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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

3.0 star property
Hotel in Witham with free parking

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Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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Rivenhall End, London Rd, Witham, England, CM8 3HB
  • Place, Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeside Shopping Centre
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Family Room For 4

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Witham

At OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford, you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Benton Hall Golf and Country Club. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Witham hotel include Forrester Park Golf Club and Museum of Power.

What's nearby

  • Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
  • University of Essex - 20 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 40 min drive - 62.0 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cherry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪TOAST - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lian - ‬3 min drive

About this property

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

Hotel in Witham with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Witham hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford offers 59 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Witham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's restaurant closes at 6 PM on Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Rivenhall Hotel Witham, Nr. Chelmsford
Rivenhall Witham, Nr. Chelmsford
Rivenhall
Rivenhall Hotel Witham
Rivenhall Witham
Rivenhall Hotel
OYO The Rivenhall Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

Yep, OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

As of 6 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$140.75, 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.

Are there any beaches close to OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

The closest beach to OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford is Mill Beach (9.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

No, OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford Reviews

6.6

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 225 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for the price. Convenient for my purpose.

Better than anticipated but obviously a work in progress. No restaurant or bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and pleasant staff, went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Correy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor pressure

I stayed here a few times (8 or 9). It’s being renovated. The last two times, one I had no towels lucky I had my own as I did not notice until I was out of the shower. And the other the shower was scalding or freezing. This time there was brown water coming out of the shower and the pressure was very poor. I asked for another room which was given instantly. The new room had very poor water pressure also. I needed a shower before I went out for a meal. This was not possible. I packed my stuff and gave the key back. Went for my meal and the booked a travel lodge. Money lost !!!!
Just a trickle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and security was good . On the whole better tn reviews
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rejaneesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Very low pressure in the shower so the water practically trickled out. The bed & pillows were uncomfortable. At 2am I packed my bag & went to sleep in my car
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor

Stank or mould/damp. Place is literally a building site. Had to unplug the tv to use the kettle! Bathroom was decent. Hopefully better when building is finished.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not again unless brought up to a decent standard.

Hotel seemed to have only just been taken over from a closed down establishment. They had no services available and the hotel smelled musty as though vacant for a very long period. Not Very Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great price for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a place. The construction work is massive and all over the property. No bar, room has damp. It’s the sort of place you don’t want to take your shoes off
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Helpful and friendly staff. Going through refurbishment so I accepted things wouldn’t be as expected until finished
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SO SO BAD

Place is a building site / total misrepresentation . Don’t stay here it’s dangerous and ait is run badly by this company
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

john-paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cold room - 1 wall mounted electric heater that looked like it would fail any electrical safety inspection (half of the knobs missing). Shower in the morning had no temperature control, it was so hot you couldn't stand it under and nothing made it cooler. Evidently no cold feed to the shower and boiler temp set too hot. It['s cheap but it's rough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I do not reccommend staying here

No bar or restaurant. Very dated. No air-con, so had to keep the windows open and could hear constant traffic from the A12. Hotel was a building site. Some rooms have been refurbished but to a very low quality and unfinished. I have stayed in better hotels for less money than I paid for this one. Didn't feel safe. Anyone could walk on-site and around the hotel. No locks on corridors walkways or stairwells. No security.
Exposed cables
Bathroom - Towel raditor fitted wrong. Hard to use mirror
Broken Light
Construction Site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

david

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Odd place, lick the main gate late at night and kids running around the place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Ok to get your head down.

No on site facilities no bar or restaurant no vending machines Only 1 bath towel for a double room Room was clean but dated as was the surroundings.. like a building site. No key drop off or anyone on reception when leaving. Tea making facilities very basic and not enough for 2 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrendous

Just awful. The bathroom door wouldn't shut. A weird window to the front of the room had no blinds or curtains so light was streaming in all night. The view was a derelict building on one side and the other a demolished part of the original hotel. At night they padlock the car park gates...no mention of this at reception when checking in. You had to call the hotel to be let in. Just glad i had my phone with me. No restauarant, no bar, no vending machine for water. This was a mix of Batea Motel and Hotel California. Do not waste your money. How they can charge £80 for one night is beyond me. How they can even advertise this place as a hotel is shocking enough. Just awful!
Hotel Entrance...
Derelict rooms facing the car park
Derelict part of the property, view from the room
Demolished part of the hotel...view from the entrance to the room. The corridor access to the room was via stairs from the outside...no door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a complete disgrace in everyway the adverisement did not match what we found. I suggestt you take it off your website it is totally misleading.The owners are doing a complete update according to them and until they meet the minimum standards required i suggest they should not be taking the money from any further fooledcustomers.zOur room was a disgrace end of.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Good, but room for improvement

Staff friendly enough. Room was clean & tidy & bathroom was really nice. Hotel is having maintenance with building works outside. Room had recently been painted & had a very strong smell. Understand maintenance is required, but drilling at 8am on any day, especially a Sunday was unacceptable, also without any notice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

Didn’t get there until 1am as at an event in Chelmsford. Got in the room and the window was open and there was a horrible smell of weed and sewage but the room was so hot we needed the window open. There were mouse traps in the room. Tried putting the tv on but didn’t work. The door didn’t lock from the inside, no plug by the bed just went to sleep as so tired. This morning went to have a shower and had no water at all couldn’t even brush our teeth. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Everything was as i expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

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

Cheap

Cheap hotel so you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025