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Wivenhoe House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Essex

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Superior Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3FA
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adrenalyze Leisure
    ‪4 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
(13 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Adrenalyze Leisure - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Night Plus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spinnaker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Wine Bar - ‬2 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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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 Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wivenhoe House Hotel on May 14, 2026 start from $194, 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.

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 12.2 mi (18-min drive) from Jaywick Sands. 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. 406 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 572 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Staff were very friendly, building was beautiful and rooms were lovely. An amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night and arrived late, so the hotel was quiet. Check-in was quick and efficient. Reaching the room took a while because the layout feels like a maze. When I arrived, the key did not work. I returned to reception and was told it was a known issue, and that it was easier to switch rooms than fix the lock. I was moved to a different room and made the same long walk back. The room was comfortable and the bed was good, but something in the bathroom dripped through the night which made it harder to get to sleep. Overall the stay was fine, but it did not feel like a four-star standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Business traveler
Stayed for 1 night on business. Everything was in general fine. Room was a bit warm and no air con meant fans needed to be on all night. Dinner was fair however fish and chips were overcooked not burnt but in the fryer way too long. Lots of training ongoing with new staff so expected a few mishaps. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the mix of the old and new in this hotel. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast very tasty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, clean, well furnished. Great good. Very worth of 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy.with my stay was clean and tidy,breakfast was great plenty of choice of food.Staff was helpfull had.a lovely lounge and plenty of parking as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, London

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. We were delighted to find that our room had always been serviced prior to our return from breakfast. The room was huge, with a very extensive balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025