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

Hotels

Best Western Rose & Crown Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Colchester:

The oldest Hotel in England's oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel.
East Street
Colchester, Essex
Hotels

Riverside Hotel

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

The Riverside Hotel is a 16th.
2 North Station Road
Colchester, Essex
Guest Houses

Live & Let Live

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

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

Market End
Colchester, 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
Self Catering Properties

Rye Farm

Approx 5 miles away in Layer de la Haye:

Ideal for a relaxing break, Rye Farm lies on the edge of the village of Layer de la Haye in north east Essex.
Rye Lane
Self Catering Properties

Vine Cottage

Approx 5 miles away in Colchester:

East Mersea
Colchester, Essex
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