Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Free self-parking is offered for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, which is approximately USD 15 to 30 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities including rooms and public areas. Accessible parking is also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Waco (East Riverside), within a 5-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. It is 0.2 miles from Waco Suspension Bridge and Bledsoe-Miller Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available. However, it is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront

Average nightly price at Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$121
February	US$131
March	US$127
April	US$137
May	US$147
June	US$142
July	US$126
August	US$140
September	US$155
October	US$144
November	US$138
December	US$110

What guests think

Across reviews, Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront stands out for spotless, modern spaces and spacious, comfortable rooms, with many guests praising the friendly staff, stylish décor, and a generally quiet, upscale ambiance.

Common drawbacks include occasional pool closures or access issues, limited or paid parking, and mixed breakfast quality and service. Several also mention surprise property fees, intermittent staffing or communication lapses, and minor room quirks like dim lighting or squeaky beds. Expect a comfortable stay in a convenient riverfront location with popular dining, but some operations may feel inconsistent.

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Facilities

Guests praise the large pool area, well-equipped gym, and the on-site bar/steakhouse. Several report pool closures or access restrictions at times and limited or paid parking; a few mentioned an out-of-service elevator.

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Colleen

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are large and clean. Service is very bare bones. Housekeeping did not show up to clean during my stay, despite several requests. It was hard to get water and the hydration station on my floor was broken. One of 2 elevators was broken, making for long waits. Hotel did not communicate well and staff wasn’t very professional or friendly. I would not stay here again.

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Matt

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I typically don't write reviews but was highly impressed with our stay. The rooms were clean and spacious, the shower was hot and great pressure, the bed was comfy & slep great. The pool area was beautiful with 2 pools, hot tub, ping pong table & chess mat. The gym was nice & had everything you could need for a good workout. The hotel in general was modern and beautifully decorated. The location was good. We strolled across the bridge to walk to dinner. Free coffee in the morning in the lobby. We ate brunch in the restaurant and had a wonderful omelet. Overall for a quick trip for my sons baseball game it was a great experience and will definitely stay there again!

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Kevin

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was not open. Given passes to another pool far away from the property??

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Michelle

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we walked into the lobby everything was pleasant. The aroma through out was lovely as well. Patrick in the restaurant was so helpful. The room was roomy and the bathroom great! A speaker in the bathroom mirror added to the ambience. The pools were great too. We will be back!

10

Rick

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing i didn't like was lack of parking. Everything else was great.

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Janel

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is new and very clean and inviting. One little quirk is you have to walk through the restaurant to get to the workout room and the pool

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Vanessa

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, Cambria Hotels are always pretty nice. However, we were VERY disappointed to check in and find out that the pool wasn’t even finished yet. Hotels.com and their website show “pool” in amenities, but don’t note that it’s not operating. Honestly, pools can be a make or break for a summer trip in Texas heat. We had planned on lounging by the pool for a significant amount of time on that trip, so it was a big downside. I honestly wish we’d got a refund and gone elsewhere.

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Jazmin

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was nice but a bit over priced. There was no access to the pool and that was a big downfall on a hot sunny day

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Sofia

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property with a nice artistic touch displayed throughout the area. Gym has everything you need and the pool is very large with plenty of lounge space for guests. Would definitely visit again.

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Jeffrey

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Paid parking for an outside parking lot in Waco seems a little greedy.

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Cleanliness

Reviews often highlight very clean rooms and common areas. Some guests noted housekeeping lapses, including hair in showers, stained or refolded towels, and missed deep cleaning during longer stays.

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natalie

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Very clean

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Brandy

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room and clean hotel overall. The staff were very nice and the room amenities were amazing. The bed was incredibly comfortable.

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Manohar

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked everything but the bathroom is not clean and shower tib clogged, we informed front desk they told will send a guy but it didn't send one again went and asked then they changed our room.

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Amy

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They have a lot of hidden fees. They charge a cleaning fee however they don't swap out towels they just pick refold them all. The shower also had some hair on the wall. Nothing major but it never got cleaned cleaned the whole week I was there. I did like the location and the hotel was quiet at night.

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Terha

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience; super-super clean!

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Ben

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and nice and all and all a nice place to stay, but had a lot of little things that made our stay challenging. We stayed for three days. During this time our refrigerator, coffee maker, and lighting at that are didn’t work. Also, had to get new towels because the ones originally in our room had stains and felt dirty.

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Christina

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and in a nice area. Would recommend!

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Terri

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my first time staying at the Cambria property. From the time I arrived, the service was exceptional. The front desk agent was friendly and welcoming. The property was clean and had many modern conveniences. The room was beautiful and spacious. I would definitely stay there again and refer those I know who would need accommodations. 5 stars!!

10

bridget

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous find. Super clean and I am super picky.

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Carolina

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and super clean. The hotel was quiet, super beautiful, elegant, and right in front of the river. They had a beautiful piano player downstairs from 6 PM to 11 PM on the weekend. It was close to everything.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, modern, and generally comfortable, with features like blackout curtains and Bluetooth mirrors. Some mention dim lighting and squeaky beds, with isolated reports of noisy AC/minibars or TV/Wi-Fi hiccups.

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Trina

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lighting was not so good in the room. Very dim.

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Francoi

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was really nice clean staff was friendly, great restaurant and bar on site which is awesome downfall for my trip was there was no Internet intern no television all night and I am a person that needs noise when sleeping some of the pillows were a little too soft as well But I will go back whenever in town

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Melody

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was titerakky was the loudest bed I have ever encountered. It sounded as if it was going to break as I entered or exited the bed. If you rolled over it sound so loud I am sure the neighbors thought something was going on in our bed. Terrible condition.

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Sara

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One thing unique is that there is no carpet in the rooms and the air conditioner is actually quiet. I don’t think I like how the bathroom door has frosted glass instead of a solid door. I like the nightlights you can turn on by your headboard.

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Teresa

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice accommodations. Comfy bed. Directly across street from Waco Suspension Bridge. Conveniently located to downtown and Baylor University. Check in was fast and easy. Front desk personnel friendly. Large beautiful bathroom and walk in shower. Will stay again.

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Carolina

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk was not approachable , no eye contact when checking out. We had opportunity to dine but staff seems not trained not even serving wine bottle , most staff was stretching g many times over bar. In room bed was not steady and was squeaky on minimun movement , no maintenance after 6pm, no laundry service .

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Cynthia

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel could be nice if it was finished properly. There is still construction occurring at the hotel and the area directly around the hotel is under construction and developing. The lighting in our room was a challenge - it was very dim and there was an entire light missing from the coffee bar area (wire hanging from the ceiling). The beds have under bed frame lighting but one of them started flickering quickly after turning it on. The bed and pillows were pretty comfortable, but we struggled to cool the room without running the AC all night (and despite cool night time temps). The staff were kind and considerate.

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Terri

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my first time staying at the Cambria property. From the time I arrived, the service was exceptional. The front desk agent was friendly and welcoming. The property was clean and had many modern conveniences. The room was beautiful and spacious. I would definitely stay there again and refer those I know who would need accommodations. 5 stars!!

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Malgorzata

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful spacious room with modern furnishings. Easy walk from Baylor but some sidewalks missing. However, in the room noisy minibar and AC is noisy and hard to control. Restaurant staff inexperienced and unfriendly: slow to provide service (salt and paper?), and spills coffee on my table and does not even apologize or come to wipe it.

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Kendra

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel! Loved the atmosphere and it felt high end. I loved that the toilet in our bathroom had its own door. Loved the Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom for getting ready and the bed was so comfortable with floor to ceiling blackout curtains! Only recommendation is that the tv be a smart tv with more viewing options.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and welcoming, with many shout-outs to helpful front-desk teams. A minority cite communication or staffing issues such as slow responses, difficulty reaching the hotel, or housekeeping not showing as expected.

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Colleen

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are large and clean. Service is very bare bones. Housekeeping did not show up to clean during my stay, despite several requests. It was hard to get water and the hydration station on my floor was broken. One of 2 elevators was broken, making for long waits. Hotel did not communicate well and staff wasn’t very professional or friendly. I would not stay here again.

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Deborah

14 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service, beautiful hotel, comfortable bed, fantastic bar area. All the staff were phenomenal. Cant wait to come back!

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Haylee

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booking was canceled without me knowing. Showed up to hotel and was told my room was canceled because me card did not work, which i immediately updated on the Expedia website and they only reached out one time and didn’t not leave voicemail to return phone call. I work in a doctors office and can’t always answer my phone. I was told they tried to reach out multiple times but I only had one missed call and when I asked why no message was left so I knew who was calling I was told they did not have to leave a voicemail which I thought was ridiculous given how nice I expected the hotel to be. I was very unhappy given I am pregnant and did not have a place to stay when I arrived for my stay.

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Sandra

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Front desk staff went above and beyond in both friendliness and helpfulness.

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Rebecca

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As of right now my experience has been pretty bad. Trying to contact anyone at the hotel to work out issues they seem to be having is almost impossible. Waiting for resolution and planning on updating review based on response.

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Tanisha

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was in a good area. Property is very nice and staff provided excellent customer service. They were very helpful and friendly.

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Terri

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my first time staying at the Cambria property. From the time I arrived, the service was exceptional. The front desk agent was friendly and welcoming. The property was clean and had many modern conveniences. The room was beautiful and spacious. I would definitely stay there again and refer those I know who would need accommodations. 5 stars!!

8

Malgorzata

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful spacious room with modern furnishings. Easy walk from Baylor but some sidewalks missing. However, in the room noisy minibar and AC is noisy and hard to control. Restaurant staff inexperienced and unfriendly: slow to provide service (salt and paper?), and spills coffee on my table and does not even apologize or come to wipe it.

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Hillary

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I absolutely LOVED the hotel! The staff was second to none, from the front desk to the maid staff. Everyone was both professional and kind. The rooms were spacious and VERY CLEAN! I loved everything about my experience there. I most definitely will be coming back there again!

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Francesca

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We like the newness of the property. We like the ability to walk to McClane Stadium. The walkable paths and area around the hotel is beautiful due to its nearness to the Brazos and the bridges. It is not ideal however if you want to be in and walk within the downtown Waco neighborhood. It’s an easy drive but I’d recommend a hotel in downtown if you want to be in that neighborhood. The lobby, bar and restaurant are spacious and beautiful. Overall it’s a comfortable and very nice stay. Our fear is that over time when the newness wears off, lack of staffing will degrade the property. Although the present staff is friendly and willing to help but there’s just not eneough staff. In addition housekeeping fell short on service. They bed was actually messily made, we almost thought they didn’t come and then realized neither my husband or I made any attempt to make our bed so they had to have come in. We also realized that towels were replenished so that also confirmed they were in the room. However, they didn’t replace us with enough towels or wash clothes so that was irritating as well. In addition, they may or may not have even swiffered the floors. Which swiffering is very bare minimum to begin with. Another observation is that the front desk staff sit behind the front desk. I have never observed this until this hotel so we thought it strange.

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Location

Convenient setting by the Brazos River and suspension bridge, within easy reach of downtown, the Silos, Baylor, and the stadium; many found it walkable to attractions and the farmers market. A few felt the immediate area was less appealing or better for driving than walking.

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DENNISE

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice area. Perfect for the game and/or the farmer’s market

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Teresa

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice accommodations. Comfy bed. Directly across street from Waco Suspension Bridge. Conveniently located to downtown and Baylor University. Check in was fast and easy. Front desk personnel friendly. Large beautiful bathroom and walk in shower. Will stay again.

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David

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to downtown and 5 min drive to Baylor campus.

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Amanda

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very close to downtown and the stadium. Just about everything was sitting walking distance including the stadium

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Andrew

27 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay! Super clean, friendly staff , beautiful location on the bravos river. Close to good food and Baylor sports events

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Francesca

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We like the newness of the property. We like the ability to walk to McClane Stadium. The walkable paths and area around the hotel is beautiful due to its nearness to the Brazos and the bridges. It is not ideal however if you want to be in and walk within the downtown Waco neighborhood. It’s an easy drive but I’d recommend a hotel in downtown if you want to be in that neighborhood. The lobby, bar and restaurant are spacious and beautiful. Overall it’s a comfortable and very nice stay. Our fear is that over time when the newness wears off, lack of staffing will degrade the property. Although the present staff is friendly and willing to help but there’s just not eneough staff. In addition housekeeping fell short on service. They bed was actually messily made, we almost thought they didn’t come and then realized neither my husband or I made any attempt to make our bed so they had to have come in. We also realized that towels were replenished so that also confirmed they were in the room. However, they didn’t replace us with enough towels or wash clothes so that was irritating as well. In addition, they may or may not have even swiffered the floors. Which swiffering is very bare minimum to begin with. Another observation is that the front desk staff sit behind the front desk. I have never observed this until this hotel so we thought it strange.

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mike

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

nice place, area a bit shady but not terrible

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Carolina

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and super clean. The hotel was quiet, super beautiful, elegant, and right in front of the river. They had a beautiful piano player downstairs from 6 PM to 11 PM on the weekend. It was close to everything.

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Mallory

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property. Very clean and beautiful room. Enjoyed the farmers market eight outside the door. Walking distance to stadium not bad at all. Hope to stay here again some day.

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Tonya

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bad area No parking

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Dining

The on-site BLVD Steakhouse and bar earn consistent praise for quality food, cocktails, and ambiance, sometimes with live piano. Breakfast feedback is mixed, with some enjoying it and others finding the buffet limited, service understaffed, or charges confusing.

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Greg

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and modern hotel. Staff was very courteous and helpful. Restaurant was amazing. Would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area.

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Kelly

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good overnight visit with friends. Had dinner at the BLVD Steakhouse. Exceptional meal.

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Ashley

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked this place. The room was nice. The shower was nice, I liked the big bathroom. Went down to the steakhouse for dinner and drinks and everything I had was good! Piano man playing was enjoyable to listen to as well. Super close to the down town area which was what I was there for so that was really nice too. Will def come back!

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Kristin

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel decor and rooms were beautiful. Spacious rooms and nice furniture. We were very underwhelmed by the breakfast though. One table with only scrambled eggs, greasy bacon and potatoes. A very small bowl of pale fruit and another of biscuits. Also there were no spoons in the table settings and my husband got a dirty fork at his place. I expected more choice and quality based on the upscale nature of this hotel.

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Michael

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Such a pleasant surprise to have a wonderful hotel stay, and the staff service and attention to guests is best we've seen! We'd highly recommend staying at the Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront, and The BLVD Steakhouse should not be missed! Neal Simpson's wine selection, his team and the Executive Chef Tomas Pratt, who's culinary creations are amazing, and they make sure that you will want to come back again and again!

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Khiem

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay overall except for the foods at breakfast buffet was not fresh except for the cook to order egg

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Carrie

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is so clean and the staff was great - loved the pool area! Having BLVD on site was such a bonus. Top notch food and cocktails. Amazing!

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Mathew

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an amazing Hotel with a great pool, and is close to everything downtown; however i paid for the breakfast through Hotels.com. I never recieved hotel vouchers, so i was charged twice. I was told by two different hotel employees that they would credit my CC. This never happened. They also have limited wait staff. There were patrons walking out waiting on breakfast that needed to get to graduation ceremonies, and other appointments... so bring muffins !!!!!

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Edward

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is fantastic! Was not expecting much, but this place had a great bar and restaurant, super clean and large rooms. Will stay here every time we come to town.

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Miko

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel with great staff & delicious restaurant downstairs!

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1	2	3	4	5 $134	6 $714	7 $335
8 $118	9 $122	10 $122	11 $142	12 $142	13 $158	14 $179
15 $189	16 $249	17 $158	18 $150	19 $142	20 $286	21
22 $122	23 $122	24 $122	25 $122	26 $122	27 $134	28 $134
29 $118	30 $122

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		1 $122	2 $134	3 $134	4	5 $206
6 $122	7 $122	8 $123	9 $142	10 $142	11 $150	12 $134
13 $118	14 $118	15 $119	16 $118	17 $158	18 $189	19 $165
20 $126	21 $122	22 $122	23 $123	24 $123	25 $129	26 $121
27 $122	28 $123	29 $118	30 $122	31 $134

Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront

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