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The Earl of Derby - Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Cambridge

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The Earl of Derby - Inn sits in central Derby, offering a garden retreat from city bustle. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar or meals in the restaurant while staying connected with WiFi. The lobby provides free newspapers and a TV for catching up on current events.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Economy)

Double Room (Economy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Extra Large)

Twin Room (Extra Large)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Earl of Derby - Inn

Guest house near University of Cambridge
At The Earl of Derby - Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Earl of Derby - Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Earl of Derby Inn
The Earl Of Derby Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Earl of Derby - Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Earl of Derby - Inn on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$247.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Earl of Derby - Inn located?

Located in Trumpington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Junction and University of Cambridge. University Botanic Gardens and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society are also within 10 minutes. Cambridge Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 123 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming staff, comfy beds and a clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Soooo welcoming

Welcoming! Julie was the perfect host, lovely young gentleman showed me to my room, loved that as I had a long journey. Paul was friendly and had a nice breakfast. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A really lovely place

We stayed for a night and had a lovely time. The people who worked there were so lovely and accomodating. The room was really clean, the bed was super comfy and the coffee/tea station in the room was really nice. We had breakfast in the morning and it was absolutey delicious. Overall a 10/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Place

The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful. The room was large and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely pub accommodation

Warm welcome, lovely room with extra touches like a pack of sweets & hot chocolate as well as the usual biscuits and tea & coffee. Beautifully clean and modern. Excellent wifi and free parking within walking distance of city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the earl of derby friendly staff and comfortable nights sleep thanks again would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean,friendly

Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating . Very adequate for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good night and will be happy to book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Earl of Derby Pub is a friendly local establishment with good food, and very nice accommodations. Spacious room, lovely bathroom, very clean, and very friendly. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break in Cambridge

Lovely little place perfect for sightseeing around Cambridge, own on site parking which is a big plus, nice staff who look after you. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable atsmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff & good location

Great location - near station (walking distance) Free car park Greeted by friendly gentleman who showed me to my room & passed on all info well Large room with nice bathroom Only improvement would’ve been a fridge and microwave in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here at the weekend. We were only there one night as we had a wedding to attend nearby. The staff are brilliant, so helpful and friendly even let us check-in early. Room was perfect. Car parking so easy. Shame we couldn’t have spent longer there. Would definitely use again if in Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was great. As this is a pub on a saturday night a band plays in the pub downstairs. We were fine with that. Very reasonable food prices. Very good selection of shower bottles and coffee and tea with biscuits,jellybeans,and mints. Great value centre of cambridge is 15 min walk along one road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bit out of the way but served its purpose
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff & Service brilliant

Second time we have stayed as handy for my Papworth appts. This time mattress needs replacing, we did inform staff & it was noted. They don’t know unless it’s reported, but otherwise & enjoyable stay. Nice atmosphere in pub with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager was kind enough to let me check in at 2AM despite normally only allowing until 11:30PM
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unruly guests made for a terrible night sleep. Housekeeping needs to improve. Food was good, staff was friendly. Best of luck to the aspiring musician.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

MIDTECH BUILDING

A bit disappointed with the service, i booked this hotel for 2 nights for 3 people, after booking i phoned the property and requested 3 single beds, the woman i spoke to said we will have a room with 3 singles beds, when the lads got there the room had a double and a single, not happy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again.

Nobody waited for me; I couldn't make the check-in because no one was there. I was alone in the middle of the night without any help. Nobody replied on the phone, and Hotels.com couldn't even refund me. It was a complete disaster and a lack of respect in all senses. Everyone provided horrible service, and I’m disappointed. The hotel looks terrible, and the staff is not professional at all. I had to book another hotel, and nobody replied to my messages. It is an awful experience; don't go to that place if you don't want to regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional City Pub, good value, good location.

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025