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The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this Ely hotel

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Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Double Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1 Sandhill, Ely, England, CB6 1NT
  • Place, Prickwillow Engine Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisbech
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ely Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ely

In suburbs.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Ely hotel, you'll find Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. Waterside Antiques Centre and Jubilee Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Prickwillow Engine Museum - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Wisbech - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Littleport Station - 16 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The High Flyer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rumbles fish bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this Ely hotel
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ely hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel offers 5 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Swan A Colombo Edition
The Swan A Colombo Edition Hotel
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Ely
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Hotel
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Hotel Ely

The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olive

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room with lovely view over the river. We had dinner served in the room with was helpful. The staff were very nice. The room had not been full serviced before our arrival as there were two empty teabag packets in the stand. We had the room serviced the next day in order to have that replenished. The carpet has a lot of stains and desperately requires shampooing. Could also benefit from a new mattress. Overall we enjoyed our stay in a lovely location , and admitted it was a fairly late booking, we probably found what we paid quite high for two nights at this time of year.b
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was lovely and looked onto the river with a balcony The bathroom was tight a big shower though the door hung off a bit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Evening meal was good wholesome food and very enjoyable. There was no breakfast service available which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was beautiful waking up and seeing the boats on the river, very quiet and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Place was absolutely lovely, booked last minute! Beautiful views and walks, friendly and helpful service! Slept amazing, bed was really comfortable and the shower was lovely and relaxing! We will be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Good value for the price and location.

Stummbled across The Swan on a ramdom drive in Ely. The staff are very welcoming, took us to our room which was clean, spacious and inviting, the room was over looking a canal, which made it feel tranquil when sitting on the balcony in the morning drinking tea, in the robes provided. The bed was comfy, decent size walk in shower room too. Had an ibiza themed night when we stayed, so decent music. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A little gem

A warm welcome, a quick check-in without any fuss & a comfortable room with views across the river. Good to meet and chat with Prasad and his lovely family when we left in the morning. Sadly we didn't eat here but we'll be back to put this right in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew j

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great relaxing location, room overlooking the river. Had a good dinner with a few pints!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

6/10 Okay

Motunrayo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Faye

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

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

The swan

Pub and rooms had fan heaters as central heating did not work. Choice of drinks was lager lager and more lager. Food choices were limited. I opted for the fish and chips to be served a fish that had batter that was very oil filled. I will not be using here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pretty good value Rooms are pretty tired and there was no gas heating but the provided space heater made up for it Lovely area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

p

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Quiet & comfortable

Great room with a small balcony overlooking the river. Nice menu for dinner & great choice of drinks from the bar. No breakfast available at the property despite whats hotels.com tell you but plenty of choice in Littleport. Great stay & would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for a short visit

Tiny balcony, ok for short visit. Train passing crossing annoying all night, but convenient and clean a bit dated though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub on the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

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

Bad experience

Used the hotel previously for work. Very clean and tidy. Booked for a second time and work arrangements changed. Forfeited 2 nights but was promised a refund on the 3rd. This was not given and the manager will not answer the phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great stop off after long drive

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

d

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival was abit hesitant to be honest as right near the railway line and car park had a large buzzing generator. Our fears were unfounded as facilities were excellent.Rooms were at the back , a series of chalets with their own locked security corridor .Motion sensor lights made it easy to see in the dark . Rooms were modern and very clean .Towels arranged like swans when we arrived making it look very luxurious.Rooms were warm and each room had a small balcony over looking the river . We ate in the swan pub and found the food lovely and at a good price .Akso had complimentary tea , coffee and wine .Plus an extensive information folder in room. Unfortunately the swan wasn’t providing breakfast but they had links to a local cafe which provided discount fir hotel guests . There was live music on Sat night but this stopped about midnight so did not disturb us . Travel into Ely took approx 15 mins . Would def recommend, staff very polite and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023