Name: B&B Hotel Cambridge South
Address: 42 Station Road East, Whittlesford, CB22 4WL, GB

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

ALEX

The good: located directly beside the train station for convenience, room was tidy, staff were friendly, breakfast was sufficient, although a tad expensive, but comparative to other hotels fair.

The poor: the AC did not work, the hotel room was 27C the whole time. When complaining to the staff, they shrugged and handed us a small fan. The halls and lobby were nice and cool, but guests in their room sweated in their sleep. Small grievances: the shower water wasn't hot enough, and although washed, there were faint stains on some of the bedding.

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Jill

Air conditioning was broken, had to ask for a fan and room temperature didn’t go below 26. Room was dirty and I was told to email as it was an outside agency in charge of cleaning. Really disappointed about the hotel and the cleanliness for the price we paid. Have had better standards at a youth hostel to be honest! Dirt….hair.. (not ours) … a very strong urine smell… to mention a few things. I took photos and I WILL be emailing the hotel management regarding the situation as substandard doesn’t cover how we felt about it Would not return under any circumstances that I can foresee

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

WENDY

Very helpful stuff, nothing too much trouble. Good location. Great selection for breakfast , happy customer

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Dilip

Pros:
Excellent location – Perfect if you want to avoid driving into Cambridge city centre.
Helpful housekeeping staff – The cleaning staff were friendly, polite and very helpful throughout our stay.
Comfortable stay – The room was spacious and comfortable for the three of us.

Cons:
Poor mobile and Wi-Fi signal – There was no mobile signal inside the room and the Wi-Fi connection was extremely weak. We reported the issue to the front desk and although they rebooted the router, it did not resolve the problem.
Disappointing breakfast – Our first day's breakfast experience was very poor. Breakfast is served until 9:30 a.m., and we arrived at 8:00 a.m., but most of the food had already run out. When we asked the staff, we received no assistance or explanation. In the end, we had to make do with bread and butter.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Richard

The air conditioning worked well both in our room albeit it was a little noisy. This was much appreciated in the current heatwave. The rest of the hotel was pleasantly cool too. Breakfast was good value although a choice of type of egg would have been nice. There was some fresh fruit and a good choice of bread. We ate in one evening and enjoyed our curries. The staff were all very pleasant. Recommended for a short stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Andrew

I would definitely stay there again.

i can’t say the same about everywhere i stay, frequent travelled with work.

so this is a definite stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Mebs

Lift not working for the duration of my 3 night stay. Room was comfortable. Carpet on stair areas need cleaning. Breakfast was ok. Convenient for Babraham campus. Decent restaurant next door

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

John

A solid affordable option for Cambridge. It is located next to a train station with frequent departures to Cambridge or it is one junction on the M11 to a Park & Ride facility, which makes this a good option for those with a car. Cars are a real nightmare in Cambridge, so an adjoining car park with public transport options is a plus.
Staff were very guest focused, although they could use a few more of them. The elevator was not working during my stay, a real problem for those with accessibility issues but the staff were proactive in finding ground floor rooms.
There is a simple cafe bar with a wide menu of options from snacks through to full meals. The reception and lounge is a good place to hang out without pressure to buy food and drinks. So if you need somewhere to work on a business trip this is a good option.
There is breakfast buffet offering a solid range of options from full English to a light snack.
The rooms are fine, in a good state of repair and very clean. The wifi is solid and there's a wide range of TV Channels, but I had no mobile reception which might be.a problem for some. I slept well.
I will probably use this property again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

David

Good location at a fair price . Bathroom had loose floor tile , floor needs re tiling. Staff great very close to station.
Pub next door needs air conditioner, hotel aircon worked great in the heat.
Dog friendly but £@5 extra cleaning charge is a bit steep.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Rob

On a very hot day the hotel had excellent air conditioning in the communal areas, and also in the rooms. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking cost £10 per night. Breakfast was okay. Generally a good stay.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Peter

Helpful staff comfortable bed & air conditioned. Only let down by lift out of order, but did not affect us as were on second floor & no heavy luggage

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Roger

The hotel is fine upon arrival, although a £10 parking charge is a bit steep, considering you are not in a city centre.
I did not find the checkin experience very welcoming.
I am disabled, and had a room on the first floor, and the lift was not working. I asked what would happen if I was disabled and in a wheelchair, and they could not answer. Meanwhile, during checking in, another guest was at the desk, saying she had been given a room with 2 single beds, having booked a double. They did nothing to help her.
My room was rather dull, but very clean. However, this was a very hot day, which I had expected, so I made sure that I booked a room with air conditioning. The aircon in my room made a lot of noise and hardly cooled the room at all. My colleague switched his aircon off, as it was useless.
Breakfast was average, with no fruit available at all. The coffee machine didn't work, I think it ran out of milk, but no-one was around to do anything about it.
Overall, with the broken lift and lack of coffee, the stay was adequate but somewhat disappointing.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Sheila

The room was clean. There could have been more touches that come with a hotel in that price range. We were expecting a fridge in the room and water but it didn’t have either. The AC wasn’t working but the staff moved us to another room promptly. Breakfast was also extra. It would have been nice to have it included at that price point as well. WiFi was also not strong.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Beatrice

Had a very comfortable stay. Rooms were well equipped, air conditioning worked well during a heat wave. Staff were very friendly. Will stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Mark

The Lift wasn't working and the bar was not particularly well stocked either. The stairs we had to use to get to the room were dirty and hadn't been cleaned for some time. However the room was clean, the staff very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

david

Had a 3 night stay room very clean and very nice breakfast was very nice and the staff all very helpful would definitely use again

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Stephanie

Convenient location for conference at Hinxton Hall, especially when arriving by train. Not much around the hotel so if you are coming without a car, bring food/drink or be prepared to pay high prices!
Room clean and comfortable, if a little tatty in areas. Plenty of towels and hot water/soap for showers. Bed and pillows comfortable.

The hotel bar has extremely fierce air conditioning, bring a jacket! I had one glass of Malbec which was very nice but rather pricey.

I was left undisturbed and there were no issues during my stay, I would stay again if visiting for another conference, although I did feel the price was marginally too high in relation to the quality of decor etc

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Jan

We had a bit of a disaster - air conditioning unit leaked water and soaked the carpet. Staff were helpful and overall it was ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Gary

Great location, room, breakfast and food was very good. We visited Duxford and was in an ideal position.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Tracy

Rooms were very clean staff were very helpful breakfast really good 👍 really going back again

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Nicola

I honestly don’t expect to pay extra for parking there! Also I didn’t ask for breakfast but it was added as an extra to my account without asking me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Jane

Everything was fantastic. I will be back again soon.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Brian

Helpful staff upon arrival and the room was as expected and very clean however the space in the corner could have been occupied by a chair or couch for additional seating otherwise it had what was required of a room in a hotel.
We thought the drinks bar in the dining room was rather expensive though & also an extra charge for parking put 30 pounds on the bill for 3 nights.
All in all a good stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Alasdair

Well designed former Holiday Express Inn, now part of the B&B Hotel group. Good sized rooms and bathrooms with a small bar and basic restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is positioned next to Whittlesford Parkway railway station, with frequent services to Cambridge (9-minute journey). It’s also a 5-minute drive to nearby IWM Duxford airfield. Be warned that the hotel uses Smart Parking Limited that has a particularly poor rating on Trustpilot. Be sure to enter your correct vehicle registration, and get a receipt. The hotel currently charges £10 per day for parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Sarvjot

Amazing staff

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Annie

Room really clean staff helpful good parking

Not great for a quiet nights sleep
Traffic was relentless
Soundproofing windows would be great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Paul

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Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

April

The room was especially clean, staff were helpful. Breakfast was lovely plenty to choose from. Brilliant experience

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Simon

The hotel parking is dubious (at least it will be until my parking charge gets sorted). What made the parking charge worse is that we left the hotel for food and so were charged - fined - twice for parking...That's £200 until it gets resolved. I wouldn't mind so much, but we registered and parked as directed by the staff - I'm assuming its some registration glitch.

Tell you what...when it gets sorted i'll change my review - but until then i'd either avoid this place or be absolutely crystal clear about being registered for parking!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Daniel

Loved how close it was to the train station. Staff were very friendly, and pub fare was delicious (except sticky toffee pudding). Great value.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Jane

All really good and friendly, easy to find everything Sat nav took me to wrong side of the railway at first but I got help and made it to the right place.

Really good and wouldn't hesitate to recommend or re-stay.

Its NOT the hotels fault that the road exit from A505 is a bit overgrown so the ease of finding the road into the road for the hotel is a little tricky . Otherwise all excellent.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Darrell

Good business trip

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Jane

I did not try breakfast. Parking is £10 extra for the night and feels safe. First come first serve basis. If you are early enough you can get a space nearer the hotel entrance.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Fiona

We really liked this hotel. Fab location next to Whittlesford Parkway station
Lovely breakfast. Superb value

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Alison

Everything was excellent, clean room, lovely breakfast and helpful staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Keith

I enquired about the parking charge which on the hotels.com platform does NOT mention any charge. I have a screenshot to prove it. It seems I cannot add it here.

Other than that, the hotel is very good and particular praise to the young man who helped me at breakfast by posting up and bringing my choice to the table. I use a walking stick so carrying to table for me is difficult.

One other comment is the key arrangement of pressing buttons is not that easy. They are small and if sight not brilliant, it makes it hard to use.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Matthew

Clean. Quiet. Easy parking. Great breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

David

Room was basic with very basic bedding food very basic and cleanliness of room and certainly front entrance and restaurant windows were filthy.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Jane

Room temerature perfect. Did not have breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Sergio

The rooms are really good and clean . The hotel is really nice . The location is good .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

sylvia

The room was clean and spacious, the breakfast was awesome, the staffs were great and I had a wonderful time spent at your service. Thanks 😇😇

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2026

Juliette

Clean and comfortable.
Easy parking and close to IWM.
Lift not working.
No ice available.
Only pizza available on the first night.
Breakfast average.
Road and rail noise.
Very handy for The Red Lion pub which served delicious food.

Family

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Wan Li

Awful mattress with a big dip in the middle, noisy if you are facing the railway track, its in the middle of nowhere.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

John

Very clean room staff very friendly great service at the bar only thing that wasn’t good is your pillows only one in the room and it was very very soft it was like having no pillow yes I did ask staff for another one but forgot to get it as it was late I think they should have two spare above the wardrobe bit

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Lord Mark

Had a 2 night stay due to vehicle breakdown so it wasn't a planned stay...all i can say is a huge thank you to B & B Hotel Duxford....staff so helpful ...room just right ...comfy bed clean bathrooms facilities. On my 2nd night stay they gave me access to room early so i could rest. Breakfast was very good as was lunch....couldn't fault anything. Thank you...a brilliant stay. Highly recommended 👌

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Barrie

The room was very clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Iwo

It was a pleasant stay. Room was clean, staff was friendly. Would recommend.

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Shahran

The mattress is awful, I have never slept in a mattress like this in my entire life.
I haven’t been able to sleep in this hotel. Disappointed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Christopher

All ok

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Parker

Exceeded all expectations. The staff were outstanding. The breakfast was excellent, esp for 9 quid. Super convenient right next to Whittlesford station, without any train or traffic noise. Easy Uber to Duxford IWM

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Carl

Nice comfortable hotel, simple facilities but all good

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Sam

Breakfast was pretty good. Nothing special but good for the price.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Shelley

Very conveniently located. Clean. Nice breakfast. Nice lounge area. Very friendly. Very good value for the cost. Highly recommend

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Richard

The room was OK but double beds are very small. It's is clear they have removed a large double bed and replaced with a small one as the bedside table (fixed to the wall) is now 2 to 3 feet from one side of the bed.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Graham

Clean, spacious room (107) with sofa and chair as well as the bed and a desk. No wardrobe but space and hangers provided. 2 suitcase stands as well. The lift wasn't working so good job we were only on the 1st floor. Bathroom set out for disabled but fully functional as a wet room. Staff very friendly and the service was top notch. Good food and drink at reasonable prices. Breakfast buffet was delicious and hot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Adele

Lovely clean rooms & welcoming staff, nice breakfast which wasn’t over crowded.
I hadn’t realised the car park was extra but the rooms were a good price.
Would recommend & return again.
It’s right next to a train station too.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2026

Julian

Room was clean but the bed was very uncomfortable. No pillow choice. All pillows were the same, and again not comfortable.
Staff were hard to understand and service was slow.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Meryl

Another great stay at this budget hotel. Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. Ideal if you are visiting IWM Duxford. It is also right next to the train station if you want easy access to Cambridge. Other reviews mentioned train noise but we've never found it an issue. Good breakfast is also included in the price. We will be returning.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Wan Li

The mattress was faulty- it sunk in the middle, poor sleep and breakfast was not great

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

REBECCA

Great stay staff where polite and welcoming and allow pets which was great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Trevor

Everything was great. Modern room, clean, welcome and restuarant services very good. Will stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Michael

The bed could have been better, was only \"ok\" rather than really confortable. Facilities, location (next to station) and staff all really good. We were not dusturbed by train noise despite overlooking the railway.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Jack

Clean room, helpful staff, and good breakfast with a small, but varied selection of foods

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2026

sylvia

The room was clean and spacious . The only problem was the bed it was not comfortable.The staffs were friendly . Overall it was a wonderful stay.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Simon

This is a clean, tidy modern hotel with friendly, helpful staff. I would definitely use again. A good shower as well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Andrew

Very friendly and courteous staff.
Our room had a small double and a single bed. For us, one king or superking bed would have been better.
Breakfast was good and good value.
Couldn't be closer to the Parkway station and good access to the toad network.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2026

David

Courteous and helpful desk staff. Better rooms (and better lit) now refurbished but ours had no armchair or small sofa so did not exactly give a sense of a place suitable for comfortable relaxation if spending time in the room of an evening.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Philip

The hotel is ok. Breakfast good. But the beds are too narrow and do not even fill in the gap between the beside tables!

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2026

Paul

The room was very clean, staff were really helpful, good breakfast.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Geoff

Check-in quick and informative. Room clean, good shower. Staff respectful and polite. Some road noise overnight, but not enough to keep us awake.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Lorna

Great find. Decorated cosily for Christmas, lovely breakfast and great staff.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Julia

Comfy, clean room, handy location for Cambridge

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

alan mountain

Overall it was good for the price, reception staff vg, rooms clean, shower good, BUT one pillow is just not right and because of the one pilloew you also notice the quality of the mattress is not the best.....do two pillows each and you might not notice the mattress quite as much. Breakfast was quite good as well. £10 parking charge as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Vincent

Really Good. It's right by the train line so may not suit everyone as the trains going through are quite noisy.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Louise

The hotel is cheap, you get what you pay for. There are signs saying the hotel is starting a refurb, though, so those rooms may be nicer.
There was nobody at reception when we arrive, we had to wait for someone to check us in and take £10 payment for
Our room was above the bins, not a great view.
Our room was

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

William

Room clean. Staff all very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Ben

Very warm and friendly welcome and room comfortable and clean

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Vera

A great and friendly hotel

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Padam

Clean Room

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Hayley

Breakfast was lovely and fresh, bedrooms spotless and beds very comfy

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

nicola

Staf

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Phil

The room was very clean and a nice breakfast

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Jane

Room was spotless
Staff were courteus

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

Alejandro

Terrible staff service, except for the lady serving breakfast who was superb.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Nigel

Good size room, spotlessly clean nice large shower. Expected a king size bed but only a double, bedside shelving still left for a kingsize

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Nick

Telly clean and recently refurbished room, staff friendly and food surprisingly good. Would definitely stay again

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Lisa

Nice hotel next to station. Good pub across the way which does a great Sunday lunch!
Clean rooms, corridors need a spruce up but otherwise would recommend. Didn’t purchase breakfast. Easy check in and helpful staff when asked for extra pillows. Nice to have shower gel provided & tea/ coffee facilities

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Duncan

Yes and yes

4/10

Poor

27 Nov 2025

Phil

I was not advised that I needed to ask for my room to be tidied and beds made.
I did not expect to pay for parking.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2025

David

Yes, room in good condition and staff excellent. Our main problem was the fact that the room was very dark.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Ian

The room was spotless, the staff are very friendly and polite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Musa

stayed for 1 night, didnt have breakfast but it was comfy and safe

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Philip

A nice clean hotel with a helpful staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Stuart

They were doing building works

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Lisa

Didn’t have breakfast so unable to comment. Location was good for us due to our reason to visiting. Hotel is basic but the rooms were very clean. Outside is a bit of a mess but there was work going on. Would stay again as was good value for money

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Gerry

Food was overcooked.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2025

Darcy Louis

Close to Duxford Airfield. Nice staff. Becky, part of the breakfast staff was very engaging and friendly. Train station right at the back of the hotel is the only real downside

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Christopher

Ok

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Christopher

One person manning reception and the bar

Business