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Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

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Food and drink
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
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

Property is also known as

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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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