Wivenhoe House Hotel

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9,3
/10
Exceptional
637 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Dominic

10,0
/ 10
Lovely clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Good quiet location and easy parking. Food and beer was also nice. Good breakfast. Will return when back in area for sure.

Kevin

10,0
/ 10
Lovely hotel and lovely staff but there were too many people on the Saturday afternoon when our group of ten arrived. The comfortable lounge was unavailable to us as it was reserved for a wedding and the restaurant had no indoor seating available on a very wet, cold day. We were, however, provided with hot water bottles for our stay in the terrace gazebo. Otherwise cannot fault the hotel or the staff.

ian

10,0
/ 10
We had an overnight stay at Wivenhoe, we had early drinks at the bar and Isaac was super attentive, polite and friendly. Isaac is a credit to the team and came across hard working and conscientious The room was clean and well maintained, bed was very comfy and we had a very peaceful and restful night. The grounds are beautiful we took a walk around the lake then went for more cocktails at the bar. It was an easy drive back into Colchester to see the historic castle the following day. Would highly recommend to all and would love to visit again 😍👏
In the Area
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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester District, Essex, England, CO4 3FA

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Wivenhoe House Hotel is located in area / city Colchester District. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester District, Essex, England, CO4 3FA
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General
Near University of Essex

Location
Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Castle Park. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from University of Essex and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Beth Chatto Garden.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Essex - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Adrenalyze Leisure - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Hollytrees Museum - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Colchester Visitor Information Centre - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
The Minories Galleries - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
High Woods Country Park - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Colchester Castle Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Xtreme Gaming - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Tenpin Bowling Colchester - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Colchester Natural History Museum - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Colchester Castle Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Colchester Leisure World - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Firstsite - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Colchester Town Hall - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Lion Walk Church - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
London (SEN-Southend) - 69.2 km / 43 mi
Stansted Airport (STN) - 56.7 km / 35.2 mi

The preferred airport for Wivenhoe House Hotel is Stansted Airport (STN).

Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Park Brasserie, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in Wivenhoe House Hotel

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Lobby
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Exterior

General

  • Banquet
  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Accessibilty

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Bus/truck parking
  • Area shuttle

Things to Do

  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Wivenhoe House Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
  • 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
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Wivenhoe House Hotel
40
Number of floors in Wivenhoe House Hotel
4
Another facilities in Wivenhoe House Hotel
Banquet, Smoking area, Terrace, Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby

Frequently asked question in Wivenhoe House Hotel

What are available facilities at Wivenhoe House Hotel?
There are top facilites at Wivenhoe House Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Wivenhoe House Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Wivenhoe House Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Wivenhoe House Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Wivenhoe House Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Wivenhoe House Hotel?
Wivenhoe House Hotel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Wivenhoe House Hotel have?
Wivenhoe House Hotel has 4 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Wivenhoe House Hotel

Traveloka (1)
Other sources (636)
9,4
Exceptional
From 636 reviews
Cleanliness

9,6

Room Comfort

9,4

Location

8,0

Service and Facilites

9,4

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Traveler Reviews Wivenhoe House Hotel

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Top reviews
Dominic
icon-Business
Business
10,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Good quiet location and easy parking. Food and beer was also nice. Good breakfast. Will return when back in area for sure.
Jodene
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

excellent, highly recommended
Paul
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely location within easy reach of Wivenhoe and colchester. Our room was in the main house so the room was period therefore furnished with old furniture which is not really to our taste. The bathroom was modern however and spotless. We tried the restaurant for dinner, unfortunately only Sunday roast menu and a few other mains. We both had roast but unfortunately not the best 4/10 and patchy service too. Nobody asked if we liked it but mandatory 12.5% service charge! However the breakfast was very good and lovely service, good selection of hot and cold plus special orders from the menu. Overall a really nice stay but with a few niggles.
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Kevin
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely hotel and lovely staff but there were too many people on the Saturday afternoon when our group of ten arrived. The comfortable lounge was unavailable to us as it was reserved for a wedding and the restaurant had no indoor seating available on a very wet, cold day. We were, however, provided with hot water bottles for our stay in the terrace gazebo. Otherwise cannot fault the hotel or the staff.
Read More
Linda
icon-Family
Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for two nights and enjoyed our stay. This was a lovely hotel, with a nice atmosphere. However. We were disappointed with the food offering. We had dinner both nights, the burger and chips were just nice, and quite basic. The chicken pie was not chicken! , struggled to find the chicken. The potatoes and gravy, sauce, were puréed. We were not sure whether to use a knife and fork, or a soup spoon! Please can the chef reconsider puréed food, it seems a lazy way to serve a dinner .However, we do have a sense of humour with most things, and really found the funny side!
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Fionnghuala
icon-with Children
with Children
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely grounds for a walk Huge room Good restaurant
ian
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had an overnight stay at Wivenhoe, we had early drinks at the bar and Isaac was super attentive, polite and friendly. Isaac is a credit to the team and came across hard working and conscientious The room was clean and well maintained, bed was very comfy and we had a very peaceful and restful night. The grounds are beautiful we took a walk around the lake then went for more cocktails at the bar. It was an easy drive back into Colchester to see the historic castle the following day. Would highly recommend to all and would love to visit again 😍👏
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Lee
10,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great hotel, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Toyah
10,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I found the hotel welcoming stunningly beautiful. I had breakfast in my room and it was 10 out of 10 absolutely excellent I travel alone. I am female and I have a hotel like this is incredibly important to me. It was excellent.
Kerry
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful setting , not too far from home but we wanted to escape the beach crowds from home and it was very peaceful at the hotel. Had an overcharge issue with drinks bill but have been told it’s being dealt with. Special Thankyou to Abby for her help.
Rosemary
icon-
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a quiet restful environment. Safe and welcoming. GrwTvtobsee the Hospitality students learning in a first rate hotel. I would go there again
Pamela
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I arrived late but the welcome was still amazing. Lovely room, well equipped with a beautiful view. Super breakfast and easy checkout. I will definitely revisit and recommend.
Glanville
icon-
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dining menu was limited in terms of choice and quality. Sadly this did not extend to pricing.
Yan
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wivenhoe House is the only hotel we stay every time at Colchester. we love the hotel environment with pretty of green area around, super nice staffs, great restaurants always serving good quality meals that make me want to go back every time
Allan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location, decent room, poor service in the restaurant.
Clare
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was clean and comfortable but TV wouldn't connect to the wifi - night staff tried to help and even reset the system, but it was still the same the next day. We were also rudely awoken early in the morning by 2 dogs in the room next door that had obviously been left while their owners had gone to breakfast. REALLY NOT good and not what you'd expect from this type of hotel. Breakfast was good but coffee wasn't great - partner had to send his cafetiere back as is tasted horrible. Building is very grand and generally the property and rooms are maintained to a high standard, it was just a shame we have a couple of things that impacted our stay and made us unlikely to return in the future
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janette
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent service from staff, delicious food for lunch, dinner and breakfast
Bradley
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with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a wonderful two night stay and would highly recommend it. Staff in all areas were exceptional and service provided was the best we've had at any hotel. Clean comfortable room, great breakfasts and the Park Brasserie provided an excellent dining experience.
Dale
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed here on our Ruby Wedding Anniversary as we had our wedding reception here and this was the first time we had gone back in 40 years! Staff very attentive and had sprinkled red hearts on the bed and on our dining table with little lights.The food was delicious, lovely evening meal and very good breakfast in the morning. Over all a lovely nostalgic stay for us and we will definitely return.
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Jennifer
10,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room, front of house was very welcoming and an excellent breakfast was provided
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Wivenhoe House Hotel

Traveloka (1)
Other sources (636)
9,4
Exceptional
From 636 reviews
Cleanliness

9,6

Room Comfort

9,4

Location

8,0

Service and Facilites

9,4

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Traveler Reviews Wivenhoe House Hotel

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Dominic
icon-Business
Business
10,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Good quiet location and easy parking. Food and beer was also nice. Good breakfast. Will return when back in area for sure.
Jodene
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

excellent, highly recommended
Paul
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely location within easy reach of Wivenhoe and colchester. Our room was in the main house so the room was period therefore furnished with old furniture which is not really to our taste. The bathroom was modern however and spotless. We tried the restaurant for dinner, unfortunately only Sunday roast menu and a few other mains. We both had roast but unfortunately not the best 4/10 and patchy service too. Nobody asked if we liked it but mandatory 12.5% service charge! However the breakfast was very good and lovely service, good selection of hot and cold plus special orders from the menu. Overall a really nice stay but with a few niggles.
Read More
Kevin
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely hotel and lovely staff but there were too many people on the Saturday afternoon when our group of ten arrived. The comfortable lounge was unavailable to us as it was reserved for a wedding and the restaurant had no indoor seating available on a very wet, cold day. We were, however, provided with hot water bottles for our stay in the terrace gazebo. Otherwise cannot fault the hotel or the staff.
Read More
Linda
icon-Family
Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for two nights and enjoyed our stay. This was a lovely hotel, with a nice atmosphere. However. We were disappointed with the food offering. We had dinner both nights, the burger and chips were just nice, and quite basic. The chicken pie was not chicken! , struggled to find the chicken. The potatoes and gravy, sauce, were puréed. We were not sure whether to use a knife and fork, or a soup spoon! Please can the chef reconsider puréed food, it seems a lazy way to serve a dinner .However, we do have a sense of humour with most things, and really found the funny side!
Read More
Fionnghuala
icon-with Children
with Children
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely grounds for a walk Huge room Good restaurant
ian
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had an overnight stay at Wivenhoe, we had early drinks at the bar and Isaac was super attentive, polite and friendly. Isaac is a credit to the team and came across hard working and conscientious The room was clean and well maintained, bed was very comfy and we had a very peaceful and restful night. The grounds are beautiful we took a walk around the lake then went for more cocktails at the bar. It was an easy drive back into Colchester to see the historic castle the following day. Would highly recommend to all and would love to visit again 😍👏
Read More
Lee
10,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great hotel, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Toyah
10,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I found the hotel welcoming stunningly beautiful. I had breakfast in my room and it was 10 out of 10 absolutely excellent I travel alone. I am female and I have a hotel like this is incredibly important to me. It was excellent.
Kerry
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful setting , not too far from home but we wanted to escape the beach crowds from home and it was very peaceful at the hotel. Had an overcharge issue with drinks bill but have been told it’s being dealt with. Special Thankyou to Abby for her help.
Rosemary
icon-
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a quiet restful environment. Safe and welcoming. GrwTvtobsee the Hospitality students learning in a first rate hotel. I would go there again
Pamela
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I arrived late but the welcome was still amazing. Lovely room, well equipped with a beautiful view. Super breakfast and easy checkout. I will definitely revisit and recommend.
Glanville
icon-
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dining menu was limited in terms of choice and quality. Sadly this did not extend to pricing.
Yan
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wivenhoe House is the only hotel we stay every time at Colchester. we love the hotel environment with pretty of green area around, super nice staffs, great restaurants always serving good quality meals that make me want to go back every time
Allan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location, decent room, poor service in the restaurant.
Clare
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was clean and comfortable but TV wouldn't connect to the wifi - night staff tried to help and even reset the system, but it was still the same the next day. We were also rudely awoken early in the morning by 2 dogs in the room next door that had obviously been left while their owners had gone to breakfast. REALLY NOT good and not what you'd expect from this type of hotel. Breakfast was good but coffee wasn't great - partner had to send his cafetiere back as is tasted horrible. Building is very grand and generally the property and rooms are maintained to a high standard, it was just a shame we have a couple of things that impacted our stay and made us unlikely to return in the future
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janette
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent service from staff, delicious food for lunch, dinner and breakfast
Bradley
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a wonderful two night stay and would highly recommend it. Staff in all areas were exceptional and service provided was the best we've had at any hotel. Clean comfortable room, great breakfasts and the Park Brasserie provided an excellent dining experience.
Dale
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed here on our Ruby Wedding Anniversary as we had our wedding reception here and this was the first time we had gone back in 40 years! Staff very attentive and had sprinkled red hearts on the bed and on our dining table with little lights.The food was delicious, lovely evening meal and very good breakfast in the morning. Over all a lovely nostalgic stay for us and we will definitely return.
Read More
Jennifer
10,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room, front of house was very welcoming and an excellent breakfast was provided
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