Wivenhoe House Hotel

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9 (1786 reviews)
Wivenhoe Park , Colchester , gb
+44 1206 863666

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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
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1786 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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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael Jeroen • couple • nl
9
We will recomend this hotel to anyone going tp Exeter!
Pros:

The surroundings, it was a very nice University site. The lakes and the trees where nice, good walks. breakfast was ok and the dinner also. View of the terrace: astounding.

Cons:

some roads wrew only for buses, our navigation got confused, t get out of the campus was a problem.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
10
I wish I could have stayed longer, so will hopefully return.
Pros:

The whole place, it was immaculate.

Cons:

In my opinion there was nothing to dislike

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Prima verblijf!
Pros:

Mooie ligging @campus Essex University. Gemiddeld genomen mooie kamers, met name de kamers in de nieuwbouw ‘annex’. De ‘klassieke’ kamers in de ‘oudbouw’ zijn m.i. kwalitatief iets minder

Cons:

De ‘klassieke’ kamer in de ‘oudbouw’ is, helaas, vrij gehorig.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Betty • family_with_children • my
4
Pros:

Nothing more to say.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sally • extended_group • gb
5
Was OK. Could be so much better without a lot of effort.
Pros:

Fresh milk in room. Clean. Beds OK. Staff in dining room friendly.

Cons:

Pillows were awful. Bedroom very hot despite fans.
No Netflix in room. Staff uninformed re parking at EV points.
Bit of a disconnect between the job and staff knowledge generally.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • extended_group • sk
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
10
Lovely staff, comfortable rooms, good food.
Pros:

The location was great for an event we were going to at the University of Essex. But once you were there it felt like you were in the countryside.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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ADaisy • couple • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Gert • couple • nl
10
Dit is een heel prettig hotel!
Pros:

Een zeer hartelijke ontvangst, een prettige bar en restaurant, moderne kamers van vele gemakken voorzien!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
Clean, comfortable and stylish.
Pros:

I stayed in the Hilton room. It was really stylish, comfortable, clean and cool during the hot weather.

Cons:

The roll top bath could do with a separate shower head for rinsing before you get out.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jaye • family_with_children • gb
7
Great hotel. Staff were awesome. I would definitely stay again
Pros:

The staff were great - so friendly and helpful. Location was excellent.

Cons:

We were staying at the hotel as my daughter was attending a gymnastics competition nearby. Breakfast opened at 8am, we needed to leave by 8.15am. It would have been helpful if breakfast could have started earlier. Also i found the bed a little uncomfortable.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

The venue and house is nice.

Cons:

They should have told us before booking that there was going to be a prom full of children. We were stuck in traffic for around 40 minutes. The room was so hot that we couldn't sleep and overpriced for a poor view and ventilation.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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White • couple • gb
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee