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 offers a blend of historic charm and modern luxury, set within expansive parkland. This four-star Colchester hotel provides an award-winning brasserie, an extensive events team, and facilities for both leisure and business activities.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Wivenhoe House Hotel feature traditional furnishings and modern amenities, with options ranging from Luxury Rooms in the historic Main House to contemporary Deluxe Rooms in the Garden Wing. Some rooms include private balconies overlooking the parkland and a luxury experience with king-size beds, free WiFi, and coffee pod machines.

Dining Options

Dining is available at the Park Brasserie, which offers a variety of dishes using regionally-sourced produce. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea that includes finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and pastries, along with seasonal events.

Leisure & Business

Wivenhoe House Hotel presents diverse leisure opportunities with outdoor activities such as mini-golf and nature trails. For business travelers, the hotel features event spaces equipped with modern amenities for meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is conveniently located near transport links, with bus stops like South Courts and Valley Road within walking distance. Notable nearby landmarks include Colchester Castle, the Beth Chatto Gardens, and Hollytrees Museum, adding to the appeal of the area.

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The 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

24 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Deluxe Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Luxury Room

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Room

2 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The 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

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free 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

Location

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO43SQ

Map view

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO43SQ

City landmarks

Landmark

Colchester Castle Park

3.6 km

Landmark

University of Essex

840 m

Gallery

firstsite

3.4 km

Landmark

Bourne Mill

2.7 km

Landmark

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

1.2 km

Gallery

Sentinel Gallery

2.3 km

Landmark

Old Workhouse

1.4 km

Landmark

St Andrew, Greenstead

1.6 km

Garden

The Beth Chatto Gardens

3.6 km

Museum

The Castle Museum

3.8 km

Landmark

St Barnabas

2.0 km

Landmark

Greenstead Evangelical Free Church

1.7 km

Landmark

Elim Church Colchester

1.8 km

Church

Church of St Leonard at the Hythe

2.1 km

Landmark

Sub Zero, Essex Uni

1.9 km

Landmark

Old Heath Congregational Church

2.0 km

Church

St Matthew

2.4 km

Landmark

Wivenhoe Methodist Church

2.1 km

Church

St Monica Roman Catholic Church

2.2 km

Landmark

Mariners' Chapel

2.3 km

Landmark

Wivenhoe Congregational Church

2.3 km

Museum

Hollytrees Museum

3.5 km

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

3.4 km

Church

St Mary's Churchyard Wivenhoe

2.3 km

Castle

Colchester Castle

3.6 km

Landmark

Church of St Lawrence

2.6 km

Church

St Anne's, Colchester

2.7 km

Nearby

Theatre

Lakeside Theatre

360 m

Standing Stone

450 m

Angelim

470 m

Restaurants

Brasserie at The Wivenhoe House

40 m

Wivenhoe Park The Wivenhoe House

Getting around

City Centre

Colchester6 min · 3.7 km

Airports

London Stansted Airport (STN)85 min · 56.6 km

London Southend Airport (SEN)104 min · 69.0 km

Train

Colchester Town Railway Station6 min · 3.4 km

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 300 m

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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

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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Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure & Business

Location & Transportation

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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