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Drift Inn formerly the Waterfront Hotel, Saint Neots

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  • Great North Road, MK44 3AL Saint Neots, United Kingdom - View on map
8.0 /10
Very good
Free parking on site
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hotel
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The Waterfront Hotel, Spa & Golf is conveniently situated just off the A1 road, halfway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes. This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, delicious dining options, an 18-hole golf course along with a driving range, leisure amenities, a spa, and ample free parking.

Nestled by a picturesque lakeside, the hotel features modern bedrooms equipped with en suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs.

Guests can savor exquisite cuisine prepared by skilled chefs at The Gravel Pit Brasserie and Bar, which boasts beautiful views of the lake.

For an additional fee, The Y Spa offers an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, mist showers, relaxation areas, and water beds. Pre-bookings for spa facilities are recommended. Guests are also entitled to complimentary access to the on-site Health & Fitness Club facilities, managed by 1Life.

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Rooms at Drift Inn formerly the Waterfront Hotel

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin - 1pm Guaranteed Check-in

Room standards
  • bedside socket,
  • iron,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • heating,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • waste bin,
  • fan,
  • seating area,
  • work desk,
  • carpeted floor,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • safe deposit box,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • clothes rack
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet paper,
  • toilet,
  • private bathroom,
  • shampoo,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • hairdryer,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • body soap,
  • shower
Property technology & media
  • laptop-sized safe,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • cable tv channels,
  • radio,
  • television (tv)
Dining & bars
  • refrigerator,
  • electric kettle,
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • bottled water
Paid extra services
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • bed linen,
  • key card access,
  • towels
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
  • smoke detector
Special services & concierge
  • free gym access (depending on room type)

A little more space and a few nice extras. You’ll get a super-comfy super-king bed, complimentary early check-in at 1pm, mineral water (yes, it’s staying!), and a fridge for your bits and bobs. Twin setup available on request. Room size: 20.3m². Max 2 adults + 1 child.

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Amenities at Drift Inn formerly the Waterfront Hotel

General property information General property information

parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area, wi-fi throughout the property

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

nearby golf course (within 3 km), fishing opportunities, billiards table, darts board, on-site water sports

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

on-site restaurant, in-room dining service, hotel bar, breakfast served in room, café/snack bar, special dietary menus (on request), children's meals, selection of wine/champagne, on-site coffee shop

Pools, spa & wellness Pools, spa & wellness

gym/fitness studio, spa & wellness sanctuary, fitness activities, main swimming pool

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

ev (electric vehicle) charging point, disabled-access parking

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

24/7 front desk, quick check-in/check-out, baggage hold, guest concierge services, invoices available

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, patio/outdoor seating

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

guest laundry service, professional dry cleaning, regular daily housekeeping

Business & conference facilities Business & conference facilities

conference and banquet facilities, fax and photocopying services

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, hypoallergenic room options, entirely non-smoking property, allocated smoking zone, full wheelchair accessibility, restroom with support rails, raised toilet seat, bathroom emergency pull cord, secure key card entry

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box, strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, complimentary face masks available for guests

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines, convenient mobile app for room service orders

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, professional cleaning services utilised for property hygiene, option to decline room cleaning services during stay

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Guest parking

Complimentary guest parking! The property offers free on-site parking, including a dedicated private parking area. Electric vehicle charging station is available. Accessible parking facilities are available on site.

Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

From 01:00 Until 11:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children from 18 years old.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

Languages spoken
 
Contact methods
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Important information
Please note that although the 1Life leisure facilities are free of charge, the spa facilities, including the outdoor Hydrotherapy pool, incur an additional charge for a 3-hour session, and booking prior to arrival is required.

On arrival, please proceed to The Waterfront Hotel, Spa & Golf, the receptionist will then advise you of the location of your accommodation.

Children may use the leisure centre indoor pool only during family swim times.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 09:00 on weekdays and 08:00 to 10:00 at weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that the property does not allow group bookings of more than 9 rooms.

The Waterfront Hotel does not accept third-party payments or advance payments within 3 days of arrival.

Please note that the Gravel Pit Brasserie and Bar will be closed from 13:00 on December 31st as we prepare for our New Year's Eve Gala, which is exclusive to guests booked on to this package.

To enhance security and streamline your experience, we’ve made some updates to our payment processes:
- Prepayment option: If you are due to pay for your reservation at the property, and you’d like to prepay for your stay, please ensure payment is completed at least 72 hours before check-in. For last-minute bookings, payments can be made on arrival via chip and pin
- Easy dining payments: From 1st March 2025, meal allowances will no longer be accepted. Instead, you can enjoy the flexibility of paying directly at the resort and claiming expenses through your company
- Convenient ‘Pay As You Go’ system: To keep things simple, we’re replacing bedroom accounts with a pay-as-you-go system for food, drinks, and extras. If your booking includes bill-back, this will cover the booked rate only

Please note that scaffolding work will be visible at the hotel's entrance for approximately two weeks from March 22nd, 2025. Work will not take place until 09:00 daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Social distancing and disinfection are enforced. Details on our website.
Use the GPS coordinates: 52.216702, -0.266667 to reach the destination.
No, Drift Inn formerly the Waterfront Hotel does not offer airport transportation.
The property is not fully adapted for children, but is welcoming to all.
Yes, the property offers various dining options. See the Amenities tab.
Yes, parking for our guests is complimentary.
Yes, there is a designated area for guests who wish to smoke.
Yes, our outdoor areas are equipped with comfortable furniture for you to relax.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Yes, we accept all major forms of cashless payment.

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