Wivenhoe House Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to University of Essex and Colchester Castle Museum, Wivenhoe House Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Park Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and 2 bars are available to all guests.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is £122
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Luxury Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Colchester is home to Wivenhoe House Hotel. Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Zoo. University of Essex and Colchester Castle Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

What's nearby

  • A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.
    Colchester Castle Park
    13 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.
    Colchester Zoo
    29 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • University of Essex
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hythe Quay
    9 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Adrenalyze Leisure
    9 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alresford Station
    4 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    3 min drive
  • The Bridge Wine Bar
    2 min drive
  • The Spinnaker
    3 min drive
  • Peking Palace
    5 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near University of Essex
  • Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and Beth Chatto Garden, Wivenhoe House Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Park Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and an electric car charging station
    • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and newspapers in the reception
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Wivenhoe House Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: ECOsmart. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wivenhoe House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on 8 Nov 2026 start from £122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Wivenhoe House Hotel located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from University of Essex, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. Beth Chatto Garden and Mercury Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hythe Station is 26 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

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 657 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great room, very quiet location. Restaurant & food were superb, recommend highly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and super friendly staff. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, grounds and staff are amazing. We ordered a gift package for the room as a birthday celebration, cost of £9 for 2 chocolates is extortionate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accommodation, with lovely views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely clean modern rooms with balcony! Comfy beds, fab bathroom with powerful shower (: Great customer service. Only negative for me was that the pillows were really hard but im sure if i had asked they would have provided a soft one. Would definately stay again if I was visiting Colchester & I dont often like a place enough to want to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel bedroom was spotlessly clean and very comfortable with everything you need in the room for a pleasant stay. The staff we encountered all seemed very friendly and helpful. Parking is easy and the hotel is surrounded by beautiful grounds. We always choose this hotel when visiting our relatives in Colchester.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly check in (and out), staff throughout the hotel were friendly. Grounds were really nice to walk around, breakfast was nice and having the additional cooked to order elements was great. Room was lovely. Minor feedback would be that the pillows were not great, but all in it was a really lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay the staff were amazing food was outstanding rooms so clean the only slight disappointment was there was a few weddings a day which restricted us from enjoying the gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Good quiet location and easy parking. Food and beer was also nice. Good breakfast. Will return when back in area for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice night’s stay with a 3 course meal each at the hotel’s restaurant and we got an upgrade to a balcony room for £15. Friendly staff and lovely luxury hotel with luxury amenities in the room too. Only improvement could be better air conditioning as the room was still quite hot even with fan unit and ceiling fan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about our stay was excellent, the service and the staff in particular were next level fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean rooms, staff were attentive, amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet restful environment. Safe and welcoming. GrwTvtobsee the Hospitality students learning in a first rate hotel. I would go there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and very friendly staff at both reception and in the brasserie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent room, big clean bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the hotel welcoming stunningly beautiful. I had breakfast in my room and it was 10 out of 10 absolutely excellent I travel alone. I am female and I have a hotel like this is incredibly important to me. It was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late but the welcome was still amazing. Lovely room, well equipped with a beautiful view. Super breakfast and easy checkout. I will definitely revisit and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room hotel decorated lovely for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent welcome, and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, the toaster is amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there. Super convenient, as I was on a course at the university that weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were polite and friendly throughout our visit. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, and the buffet breakfast was delicious with a great selection. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic building, modernised internally.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025