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The Waterman

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near University of Cambridge

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Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine
Double Room (King Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Staircase

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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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, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Heart of Cambridge.At this Chesterton inn, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Midsummer Common. Jesus Green and River Cam are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jesus College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. John's College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 11 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Maypole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Cambridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Portland Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzbillies - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Waterman

3.5-star inn near University of Cambridge
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.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Waterman offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Waterman Inn Cambridge
Waterman Inn
Waterman Cambridge
The Waterman Inn
The Waterman Cambridge
The Waterman Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Waterman to the airport?

The Waterman is 3.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Waterman have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waterman.

Does The Waterman offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Waterman, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 10 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Waterman?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Waterman?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Waterman?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Waterman have a pool?

The Waterman does not have a pool.

Does The Waterman have a restaurant?

The Waterman is home to The Waterman, which features British cuisine and light fare.

Does The Waterman have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Waterman to downtown Cambridge?

The Waterman is 0.7 mi away from Cambridge.

The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 232 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peace

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Musical visit.

All was good, possibly the best “full English” ever. The bar did close at 22:30which was a bit early for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024