Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront

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Cambria Hotels
8.9 (172 reviews)
110 South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Building A , Waco , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean and updated rooms
Excellent location (near Riverwalk and Silos)
Friendly/helpful staff (many mentions)
Large, resort-style pools (not crowded)
Rooms are spacious
Secure property
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping (partial cleaning, crumbs left)
Limited staffing/management presence; uneven service
Beds too firm and pillows oversized for some guests
Shower issues: low pressure or leaking; room temperature problems
Hot tub odor reported
Restaurant/breakfast service sometimes slow or understaffed

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Repeatedly described as very clean and updated; a few guests reported incomplete housekeeping (crumbs left, partial service) but overall cleanliness is a strong point.
Service
8.6
Staff frequently called friendly and helpful, but multiple comments about limited staffing, lack of visible management, and uneven attention (bartender/server issues) lower the score slightly.
Location
9.5
Excellent location cited many times (close to Riverwalk, Silos, downtown activities); only occasional mention of being a bit far from downtown.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms described as updated and spacious with good showers in some cases, but issues noted include overly firm beds, large pillows, bland decor, low shower pressure/leaks, hot rooms, and non-smart TVs.
Amenities
9.3
Pool and resort-style amenities are frequently praised (large, not crowded, well-liked); some complaints about hot tub odor and an awkward pool-to-lobby entrance.
Value for Money
8.9
Several guests call the hotel 'worth it' or reasonably priced; a few felt breakfast was expensive or services didn’t match price, but overall value is in line with the target rating.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Mixed comments: some praise the restaurant while others report slow or understaffed service, limited/absent breakfast, and 'food OK' rather than exceptional.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive with repeat guests and many calling it a go-to; strong cleanliness, location and pool experience offset isolated service/room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:34

Property Description

Central Location near Waco Convention Center Experience a convenient stay just a stone's throw away from major attractions and event venues.

Upscale Amenities and Services Indulge in a refreshing swim at the seasonal outdoor pool, keep up with your fitness routine at the well-equipped fitness center, and savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms Relax in rooms featuring modern amenities like kitchenettes, safety deposit boxes, and complimentary room service.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience at Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 172 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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laetitia • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
Nice hotel ant a reasonable price. Excellent location!
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast, unable to locate?

Cons:

Bed was overly firm and pillows too large

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sterling • family_with_children • us
10
This was our 2nd stay and we will definitely be back.
Pros:

It was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It was close to everything we wanted to do while in Waco.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Daniel • solo_traveller • ch
5
Je suis parti plus vite de l’hotel, pas très customer oriented.
Pros:

Acceuil de la personne s’occupant du petit dejeuner, amical et enthousiaste. Facile a trouser en sortant de l’auroroute

Cons:

A 15:00 la chambre toujours pas faite, pas de lunch servi a midi.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect for my students and I before a competition.
Pros:

Cleanliness and location and staff

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sahrei • couple • us
10
It a was clean and updated room.
Pros:

The staff was really friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The shower didn't have so much water pressure.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
5
Clean place but, Lacking good management
Pros:

Was OK but, expensive for b-fast. LEAD Bar tender (David) was really good but, seemed to pick out people to talk to for too long. Did not pay attention to all guest evenly. The decor in the lobby is great.

Cons:

There was only a single server in the restaurant and she was mad because she felt over worked. Did not get good service. The food was OK. The decor in the rooms is very bland. For the price paid, I would expect to see hotel management managing by walking around but, never saw a Manager. Staffing was very limited.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Bodo • couple • de
9
Pros:

Toller Pool

Cons:

Türe war teilweise sehr verzogen, ließ sich aber noch schließen.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sterling • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mladen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Erin • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Pool area is great!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • au
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Saulsberry • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It's really secured!!! Clean place. Pool.bathhrom is cool.

Cons:

Hot tub stink. The room was hot sleeping
Water in shower is easy to leak out

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Bucholtz • couple • us
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Bryant • couple • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location, very clean, excellent restaurant, great pool!
Pros:

Looked on booking.com

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Briscoe • solo_traveller • us
10
Worth it
Pros:

Rooms were huge. Stand up shower which is always a plus. Pools were big and not too crowded.

Cons:

Room service just did bathroom and made beds. Didn't clean up room or counters. Which wouldn't have been terrible except there was chip crumbs on the floor and dining table was Cleary dirty. ( we have kids) and I had to call twice to get it done.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee