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
South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Marwell Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Winchester Cathedral - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles
New Forest National Park - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 33 min drive - 12.5 miles
Getting around
Winchester Shawford Station - 8 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Ship Inn - 3 min drive
The Fox and Hounds - 3 min drive
New Clock Inn - 5 min drive
Golden Jade - 6 min drive
Paul's Fish Bar - 6 min drive
About this property
Marwell Hotel Winchester South
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 an indoor pool.
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 an indoor pool, 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.
Property amenities
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
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
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Indoor pool
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
Smoking not allowed
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
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 or services will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change):
Swimming pool
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
Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 1002 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1002 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1002 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1002 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1002 reviews
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
simon
Jan 16, 2026
simon
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Emily
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were all very friendly and helpful but the airfreshener everywhere was a bit much. Also the shower was barely a dribble which was ver disappointing
Breakfast needs more choice especially the fruit, the pears were hard as rock, no bananas, no fruit salad. No beans for ages, they need to keep an eye on the hotplates. Invest in a coffee machine so there's a variety. Maybe also a bell at the downstairs bar.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Julia
Jan 2, 2026
Julia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Laura
Jan 1, 2026
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Darren
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Darren
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Graham
Traveled with family
Dec 29, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breakfast coffee was far too weak and undrinkable. Poir chouxe of egg options
Graham
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Kathleen
Dec 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food items missing from breakfast buffet on first morning.On our last morning (today),we were instructed to sit in a place we didn’t want to,but the position we wished to be seated wasn’t occupied or shown to be reserved.We’d sat in that area the previous 2 mornings without a problem Asked to have tea & milk replenished in our room ,but still hadn’t been done on our return in the evening.I complained about state of bed mattress,It was damaged & sunken,I had to put a pillow over the depression.Still not comfy & it affected my sleep.Told that all the mattresses were in the process of being replaced but shouldn’t really get to that stage of affecting guests comfort.
My experience with this hotel has been really bad. I did a check-in on Dec 11th evening.
1. The receptionist has an attitude which makes us feel that I'm at service for her.
2. I booked a "Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed" which provides "1 King Bed" rated at £81.
The Hotel provided me a "Superior Triple Room" which had a "1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed" which was rated at £67.
If I paid extra for a King size bed, the comment from the receptionist and hotel is that "While the room categories differ in features, the sleeping comfort and bed dimensions remain consistent across both types."
I clearly don't understand the statement. Why will I take up a double bed instead of King bed when extra payment was done for it.
3. The washbasin sink floods with water after a morning brush.
4. Next room kids make noise even at 2 am.
Some of the pros -
1. Good location.
2. Above average breakfast.
3. Easy access to Marwell zoo.
4. Plenty of car park space.
we were made feel very welcome by our receptionist Ruby She went over and above to make sure that everything about our trip flowed smoothly.
We had dinner in the restaurant it was excellent ...cooked to perfection
Staff friendly nice location and room fine.
One gripe is that the breakfast is a rip off at price charged not a great standard. Need to get a new supplier for the sausages (terrible ).
We also had the festive afternoon tea which was below satisfactory.
Fred
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Deborah
Traveled with family
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a good size and was clean. Hotel did feel cold in wooden corridors and bathroom.
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Barbara
Dec 7, 2025
Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Alexandra
Dec 2, 2025
Alexandra
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
manuel
Nov 30, 2025
manuel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura
Nov 23, 2025
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Ali
Nov 19, 2025
Ali
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Carolyn
Traveled with partner
Nov 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and check in. Radiator in our room didn’t work but we did have a plug in heater. Took a while to heat the room. Bar area was good. Used the pool and sauna.