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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel with golf course

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Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Golf
Bar (on property)
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL
  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St Neots Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Drift Classic Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Drift Classic Double | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

In Bedford .At this Bedford hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and 3 miles (5 km) of St Neots Museum. Also, Cineworld St Neots is within 3 miles (5 km) and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • St Neots Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Bedford Park - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishface - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art & Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Barley Mow - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4-star eco-certified hotel with golf course
Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. The eco-certified Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1997
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offers 103 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to December 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 120 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston
Wyboston Hotel
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston Lakes Bedford
The Waterfront Spa & Bedford
Wyboston Lakes Hotel Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) to the airport?

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is 23.5 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel).

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel), but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) have a pool?

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) does not have a pool.

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) have a restaurant?

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is home to Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, which features golf course views and al fresco dining. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 31 to December 31.

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) to downtown Bedford?

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is 0.2 mi away from Wyboston.

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 958 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

n s

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe, St Neots

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and left us a special congratulations message on our bed. Property very clean and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, Easy check in. Excellent rooms. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chinyere

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in and out. Nice clean room, comfortable bed, lovely shower and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Shubnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay,1 night stay with a comfortable night overall. Friendly,professional staff.Couldn't fault it.I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

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

Nice hotel, great staff

Nice overnight stay for a reasonable price. Flexible support from staff due to limited physical ability, swapped rooms to ground floor for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

8/10 Good

PAUL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and excellent qaulity
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025