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Crown & Punchbowl

4.0 star property

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Garden
Front of property
Superior King Room
Food and drink
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

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High Street, Cambridge, England, CB25 9JG
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Milton Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cambridge

At Crown & Punchbowl you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Milton Country Park and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from River Cam. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Plus you'll find luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Cambridge inn, attractions include University of Cambridge and Newmarket Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • River Cam - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Milton Country Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of Cambridge - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 20 min drive - 30.1 km
  • St. John's College - 27 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterbeach Station - 3 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Hind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thoroughbreads Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee World - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crown & Punchbowl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Crown & Punchbowl

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Crown & Punchbowl also features a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cambridge inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Crown & Punchbowl offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Crown & Punchbowl Inn
Crown & Punchbowl Cambridge
Crown & Punchbowl Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crown & Punchbowl?

Crown & Punchbowl offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crown & Punchbowl?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crown & Punchbowl on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$218, 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.

Is parking available at Crown & Punchbowl?

Yep, Crown & Punchbowl has a free self car park.

What makes Crown & Punchbowl a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crown & Punchbowl.

Does Crown & Punchbowl serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crown & Punchbowl?

No, Crown & Punchbowl does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Crown & Punchbowl?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crown & Punchbowl?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crown & Punchbowl?

No, pets are not allowed.

Crown & Punchbowl Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay. No hassle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Sale

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Shuv

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was given room 4, no toilet roll and the bathroom smelt really badly of urine. I told the bar man and he changed my room . One thing I noticed from both rooms that they are looking very tired and need renovating. For a £100 for a one night stay mid week I would expect far better. The bed was comfy though .I wouldn't stay again...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff, clean room and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were all great, our room was lovely and our evening meal and breakfast were superb
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant and made our stay so enjoyable. Food was excellent both for the breakfast and evening meal. Our Room was cleaning and comfortable with a nespresso machine, premium teabags and fresh milk available from a fridge in the landing were welcome additions. The pub felt warm and cosy was festooned with lovely Christmas decorations. I thoroughly recommend the Crown & Punchbowl when visiting Cambridge, especially as a half hourly bus service into Cambridge stops just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

6/10 Okay

Kira

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Beautiful place to stay

Lovely rooms very comfortable and clean. Comfy bed. Good service from the staff and everyone very friendly and attentive. Location was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

Muhammet

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Good location for the Science Park

Very convenient for north Cambridge and the Science Park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, very clean and tidy, staff very helpful, breakfast was good. Would definitely recommend the Crown & Punchbowl.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025