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Dolphin Hotel Cambridge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this St Ives hotel

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Executive Room, Ensuite, River View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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London Road, St Ives, England, PE27 5EP
  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Raptor Foundation
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Park View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Ensuite, River View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Executive Room, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, Ensuite | Bathroom

Executive Suite, Ensuite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ives

In St Ives .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of The Manor at Hemingford Grey and 6 miles (10 km) of Overcote Fen Wildlife Area with a stay here. Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Hinchingbrooke Country Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Lakeside Lodge Golf & Country Club - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

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

Enjoy the free parking at this St Ives hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dolphin Hotel Cambridge also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This St Ives hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dolphin Hotel Cambridge offers 67 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
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 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Hotel Cambridge to the airport?

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge is 18.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolphin Hotel Cambridge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge.

Does Dolphin Hotel Cambridge offer free breakfast?

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

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

Is there free parking at Dolphin Hotel Cambridge?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Dolphin Hotel Cambridge have a pool?

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge does not have a pool.

Does Dolphin Hotel Cambridge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dolphin Hotel Cambridge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dolphin Hotel Cambridge to downtown St Ives?

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge is 0.9 mi away from St Ives.

Dolphin Hotel Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 54 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staff and room very nice. Shame about the ongoing renovations meaning no restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dan, Trumpington

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willim

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

Great

Staff where great x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alister

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Awful, avoid… building site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heating was on and could not turn off as was broken. Reception not obvious. Good parking thou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Emin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Downhill

Used to have a really good stay here until the renovations started. Now no bar, no meals, breakfast is one of the worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aryuat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

8/10 Good

John

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

8/10 Good

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent, Burbank

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent, Burbank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible

Booked the hotel online after seeing some lovely pictures we was meant to have a king exec suite with a balcony so the pictures showed at a cost of £185 we got a tiny room no view curtains as yellow as sponge Bob as they probably haven’t been washed in years dead flies on the window seal the bathroom door wouldn’t shut properly as it was rubbing the tiles in the bathroom was dirty and loose all in all terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021