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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Superior Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adrenalyze Leisure
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪67 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

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

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Superior Balcony

Superior Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 bars/lounges 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. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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 2 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Park 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
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. 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 Park 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
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Park 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)
  • Proposal/romance packages

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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 (on request)
  • Towels provided

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
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 and debit 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. 428 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 604 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was excellent, the service and the staff in particular were next level fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stallon

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

Vincent

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

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and very friendly staff at both reception and in the brasserie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jean

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

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best rooms I have stayed in the UK. It was clean, well equipped and even had a balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and more that you would expect from an excellent hotel of the international conference type
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Elsie

The service and the staff were awful. It’s a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic building, modernised internally.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mark

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very warm welcomenwhen we checked into the hotel,our room was spacious and very clean we had a balcony room so we had a lovely room.Breakfast this morning was lovely as well so we both enjoyed our stay last night to celebrate my husbands sixty bithday.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Good room and food

Friendly and attentive staff and a superb dinner, good room and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable, very spacious. The staff was friendly and courteous. The historic building made the stay even more special. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly employees
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie

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

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very welcoming in both the reception and restaurant. Large bedroom, very clean and comfortable bed, lovely view. Food was good too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, excellent heating, plenty of hot water and power shower. In particular Visi, the front of house manager, was very accommodating, after we were unable to book the restaurant, going above & beyond to ensure our NYE was the best experience we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Amenities
Excellent food, room, immaculate, even had air con. Would have no hesitation in recommending it and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M

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

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