Dolphin Hotel St Ives - St. Ives

$$$$||View on mapSt. Ives, United KingdomLondon Road, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5EP|
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Dolphin Hotel St Ives - St. Ives
London Road, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5EP·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Free WiFi8.5
Staff8.4
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Couples67%
Solo14%
Families10%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Free WiFi8.5
Staff8.4
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Couples67%
Solo14%
Families10%
Groups8%

Riverside hotel on the Great Ouse with on-site boat mooring and views of a 15th-century bridge

Location & Setting

Located on the banks of the Great Ouse river, the Dolphin Hotel St Ives provides direct views of a historic 15th-century stone bridge. Guests arriving by boat can use the on-site mooring area, while those by car have free parking on the premises. The hotel sits within walking distance of local dining and shopping and close to outdoor activities along the river.

Rooms & Accommodations

Refurbished rooms at the Dolphin Hotel include options with river views or private balconies, along with newly decorated en-suites featuring walk-in showers. The hotel offers family rooms, accessible rooms, and superior king rooms with comfortable beds and large TVs. Daily fresh towels and complimentary reception events are part of the guest experience, with safety deposit boxes and key card access.

Dining & Events

The hotel's riverside dining area offers a varied menu featuring local ingredients, with breakfast served daily and quality catering options available. Versatile event space includes 2 meeting rooms and a terrace suitable for weddings and special events, with special DJ events hosted on select nights. Guests enjoy a bar, snack bar, and wine/champagne service, plus cooked breakfast pre-ordered the night before.

Activities & Entertainment

On-site entertainment includes cycling, darts, and pub crawls, along with happy hour and complimentary reception events for guest mingling. The hotel has a garden and sun terrace overlooking the river, where guests can watch boats moor. Nearby attractions include outdoor activities and parks for family fun, with the town's nightclub 'Out Out' just across the bridge.

Business & Family

Business travelers have access to a business center, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities with 24-hour front desk support. The Dolphin Hotel St Ives is family-friendly with family rooms, and pets are allowed for a £25 per dog charge with a £100 refundable deposit. Weddings and special events are catered with attractive venue offerings and experienced event planning.

  • Location: Riverside setting on the Great Ouse with boat mooring and historic bridge views
  • Rooms: River-view rooms, private balconies, family rooms, and accessible rooms
  • Dining: Riverside dining with local ingredients and daily cooked breakfast
  • Activities: Cycling, darts, pub crawls, and DJ events
  • Business: Business center and 2 meeting rooms
  • Family: Family rooms and pet-friendly policy with deposit
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 11.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:67
Former name
dolphin hotel cambridge
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Rooms and availability

Double Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Triple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Darts

Services

  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • River view

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Dolphin Hotel St Ives

💵 Lowest room price 81 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 16.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cambridge, CBG

Location

London Road, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5EP
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London Road, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5EP
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London Road, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5EP
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