Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Comfortable, well-appointed rooms with good beds
Excellent restaurant; several mentions of superb dinner and breakfast
Unique speakeasy bar (1866) and well-presented dining spaces
Attractive, tastefully restored building and decor
Welcome drink and occasional complimentary minibar access
Great location near shops and restaurants
Clean, professionally run boutique hotel; newly refurbished
Cons:
One serious food-safety error (gluten bread given to a celiac guest)
No spa/pool available
Occasional maintenance/operational issues: shower leak, AC turning off
TV difficult to use in at least one room
Isolated front-desk service lapse (staff on personal phone call causing a wait)
Some rooms described as a little small

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests explicitly mention clean rooms and a 'nice clean fresh professionally run boutique hotel'; overall cleanliness is described positively in the reviews.
Service
1
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (front desk assistance during a medical issue, Nicolas singled out positively, welcome drink offered). A few isolated service negatives (receptionist on a personal phone call) are noted but overall service sentiment is positive.
Location
1
The hotel is described as being in a great location, near shops and restaurants and in a pleasant town — location sentiment is consistently positive.
Room Quality
1
Rooms are frequently praised as comfortable, well appointed, large in some cases, with comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms; a few minor issues noted (attic/cute rooms, some rooms described as a little small, TV awkward to use, occasional shower leak).
Amenities
1
Amenities such as the 1866 speakeasy bar, restaurant, outdoor spaces, welcome drink and free minibar access are highlighted positively; guests also note the lack of a spa/pool and some maintenance issues (shower leak, AC resetting).
Value for Money
1
Several guests cite the hotel as good value and luxurious for the price; overall sentiment on value is positive.
Food and Beverage
1
The restaurant, dinners and breakfasts are frequently described as superb and top quality; however there is at least one serious negative incident (gluten-containing bread given to a celiac guest causing illness).
Overall Experience
1
The majority of reviews describe a delightful, relaxing and highly positive stay with excellent staff, food and atmosphere; a small number of service/operational issues are mentioned but do not dominate the feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-06 19:44

Property Description

Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, The Clements Hotel offers an exquisite stay for those seeking luxury and comfort.

Modern Comforts: Each air-conditioned room provides a serene escape with a private bathroom and cozy seating area. Enjoy convenient amenities such as a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a coffee machine, ensuring every comfort is at your fingertips.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a gourmet experience at our restaurant, featuring a diverse à la carte breakfast and European cuisine. With vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available, every palate is expertly catered to.

Unforgettable Experiences: Explore the beautiful surroundings of Cambridge, where endless cycling adventures await. Afterward, relax on our inviting terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar.

Elevate your getaway at The Clements Hotel – book your stay today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
M
Mike • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

The old world charm

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
10
Pros:

Exceptional hotel, beautiful decor and great friendly staff. The meals in the restaurant were excellent. Will visit again.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Felicity • family_with_children • nz
10
Absolute GEM in middle earth!
Pros:

Unexpected stunner! Our rooms were even better than the photos. A beautiful hotel that exceeded our expectations in every way. From the welcome champagne cocktail, the inclusive mini bar, and the high quality fittings and fixtures. Highly recommend a stay here.

Cons:

Nothing. Was a perfect weekend away

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nz
8
The speakeasy bar underneath is top notch, and the Nepalese barman here is exceptional!
Pros:

Apart from everything else stated below, I always enjoy staying at this hotel! A few small tweaks could make it superb!

Cons:

It needs to have secure parking. Vehicles are very vulnerable to break-ins in the existing large, open, public, shared space.
Noise can be heard from adjacent rooms, there is not enough sound deadening.
The blue LED lights on all light switches are an annoyance at night, they are way too bright and affect restful sleep.
Dimmers should be standard on all room lights, currently every fixture is way too bright for use at night.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Modern, clean and spacious

Cons:

Really just wanted and motel for the nite but nothing available on the day so took the $300 plus room (cheapest) for the nite, it was clean ,comfortable and mostly empty i suspect due to the price!!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
10
So impressed I booked another night.
Pros:

Traditional looking building but everything was exceptional.

Cons:

There is nothing not to like, it’s just perfect for me & my wife

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • solo_traveller • nz
9
The Clements Hotel was exceptional and I would happily stay there again.
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • couple • nz
8
A very beautiful property, all class
Pros:

Very lux, beautifully renovated

Cons:

Room was a bit stuffy and lights on mirror and lights at night a bit bright. A little noisy with able to hear other guests

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • au
8
Like a warm hug it’s a boutique feel and very tasteful.
Pros:

Mini bar is included in the price. Bed and bathroom awesome. Restaurant friendly and great food.

Cons:

Pillows were big and luxurious but a not my type of pillow to sleep on.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Epic stay in a beautiful building with awesome staff

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • au
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Spotlessly clean, awesome welcome greeting (with a drink)

Cons:

Nothing free in the room , a biscuit with our cuppa would have been good

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • nz
10
A fantastic addition to the Cambridge accommodation scene Will definitely stay again.
Pros:

The location, decor, facilities, staff and food / beverage offerings were all excellent. Well done.

Cons:

No windows that were able to open in the bedrooms

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • nz
9
Great location, welcoming professional staff
Pros:

Great location, lovely presentation in the whole complex. Very friendly professional staff. Fabulous dining with an extensive menu.

Cons:

Bed needed more cushioning for me as I woke with sore back but hubby was fine so that’s a personal preference.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • nz
10
Such a beautiful hotel. Spacious and light rooms, great beds, and such attention to detail.
Pros:

Everything was exceptional

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
R
Rachael • couple • ae
10
If perfection is achievable, I found it in this hotel.
Pros:

No matter how hard I tried I cannot find one fault with this property from the impeccably decorated rooms to the incredible cleanliness right to the friendly, helpful customer service in every area. A special mention to the delicious coffee in the cafe are the most beautiful barista.
The restaurant produces the most delicious wholesome meals
This hotel is incomparable to any hotel I've ever stayed in New Zealand.
I actually changed my plans so that I could stay twice in my trip.
After traveling the country I could not find anything worth complaining this establishment too, It is truly in realm of its own. Thank you.
A final note, I left my iPad behind without realizing and they staff did everything possible to return it back.

Cons:

Impossible to find a fault

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • nz
9
We were pretty impressed overall
Pros:

Most everything.

Cons:

The lack of wine options by the glass in the dining room, particularly red. And when we ordered a bottle instead it wasn’t available.
The barstools in the Speakeasy need a bar around the lower part to rest your feet on…for a shorter person or woman the lack of one made getting up on stool and then sitting comfortably almost impossible, and there were a lot of women there.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Margy • family_with_children • nz
10
Superb!
Pros:

Made feel so welcome from the outset

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee