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The Waterman

3.5 star property
Inn with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to University of Cambridge

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Interior entrance
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room (Super King)
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Midsummer Common
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jesus College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (King Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Cambridge

The Waterman places you in the centre of Cambridge, steps from Midsummer Common and within a short 5-minute stroll of University of Cambridge. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Waterman, serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Chesterton inn include Jesus Green and Jesus College.
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What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Midsummer Common - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jesus College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The River Cam - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. John's College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Cambridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Portland Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fort St. George - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Waterman

Inn with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Number 30
  • The Waterman

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person

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
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Waterman Inn Cambridge
Waterman Inn
Waterman Cambridge
The Waterman Inn
The Waterman Cambridge
The Waterman Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterman?

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

Does The Waterman serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterman?

No, The Waterman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterman?

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 Waterman?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterman?

Furry friends are welcome at The Waterman, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location by Jesus Common is excellent for walking to town and to the Wilberforce Road Sports Ground. We found parking about 7 minutes away. We were a little disappointed that our 'deluxe double room (Super King) was the same room ('double room') that we had the year before. It is quite cosy but difficult to open the small window due to secondary glazing and difficult to clean teeth due to shelf above the tiny washbasin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Enjoy A Historic Pub and Inn

Wonderful stay in historic pub and inn. Great food, great friendly and helpful staff, and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAXIM, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. I recommend the Waterman
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

chris

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good value room above a pub

A nice, good value room above a pub with a central location, and easy walking to Cambridge sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK stay

The accommodation was OK which says it all. Nothing was particularly bad and nothing was exceptional except its location to the river and centre. Parking a nightmare and the bathroom sink is ridiculously small, real trouble turning the shower on
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Lovely cosy hotel

Lovely hotel but the emergency exit light in our room (4) was so bright it was difficult to sleep. Couldn’t fault it otherwise but obviously this is an issue restwise Really pleasant staff and nice location just out of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Musical visit.

All was good, possibly the best “full English” ever. The bar did close at 22:30which was a bit early for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carpinello

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location on top of a quiet pub, easy walk to Cambridge city centre, very dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The englidh breakfast at the waterman is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small rooms, right bathroom space, but it is a very old pub. Staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

Nice base for Cambridge but quite far from centre.

Stayed at the Waterman for our anniversary trip to Cambridge. Was a bit further away from town than expected however it was a pleasant walk into town. Waterman welcome was very nice. Stayed in room one. Bed comfortable apart from the pillows we both had neck ache by the 2nd night. Could have done with drawers in the room as the storage was very limited and only 4 hangers for 2 of us for 2 nights. Ceiling/wall fan didn’t work and one bulb in toilet / shower room kept flickering for the 1st 5 minutes of being turned on. Window was small in the room and obscured as it looks over the pub garden. Room had hairdryer and a floor fan and tea / coffee making facilities. Overall a pleasant stay. Breakfast wasn't included if not booked direct which wasn’t clear when booking through hotels.com especially as I had filtered for accommodation that included breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024