Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 bars/lounges and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden.
Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wivenhoe House Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Adrenalyze Leisure. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Park Brasserie
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
Steps from University of Essex and 5 minutes by car from Colchester Castle Museum
Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Wivenhoe House Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester hotel.
For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Park Brasserie – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Park Brasserie
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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Wivenhoe House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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One of the best rooms I have stayed in the UK. It was clean, well equipped and even had a balcony.
Adnan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Laurence
12 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and more that you would expect from an excellent hotel of the international conference type
Laurence
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanne
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff
Jeanne
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor
Elsie
21 Feb 2026
The service and the staff were awful. It’s a lovely hotel
Elsie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Marie
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very warm welcomenwhen we checked into the hotel,our room was spacious and very clean we had a balcony room so we had a lovely room.Breakfast this morning was lovely as well so we both enjoyed our stay last night to celebrate my husbands sixty bithday.
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were polite and friendly throughout our visit. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, and the buffet breakfast was delicious with a great selection. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed in the new wing, Room was clean, comfortable and well appointed.
Staff were lovely and helpful and breakfast in the room was great.
We also had dinner and the food was excellent despite the team also coping with 2 Christmas parties.
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
David
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the mix of the old and new in this hotel. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast very tasty as well.
David
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ana
31 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable, very spacious. The staff was friendly and courteous. The historic building made the stay even more special. Thank you.
Ana
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ole
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly employees
Ole
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ruth
6 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, excellent heating, plenty of hot water and power shower. In particular Visi, the front of house manager, was very accommodating, after we were unable to book the restaurant, going above & beyond to ensure our NYE was the best experience we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this hotel.