See all properties

The Waterman

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Waterman

Interior entrance
Double Room (King Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Staircase
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$135
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

Explore the area

View in a map
32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jesus College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (King Room)

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

Double Room (King Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

Deluxe Double Room (Super King) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Similar properties

Exterior
Lensfield Hotel
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 801 reviews
Lensfield Hotel

About this property

The Waterman

3.5-star inn in Chesterton
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and ATM/banking services.
The Waterman offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Cambridge inn also offers a terrace, a garden, and an ATM.

The Waterman is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
The Waterman - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Number 30 - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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