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The Waterman

3.5 star property
A peaceful garden retreat in Cambridge City Centre where travelers can savor traditional British cuisine and relax in a charming atmosphere

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The Waterman, in Cambridge City Centre, offers a tranquil garden escape and welcoming coffee shop. Enjoy authentic British dishes at the restaurant or relax on the scenic terrace. This smoke-free property provides helpful staff and convenient luggage storage for a restful stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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
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About the area

Located in Chesterton, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, The Waterman is near the airport. Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Girton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cambridge Market Square and Mill Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Map
32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jesus College Cambridge University.
    Jesus College
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The River Cam showing a river or creek and a bridge
    The River Cam
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St John's College in Cambridge
    St. John's College
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Midsummer Common
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Maypole
    10 min walk
  • Byron's Bear
    8 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 near University of Cambridge
At The Waterman, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Waterman, offers lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and bike parking
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Waterman pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waterman?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Waterman?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterman?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waterman located?

Located in Chesterton, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Midsummer Common and University of Cambridge. Jesus Green and Jesus College are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Waterman Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

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

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterman is a loverly pub doing good beer and good food and the staff are great. Have stayed there on numerous occasions and the rooms are cosy but lovely and perfect for me on my own. Great location too, easy to cross the river and be in town in under 10mins. I will def stay there again. Staff even helped me getting a taxi to the station this morn when i thought i would miss my train bit i just made it!! So thank for that guys and thanks for a lovely stay in Cambridge!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight here so we could catch a nearby folk music gig. Everything was outstanding! If you're looking for that "Sign of the Prancing Pony" romantic inn experience, this is it. I half-expected to see Aragorn ensconced in the corner. Breakfast was absolutely terrific: my wife had the vegetarian full English and I had the regular, both superb. Strong, flavorful coffee made fresh. Staff were always helpful and friendly. We'd definitely stay here again in Cambridge!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing couple of nights and would definitely return, lovely place, lovely staff wonderful breakfast , thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and facilities. Very friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location great place to stay and explore Cambridge Nice friendly pub great staff Excellent good and drinks would recommend

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay friendly staff and would stay again. Good distance from city centre and pleasant walk in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carpinello

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

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, the staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub and rooms! Parking was challenging, but otherwise everything was just what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location and value

Met by helpful and polite staff. Good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Great spot at a good price with friendly staff

Great place to stay. The pub is cool, the food is excellent, and the staff are super-friendly. The room was nicely decked out and although it was a hot night, there were numerous fans in the room to help out. Great shower. Dog friendly too, with treats and lots of welcome fuss. Location is convenient and there are paid parking spots along the road so it wasn’t a problem. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, shower, sheets, comfy mattress, but a bit spoiled by the damp stains all over the walls. room needs a bit of tlc. Staff lovely and most helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Waterman - overnight stay

Lovely pub and room facilities. Stayed during the England Euro game so extremely busy but great atmosphere. Bar and food facilities great - parking quite expensive but that applies to the whole of Cambridge centre. Plenty of room in the double deluxe and everything available in the room for an overnight stay. Only small issue is proximity to busy road and the noise from the road traffic. Ideal for our purposes as we had a late night out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Waterman has it all.

Really clean. Lots of facilties (pub/cafe next door/short walk into town). The coffee in room was really good. I slept like a log despite being in a bedroom above a pub. The hubbub had gone by 11.30pm which is reasonable for city accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Geenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very hot in the room, some proper air con rather than a fan would have been welcome. Food was pretty good, more gluten free options would be welcomed. Staff were very pleasant, and the location was excellent (we were staying over night to see a gig at the portland arms!). Tea and coffee making facilities and water in the room was good (some biccies too would be nice). Shower was good too. All in all would recommend. Wish we'd actually booked for 2 nights not just one.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

One night stay

The Waterman is in a good location only a 10 minute walk from the city centre, parking is not easy the street we was told to park in was full. The staff were friendly, the room was lovely the problem was there was a green safety light near the door that was so bright we struggled to sleep, as we checked out there was nobody available to speak to about our lack of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024