Dolphin Hotel Cambridge, St Ives (Cambridgeshire) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

London Road, St Ives (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, PE27 5EP

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

St Ives (Cambridgeshire) 1.1 km

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 27.0 km

London Stansted (STN) 65.6 km

Bus

Bus stop400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Elegant Room!

“Our room was newly refurbished and incredibly comfortable, with a clean aesthetic that made our stay good.” view full review

Refreshing Shower!

“The en-suite bathroom was well equipped, and the shower had great pressure, making for a refreshing experience.” view full review

Comfy Bed!

“The spacious bedroom featured a large, cozy bed that ensured a restful night's sleep throughout our stay.” view full review

Beautiful Garden!

“The hotel boasts a stunning garden where every detail of the planting reflects meticulous care, providing a lovely spot to relax.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Cycling
Darts

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Happy hour

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

London Road, St Ives (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, PE27 5EP

Map view

London Road, St Ives (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, PE27 5EP

City landmarks

Church

All Saints Parish Church

720 m

Church Street

Holt Island Nature Reserve

810 m

Norman Ct

The Manor

2.3 km

Church

St. James' Church

2.0 km

Meadow Ln

St Ives Lakes Fishery

1.1 km

Houghton Hill House Houghton Hill

Houghton Mill

3.2 km

Mill St

National Trust

3.2 km

Busway NCN51

RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes

3.2 km

Ferry Lagoon

3.6 km

Far Fen Lake

3.9 km

Nature reserve

The Hanson-RSPB Wetland Project Ouse Fen Nature Reserve

4.0 km

Hale Road

Swavesey Windmill

4.8 km

Farm

Johnsons Farm Old Hurst

6.3 km

Island Hall

6.8 km

Nearby

Bridge

St Ives Bridge

120 m

Museum

The Norris Museum

520 m

6-7 The Pavement

Statue of Oliver Cromwell

310 m

The Broadway

Queen Victoria's Jubilee Memorial

400 m

17 Market Hill

St Ives World War Memorial

450 m

Restaurants

River Terrace Cafe

150 m

1 & 2 Manor Mews Bridge Street

The Taproom

180 m

23 Bridge Street

Di Rita's Italian Cuisine

170 m

21 Bridge Street

Cherry Valley Chinese Restaurant

170 m

24 Bridge Street

The Oliver Cromwell

280 m

Wellington Street

The Golden Lion Hotel Restaurant

330 m

Market Hill

The Nelsons Head

260 m

7 Merryland

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great location

quiet atmosphere

disappointing dining

varying service quality

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

6.3

Location

7.7

Service

6.0

Dining

5.0

Vera

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.6/10

I stayed at the hotel overlooking the river, and while the room was clean and quiet, it felt a bit small for the price paid. The service varied from rude behavior to helpful assistance. The location was excellent, near River Ouse and convenient for reaching Cambridge, but the dining experience was lacking with some cold and unappealing options. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel offers a unique riverside setting and a pleasant atmosphere.

Rooms

7.0

The room I had overlooked the car park but was clean and quite comfortable, though a bit small for the price paid. The bathroom floor looked a bit tired.

Service

5.0

The service was a mixed bag. While some staff members were polite and helpful, others were rude and in need of customer service training.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated on the river, offering a lovely view near River Ouse. It’s not far from Cambridge and provides easy access via the high-speed Busway.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, with some breakfast items being cold and unappetizing. The pricing also seemed a bit high for the quality offered.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel didn’t have any specific comments on facilities, but the overall experience highlighted the beautiful riverside location and proximity to Cambridge.

great location

disappointing dining

James

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.2/10

The hotel had a nice, clean, and quiet room, but the bathroom floor seemed a bit worn out. The ground floor location didn't offer the desired view, facing the street. The service was generally helpful, but there were some delays experienced at breakfast. The location was convenient, near the River Ouse, but noise from neighboring areas could be disrupting. The dining experience varied from well-cooked meals to disappointing cold food.

Rooms

7.0

The room was nice, clean, and quiet, but the bathroom floor seemed a bit tired.

Service

6.0

The service was helpful, but there were some delays experienced at breakfast.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was convenient, near the River Ouse, but noise from neighboring areas was a drawback.

Dining

5.0

Facilities

6.0

Thomas

United Kingdom, May 2023

6.2/10

The hotel is quite outdated and overpriced, with some room issues such as no nets to open curtains and lack of soundproofing. However, the staff are helpful and the location is convenient with nearby attractions. The dining experience is pleasant but can be improved.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was very dated, with no nets to open the curtains, and lacked soundproofing being on the ground floor.

Service

7.0

The staff were helpful and accommodating despite some issues.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is convenient with nearby attractions, but some noise issues.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was pleasant, but can be improved in some aspects.