Riverside Inn
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$211
/ night
About this property
Adults-only hotel with free parking and nearby hiking trails in Ely. Enjoy immaculate rooms and convenient access to local attractions.
Location
Ely is home to Riverside Inn. Oliver Cromwell's House and Ely Cathedral are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Ely City Golf Club. Babylon Gallery and Ely Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Fishing
Hiking
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 526 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
61%
Couple
38%
What guests think
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Riverside Inn is praised for its scenic riverside setting near Ely's station and cathedral, very clean rooms, and easy contactless check-in, though some guests found rooms small or noisy and the self-service breakfast and parking arrangements inconsistent.
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What guests think
Riverside Inn is praised for its scenic riverside setting near Ely's station and cathedral, very clean rooms, and easy contactless check-in, though some guests found rooms small or noisy and the self-service breakfast and parking arrangements inconsistent.
It operates as a small, well decorated guesthouse without pub-style facilities; opinions on staff range from friendly and accommodating to impersonal, with some feedback about rigid arrival times. Expect a streamlined, small-guesthouse experience.
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Facilities
Operates as a small guesthouse without a bar or common lounge; several expected an inn but found no shared spaces. Parking is external (nearby/public), sometimes limited or paid via link, and directions can be unclear.
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Michael
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice decent sized room. Good restaurant next door. Nice views near the canal. Could be a little noisy with outdoor pub seating nearby. No common sitting area.
Nice decent sized room. Good restaurant next door. Nice views near the canal. Could be a little noisy with outdoor pub seating nearby. No common sitting area.
8
Pamela
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful place, very comfortable and lovely rooms. Didn’t receive check in email till day after we checked in, so didn’t have door code to get into property, but was quickly resolved by the ring doorbell. Breakfast was the only disappointment, would have thought such a small property (5 rooms) would cook fresh, but was just left in a hot plate, scrambled eggs were hard and no other egg option when we asked for poached, bacon dry tomatoes were nice.
Beautiful place, very comfortable and lovely rooms. Didn’t receive check in email till day after we checked in, so didn’t have door code to get into property, but was quickly resolved by the ring doorbell. Breakfast was the only disappointment, would have thought such a small property (5 rooms) would cook fresh, but was just left in a hot plate, scrambled eggs were hard and no other egg option when we asked for poached, bacon dry tomatoes were nice.
10
Mark
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, easy check in, great facilities.
Clean, easy check in, great facilities.
10
Christopher
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay free parking nearby and a short walk into town. Good places to eat nearby and generally lovely and quiet. Room is clean and comfortable and the breakfast was brilliant, we would definitely stay there again
Great place to stay free parking nearby and a short walk into town. Good places to eat nearby and generally lovely and quiet. Room is clean and comfortable and the breakfast was brilliant, we would definitely stay there again
6
Sue
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property is a self check in property. Unfortunately, we did not realise that details of check-in were sent via email the day before which went straight into my junk box. We arrived around 2 hours early in the hope we could drop our bags off especially because it was the day of our daughter's wedding and were rudely told via the ring bell that all check-in details are on the email. There is no O2 coverage in most of Ely so I could not access these details. When I asked about parking, I was told this was also on the email. For over £175, this is not service I would expect. Check-in is too late and inflexible and check-out is 10am. We had to carry our cases through Ely town late at night. Just what you need after a long day. On top of that, what you would expect is a nice quiet night is instead geese honking in the night, trains going by and bottles being emptied out by the neighbouring restaurant in the early hours. Definitely not worth the money.
The property is a self check in property. Unfortunately, we did not realise that details of check-in were sent via email the day before which went straight into my junk box. We arrived around 2 hours early in the hope we could drop our bags off especially because it was the day of our daughter's wedding and were rudely told via the ring bell that all check-in details are on the email. There is no O2 coverage in most of Ely so I could not access these details. When I asked about parking, I was told this was also on the email. For over £175, this is not service I would expect. Check-in is too late and inflexible and check-out is 10am. We had to carry our cases through Ely town late at night. Just what you need after a long day. On top of that, what you would expect is a nice quiet night is instead geese honking in the night, trains going by and bottles being emptied out by the neighbouring restaurant in the early hours. Definitely not worth the money.
8
Catherine
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good facilities in the room, although the decor was a bit overpriced! The breakfast was slightly disappointing in that there was no granola or muesli, some of the fruit offered was tinned, and the bread was rather ordinary. But nice to feel as if we were all in our own home, with a front door straight onto the river
Good facilities in the room, although the decor was a bit overpriced! The breakfast was slightly disappointing in that there was no granola or muesli, some of the fruit offered was tinned, and the bread was rather ordinary. But nice to feel as if we were all in our own home, with a front door straight onto the river
8
Peter
Feb 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Small quiet hotel . The pubs and restaurants,city-within easy walk. Free parking but busy so don’t bank on getting a space close to the hotel. Breakfast is included and self service but limited choice if you like a full English.
Small quiet hotel . The pubs and restaurants,city-within easy walk. Free parking but busy so don’t bank on getting a space close to the hotel. Breakfast is included and self service but limited choice if you like a full English.
8
MP
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Calls itself an inn, so a olde pub with rooms and a cosy bar was anticipated. The closed front door, opened by means of a phone call, and the discovery that one was staying in an apartment block, was therefore disappointing. However all was clean and comfortable and well appointed, so full marks in all other respects.
Calls itself an inn, so a olde pub with rooms and a cosy bar was anticipated. The closed front door, opened by means of a phone call, and the discovery that one was staying in an apartment block, was therefore disappointing. However all was clean and comfortable and well appointed, so full marks in all other respects.
8
Steven
Dec 25, 2022
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Stayed 19,350 nights
The only issue i had was the parking! We arrived at check-in and there was no parking and the public parking was for limited time only. I feel the description stating free parking is misleading. It's free if you can find it. Otherwise the location and room were very nice.
The only issue i had was the parking! We arrived at check-in and there was no parking and the public parking was for limited time only. I feel the description stating free parking is misleading. It's free if you can find it. Otherwise the location and room were very nice.
10
Karen
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay. Room beautifully appointed. Bed comfy. Bathroom really lovely. Breakfast plenty of choice from full english to cereal fruit and pastries,all self service but a very smart breakfast room. Pay for parking contactable by e.mail link. Definitely will be back. Wonderful stay. Thank you Lily.
Fantastic stay. Room beautifully appointed. Bed comfy. Bathroom really lovely. Breakfast plenty of choice from full english to cereal fruit and pastries,all self service but a very smart breakfast room. Pay for parking contactable by e.mail link. Definitely will be back. Wonderful stay. Thank you Lily.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are consistently described as spotless, immaculate, and well presented. A few noted a strong disinfectant or air-freshener smell.
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10
Campbell
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room spotless, private bathroom luxurious, contactless arrival seamless. Just sad I had to leave before brekky was served 😢
Room spotless, private bathroom luxurious, contactless arrival seamless. Just sad I had to leave before brekky was served 😢
10
Stephen
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stylish clean room, very comfortable.
Great stylish clean room, very comfortable.
10
Agnieszka
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean, good size bathroom with underfloor heating, bed and pillows were very comfortable. For me the duvet could have been thicker as I turn the heating off overnight but that’s personal preference. Overall a really good stay and will come back soon.
The room was very clean, good size bathroom with underfloor heating, bed and pillows were very comfortable. For me the duvet could have been thicker as I turn the heating off overnight but that’s personal preference. Overall a really good stay and will come back soon.
10
Marjorie
Mar 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable room. Ideal for one person. Exceptionally clean. Very helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Comfortable room. Ideal for one person. Exceptionally clean. Very helpful staff. Good breakfast.
6
Irene
Jun 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room very dark and had an overpowering smell of disinfectant/air freshener. Overall hotel very clean. Breakfast adequate.
Room very dark and had an overpowering smell of disinfectant/air freshener. Overall hotel very clean. Breakfast adequate.
10
Anthea
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Inn. Had a lovely downstairs room beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Super view over the river and boats. Breakfast was great too and no problems when asking for gluten free bread. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Inn. Had a lovely downstairs room beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Super view over the river and boats. Breakfast was great too and no problems when asking for gluten free bread. Very friendly and helpful staff.
8
Stuart
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were expecting a four star hotel but its really a bnb with self check in via keysafe . Room was spotless but quite small. Breakfast was good
We were expecting a four star hotel but its really a bnb with self check in via keysafe . Room was spotless but quite small. Breakfast was good
10
Mark
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, easy check in, great facilities.
Clean, easy check in, great facilities.
10
Jan
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay. Our room was immaculate and spotlessly clean. The river view was beautiful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection. Would definitely stay again even though train noise was quite disurbing at times
We had a lovely stay. Our room was immaculate and spotlessly clean. The river view was beautiful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection. Would definitely stay again even though train noise was quite disurbing at times
10
Patricia
Apr 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were very impressed.The room and en-suite seemed like new. Exceptionally clean .Nice touch with the safe and Ironing facilities although we never used them .Would definitely recommend and come again .
We were very impressed.The room and en-suite seemed like new. Exceptionally clean .Nice touch with the safe and Ironing facilities although we never used them .Would definitely recommend and come again .
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable, stylish, and well appointed, with some offering river views or terraces and bathrooms with features like underfloor heating. Sizes and layouts vary (including some with private external bathrooms), and a few guests reported warmth, bed size, or noise.
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Stephen
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stylish clean room, very comfortable.
Great stylish clean room, very comfortable.
10
Agnieszka
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean, good size bathroom with underfloor heating, bed and pillows were very comfortable. For me the duvet could have been thicker as I turn the heating off overnight but that’s personal preference. Overall a really good stay and will come back soon.
The room was very clean, good size bathroom with underfloor heating, bed and pillows were very comfortable. For me the duvet could have been thicker as I turn the heating off overnight but that’s personal preference. Overall a really good stay and will come back soon.
8
John
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A lovely location! Was in small single room, perfectly fine. Comfortable bed, clean nice decor, good air conditioning, vital given current hot weather!.The well presented reasonable size bathroom for sole use was separate and was a few steps across a small landing, it had a bath/shower. Breakfast OK, choice of cereals, orange juice, pastries plus some fruit and also small buffet style hot choice of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage & tomatoes.
A lovely location! Was in small single room, perfectly fine. Comfortable bed, clean nice decor, good air conditioning, vital given current hot weather!.The well presented reasonable size bathroom for sole use was separate and was a few steps across a small landing, it had a bath/shower. Breakfast OK, choice of cereals, orange juice, pastries plus some fruit and also small buffet style hot choice of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage & tomatoes.
8
Michael
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice decent sized room. Good restaurant next door. Nice views near the canal. Could be a little noisy with outdoor pub seating nearby. No common sitting area.
Nice decent sized room. Good restaurant next door. Nice views near the canal. Could be a little noisy with outdoor pub seating nearby. No common sitting area.
8
Pam
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and the location next to the river is beautiful! Overall, very good. Our room was very warm. After we adjusted it as best we could it was still uncomfortably warm. The bed was described as a King, but I would describe it as a queen size. In other words too small for my husband and I. Everything else was very good. Breakfast was lovely.
The hotel and the location next to the river is beautiful! Overall, very good. Our room was very warm. After we adjusted it as best we could it was still uncomfortably warm. The bed was described as a King, but I would describe it as a queen size. In other words too small for my husband and I. Everything else was very good. Breakfast was lovely.
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Nadine
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I don’t mind self check-in at all and this one worked well. The room was lovely though with no view at all I would class it as overpriced. Breakfast didn’t make up for that whatsoever. The cooked breakfast was cold on both mornings we stayed and the bread was dry so my sausage sandwich was far from enjoyable. Little touches could be improved on eg more than one toilet roll for a couple staying for 2 nights. When paying as much as we did for the stay I don’t think rationing the sheets per toilet visit is very fair. Also, if I had realised that there was a need to grab a croissant at breakfast before the other guests took one, rather like having to be up early for a sunbed abroad, I would have got in there! Sadly, every opening and closing of door below goes through you as you try to sleep and you can pretty much hear every word being spoken in the room below All in all I would say the stay was an expensive lesson in not selecting to stay here. The location is lovely right on the river. But not being able to see it and being disappointed by the breakfast mean it could have been anywhere and certainly not worth paying for the privilege
I don’t mind self check-in at all and this one worked well. The room was lovely though with no view at all I would class it as overpriced. Breakfast didn’t make up for that whatsoever. The cooked breakfast was cold on both mornings we stayed and the bread was dry so my sausage sandwich was far from enjoyable. Little touches could be improved on eg more than one toilet roll for a couple staying for 2 nights. When paying as much as we did for the stay I don’t think rationing the sheets per toilet visit is very fair. Also, if I had realised that there was a need to grab a croissant at breakfast before the other guests took one, rather like having to be up early for a sunbed abroad, I would have got in there! Sadly, every opening and closing of door below goes through you as you try to sleep and you can pretty much hear every word being spoken in the room below All in all I would say the stay was an expensive lesson in not selecting to stay here. The location is lovely right on the river. But not being able to see it and being disappointed by the breakfast mean it could have been anywhere and certainly not worth paying for the privilege
10
Jan
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay. Our room was immaculate and spotlessly clean. The river view was beautiful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection. Would definitely stay again even though train noise was quite disurbing at times
We had a lovely stay. Our room was immaculate and spotlessly clean. The river view was beautiful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection. Would definitely stay again even though train noise was quite disurbing at times
10
M c
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay for our anniversary. Lovely big room, very clean and excellent condition. Massive bathroom. All with great view of the river and places to eat on the door step.
A lovely place to stay for our anniversary. Lovely big room, very clean and excellent condition. Massive bathroom. All with great view of the river and places to eat on the door step.
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Rosanne
Feb 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the location especially the bedroom's own little terrace overlooking the river. Very comfortable and quiet. Lovely stay.
Loved the location especially the bedroom's own little terrace overlooking the river. Very comfortable and quiet. Lovely stay.
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Karen
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay. Room beautifully appointed. Bed comfy. Bathroom really lovely. Breakfast plenty of choice from full english to cereal fruit and pastries,all self service but a very smart breakfast room. Pay for parking contactable by e.mail link. Definitely will be back. Wonderful stay. Thank you Lily.
Fantastic stay. Room beautifully appointed. Bed comfy. Bathroom really lovely. Breakfast plenty of choice from full english to cereal fruit and pastries,all self service but a very smart breakfast room. Pay for parking contactable by e.mail link. Definitely will be back. Wonderful stay. Thank you Lily.
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Service
The self-service model works smoothly for many, with clear instructions and friendly, helpful assistance when needed; others found communication impersonal or brusque and timing around arrival inflexible.
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Campbell
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room spotless, private bathroom luxurious, contactless arrival seamless. Just sad I had to leave before brekky was served 😢
Room spotless, private bathroom luxurious, contactless arrival seamless. Just sad I had to leave before brekky was served 😢
10
Andrew
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
All worked well
All worked well
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Hector
Jan 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable , handy location. Friendly staff
Comfortable , handy location. Friendly staff
8
Pamela
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful place, very comfortable and lovely rooms. Didn’t receive check in email till day after we checked in, so didn’t have door code to get into property, but was quickly resolved by the ring doorbell. Breakfast was the only disappointment, would have thought such a small property (5 rooms) would cook fresh, but was just left in a hot plate, scrambled eggs were hard and no other egg option when we asked for poached, bacon dry tomatoes were nice.
Beautiful place, very comfortable and lovely rooms. Didn’t receive check in email till day after we checked in, so didn’t have door code to get into property, but was quickly resolved by the ring doorbell. Breakfast was the only disappointment, would have thought such a small property (5 rooms) would cook fresh, but was just left in a hot plate, scrambled eggs were hard and no other egg option when we asked for poached, bacon dry tomatoes were nice.
10
Anthea
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Inn. Had a lovely downstairs room beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Super view over the river and boats. Breakfast was great too and no problems when asking for gluten free bread. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Inn. Had a lovely downstairs room beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Super view over the river and boats. Breakfast was great too and no problems when asking for gluten free bread. Very friendly and helpful staff.
10
John
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a delightful little gem in a beautiful setting. We were attending a concert so needed to arrive early and wouldn’t be back to the room until very late. Not a problem staff were very accommodating.
This is a delightful little gem in a beautiful setting. We were attending a concert so needed to arrive early and wouldn’t be back to the room until very late. Not a problem staff were very accommodating.
10
Mark
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, easy check in, great facilities.
Clean, easy check in, great facilities.
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Sue
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property is a self check in property. Unfortunately, we did not realise that details of check-in were sent via email the day before which went straight into my junk box. We arrived around 2 hours early in the hope we could drop our bags off especially because it was the day of our daughter's wedding and were rudely told via the ring bell that all check-in details are on the email. There is no O2 coverage in most of Ely so I could not access these details. When I asked about parking, I was told this was also on the email. For over £175, this is not service I would expect. Check-in is too late and inflexible and check-out is 10am. We had to carry our cases through Ely town late at night. Just what you need after a long day. On top of that, what you would expect is a nice quiet night is instead geese honking in the night, trains going by and bottles being emptied out by the neighbouring restaurant in the early hours. Definitely not worth the money.
The property is a self check in property. Unfortunately, we did not realise that details of check-in were sent via email the day before which went straight into my junk box. We arrived around 2 hours early in the hope we could drop our bags off especially because it was the day of our daughter's wedding and were rudely told via the ring bell that all check-in details are on the email. There is no O2 coverage in most of Ely so I could not access these details. When I asked about parking, I was told this was also on the email. For over £175, this is not service I would expect. Check-in is too late and inflexible and check-out is 10am. We had to carry our cases through Ely town late at night. Just what you need after a long day. On top of that, what you would expect is a nice quiet night is instead geese honking in the night, trains going by and bottles being emptied out by the neighbouring restaurant in the early hours. Definitely not worth the money.
10
Angela
Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location beside the river, clear check-in instructions, very well appointed and maintained rooms, excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.
Wonderful location beside the river, clear check-in instructions, very well appointed and maintained rooms, excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.
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David
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Anonymous staff-free place in an obscure area
Anonymous staff-free place in an obscure area
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Location
Scenic riverside setting close to the station and an easy walk to the cathedral and town. Some reports of noise from trains, geese, or nearby venues.
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Philip
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was very comfortable, great location
Our stay was very comfortable, great location
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Jeremy
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet and secluded part of the city. Lovely environment around the waterways and only a short walk from the cathedral.
Quiet and secluded part of the city. Lovely environment around the waterways and only a short walk from the cathedral.
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Michael
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice decent sized room. Good restaurant next door. Nice views near the canal. Could be a little noisy with outdoor pub seating nearby. No common sitting area.
Nice decent sized room. Good restaurant next door. Nice views near the canal. Could be a little noisy with outdoor pub seating nearby. No common sitting area.
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Richard
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stop for meeting the following day. Stayed here before in the same room, nice and cosy accommodation. Super location near the river Great Ouse, will definitely stay here again.
Overnight stop for meeting the following day. Stayed here before in the same room, nice and cosy accommodation. Super location near the river Great Ouse, will definitely stay here again.
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Jan
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay. Our room was immaculate and spotlessly clean. The river view was beautiful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection. Would definitely stay again even though train noise was quite disurbing at times
We had a lovely stay. Our room was immaculate and spotlessly clean. The river view was beautiful. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection. Would definitely stay again even though train noise was quite disurbing at times
10
Ingrid
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and beautiful place
Lovely location and beautiful place
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Thomas
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The position is ideal being near the station, but not on a busy road and it is a fairly easy walk up to Ely cathedral and the centre of Ely
The position is ideal being near the station, but not on a busy road and it is a fairly easy walk up to Ely cathedral and the centre of Ely
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Terry
Sep 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Two night stay good location, close to train station. Easy walk into town to visit the cathedral.
Two night stay good location, close to train station. Easy walk into town to visit the cathedral.
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Kim
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting, clean and tidy property, well decorated with cosy furnishings. Included a good breakfast. Was near the railway station and a superstore.
Beautiful setting, clean and tidy property, well decorated with cosy furnishings. Included a good breakfast. Was near the railway station and a superstore.
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Mary
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely position by the river
Lovely position by the river
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Dining
Breakfast is generally appreciated for being included and offering a decent self-service spread. Several reviews mention lukewarm cooked items, limited choices (e.g., muesli or egg options), and a preference for freshly cooked food.
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John
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A lovely location! Was in small single room, perfectly fine. Comfortable bed, clean nice decor, good air conditioning, vital given current hot weather!.The well presented reasonable size bathroom for sole use was separate and was a few steps across a small landing, it had a bath/shower. Breakfast OK, choice of cereals, orange juice, pastries plus some fruit and also small buffet style hot choice of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage & tomatoes.
A lovely location! Was in small single room, perfectly fine. Comfortable bed, clean nice decor, good air conditioning, vital given current hot weather!.The well presented reasonable size bathroom for sole use was separate and was a few steps across a small landing, it had a bath/shower. Breakfast OK, choice of cereals, orange juice, pastries plus some fruit and also small buffet style hot choice of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage & tomatoes.
8
Pamela
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful place, very comfortable and lovely rooms. Didn’t receive check in email till day after we checked in, so didn’t have door code to get into property, but was quickly resolved by the ring doorbell. Breakfast was the only disappointment, would have thought such a small property (5 rooms) would cook fresh, but was just left in a hot plate, scrambled eggs were hard and no other egg option when we asked for poached, bacon dry tomatoes were nice.
Beautiful place, very comfortable and lovely rooms. Didn’t receive check in email till day after we checked in, so didn’t have door code to get into property, but was quickly resolved by the ring doorbell. Breakfast was the only disappointment, would have thought such a small property (5 rooms) would cook fresh, but was just left in a hot plate, scrambled eggs were hard and no other egg option when we asked for poached, bacon dry tomatoes were nice.
4
Nadine
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I don’t mind self check-in at all and this one worked well. The room was lovely though with no view at all I would class it as overpriced. Breakfast didn’t make up for that whatsoever. The cooked breakfast was cold on both mornings we stayed and the bread was dry so my sausage sandwich was far from enjoyable. Little touches could be improved on eg more than one toilet roll for a couple staying for 2 nights. When paying as much as we did for the stay I don’t think rationing the sheets per toilet visit is very fair. Also, if I had realised that there was a need to grab a croissant at breakfast before the other guests took one, rather like having to be up early for a sunbed abroad, I would have got in there! Sadly, every opening and closing of door below goes through you as you try to sleep and you can pretty much hear every word being spoken in the room below All in all I would say the stay was an expensive lesson in not selecting to stay here. The location is lovely right on the river. But not being able to see it and being disappointed by the breakfast mean it could have been anywhere and certainly not worth paying for the privilege
I don’t mind self check-in at all and this one worked well. The room was lovely though with no view at all I would class it as overpriced. Breakfast didn’t make up for that whatsoever. The cooked breakfast was cold on both mornings we stayed and the bread was dry so my sausage sandwich was far from enjoyable. Little touches could be improved on eg more than one toilet roll for a couple staying for 2 nights. When paying as much as we did for the stay I don’t think rationing the sheets per toilet visit is very fair. Also, if I had realised that there was a need to grab a croissant at breakfast before the other guests took one, rather like having to be up early for a sunbed abroad, I would have got in there! Sadly, every opening and closing of door below goes through you as you try to sleep and you can pretty much hear every word being spoken in the room below All in all I would say the stay was an expensive lesson in not selecting to stay here. The location is lovely right on the river. But not being able to see it and being disappointed by the breakfast mean it could have been anywhere and certainly not worth paying for the privilege
10
Anthea
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Inn. Had a lovely downstairs room beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Super view over the river and boats. Breakfast was great too and no problems when asking for gluten free bread. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Inn. Had a lovely downstairs room beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Super view over the river and boats. Breakfast was great too and no problems when asking for gluten free bread. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Robert
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quiet rooms, very clean, excellent shower, slightly old fashioned decor. Breakfast could be better for the price paid for the room.
Nice quiet rooms, very clean, excellent shower, slightly old fashioned decor. Breakfast could be better for the price paid for the room.
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Catherine
Jan 2, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, clean comfortable room just would have liked a freshly cooked breakfast instead of a self service.
Great location, clean comfortable room just would have liked a freshly cooked breakfast instead of a self service.
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Catherine
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good facilities in the room, although the decor was a bit overpriced! The breakfast was slightly disappointing in that there was no granola or muesli, some of the fruit offered was tinned, and the bread was rather ordinary. But nice to feel as if we were all in our own home, with a front door straight onto the river
Good facilities in the room, although the decor was a bit overpriced! The breakfast was slightly disappointing in that there was no granola or muesli, some of the fruit offered was tinned, and the bread was rather ordinary. But nice to feel as if we were all in our own home, with a front door straight onto the river
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Frank
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A wonderful comfortable small guest house right by the river. Very well equipped. Good breakfast. A great base to explore Ely.
A wonderful comfortable small guest house right by the river. Very well equipped. Good breakfast. A great base to explore Ely.
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Kim
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting, clean and tidy property, well decorated with cosy furnishings. Included a good breakfast. Was near the railway station and a superstore.
Beautiful setting, clean and tidy property, well decorated with cosy furnishings. Included a good breakfast. Was near the railway station and a superstore.
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Karen
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay. Room beautifully appointed. Bed comfy. Bathroom really lovely. Breakfast plenty of choice from full english to cereal fruit and pastries,all self service but a very smart breakfast room. Pay for parking contactable by e.mail link. Definitely will be back. Wonderful stay. Thank you Lily.
Fantastic stay. Room beautifully appointed. Bed comfy. Bathroom really lovely. Breakfast plenty of choice from full english to cereal fruit and pastries,all self service but a very smart breakfast room. Pay for parking contactable by e.mail link. Definitely will be back. Wonderful stay. Thank you Lily.
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Anne
Jul 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I have stayed before, both times in room 4. It's perfect for a solo traveler like myself. The quirk of this room is that it has a private bath, but it's across they hall, and keyed as the room is. I don't mind--I like quirks. Some might. The breakfast is lovely. Buffet style, though the server brings along tea or coffee, whatever you wish. It's also in a lovely location, right along the river. A view of the narrowboats. :D New since my last stay: AC!
I have stayed before, both times in room 4. It's perfect for a solo traveler like myself. The quirk of this room is that it has a private bath, but it's across they hall, and keyed as the room is. I don't mind--I like quirks. Some might. The breakfast is lovely. Buffet style, though the server brings along tea or coffee, whatever you wish. It's also in a lovely location, right along the river. A view of the narrowboats. :D New since my last stay: AC!
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DAVID
Jun 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location right on the river side with plenty of eateries nearby. Room had a musty smell upon arrival but this soon went after being aired. Nice bed bathroom etc and excellent breakfast. What was challenging and confusing was the parking situation. Accommodation offered parking but where exactly was it?l drove around the back and there was a sign about one area being private boatyard parking. I spoke to one lady sitting by the garage who told me I was ok to park in the bigger yard area. However in the morning there was a note on my car saying I had parked in the boatyard area. There is no one to ask in the hotel when you check in nor adequate signage to to direct guests to the correct parking space.
Excellent location right on the river side with plenty of eateries nearby. Room had a musty smell upon arrival but this soon went after being aired. Nice bed bathroom etc and excellent breakfast. What was challenging and confusing was the parking situation. Accommodation offered parking but where exactly was it?l drove around the back and there was a sign about one area being private boatyard parking. I spoke to one lady sitting by the garage who told me I was ok to park in the bigger yard area. However in the morning there was a note on my car saying I had parked in the boatyard area. There is no one to ask in the hotel when you check in nor adequate signage to to direct guests to the correct parking space.
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Kurtis-Lee
Apr 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room with a beautiful View 😎
Beautiful room with a beautiful View 😎
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Michael
Mar 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, bed, pillows, heating. Excellent breakfast for such a comparatively small number of rooms. Not made sufficiently clear that there is no en suite on the single room, but in fact the single use bathroom opposite is probably larger than you would get as an ensuite. The lack of reception staff is disconcerting, but the key codes work.
Comfortable room, bed, pillows, heating. Excellent breakfast for such a comparatively small number of rooms. Not made sufficiently clear that there is no en suite on the single room, but in fact the single use bathroom opposite is probably larger than you would get as an ensuite. The lack of reception staff is disconcerting, but the key codes work.
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Slavena
Mar 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely inn situated right at the canal with beautiful views
Lovely inn situated right at the canal with beautiful views
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 23:30
Before 10:00
FAQs about Riverside Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Complimentary parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, complimentary breakfast is provided for guests.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at the hotel. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and ends at 23:30. Check-out is required by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in Ely, close to notable landmarks such as Oliver Cromwell's House and Ely Cathedral. It is also near hiking and biking trails, with fishing opportunities nearby.
Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific policies regarding extra-person charges may apply.
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