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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Executive Room, Ensuite, River View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
$134
$112 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

Explore the area

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London Road, St Ives, England, PE27 5EP
  • Place, Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite, Park View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ensuite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

St Ives

Located in St Ives, Dolphin Hotel Cambridge is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from The Manor at Hemingford Grey and 6 minutes from Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. .This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from University of Cambridge and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area.

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
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 31 min drive - 29.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Snug - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge offers 67 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Dolphin Hotel Cambridge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Planning an event in St Ives? This hotel has 1346 square feet (125 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Dolphin Hotel Cambridge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 72 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

antony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wesley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel is obviously in a transition phase of a refurbishment but clean & tidy value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very scenic and the staff very friendly. The local area has great options for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Nice and near the town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dan, Trumpington

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Staff where great x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alister

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Awful, avoid… building site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Emin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveler
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aryuat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024