Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
9 (1747 reviews)
Wivenhoe Park , Colchester , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

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 1747 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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Prof R solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The size of the room was excellent and included a balcony with a lovely view. There was a desk with power points nearby, tea/coffee facilities, and given the hot weather there was a portable air conditioner in the room as well as a ceiling fan. The staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient. The natural setting is very attractive, and it is a beautiful historic bulding that has links with the artist Turner.

Cons:

The mobile phone signal was weak and unreliable. There was free WiFi but this also was a bit weak in my room. The bathroom was set up as a wet room, but the water from the shower was slow to drain away and most of the bathroom floor was covered with water after a shower. The positive aspects of the room by far outweighed these fairly minor issues.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
9
High quality friendly hotel.
Pros:

Excellent food, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Liked having a fridge, quality toiletries and towels. Great location and quiet. Good to have parking.

Cons:

The room and corridor was very hot - there was a ceiling fan - but other areas of the hotel were a lot cooler.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Great place to stay we were in the exclusive suite 4th floor
Pros:

Excellent accommodation

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Bronwen couple gb
10
Peaceful, accommodating, lovely room
Pros:

Relaxing room at very reasonable price. Looking out from balcony at 200 year old oak tree. Nice options to sit outside, helpful staff, vegan afternoon tea was delicious.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children au
5
Beautiful property but a bit of a let down.
Pros:

Beautiful building

Cons:

Lots of noise from evening events/parties in the conference room. Don’t put a family with a small child in the room above the beer garden.

The restaurant has declined significantly. It’s not a brasserie any longer. It’s average food and service with paper napkins for an extra kick.

It’s very hot in the room even on a moderately hot day (23-25) with no AC and despite 3 fans this wasn’t effective.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Joan solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Location and rooms were very clean and food was very good

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jacob extended_group nl
9
Nice stay in great hotel.
Pros:

Very efficient check in process. Nice and clean bathroom. Cold water in fridge. Great restaurant for dinner. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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van der Linden solo_traveller nl
8
Wij gaan graag terug naar dit hotel als we in de buury zijn.
Pros:

Ligging op half uurtje van de ferry in Harwich. Mooi karaktervol gebouw. Mooi en modern bijgebouw waar we verbleven. Uitetmate goede bedden.
Mooie en ruime kamers. Men maakte gaarne ontbijtboxes omdat we vertrokken voordat ontbijt werd geserveerd

Cons:

Buiyen wad het 37 graden celsius. Er wad geen airco op de kamer. De plafondventilayor wad kapot. Men had staande ventilator neergezet die weliswaar verkoelde als je in de luchtstroom stond, maar de temperatuur in de kamer bleef onaangenaam hoog.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
Great hotel and service
Pros:

Great hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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olivier solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Great breakfast, lovely room

Cons:

No air conditionning

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Rhiannon solo_traveller gb
10
Brilliant.
Pros:

Everything, staff were amazing. The restaurant staff were exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing everything was great.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
Great break
Pros:

Great location.
All staff very friendly and helpful.
Lovely setting. Room facilities excellent.
Would highly recommend.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children ie
8
Nice, quiet, scenic location.
Pros:

The room was a good size. Clean and comfortable.
En-suite was very clean with good facilities and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
Iron and hairdryer in the room.
Mini fridge with jug of water and bottle of milk.
Coffee machine.

Cons:

The hotel was EXTREMELY hot. There’s a ceiling fan in the room and a portable air conditioning unit but these were noisy and not 100% effective during the warm weather conditions.
There were LOTS of flies. They were crawling all over the uncovered breakfast buffet food, crockery and cutlery and landing on guests and their food as they tried to eat.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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HELEN solo_traveller gb
10
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Very comfortable room and facilities. Pleasant staff . Reception very helpful. Very good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Shandi couple gb
9
Pros:

The staff were great
And breakfast was lovely

Cons:

Check in is too late

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Ideal for a relax5few days
Pros:

Excellent hotel,, a.mix of old and new.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee