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Riverside Inn

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel in Ely with free parking

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8 Annesdale, Ely, England, CB7 4BN
  • Place, Ted Coney's Family Portraits
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ely Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ely Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom (River View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (River View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ely

Riverside Inn places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Babylon Gallery and Ely Cathedral. This 7-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ted Coney's Family Portraits - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Babylon Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ely Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ely Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ely City Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 5 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cutter Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪3 @ 3 Terrace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Drayman's Son - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Peacocks Tearoom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

Adults-only hotel in Ely with free parking
At Riverside Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide a safe deposit box at the front desk.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This is an adults-only property

Property 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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Riverside Inn?

Located steps from Jubilee Gardens, this hotel is in Ely, and within a 10-minute walk of Ted Coney's Family Portraits and Waterside Antiques Centre. You'll also find Ely Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn?

As of Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn on Dec 21, 2025 start from $110.75, excluding 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.

Is there parking available at Riverside Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Riverside Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Riverside Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riverside Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Riverside Inn?

Couples staying at this adults-only hotel can choose guestrooms that offer premium bedding, free Internet access, and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at Riverside Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riverside Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Riverside Inn offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Riverside Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riverside Inn.

Does Riverside Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Riverside Inn?

The closest major airport to Riverside Inn is Cambridge (CBG), which is 16.4 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Riverside Inn?

No, at Riverside Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim McGuire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Not what we expected

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attractive charming property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled with partner
Lovely location and beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Delightful gem in a beautiful setting

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

M c

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

Room with a veiw

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Good for 1-2 nights in

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noone there to check us in. Ring doorbel person who answered no greeting very abrupt not very helpful. Had to try and figure out parking Interior and room excellent. Same with breakfast again no good morning when asking if tea or coffee. Food lovely No sauces or water
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful comfortable small guest house right by the river. Very well equipped. Good breakfast. A great base to explore Ely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, clean and comfortable

Great location although we were in front of hotel which has seating area outside for the restaurant next door. Closed at 8 so quiet but I expect in the evenings it can be noisy to stay in room 1. Decor great, very clean, large bed, spacious bathroom. Tv signal awful, kept dropping out continuously . No hotel parking as we thought, it’s free street parking but it was very very busy so we had to park in a car park a good 15 min walk away carrying luggage
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Great stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room guest hous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overpriced, disappointing breakfast

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Beautiful hotel

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet rooms, very clean, excellent shower, slightly old fashioned decor. Breakfast could be better for the price paid for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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