• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 3.1 mi from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. Rooms have an HD flat-screen TV, with Wi-Fi internet available at an extra charge. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 1

This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Facilities & a children’s corner which entertained my toddler
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful staff...all the facilities were very good. Thanks for a great stay.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy check-in and a welcoming environment, clean comfortable room with everything we needed, lots of parking, great facilities such as swimming pool.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Trader's Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Swimming pool toys
    Spa
    • Beauty services
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about USD 63. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    All children under 12 years old eat for free.

    We are pet friendly, we only accept dogs, no other animals.

    A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

    • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fitness center
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Playground
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Beauty services

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel on this page.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Quad

    • Yes, Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Trader's Bar and Grill