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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4.0 star property
Golfers perfect their swing on the 18-hole course while spa-goers rejuvenate with treatments, and everyone enjoys meals with scenic landscape views

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The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf offers an upscale, eco-certified retreat in a peaceful rural setting. Enjoy the 18-hole course, a deep-tissue massage at Y Spa, and outdoor dining at Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar. Practical amenities include free in-room WiFi and laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Drift Classic Double | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Drift Classic Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Cambridge - 29 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 29 min drive - 38.9 km
  • National Bowl - 42 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Bletchley Park - 43 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ambience - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre & Willows Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Upscale hotel in a rural location
A golf course, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel). Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf pro shop. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, games, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1997
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to December 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 120 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston
Wyboston Hotel
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston Lakes Bedford
The Waterfront Spa & Bedford
Wyboston Lakes Hotel Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00.

Where is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is steps from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course, and within 3 mi (5 km) of St Neots Museum and Cineworld St Neots. Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 990 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good relaxing weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The evening menu is basically fast food, not much healthy options. Also, can’t put food on the room bill this is not a good situation and very uncommon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and welcoming, would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to s
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, bed was comfy. Staff are lovely and helpful. The food is good and the settings are great. The only thing that stopped me marking a 5 was the fact to play darts & shuffleboard cost quite a bit. Darts are generally free to play in pubs but here was £25! Shame as it was raining so we would’ve spent some time in the bar playing games had it been cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Wonderful

Great service and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and modern. A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and Hood service. Will be going again. helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, Easy check in. Excellent rooms. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, yet functional room (Aircon would be nice). Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit, been fully upgraded, really big open spaces, rooms are spacious and comfy. The brasserie restaurant was a nice place to be, good food and great drinks with good, friendly service. Y spa was excellent, just what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Bad

Perfectly okay stay. Nothing special and room was comfortable, but too hot. Auto check-in is terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in and out. Nice clean room, comfortable bed, lovely shower and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Hotel ok. Check in slow due to system no staff

Room was ok. The whole check in process is shocking, slow and looses the personal touch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and left us a special congratulations message on our bed. Property very clean and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall very comfortable and safe and clean
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

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

Nice hotel, great staff

Nice overnight stay for a reasonable price. Flexible support from staff due to limited physical ability, swapped rooms to ground floor for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Awesome weekend away

Beautiful and very relaxing for a couples weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025