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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$292
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

Map
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beth Chatto Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Balcony

Superior Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Colchester

At Wivenhoe House Hotel you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from University of Essex and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Colchester Castle Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, the brasserie, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Colchester hotel include Colchester Castle Park and Beth Chatto Garden.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 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

  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Essex
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.

Payment types

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: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Wivenhoe House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on 6 Jul 2025 start from NZ$292.2, including 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.

Is parking available at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yep, Wivenhoe House Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Wivenhoe House Hotel?

The closest beach to Wivenhoe House Hotel is St. Osyth Beach (14.4 km).

What makes Wivenhoe House Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wivenhoe House Hotel.

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

No, Wivenhoe House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 495 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

John

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

A hotel of the highest class.

Everything about this hotel is excellent. The staff are super friendly and helpful whether they’re on reception, the room cleaners, or brassiere staff. Comfortable beds and great views across the hotel grounds. My only tiny gripe was at breakfast when, even though the menu says that cooked breakfast is cooked to order unless it is particularly busy ( which it wasn’t when I was there as there were only about 8 people having breakfast), the bacon had obviously been pre-cooked and stood under a hot lamp for too long so that it was hard and rubbery. A shame as it was top class bacon. That aside, everything else was just about perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly my stay was just the one night as this was a luxurious hotel, friendly staff within a picturesque setting and would have liked the time to have enjoyed it longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

i claudiu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Omotayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Stephen

Travelled with group
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

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

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sajal

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

10/10 Excellent

Tharani

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yashodhra

Travelled with partner
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