Marwell Hotel Winchester South

3.0 star property

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Surrounded by lush greenery, this two-story house features a sloped roof and a well-maintained garden area.
Escape to a secluded cabin nestled in a lush forest, with a traditional design that blends seamlessly into its surroundings.
Staircase leads to a door at the top, flanked by wooden beams and columns.
Stunning hall with high ceilings, large windows, and a beautiful floral arrangement.
Stroll through a serene garden oasis, surrounded by lush greenery and ancient stone statues.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Thompson Lane, Winchester, England, SO21 1JY
  • Marwell Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Twin room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

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

Superior Double Room

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

Superior Triple Room

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

Executive Family room

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

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About the area

Winchester

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

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 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

Malcolm

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Close to the zoo but needs a make over .

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

hugo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

hugo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

Super stay

The staff were incredible and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was well managed and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Murtaza

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marianne

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is rundown and not well maintained. Superior room was disappointing. Staff were very accommodating and friendly which was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RODERICK

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

"Treetops" in Hampshire.

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!
Breakfast/Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place i will be sure to return to. Josh and Julie were particulary helpful and i really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

earle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Relaxing long weekend.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like africa pool was great rooms were clean and big good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chaslyn

Travelled with family
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with group
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

6/10 Okay

Jenny

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025