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
6.86.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (8)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants 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 Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Park View
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
Hinchingbrooke Country Park - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
University of Cambridge - 19 min drive - 20.7 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 32 min drive
Huntingdon Station - 20 min drive
Cambridge Station - 21 min drive
Shelford Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Tom's Cakes - 4 min walk
Oliver Cromwell - 3 min walk
The Swan & Angel - 4 min walk
Pizza Town - 5 min walk
Eric’s Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
67 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Rafting nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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
Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Electric car 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.
What is there to do at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and rafting. Dolphin Hotel Cambridge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
1 February 2025
Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Great
Staff where great x
Willim
Willim, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 November 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
KEVIN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 June 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
Elaine, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
27 January 2024
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
Vincent, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 September 2024
Avoid
Awful, avoid… building site
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
19 August 2024
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
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 September 2024
Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 April 2024
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
Trevor, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
27 July 2024
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
Alison, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 August 2024
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
Sam, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 August 2024
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
Lorraine, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
28 October 2024
Alister
Alister, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
15 September 2024
Emin
Emin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
13 September 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Aryuat
Aryuat, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 July 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 June 2024
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 June 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 January 2024
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 December 2021
I
I, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
27 September 2021
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
Jamie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
27 September 2021
MISS
MISS, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 August 2021
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.