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

English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee, approximately GBP 10 to 15 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but arrangements must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Cambridge, within a 5-minute walk of the University of Cambridge and Midsummer Common. It is approximately 0.1 miles from River Cam and 14.5 miles from Newmarket Racecourse.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

The Waterman Inn Cambridge

Average nightly price at The Waterman by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$109
February	US$113
March	US$115
April	US$129
May	US$122
June	US$118
July	US$136
August	US$120
September	US$141
October	US$131
November	US$114
December	US$109

What guests think

Reviews of The Waterman highlight very friendly, helpful staff and a convenient, walkable location near the river and city centre, while room experiences vary, with some guests finding compact spaces, warm temperatures, and small bathrooms but others comfortable and quiet.

Many guests praise clean rooms, good showers, and a lively pub atmosphere, with breakfast and food often rated highly. Parking can be difficult, and there are occasional menu limitations or an early bar close, while a few mention bright emergency lights and minor maintenance niggles. Overall, expect a pub stay with good food and mostly comfortable, compact rooms.

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Facilities

Facilities center on the lively pub with beer garden and an attached cafe; many enjoy the food and breakfast. Several note parking is tricky (often paid street spots nearby), and rooms rely on fans rather than air conditioning; dog friendly.

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David

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Brianne

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub and rooms! Parking was challenging, but otherwise everything was just what we needed!

10

Maria

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room set above a lovely pub with a great beer garden and food options for both breakfast and evening. Good location near the river to easily walk into town.

10

Lee

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Denise

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So glad my friend and I booked a room here. It's a lovely building and the pub is great with a very nice deck out back. The lunch we had was great, and the breakfast we ate in the attached cafe was delicious. Staff was EXCELLENT and so kind and helpful. Our room was a little smaller than we expected, but it was fine. We had booked a deluxe double room, so we needed to split the double bed apart to make 2 twins. The hotel didn't have another duvet for us, but we just used a few extra sheets for cover. The bathroom was also a little tight, but nicely done and the shower was good! The Waterman is a bit out of the center of town, but easily walkable and it was surprisingly so quiet at night. Didn't hear a bit of noise from the other rooms, either. I'd surely stay at The Waterman again!

8

Linda

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Jacqueline

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent! We will stay here again. It was quiet, beds were comfortable, delicious coffee downstairs. All good.

8

Geenie

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Suzanne

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Peter

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as clean or immaculate. A few report issues such as bathroom odour, damp stains, or minor maintenance needs.

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10

Sadie

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hospitality excellent, room service excellent, room immaculate, decor lovely, bed, sheets and linen to die for, food very good, location perfect, pub itself is tradional, comfortable, uniquely quirky and atmospheric. I don't know when I'll be coming to Cambridge again but when I do, this is where I want to stay.

8

Charlotte

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the staff are very helpful and friendly.

10

Adam

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

4

Shuv

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No toilet roll and the bathroom/toilet smelt really badly or urine. Rooms looking very tired and in need of renovating. Got charged £1.50 for an egg on my sandwich.... Midweek stay for a £100, never again...

8

Shirena

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Suzanne

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Reza

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful and the room was clean. The bathroom did need some maintenance though

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but compact, with several noting small bathrooms, limited storage, and warm temperatures; fans are provided and noise is usually minimal despite being above a pub. Some mention dated areas or bright emergency lights that affected sleep.

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10

Laura

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

sally

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable cosy room, a good shower with lovely gels and creams. Great pub with friendly staff

8

christopher

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice comfortable room except from it being uncomfortably hot when I arrived. As the main window had the handle missing, a fan in the room was a huge relief. Service was friendly and the food in the pub was good.

8

Linda

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Debbie

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Bradley

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms, right bathroom space, but it is a very old pub. Staff were great.

8

Shirena

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Suzanne

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Peter

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

JONATHAN

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really friendly staff and room was excellent with unlimited coffee pods.

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Service

Staff are consistently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. A small number mention hiccups such as no one available at checkout.

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10

James

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay in historic pub and inn. Great food, great friendly and helpful staff, and very comfortable room.

10

Sadie

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hospitality excellent, room service excellent, room immaculate, decor lovely, bed, sheets and linen to die for, food very good, location perfect, pub itself is tradional, comfortable, uniquely quirky and atmospheric. I don't know when I'll be coming to Cambridge again but when I do, this is where I want to stay.

8

Andrew

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Met by helpful and polite staff. Good nights sleep.

10

Angelique

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was fun.

10

Denise

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So glad my friend and I booked a room here. It's a lovely building and the pub is great with a very nice deck out back. The lunch we had was great, and the breakfast we ate in the attached cafe was delicious. Staff was EXCELLENT and so kind and helpful. Our room was a little smaller than we expected, but it was fine. We had booked a deluxe double room, so we needed to split the double bed apart to make 2 twins. The hotel didn't have another duvet for us, but we just used a few extra sheets for cover. The bathroom was also a little tight, but nicely done and the shower was good! The Waterman is a bit out of the center of town, but easily walkable and it was surprisingly so quiet at night. Didn't hear a bit of noise from the other rooms, either. I'd surely stay at The Waterman again!

10

Alan

28 Apr 2024

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Great Location great place to stay and explore Cambridge Nice friendly pub great staff Excellent good and drinks would recommend

10

Jacqueline

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very friendly and willing to help.

6

Reza

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful and the room was clean. The bathroom did need some maintenance though

10

Peter

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic welcome, great staff, really friendly atmosphere! Room and food both excellent and great choice of real ales too. We really enjoyed our stay!

10

JONATHAN

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really friendly staff and room was excellent with unlimited coffee pods.

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Location

Convenient spot near the river and within walking distance of Cambridge sights and the city centre, and many found it quiet at night. A few note it is slightly out of the centre, but still an easy walk.

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David

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice, good value room above a pub with a central location, and easy walking to Cambridge sights.

10

Laura

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

MARK

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Carpinello

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location on top of a quiet pub, easy walk to Cambridge city centre, very dog friendly!

10

Maria

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room set above a lovely pub with a great beer garden and food options for both breakfast and evening. Good location near the river to easily walk into town.

10

Lee

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Linda

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Adam

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Beverley

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay friendly staff and would stay again. Good distance from city centre and pleasant walk in

6

Peter

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Dining

Food and breakfast receive frequent praise, including excellent full English and enjoyable pub fare and ales. A few note shortcomings such as unavailable menu items, limited gluten free options, early bar closing, or unclear breakfast inclusion via third party bookings.

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David

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Lee

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Lucy

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room and facilities. Very friendly staff and good breakfast

6

Joy

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The kitchen was unable to offer several items from the menu - no avocado, no smoked salmon, no mushrooms. Also, I was not offered any brown toast or marmalade.

10

Denise

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So glad my friend and I booked a room here. It's a lovely building and the pub is great with a very nice deck out back. The lunch we had was great, and the breakfast we ate in the attached cafe was delicious. Staff was EXCELLENT and so kind and helpful. Our room was a little smaller than we expected, but it was fine. We had booked a deluxe double room, so we needed to split the double bed apart to make 2 twins. The hotel didn't have another duvet for us, but we just used a few extra sheets for cover. The bathroom was also a little tight, but nicely done and the shower was good! The Waterman is a bit out of the center of town, but easily walkable and it was surprisingly so quiet at night. Didn't hear a bit of noise from the other rooms, either. I'd surely stay at The Waterman again!

8

Gabriel

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The englidh breakfast at the waterman is excellent

10

Julie

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing couple of nights and would definitely return, lovely place, lovely staff wonderful breakfast , thanks guys

8

Debbie

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Geenie

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Peter

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic welcome, great staff, really friendly atmosphere! Room and food both excellent and great choice of real ales too. We really enjoyed our stay!

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