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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

3.0 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

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
The current price is CNY872
CNY1,047 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

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

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Ensuite, Park View

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Ensuite, River View

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

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Executive Room, Ensuite

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

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • One Leisure St Ives - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hilton Turf Maze - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Cellars - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

Enjoy your visit to St Ives with a stay at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge. 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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
    • Onsite parking limited
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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

  • Pool table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (1346 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 18 2026 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 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, debit cards and cash.
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 20 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of GBP 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

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 20.00 (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.

What's the area around Dolphin Hotel Cambridge like?

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge is located a short 15-minute walk from One Leisure St Ives.

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Reviews

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Location
Breakfast
River
Towns
Shower
Bathroom
View
Balcony

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Room,friendly staff,splendid breakfast
David, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Spacious room, staff very friendly....
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable.
Lovely location near the river.
Annette, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

decent room
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was well laid out and clean, slight smell damp cloth type odour. Reception very helpful. Great shower room and warm main room.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Fair

Perfect location over the bridge 3 min walk to town.. Saturday night no bar open no restaurant!!! Lovely room but crazy reception man in puffer jacket putting you in man seeing you out incredible no thank you nothing it’s a motel at the moment
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

After a bit of a dodgy start with booking a river view room and getting a room with windows in the roof area that you couldn’t see out of, unless you were six foot tall! Also the blinds were screwed down so no natural light at all. Went back to reception and complained. Quickly sorted out and given the room we booked. Room very clean and spacious
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good Friendly staff
Dan, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Room
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Staff where great x
Willim, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to town centre
antony, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice and near the town
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Terrible
Roger, 13-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

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