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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bedford with full-service spa and golf course

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Golf

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL
  • Place, Wyboston Lakes Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Woburn Safari Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Bletchley Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Drift Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Drift Classic Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bedford

At Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) you'll be steps from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from St Neots Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include access to the sauna and hot tub. The diner, Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym along with access to golf lessons and a driving range. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a conference centre, and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Bedford hotel include Cineworld St Neots and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

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
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 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)

Hotel in Bedford with full-service spa and golf course
Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. The business-friendly Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1997
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offers 103 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 31 December to 31 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cots/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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Yep, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel). It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna.

What makes Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel).

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

No, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 31 until December 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Yep, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons and a golf pro shop are available.

Reviews

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 986 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 986 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 986 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 986 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 986 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Appleby-in-Westmorland

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

A few changes needed before I would return

Lovely welcome, reception smells lovely! I want to know what that scent is ! Food amazing, only a couple things that let it down for us, no A/C for a room that price, it was unbearably hot so we unfortunately had a terrible nights sleep, and no fridge so all our food went off / melted and drinks were so warm, also an information leaflet about local facilities would have helped, times prices etc, but did love the site, lots of games, free pool, outside darts etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katey

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude check in staff, no late check out, slow service everywhere and the room was noise with a very loud air con that sounded like it was on its last legs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrel

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Carson j

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Room very warm, air con very noisy. WiFi wasn’t working as I had work to do, spoke with reception and they did nothing. Food was cold had to be sent back. Very disappointing as it’s been rebranded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

David

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

Wonderful

Great service and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely hotel but room was far too hot

Lovely hotel and room and the gym was just amazing. But the room was so hot. No aircon, just a little fan and couldn’t open the window. Didn’t get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Very good

On the whole very impressed with the hotel, clean and modern with good facilities on site, breakfast was nice with good choices. The only disappointment we had was on check in we were directed to the machine that didn’t work and the assistant on check in desk told us the machine can do it much better than I can, which after a long day traveling is not what you expect to hear
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025