The Earl of Derby - Inn

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant at The Earl of Derby - Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
The current price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Economy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a pier, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (Extra Large)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cambridge is home to The Earl of Derby - Inn. Gog Magog Golf Club and Girton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Road and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Cambridge Junction and Scott Polar Research Institute are also worth visiting. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large arched window and spires, situated on a grassy hill overlooking a body of water.
    University of Cambridge
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A park with a red path, green grass, and buildings in the background.
    Parker's Piece
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A street with historic buildings, a cyclist, and pedestrians.
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cambridge Junction
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mill Road
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Old Ticket Office
    6 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    5 min walk
  • GAIL's Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Pret A Manger
    6 min walk
  • Chicken Rush
    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
    • A TV in reception, free newspapers and luggage storage
    • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Earl of Derby - Inn on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$212, 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?

Situated in Cambridge, 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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Reviews

The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room, good breakfast, location is good for central Cambridge and free parking is a such a boon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Room and bed was clean, shower sink hoever clogged. Bed light not working. Very noisy pub until late, also much street noise during the night. Convenient on-site parking and nice location near railway station and restaurants. All and all highly overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good value, lovely staff and a very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and quiet area. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to the city center, free parking, and very friendly and helpful staff. The lodging is next to a busy intersection. The room and bathroom were very dated, and the shower hot water faucet was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, private safe parking. A spacious clean comfortable room. Food available if needed. Great location close to railway station. Easy walk into city centre ( if you like walking) otherwise plenty of buses all day. A good find 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location with parking. Walkable into the City centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host were friendly and helpful. Clean and quiet room, and good breakfast. The free car park was nice to have. The building and facilities, although a bit dated, were good overall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great location. Great breakfast for very good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The property was in a good location with plenty restaurants around and the bonus of onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly staff.

Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place- everything clean, comfortable bed, nice staff. It is very close to the busy road though so earplugs are a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, clean room over the pub. Good choice of breakfast- cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay

Great location, such nice friendly staff. Let us check in early. Also let us leave car after check out so we could make the most of our time. Great stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025