Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO43SQ

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“The Wivenhoe is perfectly situated on the beautiful University of Essex campus, surrounded by stunning parkland.”view full review

Wivenhoe House Hotel, a 4-star Colchester hotel rated 8.9/10 on Booking.com, features historic and contemporary rooms along with a stylish brasserie. This property offers a scenic parkland setting, a dedicated wedding planning team, and hosts a variety of events.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Wivenhoe House includes free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and luxurious bedding. Guests can select from historic rooms in the Main House or modern accommodations in the Garden Wing, including Superior Balcony Rooms with parkland views.

Dining & Options

The Park Brasserie offers locally sourced meals prepared by expert chefs, providing both indoor and outdoor seating options. Acclaimed for its afternoon tea, the brasserie serves a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and pastries.

Events & Services

Wivenhoe House Hotel is an impressive venue for weddings and business events. The hotel features specific meeting rooms with natural light and modern technology, alongside outdoor team-building activities and recreational options like a mini-golf course.

Local Area & Transportation

The hotel's surrounding parkland is suitable for walking and exploring local attractions such as Hollytrees Museum, Bourne Mill, and the Beth Chatto Gardens, providing a scenic backdrop for leisure activities. Public transport is conveniently near with South Courts and Valley Road bus stops within walking distance.

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Wivenhoe House Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Balcony Room

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Deluxe Room

2 persons

305 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Luxury Room

2 persons

380 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Room

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Facilities

Wivenhoe House Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Charming Room Amenities

“Our room was stunning, featuring massive windows and a cozy fireplace that enhanced our overall experience.” view full review

Luxurious Bubble Baths

“The bathroom felt like a spa retreat, complete with lush amenities that made for amazing bubble baths every night.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The full English buffet breakfast was good, with made-to-order coffees that fueled our day perfectly.” view full review

Exquisite Room Design

“The room decor was state-of-the-art and incredibly posh, providing a unique boutique hotel experience that stood out from others.” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.1/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Wivenhoe House Hotel Location

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO43SQ

Map view

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO43SQ

City landmarks

Landmark

Colchester Castle Park

2.2 mi

Landmark

University of Essex

2800 ft

Gallery

firstsite

2.1 mi

Landmark

Bourne Mill

1.7 mi

Landmark

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

4000 ft

Gallery

Sentinel Gallery

1.4 mi

Landmark

Old Workhouse

4600 ft

Landmark

St Andrew, Greenstead

1.0 mi

Garden

The Beth Chatto Gardens

2.3 mi

Museum

The Castle Museum

2.3 mi

Landmark

St Barnabas

1.2 mi

Landmark

Greenstead Evangelical Free Church

1.1 mi

Landmark

Elim Church Colchester

1.1 mi

Church

Church of St Leonard at the Hythe

1.3 mi

Landmark

Sub Zero, Essex Uni

1.2 mi

Landmark

Old Heath Congregational Church

1.2 mi

Church

St Matthew

1.5 mi

Landmark

Wivenhoe Methodist Church

1.3 mi

Church

St Monica Roman Catholic Church

1.4 mi

Landmark

Mariners' Chapel

1.4 mi

Landmark

Wivenhoe Congregational Church

1.4 mi

Museum

Hollytrees Museum

2.2 mi

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

2.1 mi

Church

St Mary's Churchyard Wivenhoe

1.4 mi

Castle

Colchester Castle

2.2 mi

Landmark

Church of St Lawrence

1.6 mi

Church

St Anne's, Colchester

1.7 mi

Nearby

Theatre

Lakeside Theatre

1200 ft

Standing Stone

1500 ft

Angelim

1600 ft

Restaurants

Brasserie at The Wivenhoe House

200 ft

Wivenhoe Park The Wivenhoe House

Getting around

City Centre

Colchester6 min · 2.3 mi

Airports

London Stansted Airport (STN)86 min · 35.3 mi

London Southend Airport (SEN)104 min · 42.9 mi

Train

Hythe (Essex) Railway Station23 min · 1.2 mi

Colchester Town Railway Station6 min · 2.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP16.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2012

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Wivenhoe House Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 609 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

92%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.1/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Comfort

9.3/10

Facilities

9.1/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.0/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

8.6/10

based on 989 reviews

4.5/5

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