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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Balcony
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adrenalyze Leisure
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪67 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
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Balcony

Superior Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Colchester

At Wivenhoe House Hotel you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from University of Essex and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Colchester Castle Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Park 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. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. 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 Museum and Beth Chatto Garden.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Adrenalyze Leisure - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 27 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Alresford Station - 4 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spinnaker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Albany Gardens Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Race Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. 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
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 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
  • 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 and hairdryers. 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Park 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 (on request)
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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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 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on 22 June 2026 start from AU$231, 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 Clacton-on-Sea Beach (17.2 km).

What makes Wivenhoe House Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A 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, you can grab a meal at Wivenhoe House Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

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?

Dogs are welcome at Wivenhoe House Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 588 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Elsie

The service and the staff were awful. It’s a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best rooms I have stayed in the UK. It was clean, well equipped and even had a balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and more that you would expect from an excellent hotel of the international conference type
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and very friendly staff at both reception and in the brasserie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stallon

Clean rooms, staff were attentive, amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Leeds

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Subir

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very warm welcomenwhen we checked into the hotel,our room was spacious and very clean we had a balcony room so we had a lovely room.Breakfast this morning was lovely as well so we both enjoyed our stay last night to celebrate my husbands sixty bithday.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room spacious and clean. Food overall a bit of a let down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, excellent heating, plenty of hot water and power shower. In particular Visi, the front of house manager, was very accommodating, after we were unable to book the restaurant, going above & beyond to ensure our NYE was the best experience we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable, very spacious. The staff was friendly and courteous. The historic building made the stay even more special. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff kindly upgraded our room. Had a lovely balcony with view over fields. Room was fabulous. Clean and comfortable- bathroom seemed new and shower was amazing. Really loved the hotel and wished we were staying longer. Also on uni campus where our son residing so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic building, modernised internally.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the new wing, Room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Staff were lovely and helpful and breakfast in the room was great. We also had dinner and the food was excellent despite the team also coping with 2 Christmas parties.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was lovely, very nice room with wonderful views over the local countryside from the balcony. The room was nice and clean, and well appointed with a good coffee machine. Very nice bathroom, again clean. Breakfast in the morning was lovely, good quality and nice and hot buffet. Great coffee options. Was peasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were polite and friendly throughout our visit. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, and the buffet breakfast was delicious with a great selection. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room hotel decorated lovely for Xmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritesh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025