Marwell Hotel Winchester South

Hotels
7 (4223 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 4223 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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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location comfortable beds. Staff were excellent would recommend.

Cons:

Undergoing refurbishment so some facilities closed.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • de
9
Had a lovely stay in the countryside
Pros:

Surrounded by countryside, my room was spacious, clean, appealing and equipped with a very comfy bed. Enjoyed my stay and a visit to Marwell Zoo, which is a short walk away. Bar and Restaurant offered a good selection of food and drink and tea and coffee was available in the room. Very good value for money.

Cons:

Breakfast did not include sausages.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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TC • solo_traveller • gb
8
Perfect for visiting the zoo.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant and bar on site serving a fair choice. Plenty of parking. Would be nice to have access to a smart TV.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
9
Lovely room , staff were always smiling and happy to help and food was very good
Pros:

Lovely spot had everything u needed

Cons:

Pool wasn’t open

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • gb
8
Brilliant service with warm welcoming, friendly staff. Food is fantastic and bar reasonably priced.
Pros:

Very welcoming staff, Breakfast was fantastic and had an evening meal which was amazing. Great sharers 3 for £22 so shared them all between us. Main meals were great value for money and very tasty. Location is great and in the middle of where we had planned to go and just across the road from the zoo which we did attend.

Cons:

I think in such a great location with excess to the outdoors. There was nothing on offer. A onsite park for children would be great or games room. There were no walks or treasure hunts around the surrounding grounds which is all forest. This hotel could offer so much more other than the swimming pool and fitness suite. Unfortunately it was still being renovated when i visited.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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coates • solo_traveller • gb
10
Anniversary
Pros:

Staff and where it is great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
A lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely location
Comfortable room

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sean • extended_group • gb
6
Cons:

No air con and no windows to open

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
good staff, nice atmosphere
Pros:

i like the comfort, casual style of the hotel

Cons:

the only thing i dont like about the hotel are the showers- you stand on an ultra slippery white plastic with no wall grip to hang on to - there will definitely be a broken leg/ankle there soon - the foot surface needs roughing up/something attached to it to allow a foot to grip when wet and also i suggest a wall handle

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
10
Hotel renovation is underway. Balcony was a bonus in the heatwave. Wonderfully quiet!
Pros:

Wifi is excellent, and hotel is innovative in layout but got everythiing right. Breakfast was better than I had expected, and hotel surprisinaly quiet given a the family location and holiday period. Staff really nice.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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chris • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Price and convenience to visit zoo

Cons:

Breakfast was basic - lack of choice- e.g only scrambled eggs available no coffee machine and pastries ran out by the time we got to breakfast- 830am
Not many healthy options - fresh fruit, plain yoghurt

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • gb
5
Nice bed and location… not the premium hotel experience that I had previously received here
Pros:

Location is great, room was very nice

Cons:

No sausages at breakfast, yet stated full English. Not able to check out with staff member, sign in reception advised us to leave the key on the desk which we did. Then had a phone call several hours later asking us to check out and return the key. Swimming pool and spa area currently being renovated, shame because it was great last time I came.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Loved it
Pros:

We have been before a d again we were not disappointed.
The staff were very friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. The staff are exceptional and can only hope they are paid well!
The room was lovely and clean ! Even given a water bowl for our dog without asking (we had brought one). I only wish we got the name of the lady in reception who went out of her way to make sure we were happy etc
The food was lovely as well.
Thank you to the staff your hard work and friendliness is noted and appreciated. The staff are a credit to the hotel.
It was a lovely touch adding the birthday balloons (which I forgot to bring home) and card. Thank you

Cons:

There's not much to not like but I would suggest a fridge in the room especially for the summer months. The pool was not in use and it would have been nice as it is summer but really theres nothing we didnt like more recommendations.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kirwin1958 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Going to be a regular visitor from now on

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • family_with_children • gb
7
On the whole good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

At times it was hard to find staff to help

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee