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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Witham hotel

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Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rivenhall End, London Rd, Witham, England, CM8 3HB
  • Place, Forrester Park Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room For 4

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Witham

In Witham .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Benton Hall Golf and Country Club with a stay here. Forrester Park Golf Club and Paycockes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Benton Hall Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Forrester Park Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Layer Marney Tower - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 16 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪TOAST - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cherry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Witham hotel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Witham hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford offers 59 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Witham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Pet friendly
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Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's restaurant closes at 6 PM on Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Rivenhall Hotel Witham, Nr. Chelmsford
Rivenhall Witham, Nr. Chelmsford
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Rivenhall Witham
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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford to the airport?

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford is 28 mi (44-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford on Oct 8, 2025 start from $61.77, 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 OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford.

How close is OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford to the beach?

This hotel is 7.4 mi (20-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford offer free breakfast?

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford have a pool?

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford does not have a pool.

Does OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford to downtown Witham?

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford is 0.9 mi away from Rivenhall.

OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 210 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Disliked: Staff & service
No bar . No food . Second rate room . Noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please don't book this hotel it was so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in really bad condition, the room was large but very very basic and beds comfortable but the carpet was threadbare, there was no hot water, the wardrobe was infested with moths, no remote for the TV woken up every hour by noises guests and I have woken up this morning with bites on my legs and arms. I really don’t expect to have an experience like this when I book through Hotels.com!
Tatty carpet
?!
Exposed wires
Moth infestation in wardrobe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This basic type hotel seems to be just starting up? I expect it will be much better in the future. Staff are very nice and seemed very enthusiastic Bathroom very nice in the room I was in, which was small but nicely decorated and the beds very comfortable. On the downside it was thick with building dust which I cleaned from the air as well as the surfaces before I could sleep there - this was back in March 2025. They seemed to welcome my suggestion that they next get a good cleaner. I hope they did. Paper thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, but with limitations.

Reception was friendly and check-in quick. The room itself was fine, although the bed sheets did have a strange aroma, almost like smoke! I stayed for 3 nights and the first two (Friday and Saturday) there was a lot of noise from neighbouring guests, going on until 3 in the morning! The location was convenient for the visits I needed to make, but you do need a car! Only food available was a nearby service station or delivered takeaway. Having said all that, I would probably use it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jason

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

4/10 Poor

Paresh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is run down and the rooms are very basic and need modernising. A lot of the rooms are not used.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalpesh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2.5/5 Stars Our stay here was a bit of a mixed bag. Upon arrival, we joked that we'd somehow entered the Twilight Zone – the vibe was more "motel" than "hotel." The staff were friendly enough, which was a definite plus. Our room was clean, for the most part, but we did notice that the spare pillows had some noticeable stains. Not a deal-breaker, but a bit disappointing. The real issue, though, was the overall atmosphere of the place. It felt deserted, like we were the only guests. The decor was straight out of a classic Western film – think tumbleweeds rolling down the sidewalk at any moment. While it had a certain quirky charm, it didn't exactly scream "luxury" or "modern amenities." If you're looking for a no-frills place to rest your head, this might be okay. However, if you're after a more hotel-like experience, you might want to look elsewhere. Perhaps a bit of renovation and some added amenities could elevate this place from motel vibes to something more impressive. For now, it's an average stop poor stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price ..£78 and an extra £25 for early check in is a joke ...the quality was not good and the whole place needs refurbishment...2 tea bags and 2 tiny towels ...a lick of paint would cost nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent, London

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went well. Comfortable rest. They were excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rivenhall in need of a lift

This hotel was just a two night wedding stay so didn't need to be great. Price suggested it wouldn't be. It is a bit run down trying to get back on its feet. Staff were as helpful as they could be. No restaurant so no breakfast. A lot of the rooms not in service it appears. Room wasn't serviced between days. So did it's job at the basic end, nothing more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callum

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beware, this does not look like the photos, staff will make you uncomfortable. Expedia do not help when you complain
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Photos were much better then the actual place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

DENNIS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was was in a state of disrepair whilst the room was comfortable and clean the reast of the site was like a building site nd being remote had no falcilities to eat or relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok with a comfy bed and decent en-suite. Decor was not good and everything was very basic. As renovation work is under way it was a bit of a strange environment. Staff on reception were pleasant and helpful but there were not many people around. No restaurant facilities at present.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A work in progress - A warm bed, TV & Bathroom

This is a difficult review to write as we have very mixed feelings about our stay, When we arrived we thought that we had come to the wrong place and we had driven into a derelict site that once was a hotel, there were no cars or people that you would expect on a Saturday afternoon 1 hr after check-in. We did find someone and he ushered us to reception asked our name and produced a key. We were certainly getting a little concerned at the condition of the hotel but decided to go to the room and see, we could always leave if it was bad. The gentleman showed us to the room and to be fair he was pleasant and pointed to a non existent notice with the Wifi password. The room itself seemed ok so we grabbed our cases. In fact the room was Clean and warm, bed was obviously pretty new and a modern TV hung on the wall (sadly it only had online channels so were limited to 4 Freeview channels, this didn't matter as i never stay in a hotel without my trusty firestick..... and I stay in a lot of hotels for my job). The Bathroom was very clean and honestly it was fine. The only issues we had were 1) only 1 power socket with the tv plugged in, 2) No Bar or restaurant even tho the booking website show a fully stocked bar. 3) The main gate is locked after 10pm and we arrived back at 12.15 having to wait 10 minutes and 3 phone calls to the displayed number for a chap to come and unlocked the gate. All in all the essentials are there but its not a hidden Gem ....... Yet - A work in progress
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff friendly, hotel needs a bit of TLC to be honest. Shower worked fine in the room on day one, next morning after a run there was no water and then intermittent bursts of cold water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025