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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of Essex

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Wivenhoe House Hotel, with its elegant charm, is nestled near Colchester Castle Museum and Beth Chatto Garden. Unwind in the garden or on the sunny terrace after a delicious meal at the brasserie. Guests appreciate connecting to WiFi and exploring nearby attractions via an area shuttle.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$161 nightly
The total price is $193
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Balcony | 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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 61 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 66 min drive
  • Alresford Station - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Hythe Station - 26 min walk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anchor - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Colchester. For a bite to eat, guests can check out the brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 19 2025 to August 20 2025 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wivenhoe House Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from August 19 2025 to August 20 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wivenhoe House 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Wivenhoe House Hotel and nearby?

Wivenhoe House Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Yes, the brasserie offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Wivenhoe House Hotel like?

Wivenhoe House Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from University of Essex.

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide range of options and high-quality food. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel on university campus

A lovely place in the Essex campus. Attentive staff, comfortable room with nespresso machine and huge bed. Very quiet and great for exploring the area.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Hotel in peaceful surroundings

Lovely hotel, fabulous areas to relax and enjoy a coffee or drink in the evening. Had a room in the old part of the hotel and it was clean, spacious and had a traditional feel
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Nice hotel in a great setting, very handy for the university sports complex next door. Food and service in the restaurant was excellent. The only thing to note is that this hotel does not have air conditioning, there is a fan in the room but it can still get pretty warm if the weather is nice.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location and beautiful surrounds especially the lake.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wedding venue

Lovely venue and the staff were amazing, the only minor glitch is there wasn’t air con in the room despite it being of a modern construction
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Rosemarie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Anniversary Trip

Clean Rooms, Attentive and friendly staff, quiet and peaceful sleep. Only thing id suggest is hooks in the Superior rooms just for quick access to handbag/jacket rather than drapping them on chair or having to take them off hangers in the wardrobe. Also, the vanity mirror in the bathroom should have its own socket/electricity switch as having the vanity mirror light on with the bathroom light gets very bright and overwhelming first thing in the morning.
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice! Lovely grounds and service.
Elissa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything and everyone was fantastic.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, beautiful grounds and friendly staff.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly hotel with great food in Brasserie.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay at the Wivenhoe House Hotel was excellent. Lionel was absolutely
James, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Wivenhoe house and would love to stay again
katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay 10 out of 10

Cant fault this hotel, location, cleanliness and service are all spot on.
Dan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful area and very comfort for my room
H, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Rooms were comfortable and good size and staff very friendly and helful.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time staying!!
Lisa M, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean and modern. The room we were given was huge and had a lovely bathroom and even a coffee machine!
Aimee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and peaceful
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation and servuces
Sajal, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice location and property. We really enjoyed our stay, except for dinner. This was very much under par. Our complaint was greatly handled.
Maurice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay.
Yashodhra, 1-night trip