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Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Wivenhoe House Hotel offers elegant surroundings near Colchester Castle Museum and Beth Chatto Garden. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the terrace, or savor a meal at the brasserie. The property provides WiFi and an area shuttle for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

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 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henley's Fish and Chips - ‬19 min walk

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
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • 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

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

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Reviews

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 529 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex orSusan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel but there was no AC in the room. So we had to check out after one night. The staff was excellent and they were gracious enough to cancel the second night booking. The Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time here. Had to go to the university for training so did a family trip where I was able to enjoy the beauty of nature, get some fresh air, relax and just unwinds from the busy city life
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

David

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

Excellent Hotel .. would recommend.

Very enjoyable stay. We received a free upgrade to a superior room which was a nice surprise, all the staff we encountered were professional, friendly and attentive. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. Hotel in a very pleasant countryside setting. Nothing to find fault with, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajal

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

Tharani

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

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary night away

Wivenhoe house is beautiful, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bedroom was very comfortable and spotlessly clean, it’s nice to have a coffee machine instead of the usual cheap instant sachets. Bathroom was a good size, extremely clean with a powerful shower. Food both in the evening and breakfast was well presented and delicious. All the staff were very friendly and professional. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very peaceful and the rooms are done out to a high standard. They do not look tired or well worn it really is a lovely hotel. The staff were really polite and attentive. I really can’t fault the fit and finishing of the whole building and rooms. There was no noise from adjacent rooms which you sometimes get with other hotels. The grounds surrounding the hotel are beautifully kept and there is no road or traffic noise. Really is a great stay and location. Comfy beds slept really really well, and nice to have a fridge and safe as standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Leanne

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

Wonderful stay

We had a really good time and would come again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

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

ridwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, quite,very lean and nice rooms! Good brekkie too :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience 'excellent breakfast n outstanding customers service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful room, gracious staff, great supplies
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, friendly and super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a reasonably priced and fairly comfortable option. Staff were generally very helpful and exceptionally polite. However, on our arrival after being seated in the brasserie, we had to wait a long time and eventually find someone, to place our order. We liked our room with balcony, and the parkland environment. However, it was impossible to use the bathroom during the night without waking the other occupant because of light spillage. As a suggestion it would be good for the hotel to work with the university management to develop a safe pedestrian route to the bus stops at South Courts - the footpath runs out at the car parks and we found we had to walk on the road to progress towards the bus stop. This would be completely unmanageable for someone in a wheelchair. There was a wedding going on during our stay and as the wedding party were using the enclosed garden space, we weren't sure if we could sit there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Lovely balcolny room overlooking university sports

Great room with balcony overlooking trees and sports fields of university.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and staff were helpful. Had such a good nights sleep we missed breakfast! Lovely view from our room, will definitely stay here again if we are in the area

8/10 Good

Stallon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Incredible greenery surroundings, one of the main highlights. Big spacious room. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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