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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

2.5 star property
St Ives hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge, near the heart of the city, offers a charming retreat with a restaurant and bar. Stroll through the garden or work out in peace with free WiFi and conference space. Guests have praised this hotel’s welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Free self parking

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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Private bathroom
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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Park View

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Park View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 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
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Ensuite | Bathroom

Executive Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hinchingbrooke Country Park - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 23 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 32 min drive
  • Huntingdon Station - 20 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 21 min drive
  • Shelford Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

When visiting St Ives, Dolphin Hotel Cambridge is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (1346 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 16 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 150 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of GBP 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 16 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and rafting. Dolphin Hotel Cambridge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
River
Shower
Bathroom
View
Towns
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The location was very scenic and the staff very friendly. The local area has great options for dining.
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Friendly staff
Dan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Staff where great x
Willim, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel is obviously in a transition phase of a refurbishment but clean & tidy value for money
wesley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and near the town
Jane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Room
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Avoid

Awful, avoid… building site
Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou
Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Sharon, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

1 member of staff (Lisa) was rude and unprofessional and ruined the stay. The other staff were good. Very little food options for evening meal was disappointing so we had to go into town to eat. Breakfast was good though.
David, 1-night trip