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The Waterman

3.5 star property
Inn with a restaurant, a short walk to University of Cambridge

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Deluxe Double Room (Super King) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £140
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Super King) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (King Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jesus College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The River Cam - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • King's College - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 11 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fort St George - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Stir Bakery - ‬7 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), bike parking and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and ATM/banking services
  • 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.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Number 30
  • The Waterman

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 June 2025 to 23 June 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

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?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterman?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterman on 14 Jul 2025 start from £139.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Waterman?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Waterman?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterman?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waterman located?

Located in Chesterton, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Midsummer Common and University of Cambridge. Jesus Green and Jesus College are also within 10 minutes.

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The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 213 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Lovely location on top of a quiet pub, easy walk to Cambridge city centre, very dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely room and facilities. Very friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff is very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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

We had an amazing couple of nights and would definitely return, lovely place, lovely staff wonderful breakfast , thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Lovely pub and rooms! Parking was challenging, but otherwise everything was just what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

The room was lovely and clean, the staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great Location great place to stay and explore Cambridge Nice friendly pub great staff Excellent good and drinks would recommend

10/10

Great staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

The englidh breakfast at the waterman is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Fantastic welcome, great staff, really friendly atmosphere! Room and food both excellent and great choice of real ales too. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Small rooms, right bathroom space, but it is a very old pub. Staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent stay. Very friendly staff. Lovely food and great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Good sized room set above a lovely pub with a great beer garden and food options for both breakfast and evening. Good location near the river to easily walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Met by helpful and polite staff. Good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Very comfortable cosy room, a good shower with lovely gels and creams. Great pub with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Hospitality excellent, room service excellent, room immaculate, decor lovely, bed, sheets and linen to die for, food very good, location perfect, pub itself is tradional, comfortable, uniquely quirky and atmospheric. I don't know when I'll be coming to Cambridge again but when I do, this is where I want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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