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Reviews of Marwell Hotel - A Bespoke Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JY, United Kingdom

#13 of 15 hotels in Winchester

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3545 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: June 16, 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable but far from luxurious'; dated and tired, would definitely benefit from some refurb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The environment was 'tired'; noise from other guests moving around the landing areas/stairs/rooms was audible from our bedroom. The 2 single beds pushed together to make a superking were of different heights which made it a little uncomfortable if 'stretching out' (but demarkated boundaries well!). The hotel was comfortable however definitely the price fat exceeded the comfort offered - we paid 4 or 5* price for a 3* room/hotel. We did not sample breakfast owing to the cost already paid however did find some excellent places in Winchester at lower price for a fabulous breakfast. *very disappointed that had we booked on the day, we would have paid £80 less than we did.

    The staff were very friendly and check in and check out was smooth

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for a short overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Husband found the bed too soft which gave him a backache but it was ok for me

    Bar food was tasty

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2024

    7.0
    Short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    shower did not have a lot of pressure

    only in the bedroom - nice tea and coffee

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was very uncomfortable and holes in the bed covers

    Good size room and breakfast was ok

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed. Would come back here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room door very stiff as was shower tap.

    Good breakfast. Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    It's OK for somewhere to out your head down.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a little tired and could do with a good clean. The breakfast wasn't great but wasn't bad either, just a bit cold.

    The hotel is jungle/zoo themed and would have been great to stay with my young family.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location perfect for a visit to Marwell zoo. Child friendly accomodation. Great food, bar and restaurant menu gave plenty of choice. Plenty of beakfast choice. Staff excellent. Pool water nice warm temperature. Beds comfortable. Shower had good water pressure.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    6.0
    Ok for 1 night but expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything seems a bit worn. The beds were so soft they were uncomfortable and you could feel springs. Furniture and bathrooms need a lot of TLC. The grounds around the rooms looked like they hadn’t had a gardener in years. The breakfast was edible but not great quality. The cost for one night at £176 we felt was too expensive for the room and breakfast.

    Good location, great that they’re dog friendly, very friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, a little dated but worth a night visit for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was some staining to our bed mattress, but it did have clean bedding. A little dated but really was suitable for its purpose

    The accommodation was next to the zoo! We used it for the first night off our weekend away.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are a little dated

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little upgrading would be good

    Clean and comfortable and very good value for the price

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were extremely good. Polite and professional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    7.0
    Interesting mix of old and new.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room 210 Security latch on sliding door broken on arrival, not fixed during our stay. Flickering lights in the bathroom. Cups never cleaned or replaced. Long walk to room carrying our luggage. Location of TV an accident hazard.

    Food and service on the whole very good, friendly staff. Pleasant room, comfortable bed. Easy parking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, price , room,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    Lacking staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On both afternoons of our stay the reception was left unmanned with a sign saying back soon. I could find no members of staff in entire hotel so could not access swimming pool .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Worn and tatty and needs some paint

    Gorgeous location, friendly staff, could do with a touch up and repair

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good for 1 night stay for zoo visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Run down state of room Small bar no T.V Not great shower

    Close proximity to Marwell Zoo Swimming pool Staff excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyed our stay and staff were exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is dated, which is fine and what I was expecting. However, the maintenance wasn't great. Lights flickering in the hallway, one of the taps in our sink wouldn't open/drain. Bed was lumpy. No thermostat in the room. Chairs/carpet in the restaurant need replacing. Nothing that ruined our trip though.

    The staff were exceptional and the location was perfect for our trip to the zoo. My son loved the pool (note the Jacuzzi is permanently closed/boarded up). Room was very large and comfy and quiet. Staff make the hotel. For the price it was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A few minor issues with our room but didn’t affect our stay. Just either not fixed or mentioned by previous guest Broken light hanging off the wall 1 double socket didn’t work

    The location is wonderful and directly next to the zoo. The food on the bar menu was lovely the other menu quite fancy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The hotel is set out to appear to be in a rainforest. It was nice to look out in to the gardens from all rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    6.0
    Location is ideal for visiting the zoo, wouldn't stay for any other reason.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no vegan milk at breakfast and the room could do with some updates. Would prefer a smart TV so we could watch netflix. Close to nature = spider in the room.

    Relaxing atmosphere and nice staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good time but...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a bit uncomfortable the foot of the bed seemed higher than the head. The room was a bit dated and a funny smell in hotel. Shower was very slow.

    Location was good. Breakfast was really good. Loved the concept of the hotel..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    So peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed refurbishing but I didn’t mind

    Out of another time and another world

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    7.0
    Poor value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bedroom decor was shabby and the furniture had an inconvenient layout. The vent option on the sliding door didn’t work but there were no staff on duty at night to fix it. For the price we would have expected a better standard of accommodation.

    The beds were really comfortable. The staff were welcoming. The buffet breakfast was tasty.

    Stayed in May 2024

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