Located in Winchester, Marwell Hotel Winchester South is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Marwell Zoo and 8 minutes from South Downs National Park. .This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Winchester Cathedral and 8 mi (12.9 km) from University of Southampton.
What's nearby
Marwell Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Winchester Cathedral - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
Winchester Christmas Market - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
University of Southampton - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Winchester Shawford Station - 8 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Rising Sun - 4 min drive
Pauls Fish Bar - 6 min drive
The Ship Inn - 3 min drive
Nick's Fish Bar - 7 min drive
The Ham Farm Harvester - 7 min drive
About this property
Marwell Hotel Winchester South
Hotel with free parking, steps from Marwell Zoo
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
Stay in one of 68 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in Modern European cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves dinner only.
Lounge and Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
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
Restaurants on site
Dining Room
Lounge and Bar
Things to do
Sauna
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Wedding services
Business services
7 meeting rooms
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)
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
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
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Marwell Hotel Winchester
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Marwell Hotel Southampton
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Marwell Hotel Winchester South Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
291
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
375
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
194
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
94
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
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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
8/10 Good
Karen
6 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Bank Holiday stay
Room looked very tired and was cold upon arrival
However an electric heater was available in the room.
Member of staff was immediately attentive when advised of noise from water pipes in next room. Issue was resolved promptly.
Very quiet in the restaurant; food was good.
I made reception aware on checking into my room that the radiator pipes were leaking and the radiator was on full blasting out heat when the outside temperature was 24c the room was more like 32c reception told me they would have it fixed the following morning but this did not happen spent 2 very uncomfortable nights not able to sleep due to the excessive temprature of the room unable to open windows because of insects and bugs given the hotels location there was no room service and the bar closed at 10.30 both nights bar food was only available if ordered by 8.30 there was no water in the room or mini fridge the only water available was from the bathroom and i was not sure if safe to drink breakfast was a very poor standard given the cost of 16.50 for a english offerings were served up in food bins with what appeared to be small gas canisters underneath in an attempt to keep the food warm nothing was particularly fresh and was of mass catering standard genrally the hotel was tatty and in need of some form of renovation cleanliness was an issue genrally throughout if rated on a star basis i wiuld rate it 2 although the price tarrifs are more like 4 whith nearby hotes with 4 stars charging in some 8nstances less would not stay again and impossible to recomend
Malcolm
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki
Travelled with partner
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We attended a beautiful wedding here and stayed the night. Although the property is a little dated, it was comfortable and welcoming. Staff were all amazing and the wedding was stunning.
Attended a wedding and stayed overnight. The staff were so accomodating. The effort they put into ensuring everyone had a good time was brilliant. Loved the hotel as a wedding venue. Really enjoyable, would recommend.
Staff at hotel very very polite and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Sadly hotel could really do with a make over and it was pretty shabby which really let it down .
Had a lovely day out at the nearby zoo and this hotel was very convenient to be able to stay close by and enjoy a mini break. The staff and service was brilliant and really friendly. The hotel is a little tired in places but the room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Disappointed that the swimming pool was closed during our stay but it didn't affect our overall experience. Food in the restaurant was lovely and breakfast was also really good with lots to choose from. Would recommend
The staff were incredible and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was well managed and delicious
Shannon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Murtaza
Travelled with family
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We loved it.
good vibes the old rustic safari hotel with nature and peace around you. You can go wrong.
Murtaza
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Marianne
Travelled with partner
1 Apr 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Extraordinary that in March with temperatures of 4 degrees outside that the heating in the hotel was turned off everywhere. There were insufficient blankets in the room, so even with a towel and my overcoat over me I was too cold to get much sleep. Next morning I was cold and exhausted, not in good shape to tackle the day.
Unique experience. "Treetops" in Hampshire! Well, thirty years ago maybe.
Perfect for visiting the Zoo, one minute walk entrance to entrance! Clean and comfortable. Refreshing to find a hotel where the heating is a controlable radiator and the patio doors open fully onto a balcony for every room. Good breakfast btw. Friendly, approachable staff and a proper key to your door. Dated and in need of redecoration in places (no, please don't) I liked it!
Bathroom shower head didn't work properly and was low pressure issues so my showers were done with a trickle of warm water 3 nights in a row. Restaurant food was marginal
This is our second stay at the Marwell Hotel Winchester. Even with a wedding in the main building, there was no noise in the rooms - superb planning :-) a 10 minute drive into Winchester, plenty of parking without any issues, a lovely pool for a morning swim. Friendly helpful staff.
Felt like africa pool was great rooms were clean and big good breakfast
darren
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Ali
8 Mar 2025
Good
Ali
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Chaslyn
Travelled with family
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
One of the beds was broken, toilet flush was faulty. Service was very good staff were friendly
Chaslyn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Lorna
Travelled with group
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfy nice staff
Lovely staff and comfortable stay some areas of the hotel coukd do with a bit of decoration and the lights in the corridoors being lit all night long even during quiet period is a waste of electricity reccomend PIRs
Great vibe just need to sort some minor admin issu
This 3 Star hotel is lovely, surrounded by nature and a vibe to peace and relaxation. I stayed for one night due emergency but was 90 percent satisfied. Only thing I dislike is that they check in time is extremely late and check out extremely early . Management need to consider as customer pay for a full day but they miss out on 4 hours ! Standard check in time should be 1 maximum 2! And check out should be 12! The swimming pool was not working the day I arrive which was the reason I book it but never less it was an ok accommodation with lovely views