High Street, Boxworth, Cambridge, England, CB23 4LY
What's nearby
Trinity College - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
King's College - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
Addenbrooke's Hospital - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 24 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 49 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 77 min drive
Huntingdon Station - 19 min drive
Whittlesford Parkway Station - 20 min drive
Cambridge North Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Costa Coffee - 3 min drive
Monkfield Arms - 9 min drive
The Black Bull - 9 min drive
Cambourne Sports and Social Club - 9 min drive
About this property
Golden Ball Hotel
When visiting Cambridge, Golden Ball Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Golden Ball Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Golden Ball Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Ball Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Golden Ball Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near Golden Ball Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
nice quiet area with everything needed, which included a fridge. Nice touch with the snack in the room, which was not expected. Friendly owners. Will come again if in the area.
Khrys
Khrys, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Golden Ball
Wonderful room with everything you need. Atmosphere and food and service at the pub was fantastic. Made a very special night perfect. Breakfast was also lovely next morning . Thank you 😊
Simone
Simone, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
Our 4th stay here and will come again. Evie in the bar/restaurant was excellent, and despite being busy, fixed us up with a heater as the central heating in the bedroom was not working well. Had a lovely evening meal and a very good breakfast the next morning
Roger
Roger, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 13, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Good location outside Cambridge.
We had a lovely overnight stay here. Welcoming staff and comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent too. Would recommend
Susan
Susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 19, 2024
Excellent friendly and efficient staff.Good food well cooked and nicely presented.
Would definitely recommend.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Recent stay
A warm and friendly welcome. A straightforward local pub great service, very neat, clean and tidy room. A hearty breakfast. Many thanks.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
A very pleasant stay
A very pleasant stay. Good room size which was in good condition with all the amenities you would expect. Large comfortable bed and an excellent power shower. Good quality tea/coffee with branded chocs which was a nice touch. Very friendly welcome, nothing was too much trouble. The food in the restaurant was excellent, tasty, large portions and reasonably priced. Wide choice of breakfast options. Will stay there again if in the area.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 3, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2023
No restaurant or pub!
Arrived on a Tuesday 17:00, place in darkness!
Found the owner by knocking on the door, only to be told that the pub and restaurant were closed on a Tuesday. No mention of this when booking - info says 'restaurant'.
The room was not worth the money paid - it was OK and clean but NOT a £90/night room.
D
D, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 14, 2023
A good night's sleep and a decent shower.
Stayed here for one night on a business trip. The pub is closed Monday and Tuesday so it was not obvious how we would get into the place. Luckily, I remembered getting an email with a phone number. The phone was answered immediately and the owner appeared moments later to let us into the building. He was very friendly and recommended an amazing Indian restaurant where we could eat (Lalbagh in Bourn, amazing!)
The accommodation was comfortable and quiet although a little dated and would benefit from freshening up however, everything worked and the shower was fantastic.
A good night's sleep and a decent shower suits me.
The final piece of the jigsaw was breakfast which was equally decent; gourmet, no, but fresh and cooked perfectly.
Robin
Robin, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 23, 2023
Mr S
Mr S, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Superb for a visit to Cambridge.
Delightful small country hotel with bags of character and warm, welcoming staff.
Delicious breakfasts and evening meal and we found our room and bathroom very well furnished and clean.
We can certainly recommend the Golden Ball- ideal for visits to Cambridge. We hope to make a return visit before too long.
MRS M
MRS M, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2023
Had a wonderful stay at the Golden Ball Inn, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. The Inn itself was a lovely place to sit and have a drink.
Brigitte
Brigitte, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2023
Very good Sarah and Stephen where very welcoming and friendly great place
stephen
stephen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2023
Welcoming and helpful staff throughout stay, good room and facilities, clean, safe and comfortable bed. Excellant food and menue in a pub/restaurant atmosphere.
Brian
Brian, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
Lovely place in a lovely little village
My visit was lovely and really enjoyed the place.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, lots of character in the pub itself and plenty of options for food.
Breakfast was included and the food was brilliant.
The room was clean, tidy and a very comfortable bed and pillows.
The only bad thing that I found was that noise travelled across the rooms/building at times which meant that it was quite noisy. However, at night it was quite. So may need to bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper and affected by noise!
Otherwise it was a lovely place and I enjoyed my stay. Will be staying there again in the future!
Lucinda
Lucinda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2023
Loved the friendlyness and that the Proprietor Steven didn't correct me after calling him Peter throughout my stay.
Lovely food. Just a little too far from Newmarket for me. But would definitely stay again if my circumstances required it.
Jean
Jean, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2023
Very personable staff, great food and wonderful place to stay. Would definitely recommend and go again.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2023
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2023
What a gem of a hotel
What an amazing place! Full of character and very caring & thoughtful owners. Couldn’t do enough for us. Would definitely recommend this gem of a hotel.