Marwell Hotel Winchester South

Hotels
7 (4267 reviews)
Thompsons Lane, Colden Common , Winchester , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location next to Marwell Zoo
Friendly, welcoming staff
Comfortable, spacious rooms and beds
Good value for money
Quiet countryside setting
Good on-site restaurant and bar
Reliable wifi
Cons:
Pool/spa and other facilities under renovation/closed
Limited breakfast options (no sausages; pastries ran out)
No air conditioning / some windows don't open
No smart TV in rooms
Slippery shower surface / safety concern

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Rooms are frequently described as spacious and clean with comfy beds; only occasional issues noted (e.g., slippery shower surface reported as a safety concern).
Service
8
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and welcoming; multiple guests praised excellent service and recommendations.
Location
9
Consistently praised — excellent countryside setting right next to Marwell Zoo, convenient for local attractions and quiet surroundings.
Room Quality
8
Rooms noted as spacious, comfortable and well equipped (some with balconies); a few reports of no air-con or non-opening windows in some rooms.
Amenities
3
Several key facilities (pool/spa/fitness suite) were under renovation and unavailable; limited in-room tech (no smart TV) and some rooms lacked air-con — wifi was an exception and worked well.
Value for Money
7
Multiple guests explicitly called the hotel very good value for money, citing affordable meals and pricing relative to location and service.
Food and Beverage
6
Mixed feedback: many praised the restaurant and breakfast as tasty and good value, but several guests noted limited breakfast choices (missing sausages, pastries ran out, limited coffee options).
Overall Experience
7
Generally positive stays with friendly staff and great location; renovations and limited amenities reduced the experience for some guests, balancing the strong positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 19:45

Property Description

Luxurious Colonial-Style Hotel in the Heart of Hampshire Countryside

Relaxing Amenities: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or unwind in the sauna at our colonial-style hotel. With free parking available, your stay will be stress-free from the moment you arrive.

Gourmet Dining Experience: Indulge in locally sourced, seasonal delicacies at The Dining Room Restaurant. Start your day with a delicious breakfast and end it with a satisfying dinner menu, all while sipping on a variety of drinks in our relaxed bar and lounge.

Leisure and Recreation: Take advantage of our leisure centre's indoor heated swimming pool during your stay. Additionally, golf enthusiasts can tee off at our on-site golf centre with two 18-hole courses just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Marwell Hotel now for a tranquil getaway in Hampshire's picturesque countryside.

Important information:

Please kindly note that the swimming pool is temporarily closed for renovation.

A credit card is required at the hotel as a guarantee.

Children 0-2 years old are free of charge if sleeping in existing beds.

Children 3-12 years old will pay a GBP 10 supplement on top of the rate, per child, per night, which will be added by the hotel when you check in.

People older than 13 years are considered adults, so the hotel will add a GBP 15 supplement on top of the rate at check-in.

Pets can be accommodated at an extra fee of GBP 10 per night. A GBP 150 deposit applies when travelling with pets, and any pets need to be confirmed with the property in advance.

The Hotel reserves the right to close our leisure facilities at any given time with no refunds provided for this.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 4267 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 3
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 7
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Kenneth • extended_group • gb
6
in need of full update never the less had good wedding evening
Pros:

quite location

Cons:

dated property

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Harrison • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Location and look of the hotel. The bed was really comfy and breakfast was decent.

Cons:

Rooms did have door joining rooms together and could hear next door due to this.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
7
Lovely grounds and staff but that is it
Pros:

It was very rustic, quiet lovely grounds

Cons:

It was dated, no aircon,no fridges in the rooms.
We booked executive room and it was very below standard of any executive room I have booked in anywhere else we have stayed.
Food was very poor for the prices charged.
Breakfast was very poor no sausage or fried eggs very basic
No pool it was closed

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Pam • couple • gb
8
The place itself needs some talc
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not happy with evening meal in the restaurant
staff not very professional needs more training

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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margaret • couple • gb
8
It was nice but it needs updating
Pros:

It was in a good location the lounge were we had a drink was very nice and relaxing and in our room we had a balcony and it looked straight in the woods and my husband sore two deers

Cons:

In our room the mattress on the bed was very hard and the headboard was wood and my husband hit his head on it I think the hotel needs updating and the carpets need renewing and in our room the floor boards were creaking and in the corridor they had tape on the carpet when you opened the door

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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nicola • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • gb
6
Had a good stay , but wouldn’t go back
Pros:

Location next to the zoo

Cons:

It’s getting tired, the room was very hot even with a fan , and the rooms above were very noisy. The options on the menu were limited . The facilities, pool / spa were closed which we weren’t informed until after booking although we could have cancelled

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Jordan.S • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Family room was spacious, with bunk beds for the kids and comfortable beds.
Breakfast was buffet style and absolutely fine for the one night we stayed.

Cons:

Pool was closed but this was explained during the booking process and some areas were a little tired.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
6
OK for a night but no longer
Pros:

The location is easy to get to and in a great spot. The staff are all really nice. Breakfast was super. The room was clean.

Cons:

Beds were rock hard - I barely slept a wink. The plumbing left a lot to be desired: very noisy and ‘jerky’ taps which meant the bath took ages to fill. The hotel is quite tired and dated. We’ve been coming for a few years now.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location of hotel

Cons:

Dirty, spiders and webs on walls in restaurant. No pool, not advised at point of booking, only advised afer booking processed. No tv remote in room, asjed for one and all channels had no signal. Very noisy plumbing system. Heard every footstep in the block. No menu to preview options. No fresh hot cooked breakfast, it wasxa bufffet of luke warm sloppy eggs. Even Premier Inn offer to cook choices of hot breakfast. Beds on wheels which the single bed kept moving

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sowerby • solo_traveller • gb
1
Very dirty run down hotel do not stay here
Pros:

The location for the zoo and the friendly staff although the house keeper pushed straight infront of my when I was half way checking in.

Cons:

The dirty bed linen , dirty hotel and run down.
Breakfast was horrendous. Sausage and bacon cold burnt and dry and the hash brown was too. Hardly any options not like a normal buffet
Old toilets and baths thrown in the grounds and this was the view from our room.
Carpets throughout filthy.
Tv not working
Old run down bathroom

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Andy • family_with_children • gb
10
Relaxed and comfortable
Pros:

Rural clean and spacious and good quality and value

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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MICHAELA • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast was poor,the room was spacious and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

The breakfast was very poor

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
6
We had a nice relaxing stay.
Pros:

Bfast ok
Room ok
Evening meal lovely
Staff excellent and very helpful.
We come back because of the staff

Cons:

Hot jenue could have more variety
Room recently rwfurbed but still had things that haven't been done correctly including headboard

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful, lovely peaceful location. Comfortable beds

Cons:

Looking a bit run down, small breakfast selection

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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CHARLES • couple • gb
8
Location was great!
Pros:

The location and the staff was great and the breakfast was very good. The staff made us and our dog very welcome throughout our stay.
Thank you.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • family_with_children • gb
9
overall nice stay
Pros:

Comfortable beds, nice size room, location,

Cons:

extra charge for a dog definitely to high!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Comfortable room.

Cons:

Needs to be cleaner. Bathroom needed lots of tlc

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee