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Marwell Hotel Winchester South

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Marwell Zoo

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Marwell Hotel offers a peaceful countryside retreat with an indoor pool, sauna, and gym. The Dining Room serves Modern European cuisine. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the helpful staff consistently impresses with attentive service.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Family room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Family room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Thompson Lane, Winchester, England, SO21 1JY

What's nearby

  • Marwell Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • University of Southampton - 14 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Shawford Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonny's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ham Farm (Harvester) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rising Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steam Town Brew Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lapstone - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Marwell Hotel Winchester South

Hotel near Marwell Zoo
Located close to Winchester Cathedral and University of Southampton, Marwell Hotel Winchester South provides a bar, a sauna, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), 7 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room
  • Lounge and Bar

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of check-in hours must contact the property.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Marwell
Marwell Hotel
Marwell Hotel Winchester
Marwell Winchester
Marwell Hotel Southampton
Marwell Hotel
Marwell Hotel Winchester
Marwell Winchester Winchester
Marwell Hotel Winchester South Hotel
Marwell Hotel Winchester South Winchester
Marwell Hotel Winchester South Hotel Winchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Marwell Hotel Winchester South pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Marwell Hotel Winchester South?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marwell Hotel Winchester South?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Marwell Hotel Winchester South?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Marwell Hotel Winchester South located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Marwell Zoo, and within 9 mi (15 km) of South Downs National Park and Winchester Cathedral. University of Southampton and St. Mary's Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Marwell Hotel Winchester South Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location with the woods around and a quirky unique place with nice bedroom but needs a little upgrade and a bit of gardening around the area outside. Very clean inside and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A great quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Really good staff . Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property with great potential but requires a bit of investment and ground maintenance. We were told dinner is only available at 19:30.a bit too late for families with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suwayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They were strict on check in being 3pm yet when I went to the desk at 3pm they were having issues.It is good they have a restaurant on property and the food is good.The wifi is absolute garbageeeeeeeee in the room.The wifi seems to only work well in the lobby area.The only proper customer service I experienced was at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quiet but tired
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theo

Liked: Amenities
The internet was sketchy. The staff helped rectify this problem. I like the concept of forest surrounding the bungalows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bekah

Great location for visiting Marwell Zoo. However, the hotel desperately needs a refurb. The room was dirty and needed updating - the bathroom countertop was rotten and falling apart, the toilet bowl was stained, the radiator was rusty, walls marked, etc, etc. Quite dressing really. It was definitely overpriced for the quality of accommodation provided. The breakfast was also very basic and overpriced for what was provided, especially £10 for a toddler who just ate some weetabix. The hotel has so much potential. Please please do a total update.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay as always highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an okay stay the property is a little tired the breakfast could have been replenished a bit more the sausages were over cooked or left for a long time the eggs were sitting in the heated tin for a long time so we’re almost cold we have had better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and very comfortable well appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been run down and is unkempt compared to 5 years ago. Pool didn't look like it had been cleaned in years with grime all around it. TV remote didn't work and room was less than average would have been better booking a Premier Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed 10 years in a row,( take my grandchildren to marwell zoo so needed a bed for the nite)hotel needs updating , over the years , you have stopped the drawing pack for children , done away with the fabulous games room , took away the game controll in the lobbey ist floor , let the play park deteriate.and stopped free entry to the soft play up the road. Marwell zoo has and is completing an update so would be lovely for you to follow suit , go back to what you used to do , make children happy to stay in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We attended a beautiful wedding here and stayed the night. Although the property is a little dated, it was comfortable and welcoming. Staff were all amazing and the wedding was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Shachar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sauna was great. Breakfast was ok, but one morning it was 20 minutes late which could be problematic if you count on it to be on time. Staff is really lovely and helpful. I love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people at reception and bar areas. Warm welcome etc. Room was well equipped and clean. Bed was very comfortable and a good size. Breakfast was very good, although a bit limited on fruit and yogurts etc. Would definitely stay again even though I did not visit the zoo, which was not a noisy place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

Super stay

The staff were incredible and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was well managed and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

H

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was cold
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Close to the zoo but needs a make over .

Staff at hotel very very polite and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Sadly hotel could really do with a make over and it was pretty shabby which really let it down .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it self is lovely but the poor condition of my room was terrible. It hadn’t been cleaned not hoovered or dusted their was stains on the walls the room was in very poor condition. The bathroom was terrible no plug for the bath shower head was covered in lime scale none of the taps had been wiped. It’s was very disappointing as this was ment to be a special trip as it was our wedding anniversary and had an animal experience book in the zoo. To be honest to leave a nice clean home and pay for a room that was in that state was shocking. If the management was to spend some money in sorting out them poor standard they have let in fall into the hotel would be amazing. Seems like money could be more important than the standard of the hotel. The big question is why have management left it to get in this state ?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay as usual
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like africa pool was great rooms were clean and big good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, filthy, smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in asked questions about taxi reception had no idea the girl very polite but poorly informed about general info. Breakfast was cold and poor as food kept running out as no one checking it so people had to keep asking them to refill, they ran out of fruit an white bread and still had another hour breakfast service to go Came back in evening and asked for cocktail but could not as no ice for drinks as machine broke then a satalight went down so problem with tvs. The room was really lovely but out side of balcony doors it was grating running along all the rooms which you could stand on as fire exit aswell but did not feel safe as anyone could walk to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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