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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Essex

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪50 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
(12 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Colchester retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Essex and 3 miles (5 km) of Colchester Castle Park. Also, Colchester Castle Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Beth Chatto Garden is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 15 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Flatford Mill - 21 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Henley's Fish and Chips - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Wivenhoe House Hotel

4-star hotel near University of Essex
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.

Property 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: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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
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, 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wivenhoe House Hotel to the airport?

Wivenhoe House Hotel is 43 mi (66-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $126.74, excluding 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.

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wivenhoe House Hotel.

How close is Wivenhoe House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.3 mi (26-min drive) from Clacton-on-Sea Beach and 10.8 mi (15-min drive) from St. Osyth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wivenhoe House Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel have a pool?

Wivenhoe House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel have a restaurant?

Wivenhoe House Hotel is home to the brasserie, which features British cuisine.

Does Wivenhoe House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Wivenhoe House Hotel to downtown Colchester?

Wivenhoe House Hotel is 2.3 mi away from Colchester.

Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 539 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful, room was spacious and comfortable. View from the balcony was lovely and staff were very friendly. Even a little welcome bag for the pooch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alex orSusan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel but there was no AC in the room. So we had to check out after one night. The staff was excellent and they were gracious enough to cancel the second night booking. The Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent food, room, immaculate, even had air con. Would have no hesitation in recommending it and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Limited range of food available in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Uzma

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice! Lovely grounds and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything and everyone was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very peaceful and the rooms are done out to a high standard. They do not look tired or well worn it really is a lovely hotel. The staff were really polite and attentive. I really can’t fault the fit and finishing of the whole building and rooms. There was no noise from adjacent rooms which you sometimes get with other hotels. The grounds surrounding the hotel are beautifully kept and there is no road or traffic noise. Really is a great stay and location. Comfy beds slept really really well, and nice to have a fridge and safe as standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maurice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and property. We really enjoyed our stay, except for dinner. This was very much under par. Our complaint was greatly handled.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025