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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
Garden
Food and drink
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 501
SAR 601 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Alresford Station - 4 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 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), an area shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Wivenhoe House Hotel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wivenhoe House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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. 343 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 492 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

6/10

Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

My stay at the Wivenhoe House Hotel was excellent. Lionel was absolutely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very nice location and property. We really enjoyed our stay, except for dinner. This was very much under par. Our complaint was greatly handled.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic hotel, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent friendly hotel with great food in Brasserie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Nice and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

Very nice hotel. Rooms were comfortable and good size and staff very friendly and helful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent accommodation and servuces
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful property with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful time staying!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

This was a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

An oasis Loveliest staff Great food Historical place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

A lovely hotel and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

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

Very comfortable and homely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great stay with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

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

10/10

This is a great place to stay with an outstanding staff team who do their best to ensure guests enjoy the best stay possible. Not cheap but well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024