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The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel

2.5 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits at this peaceful hotel where guests can enjoy a coffee on the terrace or challenge friends to a game of billiards

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The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel, by the river, offers a genuine city retreat. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and start their day with an English breakfast at either of the two restaurants. The terrace and coffee shop are perfect spots to unwind.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Ely, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Ted Coney's Family Portraits and Stained Glass Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include YPL Performing Arts and Jubilee Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mildenhall Stadium, or consider a night out at Burwell House.
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1 Sandhill, Ely, England, CB6 1NT

What's nearby

  • Ely Cathedral
    Ely Cathedral
    15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    36 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    56 min drive - 53.2 km
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    57 min drive - 64.3 km
  • YPL Performing Arts
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Littleport Station
    16 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • The High Flyer
    10 min drive
  • Rumbles fish bar
    12 min walk
  • The Yard
    10 min drive
  • The Ship Inn
    6 min drive

About this property

The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, newspapers in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Smoke n' Spice
  • The Brasserie
  • The Riverside Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from YPL Performing Arts and within 6 miles (10 km) of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. Waterside Antiques Centre and Jubilee Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km). Littleport Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Karan

Food and Restaurant was good. Room was very cold and shower needed an overhaul. I would except more for a superior room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Place was absolutely lovely, booked last minute! Beautiful views and walks, friendly and helpful service! Slept amazing, bed was really comfortable and the shower was lovely and relaxing! We will be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great relaxing location, room overlooking the river. Had a good dinner with a few pints!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful peaceful stay

Great location and lovely pub/restuarant. Location on riverbank is beautiful and peaceful. Rooms are comfortable and well looked after. Had a great night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for the price and location.

Stummbled across The Swan on a ramdom drive in Ely. The staff are very welcoming, took us to our room which was clean, spacious and inviting, the room was over looking a canal, which made it feel tranquil when sitting on the balcony in the morning drinking tea, in the robes provided. The bed was comfy, decent size walk in shower room too. Had an ibiza themed night when we stayed, so decent music. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little gem

A warm welcome, a quick check-in without any fuss & a comfortable room with views across the river. Good to meet and chat with Prasad and his lovely family when we left in the morning. Sadly we didn't eat here but we'll be back to put this right in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet & comfortable

Great room with a small balcony overlooking the river. Nice menu for dinner & great choice of drinks from the bar. No breakfast available at the property despite whats hotels.com tell you but plenty of choice in Littleport. Great stay & would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for a short visit

Tiny balcony, ok for short visit. Train passing crossing annoying all night, but convenient and clean a bit dated though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pretty good value Rooms are pretty tired and there was no gas heating but the provided space heater made up for it Lovely area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Olive

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room with lovely view over the river. We had dinner served in the room with was helpful. The staff were very nice. The room had not been full serviced before our arrival as there were two empty teabag packets in the stand. We had the room serviced the next day in order to have that replenished. The carpet has a lot of stains and desperately requires shampooing. Could also benefit from a new mattress. Overall we enjoyed our stay in a lovely location , and admitted it was a fairly late booking, we probably found what we paid quite high for two nights at this time of year.b
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice & Comfortable!

We had a very nice overnight stay at The Swan in a comfortable & quiet room overlooking the river. The room was round the back of the pub in a separate block so we were able to go out & come in when we wanted. It was very nicely & thoughtfully furnished and supplied - good beverage choices, wine & water, lovely fluffy towels, lots of hot water & a great shower. It was very warm though, a few degrees cooler would have suited us better but we were able to keep the window open all night which was ok. I was disappointed not to be able to get breakfast there as Hotels.com said we could but we found a nice place 10 mins walk up the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival was abit hesitant to be honest as right near the railway line and car park had a large buzzing generator. Our fears were unfounded as facilities were excellent.Rooms were at the back , a series of chalets with their own locked security corridor .Motion sensor lights made it easy to see in the dark . Rooms were modern and very clean .Towels arranged like swans when we arrived making it look very luxurious.Rooms were warm and each room had a small balcony over looking the river . We ate in the swan pub and found the food lovely and at a good price .Akso had complimentary tea , coffee and wine .Plus an extensive information folder in room. Unfortunately the swan wasn’t providing breakfast but they had links to a local cafe which provided discount fir hotel guests . There was live music on Sat night but this stopped about midnight so did not disturb us . Travel into Ely took approx 15 mins . Would def recommend, staff very polite and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bad experience

Used the hotel previously for work. Very clean and tidy. Booked for a second time and work arrangements changed. Forfeited 2 nights but was promised a refund on the 3rd. This was not given and the manager will not answer the phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was beautiful waking up and seeing the boats on the river, very quiet and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub on the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was lovely and looked onto the river with a balcony The bathroom was tight a big shower though the door hung off a bit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Evening meal was good wholesome food and very enjoyable. There was no breakfast service available which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Boutique Hotel on the Great Ouse

Lovely little hotel on the river, nice food and friendly staff. Just five rooms but each has veranda overlooking the river. Recently refurbished and under new management (I believe). I look forward to staying longer next time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Motunrayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The swan

Pub and rooms had fan heaters as central heating did not work. Choice of drinks was lager lager and more lager. Food choices were limited. I opted for the fish and chips to be served a fish that had batter that was very oil filled. I will not be using here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consigliato

Ottimo hotel, camere pulite e in condizioni perfette. Ristorante, buona scelta di piatti e cibo ottimo. Rapporto qualità/prezzo eccellente. Se passerò in zona tornerò a trovalri
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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