Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotels
9 (1837 reviews)
Wivenhoe Park , Colchester , GB

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1837 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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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Fabulous Little Break.
Pros:

Hotel was extremely clean and comfortable.
The staff could not be more attentive if they tried. They looked after us so well. We had a dog with us, and could not go in certain areas, so they accommodated us in every way they could. If we sat outside, in the sheltered area we were supplied with throws , heaters, and hot water bottles. It really was a very nice experience.
Because of our dog, we could only stay in a room that had a balcony, but that added to the enjoyment as it was quite and sunny 🌞.
The grounds are beautiful, and fabulous for walking the dog.
Colchester is a stones throw away, so it is a terrific location too.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room. Loads of space. Breakfast was very nice indeed. Staff friendly

Cons:

Shower was either boiling on first night or freezing the next day.

At check out the lady on reception seemed to imply there was a known fault, but that doesn't help me at the time of the shower.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Lynsey • couple • gb
8
Clean ,most staff were lovely
Pros:

The view n room was nice

Cons:

The balcony was not secure you could go through to the other rooms balcony because the door was broken .

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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L • solo_traveller • gb
10
Relaxing and feeling spoilt
Pros:

Very comfortable and always a wonderful stay - food and service great and rooms beautiful

Cons:

Not lots of free parking - when the carpark is full then you have to pay in the uni carpark

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We stayed in the new wing. The room was very good. Restaurant - food and service were excellent. Reception staff and restaurant staff were courteous and helpful.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Chi Fai • couple • gb
5
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Smith • family_with_children • bm
10
Beautiful hotel, friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Breakfast was nice. And the selection was good. When we checked in we were hungry and went to the dining room. Even though they were closed they made us sandwiches. We appreciated that.

Cons:

Depending on the day the waitress es and head waiter circulate and checked to see if everything was okay. Other days after you were seated the waitress only came by to retrieve the menu.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Hadaway • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • fr
10
Excellente adresse , comme toujours !
Pros:

Pour la troisième fois dans l’établissement et nous sommes ravis de l’accueil, du cadre, de la qualité des prestations, du personnel, aussi bien à la brasserie qu’à l’accueil.

Cons:

Quelques bornes électriques seraient bienvenues !

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Else Kristin Utne • couple • no
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
9
Superb room, good service and value
Pros:

Superb stay. Room was enormous with a balcony overlooking gardens. Food/ drink and service in restaurant for both dinner and breakfast spot on

Cons:

Not a great deal to find fault with at all

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Keeley • couple • gb
10
The staff were very attentive
Pros:

It was clean and accessible in a wheelchair.

Cons:

Lack of shower seat in accessible bathroom

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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alastair • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
Lovely place, staff great and rooms had everything we needed
Pros:

Rooms lovely and breakfast great

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
An absolutely amazing stay
Pros:

The location was perfect for us and the staff were amazing

Cons:

The old and the new of the property was perfect and blended together beautifully

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Santiago • couple • ar
6
Breathtaking building, mediocre breakfast, try to get a modern room if possible
Pros:

The property was lovely, and the bathroom in the room was absolutely great. Also everything was very clean.

Cons:

The room itself was not great, we were in one of the old rooms, no A/C on a very hot day, there were three fans in the room but that was not enough. The breakfast was not as plentiful as you would find in a chain hotel and the quality was just ok. For the price difference to the Holiday Inn or Delta you’d expect far better quality.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee