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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Essex

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Food and drink
Garden
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is £116
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Our Silver, Gold and Platinum members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 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 brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and an electric car charging station
  • A front desk safe, newspapers in the reception and luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English

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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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • the brasserie

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wivenhoe House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on 8 May 2025 start from £116.10, 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: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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 Museum and Colchester Castle Park. Beth Chatto Garden and Mercury Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hythe Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 471 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gurdip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was set in lovely grounds, forming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

i claudiu

Liked: Amenities
We will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

katie

We loved our stay at Wivenhoe house and would love to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and modern. The room we were given was huge and had a lovely bathroom and even a coffee machine!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. I was very impressed by it all. Our room was the Charles Gooch Suite, which was so lovely and extremely large, perfect as we had our 4 year old son with us, who slept on the pull out sofa. I love how the hotel keeps the period features of the house so well, yet of course has all the modern facilities. Overall: spotlessly clean, helpful staff, comfortable beds, beautiful room, i would definitely recommend/return if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly hotel with great food in Brasserie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly my stay was just the one night as this was a luxurious hotel, friendly staff within a picturesque setting and would have liked the time to have enjoyed it longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Great place to stay 10 out of 10

Cant fault this hotel, location, cleanliness and service are all spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Rooms were comfortable and good size and staff very friendly and helful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sajal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and servuces
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yashodhra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tharani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time staying!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel so inviting and friendly staff, the room are lovely and clean and the whole house is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food at their restaurant and the staff so welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities
Accommodation great. Restaurant very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great stay

Booked for my partner whilst he attended his Christmas party. Lovely clean room over looking the garden. Great service and he enjoyed his Christmas party as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable hotel, delicious breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay. Room, cosy, clean and everything we needed. Staff lovely, friendly, polite, welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An oasis Loveliest staff Great food Historical place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and homely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Lovely hotel on university campus

Great service from staff Wonderful grounds Slightly warm in room Was expecting a bath and a newer room as advertised but the older style building and rooms were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024