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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
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
The current price is CA $193
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
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
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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Balcony

Superior Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA

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

  • 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

  • ‪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

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.

Languages

English

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

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

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

Popular mentions

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Food
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Bathroom
Balcony
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide range of options and high-quality food. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nice hotel. Limited range of food available in the restaurant.
Stephanie, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 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 Excellent

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 Good

Nice and peaceful
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation and servuces
Sajal, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Georgina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel. Our room the Brettingham was lovely. The weather was lovely so we were ablebto enjoy some drinks out on the garden terrace. The staff were all really friendly right feom check in to check out! We had breakfast in our room. We had a full english and it was huge and really great quality food! Will definitely comw back again 😁
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Property next to University of Essex

A beautiful property with a lovely historical charm- though a bit on the expensive side. The reception team was incredibly friendly and accommodating. I stayed in the Hilton room for a night before my graduation at the University of Essex, and it made the occasion feel even more special.
Lounge area
Hilton Room
Hilton room- bathroom
Yasmin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was a lovely hotel
Tharani, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Loved this hotel so inviting and friendly staff, the room are lovely and clean and the whole house is beautiful
Tracey, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Accommodation great. Restaurant very enjoyable.
William, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

An oasis Loveliest staff Great food Historical place
Orna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A lovely hotel and staff very friendly and helpful
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

That little extra dutorisr

An amazing night away celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary. Great suprise was the welcome in our bedroom after it had mentioned we. Were celebrating.
Anne, 1-night trip