasant staff and nice location just out of town ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 7 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Good location and value Met by helpful and polite staff. Good nights sleep. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sally 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very comfortable cosy room, a good shower with lovely gels and creams. Great pub with friendly staff ##### sally Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 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. ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Shirena 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. ##### Shirena Stayed 1 night in May 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Waterman has it all. Really clean. Lots of facilties (pub/cafe next door/short walk into town). The coffee in room was really good. I slept like a log despite being in a bedroom above a pub. The hubbub had gone by 11.30pm which is reasonable for city accommodation. ##### Suzanne Stayed 1 night in Mar 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. ##### Geenie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sara 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### One night stay The Waterman is in a good location only a 10 minute walk from the city centre, parking is not easy the street we was told to park in was full. The staff were friendly, the room was lovely the problem was there was a green safety light near the door that was so bright we struggled to sleep, as we checked out there was nobody available to speak to about our lack of sleep. ##### Sara Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities So glad my friend and I booked a room here. It's a lovely building and the pub is great with a very nice deck out back. The lunch we had was great, and the breakfast we ate in the attached cafe was delicious. Staff was EXCELLENT and so kind and helpful. Our room was a little smaller than we expected, but it was fine. We had booked a deluxe double room, so we needed to split the double bed apart to make 2 twins. The hotel didn't have another duvet for us, but we just used a few extra sheets for cover. The bathroom was also a little tight, but nicely done and the shower was good! The Waterman is a bit out of the center of town, but easily walkable and it was surprisingly so quiet at night. Didn't hear a bit of noise from the other rooms, either. I'd surely stay at The Waterman again! ##### Denise Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Bistro-Cambridge.h7727331.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Cambridge, Clare College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-University-Of-Cambridge.h30551413.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cambridge City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Hilton-Cambridge-City-Centre.h8067.Hotel-Information) > > [Turing Locke Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Turing-Locke.h68459935.Hotel-Information) > > [Lux Living Apartments - Alpha Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Lux-Living-Apartments-Alpha-Apartments.h11629098.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Cambridge Orchard Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Travelodge-Cambridge-Orchard-Park.h12064012.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Cambridge, Trinity Hall - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-University-Of-Cambridge.h30551403.Hotel-Information) > > [Lensfield Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Lensfield-Hotel.h17185181.Hotel-Information) > > [Gonville Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Gonville-Hotel.h6878.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Fenners-Hotel.h9202402.Hotel-Information) > > [West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-West-Court-Cambridge.h35250698.Hotel-Information) > > [Rectory Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Rectory-Farm.h4026576.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Cambridge, Homerton College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-University-Of-Cambridge.h30551435.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge University, Churchill College](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-University.h30551548.Hotel-Information) > > [The Earl of Derby - Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-The-Earl-Of-Derby-Inn.h4190502.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Cambridge.h993753.Hotel-Information) > > [The Varsity Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-The-Varsity-Hotel-Spa.h41854.Hotel-Information) > > [University Arms, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-University-Arms.h26072.Hotel-Information) > > [Graduate by Hilton Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Graduate-Cambridge.h22462.Hotel-Information) > > [Christs College Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Christs-College-Cambridge.h7307741.Hotel-Information) > > [Sorrento Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Sorrento-Hotel.h900680.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge University, King's College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-University.h30551510.Hotel-Information) > > [Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Robinson-College-Cambridge-University.h14582331.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Cambridge Central Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Ibis-Cambridge-Central-Station.h15401581.Hotel-Information) > > [YHA Cambridge - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-YHA-Cambridge-Hostel.h11518406.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Centric Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Cambridge.h68865589.Hotel-Information) > > [Clayton Hotel Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Cambridge-Formerly-Known-As-The-Tamburlaine-Hotel.h17161972.Hotel-Information) > > [University of Cambridge, St John's College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-University-Of-Cambridge.h30551417.Hotel-Information) > > [Arundel House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Arundel-House-Hotel.h1381852.Hotel-Information) ---