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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Name: Wivenhoe House Hotel
Address: Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, GB

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

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📍Wivenhoe Park · Colchester ↗

📞00442820732777·Official site ↗

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 52 facilities +

Review

Official

Enjoy garden and terrace views at this 40-guestroom hotel, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi and a brasserie serving delicious British cuisine. Amenities include a bar/lounge, room service (limited hours), a picnic area, complimentary access to a nearby fitness center, and a banquet hall. An area shuttle is available (surcharge). A full English breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM (fee applies). Guest rooms offer digital programming and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Safes and desks are provided, and housekeeping is daily. Free self-parking is available onsite. The hotel is located near the University of Essex (0. 1 km) and within a short driving distance of Colchester’s city center attractions, including Colchester Castle Museum (4. 3 km). The preferred airport is Stansted (STN), approximately 56. 7 km away.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 309 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-09

Guests praise friendly staff, elegant grounds, and excellent breakfast. Pet-friendly service is appreciated. Main complaints include inconsistent room cleanliness, aging fixtures, lack of AC causing heat issues, and occasional slow restaurant service.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.2

Service9.0

Cleanliness9.0

Facilities8.9

Location8.8

Value8.3

Rooms8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent breakfast and dining · Friendly and helpful staff · Beautiful and peaceful setting · Well-maintained facilities

－ ComplaintsSmall rooms or overheating · Lack of air conditioning · Isolated service/cleaning issues · Rooms too hot without AC

KEYIdeal for those seeking tranquility and excellent service, including pet owners. Check room condition in summer due to heat; avoid old building rooms if noise-sensitive.

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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

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Superior Balcony Room

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