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
7.07.0 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
The current price is RM305
RM305
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Room options
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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Park View
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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
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
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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
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special 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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE
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 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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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
7.0
Good
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7.4/10
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
Shower
Towns
View
Bathroom
River
Parking
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
26 Jun 2025
The location was very scenic and the staff very friendly. The local area has great options for dining.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jul 2025
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
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Jan 2025
Good Friendly staff
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Feb 2025
Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jan 2025
Fantastic Room
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Dec 2024
Great
Staff where great x
Willim
Willim, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
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
Elaine, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
27 Jan 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
6/10 Okay
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
KEVIN, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
22 Sept 2024
Avoid
Awful, avoid… building site
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
19 Aug 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 Good
22 Apr 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 Okay
27 Jul 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 Okay
26 Aug 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 Poor
13 Aug 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
10/10 Excellent
5 Apr 2025
Sophie
Sophie, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
31 Mar 2025
Nice and near the town
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
28 Oct 2024
Alister
Alister, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Oct 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Sept 2024
Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou