The Sibson Inn Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (931 reviews)
A1 Great North Road , Water Newton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location near A1
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Uncomfortable bed and small bathroom

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Several comments noted the room carpets were dirty and general grubbiness.
Service
8.75
Many reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.79
The hotel is conveniently located near the A1, beneficial for travelers.
Room Quality
7.24
Some reviews mentioned comfortable rooms, but noted issues like dampness and small size.
Amenities
7.27
Mixed reviews on amenities, with some positive remarks about the restaurant and bar, but also mentions of poor restaurant quality.
Value for Money
7.23
Concerns about high pricing relative to the quality experienced.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Food service was well-received, but some complaints about quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
A blend of positive experiences with significant drawbacks affecting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:40

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off the A1, The Sibson Inn Hotel is perfectly situated for easy access to Peterborough and Stamford, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in fresh food and real ale at the cosy bar and restaurant on-site. From hearty breakfasts to evening meals, the restaurant offers a variety of options to cater to all tastes.

Versatile Event Spaces
With extensive conference facilities, function rooms, and a wedding license, The Sibson Inn Hotel is equipped to host a range of events. Whether it's a business meeting, a special celebration, or a wedding, we have you covered.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of convenience, culinary delights, and versatile event spaces at The Sibson Inn Hotel.

Important information:

Breakfast and Dinner can be added to your package at check-in. Prices for this will be displayed on check-in.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: STN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 931 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Peter family_with_children gb
9
Historic, beautiful location for any occasion.
Pros:

The beautiful historic Inn was perfect for our short stay. The staff were really lovely and made us feel relaxed and welcome.

Cons:

We should have stayed longer

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
4
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kath family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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ann couple gb
6
ok, (just)
Pros:

The room was fairly comfortable. Parking was easy

Cons:

The outside courtyard could have been really pretty, BUT all the hanging baskets and plants were dead and the furniture needs an upgrade. one chair was broken and would be dangerous if someone sat on it.

The evening meal was passable (just)

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
5
A lovely building
Pros:

Initial welcome fine . Meal fine that evening and breakfast okay

Cons:

Fan in bedroom because of extreme heat. Gravel all around a real problem coming into building . Toilets in main hotel out of action both visits near bar. On return journey asked for a sandwich was told hotel shut until 6pm. There was a function there in another part of the hotel which was very noisy until midnight. Cigarette butts Ashtray full outside our room on a table same the week before

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
4
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Nice clean hotel it was all good.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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barbara anne solo_traveller gb
2
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Tanya solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Clean comfy lovely breakfast and staff very helpful

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple gb
3
Terrible, upsetting, tiring and I feel everyone should no this, could have been avoided if told.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

the hotel is very tired, needs updating, no attention to detail outside plant pots falling apart. entrances to the hotel room not good, very tired, furniture could be recycled with fresh paint which would make a big difference. outside area tables had ashtrays full of cigarette butts. just no care taken with it, we didn't see another guest there and I can I see why. The position of the hotel is not ideal it right on the A1 which is a busy road, nightmare trying to get out onto the A1.
also it was advertised as a restaurant, we asked for lunch and they dont do lunch. they offered a sandwich the first time if we wanted. so we went back for a sandwich to be told no we couldn't because they were painting in the kitchen . my partner needed to eat as he was working from 6pm up the road which is why we chose this hotel as it was close, also because its had a restaurant . we had to go out and find somewhere to eat which was inconvenient for us.

the worst is yet to come !!

My partner went off to work while I stayed at hotel. to find once he had finished his gig, to come back to hotel which is less than ten minutes away. To find the A1 was closed going North to get to Hotel, there is no other way of getting into hotel. he had to sleep in his van all night until 5pm in the morning when I could here the traffic and I called him to come back to hotel as he could get in now as they had opened A1.

what my biggest gripe was we were not told by the staff that this was happening that night , or by Booking .com when we booked hotel a few days before, I also think you are to blame. surely you should know these things.
I spoke with the staff in the morning, they knew about this, but did not advise us about it and how we could have got back into hotel that night. apparently there was a support vehicle that could have guided him into hotel. no one was at the junction to advise. I went out and there was an intercom that I could call for assistance but no one answered .

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Vicky solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Let's start with the positives - beautiful old buildings cosy restaurant and bar.
The lady behind reception was very friendly - she seems to be doing everything!
I didn't choose this hotel but it looks good on the pictures - it's needs a lot of tic and I understand the staff are working very hard but for the money it's underwhelming.
Dinner was expensive and not great - chef outside smoking every 5 mins adding to an already overflowing ashtray on a rusty table in the courtyard
- wearing T-shirt and trainers ....not a great look. Breakfast was good.
Rooms dated and shabby - for the money there's better nearby.
I understand how hard they are working but it's too expensive for the price - hate to moan as I can see how hard they are working

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Cyril solo_traveller fr
6
Pros:

Personnel professionel, qualité de la literie et de la restauration.

Cons:

La proximité avec l'autoroute, trop bruyant côté rue.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
8
Pleasant helpful staff
Pros:

Okay

Cons:

Traffic noise

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Shelley solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Monika family_with_children nl
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Constantin couple de
8
Sehr gut geignet für eine Zwischenstopp mit sehr gutem Essen
Pros:

Das Essen war sehr sehr gut. Auch wurden wir sehr freundlich bedient. Es ist ein sehr interessantes altes Anwesen mit einem gewissen historischen Ambiente. Da es aber sehr nah an der Autobahn liegt ist es eher für eine Zwischenübernachtung geignet, obwohl wir sehr gut geschlafen haben da die Zimmer erstaunlich ruhig waren da sie nach hinten angeordnet waren.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff
We booked an evening meal which was good quality

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-03 via Nuitee