Travelers feel right at home with in-room WiFi that keeps them connected throughout their stay, while the 24-hour front desk ensures help is always available
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OYO The Rivenhall Hotel provides the essentials that make a stay comfortable. Guests connect easily with in-room WiFi, park without extra charges, and appreciate the smoke-free environment. The 24-hour front desk staff is ready to assist whenever needed.
Witham is home to OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford. Paycockes and St John the Baptist Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. Witham Leisure Centre and Blackwater Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Witham travel guide
Rivenhall End, London Rd, Witham, England, CM8 3HB
What's nearby
Colchester Zoo
12 min drive - 10.7 miles
Ipswich Waterfront
40 min drive - 37.1 miles
Lakeside Shopping Centre
44 min drive - 41.5 miles
Audley End House
48 min drive - 38.6 miles
Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park
2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Colchester Kelvedon Station
6 min drive
London (SEN-Southend)
44 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks
8 min walk
Lian
3 min drive
The Cherry Tree
5 min drive
TOAST
3 min drive
Costa Coffee
4 min drive
About this property
OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford
Property highlights
OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 59 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Thin carpet in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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3 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's restaurant closes at 6 PM on Sunday.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford on Mar 8, 2026 start from $81, including 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford located?
Situated in Witham, this hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Blackwater Rail Trail Country Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Witham Leisure Centre. Benton Hall Golf and Country Club and Forrester Park Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford Reviews
6.6
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Lovely big shower, but you wait 10 minutes for the trickle of hot water.
They are doing up the hotel, but clearly on a tight budget.
Internet tv only, which keeps loosing signal.
On the positive, comfortable bed and my room was away from the road and hence very quiet. Warm welcome from receptionist, who walked me to my room, but he did not offer help with my bags.
S
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
Mar 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the Staff was very friendly, available and went above and beyond their duty to aid a senior couple, especially Mr. Iqbal. if we ever go back to UK, we would not hesitate to stay there again.
Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Jul 3, 2025
Ok but no hot water
Their was no hot water in the shower in the morning. Room was ok and clean.
Very reasonable budget hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Small basic room but clean and tidy, decent bathroom with good size shower. Plenty of hot water. Overall, it suited me perfectly.
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Keith
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Good, but room for improvement
Staff friendly enough. Room was clean & tidy & bathroom was really nice. Hotel is having maintenance with building works outside. Room had recently been painted & had a very strong smell. Understand maintenance is required, but drilling at 8am on any day, especially a Sunday was unacceptable, also without any notice.
Room was ok with a comfy bed and decent en-suite. Decor was not good and everything was very basic. As renovation work is under way it was a bit of a strange environment. Staff on reception were pleasant and helpful but there were not many people around. No restaurant facilities at present.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff friendly, hotel needs a bit of TLC to be honest. Shower worked fine in the room on day one, next morning after a run there was no water and then intermittent bursts of cold water
This basic type hotel seems to be just starting up? I expect it will be much better in the future.
Staff are very nice and seemed very enthusiastic
Bathroom very nice in the room I was in, which was small but nicely decorated and the beds very comfortable.
On the downside it was thick with building dust which I cleaned from the air as well as the surfaces before I could sleep there - this was back in March 2025. They seemed to welcome my suggestion that they next get a good cleaner. I hope they did. Paper thin walls.
Reception was friendly and check-in quick.
The room itself was fine, although the bed sheets did have a strange aroma, almost like smoke! I stayed for 3 nights and the first two (Friday and Saturday) there was a lot of noise from neighbouring guests, going on until 3 in the morning! The location was convenient for the visits I needed to make, but you do need a car! Only food available was a nearby service station or delivered takeaway. Having said all that, I would probably use it again in the future.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Marius Cornelius
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms and facilities were in poor condition. It’s a good option as a transit hotel but not ideal for leisure stays. However, the staff provided excellent customer care, compensating for the shortcomings.
Site was not well signed so thought I had arrived to a private property not the location of the hotel. Bathroom was really nice and modern but the rest of the room was not the same style. Unfortunately the fire alarm was set off during the night and no guests knew what the procedure was so this could be reinforced on arrival of future customers
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Deborah
Mar 23, 2025
The staff were very nice. The room was clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the lead for the kettle could only b plugged in if you took the plug out of the tv. But I believe they r addressing this. Also I couldn’t get terrestrial tv, but that was possibly me. I had to go through apps.
The bed was really comfy and the room was what ever temperature you wanted it to be. I would stay again.
Although it might b good if they get slow closing doors, as you do hear your neighbors
2.5/5 Stars
Our stay here was a bit of a mixed bag. Upon arrival, we joked that we'd somehow entered the Twilight Zone – the vibe was more "motel" than "hotel." The staff were friendly enough, which was a definite plus. Our room was clean, for the most part, but we did notice that the spare pillows had some noticeable stains. Not a deal-breaker, but a bit disappointing.
The real issue, though, was the overall atmosphere of the place. It felt deserted, like we were the only guests. The decor was straight out of a classic Western film – think tumbleweeds rolling down the sidewalk at any moment. While it had a certain quirky charm, it didn't exactly scream "luxury" or "modern amenities."
If you're looking for a no-frills place to rest your head, this might be okay. However, if you're after a more hotel-like experience, you might want to look elsewhere. Perhaps a bit of renovation and some added amenities could elevate this place from motel vibes to something more impressive. For now, it's an average stop poor stay
Kalpesh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
mark
May 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A work in progress - A warm bed, TV & Bathroom
This is a difficult review to write as we have very mixed feelings about our stay, When we arrived we thought that we had come to the wrong place and we had driven into a derelict site that once was a hotel, there were no cars or people that you would expect on a Saturday afternoon 1 hr after check-in. We did find someone and he ushered us to reception asked our name and produced a key. We were certainly getting a little concerned at the condition of the hotel but decided to go to the room and see, we could always leave if it was bad. The gentleman showed us to the room and to be fair he was pleasant and pointed to a non existent notice with the Wifi password. The room itself seemed ok so we grabbed our cases. In fact the room was Clean and warm, bed was obviously pretty new and a modern TV hung on the wall (sadly it only had online channels so were limited to 4 Freeview channels, this didn't matter as i never stay in a hotel without my trusty firestick..... and I stay in a lot of hotels for my job). The Bathroom was very clean and honestly it was fine. The only issues we had were 1) only 1 power socket with the tv plugged in, 2) No Bar or restaurant even tho the booking website show a fully stocked bar. 3) The main gate is locked after 10pm and we arrived back at 12.15 having to wait 10 minutes and 3 phone calls to the displayed number for a chap to come and unlocked the gate. All in all the essentials are there but its not a hidden Gem ....... Yet - A work in progress