Name: Black Buoy Inn
Address: Black Buoy Hill Wivenhoe, Wivenhoe, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praise the riverside location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Main complaints involve lack of breakfast availability, steep narrow stairs unsuitable for those with mobility issues, and occasional reports of poor facility maintenance and service quality.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi10.0

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.0

Service8.9

Rooms8.7

Facilities8.4

Value8.2

Surroundings7.8

＋ PraisedExcellent riverside location · Friendly and helpful staff · Comfortable and clean rooms · Great pub atmosphere and food

－ ComplaintsSteep and narrow stairs · Unclear or missing breakfast · Limited parking spaces · Occasional cleaning or facility issues

KEYSuitable for those who enjoy quiet riverside settings and can manage steep stairs. Not ideal for guests with mobility issues; confirm breakfast and parking in advance.

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Room types · 2

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Family Room with Private Bathroom

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)15 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This family room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a quiet street view, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 × Queen bed10 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a quiet street view, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities · 33

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsParkingPets allowedBoard games/puzzlesAllergy-free roomKid mealsOutdoor furniturePet bowlsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSmoke alarmsCCTV outside propertyScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety24-hour securitySecurity alarmStand-up comedyInternet accessJapanese gardenConcerts/live showsOffsite parking discounted rates availableReception hallSecured parkingArt gallery on siteTelevision in common areasVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Stark

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

Having relocated from Broadstairs to Mersea Island, the family-run Stark has retained all of its intimacy, passion and enthusiasm. Chef Ben Crittenden works alone in the kitchen crafting a 6 course menu which acts as an ode to top-notch produce. Clever and refined flavour combinations are deployed with great precision to enhance already delicious ingredients like shh'annu lamb and prime quality cod – go for the well-constructed wine pairings to ease any indecision. Be sure to check the tide timetable when visiting to ensure The Strood isn't flooded.

7.1km

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Church Street Tavern

World Cuisine

££

Down a narrow city centre street, you'll find this attractive 18th-century building; a restaurant sits upstairs, while below is a trendy bar serving cocktails and light bites. The extensive menu ranges from bruschetta to quesadillas – plus a roast dinner on Sundays, of course – and the kitchen team ensure the dishes are as colourful and joyous as the décor and the atmosphere. The super-friendly, attentive service will really make you feel at home, as will bringing your own bottle on Wednesdays to take advantage of half-price corkage.

5.9km

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Kintsu

Modern British

££££

Tucked away in a city centre courtyard, this likeable restaurant occupies a Grade II-listed former barn, with stylish contemporary décor and an open kitchen allowing guests to get a good view of the chefs as they work. Well-crafted and eye-catching modern dishes populate the multi-course tasting menus, which have a seasonal British element running through them. Look out for dishes that put a modern spin on classic flavour combinations, such as lamb with mint, feta and broccoli. A friendly service team add to the experience.

5.9km

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The White Hart Inn

Modern Cuisine

££

A stone’s throw from the coast, this spacious modernised pub is a bright, colourful spot featuring a parquet floor, a maritime mural and bright blue chairs. The wide-ranging menu offers confidently executed dishes with bold, punchy flavours and the occasional modern twist – exemplified by options such as roast pigeon with a creative blackberry and black pudding sauce. If the weather is good, head for the sunny courtyard terrace; it’s also well worth staying over in one of the comfy bedrooms.

9.4km

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