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Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is RM630
RM756 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Colchester is home to Wivenhoe House Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Colchester Castle Park and Clacton-on-Sea Beach, while Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Zoo are popular local attractions. University of Essex and Colchester Castle Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Alresford Station - 4 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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), a local 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 guest rooms at Wivenhoe House Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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2 Nov - 3 Nov
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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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 does it cost to stay at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from RM 629.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 526 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful, room was spacious and comfortable. View from the balcony was lovely and staff were very friendly. Even a little welcome bag for the pooch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Limited range of food available in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice! Lovely grounds and service.
Stayed 4 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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything and everyone was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I expected to be in the annex, but the room was very good and had a balcony. Food was excellent, generous portions. To be honest, I thought the wine was a bit pricey. Very nice garden, and plenty of parking. The hotel is a training hotel, so the staff are knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Dan

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

Great place to stay 10 out of 10

Cant fault this hotel, location, cleanliness and service are all spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Wivenhoe House Hotel was excellent. Lionel was absolutely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

We loved our stay at Wivenhoe house and would love to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Rooms were comfortable and good size and staff very friendly and helful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sajal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and servuces
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yashodhra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and modern. The room we were given was huge and had a lovely bathroom and even a coffee machine!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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