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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adrenalyze Leisure
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪50 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Classic Room

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

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Balcony

Superior Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden.
Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wivenhoe House Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Adrenalyze Leisure. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at the brasserie
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Steps from University of Essex and 5 minutes by car from Colchester Castle Museum
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Wivenhoe House Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 568 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff kindly upgraded our room. Had a lovely balcony with view over fields. Room was fabulous. Clean and comfortable- bathroom seemed new and shower was amazing. Really loved the hotel and wished we were staying longer. Also on uni campus where our son residing so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the new wing, Room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Staff were lovely and helpful and breakfast in the room was great. We also had dinner and the food was excellent despite the team also coping with 2 Christmas parties.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was lovely, very nice room with wonderful views over the local countryside from the balcony. The room was nice and clean, and well appointed with a good coffee machine. Very nice bathroom, again clean. Breakfast in the morning was lovely, good quality and nice and hot buffet. Great coffee options. Was peasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room hotel decorated lovely for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritesh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Staff were very friendly, building was beautiful and rooms were lovely. An amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night and arrived late, so the hotel was quiet. Check-in was quick and efficient. Reaching the room took a while because the layout feels like a maze. When I arrived, the key did not work. I returned to reception and was told it was a known issue, and that it was easier to switch rooms than fix the lock. I was moved to a different room and made the same long walk back. The room was comfortable and the bed was good, but something in the bathroom dripped through the night which made it harder to get to sleep. Overall the stay was fine, but it did not feel like a four-star standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Business traveller
Stayed for 1 night on business. Everything was in general fine. Room was a bit warm and no air con meant fans needed to be on all night. Dinner was fair however fish and chips were overcooked not burnt but in the fryer way too long. Lots of training ongoing with new staff so expected a few mishaps. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the mix of the old and new in this hotel. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast very tasty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, clean, well furnished. Great good. Very worth of 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy.with my stay was clean and tidy,breakfast was great plenty of choice of food.Staff was helpfull had.a lovely lounge and plenty of parking as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, London

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. We were delighted to find that our room had always been serviced prior to our return from breakfast. The room was huge, with a very extensive balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Excellent stay

Room was spotlessly clean with everything you needed. Staff were extremely hospitable and attentive. Breakfast was fresh and a wide variety of food on offer. Balcony was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadija

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here using some Tesco vouchers to pay for the stay. We booked a Superior Balcony Room for one night. Check-in was very friendly and quick, and we were walked to our room by the receptionist. The room was lovely, but we did discover an issue with the electronic lock — it wouldn’t lock when we went to leave. We reported it to reception, and someone came to have a look at it quite quickly. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to resolve the issue, so we were moved to a Deluxe Room. The hotel is beautiful, and the old house is lovely to have a look around. There’s also a beautiful lounge where guests can relax. We had dinner in the Park Brasserie, which was wonderful. The roast beef was perfectly cooked, and everything on the plate was excellent — it was also a generous portion. There’s a wonderful dessert trolley to tempt you after a hearty main course. Breakfast the next morning was equally good. It was served in the same restaurant, with a good selection of both hot and cold options available.
Deluxe room
The balcony view
The Hotel lounge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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