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The Red Lion

Property class: 3

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A conference room with a high ceiling and skylight, rows of chairs, and a chandelier.
A pub named 'The Red Lion' with a traditional facade and a signboard.
A courtyard with picnic tables and lounge chairs, a white building with large windows, and a traditional black and white house in the background.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a red and white bedspread, a flat-screen TV mounted above a brick fireplace, and a desk with a chair.
A bar with multiple liquor taps and a variety of bottles.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL
  • Place, Sawston Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and a fireplace.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small brick fireplace, two chairs, a desk with a kettle, and a trash bin.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Cambridge

At The Red Lion you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Sawston Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Red Lion, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 2141 square feet (199 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Cambridge hotel you'll find University of Cambridge.

What's nearby

  • Sawston Hall - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wandlebury Country Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Gog Magog Golf Club - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • River Cam - 12 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station - 2 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Workshop Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Armoury Café - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2141 square feet (199 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Red Lion also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2141 sq ft of conference space
  • 199 sq. m of conference space
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Red Lion

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,141 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Red Lion Cambridge
Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Red Lion?

The Red Lion offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on 1 Dec 2026 start from NZ$226, 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 The Red Lion?

Yep, The Red Lion has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Red Lion serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Red Lion?

No, The Red Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Red Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Red Lion?

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

Are pets allowed at The Red Lion?

Dogs are welcome at The Red Lion, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 149 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, good value, good breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi was poor in room and kept dropping out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for work, with amazing staff and breakfast. Lovely restaurant near bye
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
12 months on from our last stay the hotel has new owners. The room was quite a bit cleaner, the staff were excellent hosts, the food was much better and the whole stay was very pleasant. Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full cooked breakfast was available, parking was available with plenty of space. The room could have been cleaned better, especially around the window but the rest of the room and the bathroom were fine. Staff were friendly and helpful. I understand the property had new owners so they were probably still getting to know the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, oldy-worldy hotel/pub. We loved all the old features like the wooden doors and beams. The room was spacious and the bed was comfy, but the pillows were quite hard and lumpy. Again, the bathroom was spacious, but with only a bath and handheld shower it was a bit awkward. The shower could do with nailing up on the wall and a shower curtain adding. This didn’t detract from our stay, but it would make it a lot more functional. Breakfast in the morning was nice. The poached eggs were delicious! But it’s a bit odd that the chef shuts the kitchen 15 minutes before breakfast technically ends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 23 was tiny and getting into the bathroom was awkward though a very low door. No shower only a bath with a hand held shower head. Single bed fine and just about ok for those if us who are 6’2 (a wall is a definite footboard). Bar shuts very early (before 10pm so no late night drink), friendly staff. Food can’t complain but not to rave over.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Single night stay, fantastic service, fantastic room, glfantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couple of night stay away with work, always my go to place to stay in cambridge, food and drink is always great, staff are amazing and I'd had an issue with the kettle not working this time, so as I left for my work day I'd left a note by the kettle saying it didnt work, when I returned there was a working kettle. Lovely snd quiet place to stay, very convenient for train station, literally across the road, but i drive and park in the car park around the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff make a good pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and helpfully, food excellent, room clean and comfy, easy access to train into Cambridge and quick drive to the hospital, even better free parking. Whats not the like.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was alright no head room in bathroom and shower head very low so only available to use if sat in bath. No reception for arrival and no management seen at all. Bar closed at 6pm on Sunday even though sheet in room said open till 7. Menu was very poor with very little choice. Breakfast was average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice clean big room friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Happy staff room was a little small but bar area and eating was great. Breakfast was lovley.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location near transport links. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Food was fine, but not special. Solid good value wine list. No real ale. Overall good value and would use again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yeah! All good , nice filling breakfast as well. Tres Bon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy stay at the Red Lion

Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, food was great. Beautiful old building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business Stay

Good convenient hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy staff very friendly room bit cold through night due to heating turning of at midnight very old building so need the warm comforts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pub rooms

Lovely place in really useful location near motorway and right next to a station on London-Cambridge line. Staff are great and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025