Places to stay in Wivenhoe, Essex

Wivenhoe is a town in north east Essex located approximately 3 miles south east of Colchester. The town's history centres around fishing, ship building, and smuggling. The town remains popular with local artists and writers. Local dining options include Slug And Lettuce - Colchester, Bengal Spice, The Black Buoy, and Valentinos.

Historically Wivenhoe village, on the banks of the River Colne, and Wivenhoe Cross, on the higher ground to the north, were two separate settlements but merged in the 19th century.

The center of Wivenhoe ( which is at is longitude 0°57'54.986 and latitude 51°51'28.789 ) is located 3 miles away from Elmstead Market, 4 miles away from Colchester, 5 miles away from Brightlingsea and 5 miles away from Peldon.

Available Wivenhoe lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Wivenhoe.

Wivenhoe Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Colchester
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

Whether you're watching wildlife or enjoying the wild life, Premier Inn Hotel Colchester (A12) has got plenty to keep you entertained. With great transport links across the South East, we're near Colchester Zoo and lots of business venues too.
Ipswich Road
Colchester, Essex
Bed & Breakfasts

17 Roman Road

Approx 4 miles away in Colchester:

This charming restored Victorian house offers a friendly welcome and is ideally situated in the centre of historic Colchester, in a quiet tree-lined residential area beside the Castle and Park.
17 Roman Road
Colchester, Essex
Bed & Breakfasts

Paxton Dene

Approx 4 miles away in Brightlingsea:

Paxton Dene is an attractive spacious cottage style 4 Star Silver Award accommodation on the edge of this historic Cinque Port Town. It is situated close to the town centre and waterfront - idea for sailing/fishing.
Church Road
Guest House
Live & Let Live is a homely bed and breakfast situated in Wivenhoe, Essex. This beautiful grade II listed Victorian house is set within a conservation area near the quayside, close to picturesque riverside walks.
2 Alma Street
Wivenhoe, Essex

Wivenhoe Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Fen Farm Caravan & Camping Site, East Mersea
Listing updated 2026
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Fen Farm Caravan & Camping Site

Approx 5 miles away in East Mersea:

Small quiet family site close to sea and country park. No hire vans. Rural setting with many footpath walks close by. Island location with south facing beach. Mobile shop calls daily in high season and weekends in low season. Tents welcome..
Colchester
East Mersea, Essex
Campsites

Colchester Camping & Caravan Park

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

Colchester Camping is located just outside the Historic town centre of Colchester "Britain's oldest recorded town". Colchester Camping is a family owned and run touring site catering for caravans, motorcaravans, tents and trailer tents.
Cymbeline Way, Lexden
Colchester, Essex
Self Catering Properties

Acacia Cottage

Approx 4 miles away in Colchester:

The cottage is well positioned in the conservation area of New Town Colchester, built in the 1800s, and offers a very central location with only a few minutes walk to the Town Centre and all its facilities and off street parking at no extra cost..
1 Mill Street
Colchester, Essex
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