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The Three Pickerels

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Ely hotel

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Exterior
Lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Living area | Smart TV
Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Pickerels, Bridge Road, Mepal, Ely, England, CB6 2AR
  • Place, Fenced Acre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pingles Pit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ely Cathedral
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, River View

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

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Superior Room, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ely

In Ely .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fenced Acre and 2 miles (3 km) of Pingles Pit with a stay here. Haddenham Library and Haddenham Closed Cemetery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Fenced Acre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pingles Pit - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ely Cathedral - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 35 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 37 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 19 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cross Keys, Chatteris. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬12 min drive
  • The Three Pickerels
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Three Kings - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Three Pickerels

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Ely hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ely hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Three Pickerels offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 13.50 for children
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 13.50 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Three Pickerels

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Three Pickerels to the airport?

The Three Pickerels is 22 mi (44-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Three Pickerels ?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Three Pickerels on Apr 4, 2026 start from $140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Three Pickerels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Three Pickerels .

Does The Three Pickerels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Three Pickerels , but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 13.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Three Pickerels ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Three Pickerels ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Three Pickerels ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Three Pickerels have a pool?

The Three Pickerels does not have a pool.

Does The Three Pickerels have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Three Pickerels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Three Pickerels to downtown Ely?

The Three Pickerels is 0.3 mi away from Mepal.

The Three Pickerels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room, however a bit small. Friendly staff and good dining hall but expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room, friendly staff and nice food. Excellent value for money and will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, spacious and very well finished. Breakfast was also very good. Id stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t have breakfast due to early departure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean all round. Big TV which makes a change from the little ones in most places. Staff very good. Bathroom good but in our room the rain shower head needed attention has it looked like several holes were blocked and it sprayed everywhere. Only small complaint is if we had the bedroom window open the wind was noisy thro the bedroom door (whistled). It’s also a pity you have to go outside to access the bar and restaurant from the hotel side, poor design. Hotel, food and staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

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

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room although small was lovely , it was clean with a really lovely view. The meals were excellent , couldn’t fault it. My only complaint was the atmosphere in the bar . Wanting a nice drink after the meal we had to put up with a group of young loud mouthed men whose language was atrocious . Expected bar staff to have a word with them but didn’t until we complained . Spoilt the evening . The staff where very friendly however .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 2 night stay at the 3 Pickerels. The staff were all very friendly. The food was delicious and generous portions. The hotel is ideally situated for our trip into Ely. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and very friendly, helpful staff. Lovely situation. Ideal for visiting friends in Cambridge and Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The countryside was beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was so comfortable and it was updated in a cool modern style. The parking was close and it was just a quaint, cool place! Didn't have enough time to eat there, but judging by the popularity, I'm sure it was good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't have breakfast, so can't comment on that, but in all other regards we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super place for our one night stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Seems recently refurbished as room fittings and furnishings excellent standard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, balcony, amazing views, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room beautiful, bed extremely comfy. Food excellent. Lack of hanging and shelving space the only down side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Fab find

Amazing find defo going back so friendly, helpful, and accommodatng. Room was immaculate large fluffy towels modern bathroom. Food and atmosphere fabulous good value and original menu, with some classics all homemade.
Homemade cheese burger and handcut chips
And the same served naked on request
Smoked haddock scotch egg
Salt and pepper sqiud
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location,food great, staff couldn't help enough, definitely be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room with great facilities. Restaurant was nice, though choices fairly limited. Decent breakfast. Lovely location, though the roads are poorly maintained in the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Cambridgeshire break.

Excellent value for money. Modern, clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food very good and great location by the river. We went for a relaxing few days and thats exactly what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025