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The flag

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Essex

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Restaurant
Exterior
Superior Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Superior Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Colchester Rd, Colchester, England, CO7 9HS
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeth Chatto Garden4 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)57 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (400)
The price is $310
per night
$372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Wivenhoe House Hotel

About the neighborhood

Colchester

In historical district.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Essex and 3 miles (5 km) of Beth Chatto Garden. High Woods Country Park and Colchester Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 9 min walk
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min drive
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Wivenhoe Station - 3 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Albion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bambu Vietnamese - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Top Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The flag

4-star hotel near University of Essex
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The flag offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are recommended to download the property's The Flag Wivenhoe mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

The flag
The flag Hotel
The flag Colchester
The flag Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The flag to the airport?

The flag is 43.9 mi (64-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The flag ?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The flag on Jun 14, 2024 start from $137.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The flag have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The flag .

How close is The flag to the beach?

This hotel is 10.4 mi (15-min drive) from St. Osyth Beach and 11.8 mi (18-min drive) from Jaywick Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The flag offer free breakfast?

The flag offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The flag ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The flag ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The flag ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The flag have a pool?

The flag does not have a pool.

Does The flag have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The flag have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The flag to downtown Colchester?

The flag is 0.8 mi away from Wivenhoe.

The flag Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a lovely hotel
A gem of a hotel , room was amazing and the bar/ restaurant was so lovely . will certainly stay here again when next in the area . Bar manager was an absolute gent and really had passion for the business
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short stay
Lovely staff, feels brand new, peaceful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!
Lovely stay with gorgeous continental breakfast. Room was great except only one hook on back of door to hang clothes which is not enough. Would also like to see a shelf in shower for shampoo etc instead of having to place on the shower tray Perfect otherwise though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve, st neots

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

steve, st neots

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here and am a regular. This last stay was ruined by lack of sleep. My room (4) was directly above the kitchen and someone was working in there noisily until 0130 when I went downstairs to find out how long the noise would continue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very pleased to see The Flag given a new lease of life as a former local returning to visit family! The rooms are very well thought out, immaculately clean and beautifully decorated (compliments to the designer!). Bed was extremely comfortable. Biscuits, water jug and coffee machine were all lovely touches. Staff very friendly and helpful - clearly passionate about this place. Only minor negative was the en suite sliding door tends to slide back open, but should be an easy fix. Bar/restaurant very nice but a bit on the pricey side.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve, st neots

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent food, comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023