Title: Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dolphin Hotel Cambridge A peaceful retreat near Cambridge's center where travelers can relax in garden surroundings or enjoy social moments at the bar and restaurant ## Photo gallery for Dolphin Hotel Cambridge ![Exterior - Dolphin Hotel Cambridge (St Ives)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/5cb7c7c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - Dolphin Hotel Cambridge (St Ives)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/24fed671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive Room, Ensuite, River View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Dolphin Hotel Cambridge (St Ives)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/c82ac5e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Dolphin Hotel Cambridge (St Ives)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/89843e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Dolphin Hotel Cambridge (St Ives)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/8e3c5ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services £63 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 18 - Jan 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=18122509&PinnedHotelID=18122509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=18122509&PinnedHotelID=18122509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 19 - Jan 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=18122509&PinnedHotelID=18122509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=18122509&PinnedHotelID=18122509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 23 - 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264 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite ![Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/21d8c446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Fan Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/36a626ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Fan Premium bedding Heating Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/6f8072b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Executive Room, Ensuite, Park View ![Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/c5661aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, Ensuite, Park View ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Executive Room, Ensuite, River View ![Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18130000/18122600/18122509/c5661aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, Ensuite, River View ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSt-Ives-Hotels-Dolphin-Hotel-Cambridge.h18122509.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSt-Ives-Hotels-Dolphin-Hotel-Cambridge.h18122509.Hotel-Information) ## About the area 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 Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Hinchingbrooke Country Park. 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 nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our St Ives travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Ives.dx6062952) ![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%7C52.32251%2C-0.07596&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x6SJvpuCgBK_ccZdc89VuEMgTpo=) London Road, St Ives, England, PE27 5EP ### What's nearby - Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - University of Cambridge \- 17 min drive \- 14.3 miles - Addenbrooke's Hospital \- 23 min drive \- 20.2 miles - Imperial War Museum Duxford \- 24 min drive \- 23.6 miles - Audley End House \- 33 min drive \- 31.9 miles ### Getting around - Huntingdon Station - 20 min drive - Cambridge (CBG) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Snug - ‬3 min walk - ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬3 min walk - ‪Pizza Town - ‬5 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 a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with conference space and a restaurant. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking and extended parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and 1 meeting room - A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property 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 such as free WiFi. 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Pendeen - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=39921794&PinnedHotelID=39921794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Free extended parking on site - Limited on-site 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 - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Iron/ironing board on request - 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 are 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. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property'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 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge? ### How much is parking at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge? ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge? ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge? ### Where is Dolphin Hotel Cambridge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Amenities ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 30 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 9 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location was very scenic and the staff very friendly. The local area has great options for dining. ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### wesley 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Hotel is obviously in a transition phase of a refurbishment but clean & tidy value for money ##### wesley Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacqueline 29 Jul 2025 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. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dan 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Good Friendly staff ##### Dan Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Fantastic Room ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Willim 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Staff where great x ##### Willim Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elaine 19 Jun 2024 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 ##### Elaine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Vincent 27 Jan 2024 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. ##### Vincent Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### KEVIN 29 Nov 2024 #### 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. ##### KEVIN Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Trevor 22 Apr 2024 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. ##### Trevor Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alison 27 Jul 2024 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4552E67900C9A1CE5D59D5427BA4707D7C51B6BD1722106965189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/57A714B877FE6A96FD5EF6EEF20CD110AD496F6A1722106964963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6C960252EDD9C7CAAD893D1DED9BEFB813F8990D1722106963478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3C83766BCEDA271878A4AA8A0B4FDC99FBCE51F41722106965308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alison Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sam 26 Aug 2024 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. ##### Sam Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### antony 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to town centre ##### antony Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Amenities Nice and near the town ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 21 Jul 2025 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jamie 22 Sept 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Avoid Awful, avoid… building site ##### Jamie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### John 19 Aug 2024 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. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lorraine 13 Aug 2024 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). ##### Lorraine Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jamie 27 Sept 2021 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 ##### Jamie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Zara 30 Aug 2021 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. ##### Zara Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### John 22 Aug 2021 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. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JACK 17 Aug 2021 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. ##### JACK Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon 2 Aug 2021 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. 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