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The Waterman

3.5 star property

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Interior entrance
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Double Room (King Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jesus College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Waterman

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and ATM/banking services.
The Waterman offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Waterman. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Cambridge. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Waterman
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace and an ATM
  • Steps from Midsummer Common and 3 minutes on foot from University of Cambridge
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Waterman also features a terrace, a garden, and an ATM.

This 3.5-star Cambridge inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.
The Waterman – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Number 30 – This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Waterman Inn Cambridge

Waterman Inn

Waterman Cambridge

The Waterman Inn

The Waterman Cambridge

The Waterman Inn Cambridge

The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 239 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Razan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Reza

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and the room was clean. The bathroom did need some maintenance though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Shuv

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No toilet roll and the bathroom/toilet smelt really badly or urine. Rooms looking very tired and in need of renovating. Got charged £1.50 for an egg on my sandwich.... Midweek stay for a £100, never again...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really friendly staff and room was excellent with unlimited coffee pods.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

The kitchen was unable to offer several items from the menu - no avocado, no smoked salmon, no mushrooms. Also, I was not offered any brown toast or marmalade.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with good facilities stayed here for 1 night rooms are small but everything you need great location for the horse racing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight here so we could catch a nearby folk music gig. Everything was outstanding! If you're looking for that "Sign of the Prancing Pony" romantic inn experience, this is it. I half-expected to see Aragorn ensconced in the corner. Breakfast was absolutely terrific: my wife had the vegetarian full English and I had the regular, both superb. Strong, flavorful coffee made fresh. Staff were always helpful and friendly. We'd definitely stay here again in Cambridge!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterman is a loverly pub doing good beer and good food and the staff are great. Have stayed there on numerous occasions and the rooms are cosy but lovely and perfect for me on my own. Great location too, easy to cross the river and be in town in under 10mins. I will def stay there again. Staff even helped me getting a taxi to the station this morn when i thought i would miss my train bit i just made it!! So thank for that guys and thanks for a lovely stay in Cambridge!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location by Jesus Common is excellent for walking to town and to the Wilberforce Road Sports Ground. We found parking about 7 minutes away. We were a little disappointed that our 'deluxe double room (Super King) was the same room ('double room') that we had the year before. It is quite cosy but difficult to open the small window due to secondary glazing and difficult to clean teeth due to shelf above the tiny washbasin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Enjoy A Historic Pub and Inn

Wonderful stay in historic pub and inn. Great food, great friendly and helpful staff, and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAXIM, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. I recommend the Waterman
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good value room above a pub

A nice, good value room above a pub with a central location, and easy walking to Cambridge sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK stay

The accommodation was OK which says it all. Nothing was particularly bad and nothing was exceptional except its location to the river and centre. Parking a nightmare and the bathroom sink is ridiculously small, real trouble turning the shower on
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Lovely cosy hotel

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

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024