Winchester Christmas Market - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
Winchester Cathedral - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
University of Winchester - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 23 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 61 min drive
Winchester Shawford Station - 8 min drive
Eastleigh Station - 8 min drive
Hedge End Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Rising Sun - 4 min drive
Pauls Fish Bar - 6 min drive
The Ship Inn - 3 min drive
Nick's Fish Bar - 7 min drive
The Ham Farm Harvester - 7 min drive
About this property
Marwell Hotel
At Marwell Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winchester Cathedral. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Dining Room, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
68 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of check-in hours must contact the property.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
7 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and only serves dinner.
Lounge and Bar – This bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Also known as
Marwell Hotel Winchester
Marwell Hotel
Marwell Winchester
Marwell Hotel Southampton
Marwell Hotel Hotel
Marwell Hotel Winchester
Marwell Hotel Hotel Winchester
Frequently asked questions
Does Marwell Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Marwell Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Marwell Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Marwell Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Marwell Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Marwell Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Marwell Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Marwell Hotel and nearby?
Marwell Hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Marwell Hotel?
Yes, Dining Room offers Modern European cuisine.
What's the area around Marwell Hotel like?
Marwell Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from Marwell Zoo.
Marwell Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
13 November 2024
Macy
Macy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Quiet retreat
Such a cute hotel, really friendly and ample free parking. Situated next to the zoo, the area is quiet, relaxed and safe. I will definitely stay here again.
Kate
Kate, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 October 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 October 2024
Convenient for Southampton docks. Good breakfast. Didn't use the pool.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
Our room was quite grotty and not particularly clean! Breakfast was just standard I would said. Nothing at all impressed me with this hotel. Shame, it used to be really lovely
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 September 2024
Rob
Rob, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 September 2024
Dirty sheets, unhelpful staff and a terrible breakfast. Won’t be staying here again.
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
The hotel was a plantation style building on stilts built next to a zoo. We were wakened by beautiful exotic bird song ( not lions roaring as we expected). Food and accomodation was well presented and staff friendly. Overall a very unusual hotel tucked away in the Hampshire countryside.
William
William, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 September 2024
The whole place just feels a bit tired
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 September 2024
We stayed for 1 night for a wedding we didnt use the pool as we didnt know they had one till we got there. No-one explained when it was open etc or what facilities they had on site.
Room was big, but it didnt feel the cleanest. We were greated by a daddy longlegs on one wall and spider on the other.
The bathroom door was in poor condition and so damaged by water it wouldnt shut.
Shower was good and there was a bath tub.
Bed was comfortable
Breakfast was a bit of a waiting game. There were plenty of tables (but several needed clearing) they werent ready for next people.
Hot food option, we had to wait ages with a plate of food for beans as they needed to be heated up. A lady next tonus had asked for a fried egg and it turned up 15mins after she had finished her food.
That said the food was good it was just the service which was very slow and disorganised.
Check in and check out were easy and price was reasonable.
The ground were a mess. Just overgrown with weeds and looked unkempt. Its a woodland environment but there was rubbish in amongst it which was a shame.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
25 August 2024
The hotel is run down and needs some updating. The bathroom is tired with lime scale marks all around the back of the sink and down the tiles.
The door didn't lock from the inside which I wasn't ideal either.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 August 2024
Pool
Hoshang
Hoshang, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 August 2024
Lovely place - a few niggles though
A lovely hotel in a lovely setting
Room and bathroom spotless and staff very friendly but I did have a couple of niggles
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 August 2024
One night stay was ok, but somewhat disappointing.
Our pre-paid booking had not registered on the Marwell system, so check-in took quite a long time. The desk staff were quite pleasant and eventually resolved the issue and said that we had been upgraded to a Bridal Suite because of the problems at check-in. However, had we been newly weds we would have been disappointed by their idea of a bridal suite.
The rooms all seem to have quite narrow, shared balconies, so you would not want to leave the patio doors open at night to get fresh air.
We also had to wait with two other groups at the bar for between 5-10 mins because there were no staff in attendance.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 August 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 August 2024
Interesting place - a little tired and in need of some tic. Little things: no drinking glasses in room, only one bath towel and very dirty carpet in dining room. Otherwise ok
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 August 2024
Max
Max, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 August 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 August 2024
The room was close to the hotel entrance but we had a nice quiet stay and slept very well except for the doors banging closed in the morning. Could not make out if this was staff or guests. We did not dine at the hotel so cannot comment about the food or other facilities. Overall a nice hotel.
deborah
deborah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 August 2024
The staff were friendly. Compliments to the chief, my evening meal was superb, restaurant staff were friendly. The room was very basic as was the furniture The bath had a lot of unsightly marks. There was rubish under the settee, and one of the sinks in the bathroom was dirty.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 August 2024
Convenient for Marwell Zoo and Resort but although bedroom and bed were large and comfortable there was a lack of thorough cleaning and the bed sheet was stained, We had to request a replacement, which was dealt with promptly. Hospitality tray had obviously not been moved to clean surrounding surface as stains and crumbs all around it. Bathroom door and floor need a thorough scrub.