Wivenhoe House Hotel

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August 2025

September 2025

Enjoy a selection of pastries and sandwiches at our cafe, where you can relax and socialize in comfort.

Classic design meets comfort in this stylish hotel room, featuring a large bed, sofa, and modern armchair.

Stately historic building with a symmetrical facade and decorative brickwork, set amidst a well-manicured lawn and pathway.

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and window offering a view of the outdoors.

Enjoy dining or socializing in this outdoor seating area surrounded by a large tree and the building's contemporary design.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Room service
Laundry
Housekeeping

Explore the area

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

University of Essex
‪1 min walk‬
Colchester Castle Park
‪5 min drive‬
Beth Chatto Garden
‪5 min drive‬
London (STN-Stansted)
‪46 min drive‬

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a cozy seating area and a window offering a view of the surrounding area.

Classic Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and sofa, offering a comfortable seating area.

Luxury Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, a comfortable chair, and a small table for reading.

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and balcony offering a view of lush greenery.

Superior Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and sofa, plus a balcony with a view of lush greenery.

Superior Balcony

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Relax in style with a round table and wicker chairs under a shaded umbrella.

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

Enjoy a diverse spread of breakfast options at our buffet.

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Essex

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're just a quick walk from University of Essex. 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.

Languages

English

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

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

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

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

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

Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Colchester

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester

Wivenhoe House Hotel Hotel Colchester

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Roy

5 May 2025

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

Noisy wedding disturbance

Staff always first class. Hot classic room in the old part of the hotel. Booked a classic room but was hoping for the new side as cooler. Also noisy wedding event outside the window. Non wedding guests would be better suited away from the event.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller

5 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

29 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

Travelled with family

27 Apr 2025

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

What a beautiful area and very comfort for my room

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family

27 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

26 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

22 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family

21 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Travelled with family

21 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful Property next to University of Essex

A beautiful property with a lovely historical charm- though a bit on the expensive side. The reception team was incredibly friendly and accommodating. I stayed in the Hilton room for a night before my graduation at the University of Essex, and it made the occasion feel even more special.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with family

19 Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Gurdip

Travelled with family

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel was set in lovely grounds, forming

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

19 Apr 2025

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

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel. Our room the Brettingham was lovely. The weather was lovely so we were ablebto enjoy some drinks out on the garden terrace. The staff were all really friendly right feom check in to check out! We had breakfast in our room. We had a full english and it was huge and really great quality food! Will definitely comw back again 😁

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chu Li

18 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

17 Apr 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

15 Apr 2025

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

Nice and peaceful

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

10 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

6 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

4 Apr 2025

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

That little extra dutorisr

An amazing night away celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary. Great suprise was the welcome in our bedroom after it had mentioned we. Were celebrating.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller

2 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

1 Apr 2025

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

A hotel of the highest class.

Everything about this hotel is excellent. The staff are super friendly and helpful whether they’re on reception, the room cleaners, or brassiere staff. Comfortable beds and great views across the hotel grounds. My only tiny gripe was at breakfast when, even though the menu says that cooked breakfast is cooked to order unless it is particularly busy ( which it wasn’t when I was there as there were only about 8 people having breakfast), the bacon had obviously been pre-cooked and stood under a hot lamp for too long so that it was hard and rubbery. A shame as it was top class bacon. That aside, everything else was just about perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

29 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Business traveller

21 Mar 2025

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