At Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
130 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
BLVD Steakhouse - Onsite steakhouse. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: USD 9.99 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday:
Outdoor pool
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Cambria Waco Univ Riverfront
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront Waco
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront Hotel
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront Hotel Waco
Frequently asked questions
Does Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront and nearby?
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront has 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, BLVD Steakhouse.
What's the area around Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront like?
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront is a short 20-minute walk from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 7 minutes' walk from Waco Convention Center.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Jan 7, 2025
Jenniffer
Jenniffer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Amy Jo
Amy Jo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Tara
Tara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Kirby
Kirby, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 19, 2024
Patty
Patty, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Alicia
Alicia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Great stay
Beautiful hotel! Loved the atmosphere and it felt high end. I loved that the toilet in our bathroom had its own door. Loved the Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom for getting ready and the bed was so comfortable with floor to ceiling blackout curtains! Only recommendation is that the tv be a smart tv with more viewing options.
Kendra
Kendra, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Very nice accommodations. Comfy bed. Directly across street from Waco Suspension Bridge. Conveniently located to downtown and Baylor University. Check in was fast and easy. Front desk personnel friendly. Large beautiful bathroom and walk in shower. Will stay again.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 27, 2024
We like the newness of the property. We like the ability to walk to McClane Stadium. The walkable paths and area around the hotel is beautiful due to its nearness to the Brazos and the bridges. It is not ideal however if you want to be in and walk within the downtown Waco neighborhood. It’s an easy drive but I’d recommend a hotel in downtown if you want to be in that neighborhood. The lobby, bar and restaurant are spacious and beautiful.
Overall it’s a comfortable and very nice stay.
Our fear is that over time when the newness wears off, lack of staffing will degrade the property. Although the present staff is friendly and willing to help but there’s just not eneough staff. In addition housekeeping fell short on service. They bed was actually messily made, we almost thought they didn’t come and then realized neither my husband or I made any attempt to make our bed so they had to have come in. We also realized that towels were replenished so that also confirmed they were in the room. However, they didn’t replace us with enough towels or wash clothes so that was irritating as well. In addition, they may or may not have even swiffered the floors. Which swiffering is very bare minimum to begin with.
Another observation is that the front desk staff sit behind the front desk. I have never observed this until this hotel so we thought it strange.
Francesca
Francesca, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Great new hotel
Juan
Juan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Nice hotel
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2024
Don’t have much in rooms. No paper no pens.
Need bigger trash in bath
Raynette
Raynette, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Great water pressure and shower head, nice fitness center and pool deck, convenient location for why I was there.
Connie
Connie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Nice large rooms! Staff was very friendly and helpful🙂
Tamara
Tamara, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 15, 2024
Wonderful spacious room with modern furnishings. Easy walk from Baylor but some sidewalks missing.
However, in the room noisy minibar and AC is noisy and hard to control.
Restaurant staff inexperienced and unfriendly: slow to provide service (salt and paper?), and spills coffee on my table and does not even apologize or come to wipe it.
Malgorzata
Malgorzata, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 13, 2024
Buyer Warning ...
Be aware that this hotel charges additional "property fees" above and beyond hotel incidentals and the hotels.com rate. Wasn't made aware of this until after my stay and I see the charge on my card. It's a nice hotel, very clean and the staff are friendly. But, extra charges were a negative for me. Let me know what I'm paying for. Don't surprise me! Not good.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
All the staff was super friendly
Virginia
Virginia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
New Waco Hotel
New hotel. Great location next to Baylor. Excellent restaurant.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Vernon
Vernon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Everything was in perfect conditions.
Ana
Ana, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Enjoyed the stay, room was nice and staff was helpful.