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The Waterman

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near University of Cambridge

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The Waterman

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Interior entrance
View from property
Breakfast area
Double Room
Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine

Overview of The Waterman

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX
  • Popular LocationThe Potting Shed1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Waterman1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThirsty1 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)67 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (King Room)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

Heart of Cambridge.At this Cambridge City Centre inn, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Midsummer Common. Jesus Green and Jesus College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 3 min walk
  • Jesus College - 5 min walk
  • The River Cam - 18 min walk
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 19 min walk
  • King's College - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thirsty - 1 min walk
  • The Maypole - 10 min walk
  • Las Iguanas Cambridge - 11 min walk
  • Fort St George - 4 min walk
  • Côte Cambridge - 12 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
  • 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.

Languages

English

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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

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; 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

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The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 169 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with a short walk along the river to the main town. Good clean rooms and a great bar to spend some time in. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

R. Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable cosy room, a good shower with lovely gels and creams. Great pub with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Cambridge
Hospitality excellent, room service excellent, room immaculate, decor lovely, bed, sheets and linen to die for, food very good, location perfect, pub itself is tradional, comfortable, uniquely quirky and atmospheric. I don't know when I'll be coming to Cambridge again but when I do, this is where I want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! We will stay here again. It was quiet, beds were comfortable, delicious coffee downstairs. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023