1 Sandhill Littleport, Ely, CB6 1NT, United Kingdom
#6 of 7 hotels in Ely
Guests' ChoiceBased on 235 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.1
Free Wifi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 18, 2025
Emily
United KingdomThe boxed in waste pipe boxed in above the bed freaked us out a few times, we had a disturbed nights sleep because of this. Would suggest maybe better sound insulating this.
The river view was absolutely stunning, really lovely. Room was exceptionally clean, super friendly staff, wonderful hot shower. Hands off and easy checkout process.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Alison
United KingdomGenerally run down look to it Needed updating etc Smoke alarm in room was flashing brightly throughout the night right above the bed. Extraction fan in bathroom didn’t work Bed was a bit lumpy and pillows were flat. Shower leaked onto bathroom floor
Friendly helpful staff Location was good for us,visiting friends
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Nicola
United KingdomRooms a little on the expensive side and no real obvious advantage between the standard and deluxe room for the price differential. Outdoor space tired and moorings in urgent need of repair (though appreciate that is a huge cost)
Location, comfy bed, nice staff, great steak. As boaters, we have stayed here many times. There is nowhere else in the locale to rival the view of the river from your room. Just gorgeous on a sunny morning.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Jag
United KingdomWasn't the cleanest room in the world and the bathroom had mould. £94 room rate and didn't include breakfast was quite expensive.
Great location and comfortable room. Super friendly service and great bar.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Leonard
United Kingdombar prices were a little steep
staff friendly and helpful food excellent .Heating broke down 2 days b4 visit but they drafted in electric heaters so room was still nice and snug
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Kevin
United KingdomCarpets worn in entrance
Mark excellent check in and out. went out of his way to make me feel at ease and get a VAT receipt. Good standard for money. Room well appointed for money
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Rachel
United KingdomThe property had no heating that worked there was an electric heater that was good. The heated towel rail also did not work.
The property had great parking and the location for what we needed was good. The accommodation had everything we needed and was lovely on the river.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Belinda
United KingdomPub heating had broken, so it was a little cold. But we ate (nice food) and took a pint back to our warm room!
Great flat, wonderful bed, shower, terrace with river view, location, host and food!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Eva
United Kingdomthe bathroom was very cold
the room and location
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Jade
United KingdomAdvertised as soundproof - the rooms were most definitely not after hearing a couple enjoying themselves for half an hour lol. Rooms could have been cleaner they were very dusty. The bathroom needed some TLC the shower screen was falling apart.
The property was conveniently located. Nice area on the river, would be lovely in summer. Spacious modern room. Adequate parking. Staff helpful and friendly. Attached to a restaurant and bar that served very tasty home made food and lovely 2 for 1 cocktails at a reasonable price.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Sonia
United KingdomThe kettle needs to be changed, I wanted to make a coffee but I couldn’t because of the limescale. Also the water in the sink of the bathroom had a really strong smell of hard water, needs to be filtered.
The size of the room and of the shower. We really enjoyed the shower (can fit 2 people). The mattress was comfortable only bad thing about it was it was two mattresses attached to each other so you could feel it in the middle. The view of the river was really nice. Even if it’s close to a railway we couldn’t hear the trains. Bathrobes are really nice. Parking on site.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Jackie
United KingdomThere is no option for breakfast onsite However the 10%off at Habis is well worth it delicious breakfast Also the bed was advertised as a double but was 2 singles pushed together
The location was perfect for visiting family Nice and quiet by the river
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
John
United KingdomWould have been nice to have a breakfast available
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
James
United KingdomDecor needs a touch up with multiple scrapes/knocks/holes in the walls etc.
Lovely location and the food was great, large room and bed was comfy
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Pete
United KingdomNoisy guests letting doors slam until very late at night. The fact that there was no breakfast available on site, although we were advised on arrival.
Beautiful location, comfy bed.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 22, 2024
John
AustraliaBreakfast not provided
Not provided
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Laurence
United KingdomThis was the main problem. The Swan did not offer breakfast and the alternative suggested was not very near and anyway did not open on Monday and Tuesday mornings - the very days we were there!
We used the restaurant on the first evening and thought it was very good. Pity about breakfast - see next question.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 27, 2024
Sue
United KingdomNo breakfast
Excellent location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Helen
United KingdomI asked for an iron and ironing board which said it was available if required. But never appeared. Staff couldn't find. The river outside is lockable to anyone with a boat and unfortunately a few were docked after hours which was early close. 9pm which was a shame as a solo traveler . And though I understand people wish to socialise it was quite noisy right outside until 1.45am. The hotel I'm sure don't have any say in this but it was quite disturbing. Thank you to the team if Staff that were on that made it pleasant
The room was spacious and facilities inside the room fair. Nice view outside. Staff very pleasant and accommodating for solo traveler.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Stuart
United KingdomSadly this place is let down by its cleaning. The carpet needs a good going over with a cleaner, the walls in the bathroom need attacking with bleach and mould remover. The pub is similarly a bit neglected, a good tidy up and possibly fix the decking and it'd be great. Most of the problems are easily fixable but someone just didn't seem to be all that bothered, which is a real shame.
The location is lovely, tranquil next to the river and the food from the pub was nice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 17, 2024
Michelle
United KingdomThere were people from the pub walking around in front of our little balcony so had no privacy as there were no net curtains. Also people chatting and banging doors til very late at night, and someone in a boat moored in front of our room playing loud music at 0230 in the morning, had to close the window. No fault of the hotel though. This didn’t mar our stay and plan to book again when around the area.
The view from the room was beautiful and the size of the room exceeded expectations
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Matthew
United KingdomUnfortunately, there was no coffee maker in our room - this in itself wasn’t an issue at all, although we had been provided with pods to use.
The hotel was in a lovely location - right next to the river with a great view and balcony overlooking it. The staff were very helpful and friendly. There were tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 4, 2024
Trevor
United KingdomFood was delicious very fresh location was perfect would definitely go again
Staff very friendly an helpful very welcoming
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomThe carpet was dirty, and there were stains on the wall. The shower wasn’t clean so we didn’t use it. The room seemed to be in need of general maintenance- painting, broken fascia around the shower. The only coat hangers were for the bath robes. The seating area outside had cobwebs and needed cleaning.
Its location by the river gave a lovely view. Warm welcome from staff who showed us to our room. Clean, comfortable bed. Coffee machine was good, and there was a generous supply of tea and coffee. The large fan was welcome on a hot night.
Stayed in August 2024
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