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Marwell Hotel Winchester South

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Marwell Zoo

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Indoor wedding
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Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Thompson Lane, Winchester, England, SO21 1JY
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marwell Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Twin room

Executive Twin room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Family room

Executive Family room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Winchester

In Winchester .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Marwell Zoo and 6 miles (10 km) of South Downs National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Winchester Cathedral and University of Southampton.

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Marwell Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Winchester Cathedral - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • New Forest National Park - 20 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Shawford Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ham Farm (Harvester) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Clock Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Marwell Hotel Winchester South

3-star hotel near Marwell Zoo
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 7 meeting rooms available. Marwell Hotel Winchester South also features a sauna and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Winchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Marwell Hotel Winchester South offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Winchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of check-in hours must contact the property.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair and access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Marwell
Marwell Hotel
Marwell Hotel Winchester
Marwell Winchester
Marwell Hotel Southampton
Marwell Hotel
Marwell Hotel Winchester
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Marwell Hotel Winchester South Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1005 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a little tired and could do with a bit of tlc in some areas. But overall it’s a great hotel in fantastic surroundings. It’s peaceful clean and comfortable. Will definitely book here again if we are needing to stay in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Unusual property, perfect location next to Marwell zoo. Staff very attentive & helpful, especially the receptionist who checked us in. Swimming pool area a little dated, with dangerously slippery floor. Used restaurant for evening meal, food overpriced for what we had, also hot offerings at breakfast were cold
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul, Chatham

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it self is lovely but the poor condition of my room was terrible. It hadn’t been cleaned not hoovered or dusted their was stains on the walls the room was in very poor condition. The bathroom was terrible no plug for the bath shower head was covered in lime scale none of the taps had been wiped. It’s was very disappointing as this was ment to be a special trip as it was our wedding anniversary and had an animal experience book in the zoo. To be honest to leave a nice clean home and pay for a room that was in that state was shocking. If the management was to spend some money in sorting out them poor standard they have let in fall into the hotel would be amazing. Seems like money could be more important than the standard of the hotel. The big question is why have management left it to get in this state ?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen-David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never disappoints

Always a great stay here. A little quirky but I like that. Lovely staff and great food. Loads of parking!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location with the woods around and a quirky unique place with nice bedroom but needs a little upgrade and a bit of gardening around the area outside. Very clean inside and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel Olukunle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It was good and also enjoy using the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wierd Jan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location and nature around bug
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bekah

Travelled with family
Great location for visiting Marwell Zoo. However, the hotel desperately needs a refurb. The room was dirty and needed updating - the bathroom countertop was rotten and falling apart, the toilet bowl was stained, the radiator was rusty, walls marked, etc, etc. Quite dressing really. It was definitely overpriced for the quality of accommodation provided. The breakfast was also very basic and overpriced for what was provided, especially £10 for a toddler who just ate some weetabix. The hotel has so much potential. Please please do a total update.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilona

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property with great potential but requires a bit of investment and ground maintenance. We were told dinner is only available at 19:30.a bit too late for families with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Really good staff . Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marwell Hotel

Uncomfortable bed with dip when lying down. Bar closed and no food available when checked in just before 11pm. Bathroom in need of modernisation, shower over the bath had poor water pressure, shower curtain didn’t fully reach the bath. Hot room when arrived and no aircon, unable to leave the room patio door open as this leads to a shared balcony with no room security. Basic breakfast on offer, quality of the food was cheap but plentiful, coffee on offer was instant and dispensed from a pump flask!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marwell Zoo

Two night stay at Marwell Zoo.Nice 'safari' style hotel situated right next to the Zoo. Plenty of convenient parking and quite an unusual hotel but also very nice. Pleasant comfortable room and bar area. Nice but unexceptional breakfast, but overall very good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suwayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They were strict on check in being 3pm yet when I went to the desk at 3pm they were having issues.It is good they have a restaurant on property and the food is good.The wifi is absolute garbageeeeeeeee in the room.The wifi seems to only work well in the lobby area.The only proper customer service I experienced was at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025