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Reviews of Marwell Hotel - A Bespoke Hotel 3 stars

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

#13 of 15 hotels in Winchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3562 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: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower very basic and small, no views from your room.

    Lovely location and beautiful breakfast!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay which suited our needs as a convenient stop over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Air conditioning would have made the room a bit more comfortable. Hotel is dated from the outside but didn’t ruin our stay. Would have liked the choice of some fruit at breakfast time.

    Nice spacious room with large bed. Nice view of trees outside and large patio doors to open up. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of parking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    An acceptable overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very tired

    It’s location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dining room, bedroom.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay but rather expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricy for what it offers

    Plenty of free parking and nice location. Bedroom was spacious with good tv. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    7.0
    Okay for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited selection....no fried eggs and no fruit salad.Chairs need cleaning...old stains on seats. Bedroom 403 had a musty smell.0

    Dining room spacious.Staff friendliness.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    I have already recommended it to family and friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lifts … I have breathing problems so climbing the stairs was a little hard.

    Excellent variety for breakfast, The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Couldn’t fault them in any way. Lovely to see so many young families in the dining room for their breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Headboard banging on picture

    Pool Dog friendly Atmosphere

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had my wedding here and everything was pefect.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little dated ...lots of confusing lights/switches and no separate windows - only patio type door for ventilation.

    Really just used as stop over on driving trip to Dorset. Arrived very late - staff were courteous and the room was clean and comfortable, if a little dated. But the surroundings are green and calming and quiet, bed comfy so I had a good night's sleep. Breakfast selection was good, taste OK. All in all, did the trick and would consider again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    7.0
    Basic comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building itself is tired and in need of being refurbished carpets stained throughout building including the bedroom. Shower over bath is very basic and just not powerful. You can only use it as a hand shower. It's a shame it would look so much better with some money spent on it.

    Great location. 2 minutes walk to Marwell zoo. 8 miles to Winchester city centre. Bed very comfortable I slept all night which is a first in a strange hotel. Towels very fluffy and white. Very clean room. Breakfast was very good. Hotel good for the price. Swimming pool small, but good to have that facility.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    6.0
    Dated hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The exterior is old and not looked after. The cream restaurant carpet was very stained The ladies toilets were clean but all the paint had chipped away around the basins which made it look awful. .in our room the carpet was threadbare and very dated with an 80's bathroom. The bed was well worn and dipped on both sides, was comfortable enough to sleep on. The floorboards were very creeky which worried us, especially at night for our neighbours and people below us.

    Food was fantastic, staff were friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was great. The area was peaceful in lovely woodland. Patio door was nice to open in our room for fresh air. The tv worked well and good to have a fridge in the room, with tea and coffee making facilities.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and the restaurant were dated and looking tired. Frayed carpet, wobbly chair legs and scratched paintwork in the bedroom.

    Very quirky. All the staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs badly updated. Shower wasn't clean. Two massive long hairs in bath. Taps and sink all full of rust. Ladies bathroom at reception all the sink area full of rust. Furniture needed updated. We wouldn't return.

    Breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated, a few repairs needed

    Quiet, great food. Lovely staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Reading some reviews we were nervous about visiting the hotel, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is slightly dated, but far better than we were expecting. One person's dated is another's quirky

    Reception team provided a great welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was great. I had read some negative reviews and was apprehensive about the hotel, whilst slightly tired we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    A convenient location for my trip to the Zoo next door. Comfortable hotel and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower Over Bath, I prefer a shower c cubicle or wet room as I have trouble getting in and out of bathtubs.

    Everything except the bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 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: 13 June 2024

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

    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: 12 June 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: 11 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was very uncomfortable and holes in the bed covers

    Good size room and breakfast was ok

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 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: 11 June 2024

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

    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: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

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