Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
9 (1540 reviews)
Wivenhoe Park , Colchester , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
Cons:
Expensive food options
Cleanliness issues with room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Some reviews mentioned issues like an open door left by cleaning staff.
Service
9.68
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.22
The hotel is described as being in a perfect setting, close to the university and with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms were highlighted as exceptional and comfortable, with special touches for guests.
Amenities
9.2
Facilities such as the bar, restaurant, and other amenities received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.66
One review mentioned the food as expensive, implying a slightly lower value score.
Food and Beverage
8.71
While breakfast was enjoyed, some noted that food prices were high.
Overall Experience
9.18
Most reviews convey a highly positive overall experience with exceptional service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Beautiful Views
Experience a stay in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park in this 18th-century house. Enjoy luxurious guest rooms overlooking manicured gardens and Essex parkland, complete with HD TV, designer toiletries, and tea/coffee facilities.

Unique Brasserie Restaurant
Indulge in a unique dining experience at the brasserie restaurant in the garden wing. Taste regionally sourced produce that brings a touch of France to Essex.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore the small town of Wivenhoe and the city center of Colchester, both just a short drive away. With free WiFi, free parking, and proximity to charming sights, this hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at our hotel!

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1540 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Evenett solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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chrystel couple fr
8
Pros:

l emplacement, la chambre, la literie

Cons:

le bruit le samedi soir !

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Tracy family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Otsile couple za
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Rhiannon solo_traveller gb
5
Nice hotel but slightly dated and room service and other standards aren't up to scratch for what I expected.
Pros:

The location was useful and the room was incredibly spacious. I liked that the rooms had multiple pillows, tea making facilities and lots of bathroom amenities. I also liked the AI app for ordering room service.

Cons:

The room felt like it wasn't completely clean in places and looked like it needed maintenance (particularly on the shutters in the bathroom). I ordered room service and it took 1 hour 15 minutes and when it arrived, the chips weren't even properly cooked so some were inedible. I had to chase multiple times asking where my dinner was and I wasn't given any apology about how long it was taking.

I also found that when I was checking in, there were other guests information forms left very visibly out on the reception desk and they were close enough for me to read guests information including their address, email and phone number. This is a big data breach issue.

When I checked in as a sole female traveller, the person checking me in quite loudly told me the name of my room. Luckily there weren't many people around but as somebody on my own, I would've preferred not to have my room location so loudly announced.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple gb
10
Excellent staff and delicious food.
Pros:

Extremely helpful staff and delicious food. Beautiful location.

Cons:

The restaurant food is amazing but the ambiance in the room itself is quite basic.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
10
Pros:

The area is very peaceful and not over crowded, very relaxing

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Pros:

Very nice room, helpful staff

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
10
A very comfortable stay. Highly recommended
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful. We were welcomed by the lady on reception for both check in and check out and she was super helpful. The grounds are lovely. Room was amazing.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little late for us to have it as we had to leave at 7:30

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
10
Pros:

Had a beautiful stay here rooms were fantastic , food was amazing and the staff were great too. Will definitely be going back again soon.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
8
Staff were v helpful and cheery . Room and bed v comfortable.
Pros:

Lovely large airy room. Lovely modern luxe bathroom v clean and well maintained

Cons:

The food was hot and good but menu bit boring perhaps they could offer a special each day.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Halit sarp family_with_children tr
8
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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rachel family_with_children us
10
amazing place
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Gideon family_with_children gb
8
Another Excellent stay. Thank you
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
7
Pros:

Poor arrangements for eating with pets. Eating outside in a 'pod' on a moderately cold morning not ideal.

Cons:

As above

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Desree couple gb
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Yana couple ru
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Leanne couple gb
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee