Skip to main content

Search hotels in Colchester

Enter your dates to see the latest prices and deals for Colchester hotels

Filter by:


Star Rating

Review Score

Colchester – 43 hotels and places to stay

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.
Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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.

Nice getaway. Great pool and facilities for a short stay
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,368 reviews
Price from$121.98per night
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.

Bed was comfy Tv good quality Bathroom overall good
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
923 reviews
Price from$99.32per night
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester, hotel in Colchester

Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city center, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.

Lovely, helpful people excellent bedroom explain swimming pool. Very good breakfast. Good place to go and watch football with BIG scream Manager was very happy
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,018 reviews
Price from$114.28per night
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester.

I like the hotel in term of location and breakfast was so tasty.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,747 reviews
Price from$91.30per night
The North Hill Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

Lovely clean hotel friendly very helpful staff good location shower to die for was best shower I’ve ever used !! Bed comfortable very very clean rooms just perfect
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
993 reviews
Price from$154.09per night
The Courthouse Inn, hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Found us a last min table for dinner on a busy Saturday night.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
208 reviews
Price from$154.09per night
GreyFriars, hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.

A really nice hotel, comfortable, clean and friendly.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,030 reviews
Price from$186.19per night
Wivenhoe House Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.

This was such a quiet relaxing facility. We enjoyed the food. My husband said the beef bourguignon was the best meal he had on our 8 day UK trip. The breakfast was excellent.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,432 reviews
Price from$147.67per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester.

Location
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
748 reviews
Price from$154.09per night
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester, hotel in Colchester

This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....

Great find. Stayed couple nights and had a great stay. Check in was smooth and easy as the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was really nice and clean and beds were comfortable. During the week they do a burger or pizza and a pint for £9.95 and it was very good. Had a brilliant stay and would definitely stay again.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,326 reviews
Price from$102.85per night
See all 29 hotels in Colchester

Most-booked hotels in Colchester in the past month

FAQs about hotels in Colchester






What Guests Said About Colchester:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Colchester is a vibrant town with a wealth of history.

    Colchester is a vibrant town with a wealth of history. If you are into history you should definitely visit the castle (and go on the tour up to the battlements and down to the vaults where you can see the basement of the temple of Claudius which was destroyed during Boudicca's uprising). There are a multitude of quite stunning timber framed buildings in the Dutch quarter and a lot to see pertaining to the Siege of Colchester (1648) during the Civil Wars (the Siege House is worth seeing and finding all of the 17th century musket ball holes inside and out of its fabric!) There's also the foundations of one of the earliest Christian churches (Roman!) to see, St. Botolph's Priory remains and the remains of St. John's Abbey gatehouse. There is also a number of medieval churches (including Holy Trinity which incorporates a lot of Roman tiles in its beautiful tower) and the massive "Jumbo" water tower. The Tourist Information can point you towards all of these things and provide you with a map. Oh yes there are lots of shops to see - both chain stores and little independent shops... if that's your thing!
    UncleBarbar
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    I liked the town and its history.

    I liked the town and its history. However, I found the prices in pubs to be excessive, regarding both food and drink. The portion I received in the George was very small, especially considering I'd paid twenty-four pounds for it. It consisted of a tiny piece of fish, three mussels, a little broccoli, and two very small pieces of potato. In the Castle, I paid eighteen ponds fifty for a pint, with pie and mash.The price of a pint in most pubs was what you might expect to pay in London.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Full hotel was under refurbishment rooms were nice that we...

    Full hotel was under refurbishment rooms were nice that we had occasional loud noise from the builders I could smell smoke in the hall ways and smell of weed in my room when I opend my room window looking out my window was like looking out at a tip when staff was okay I suppose
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old...

    Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old and new part to walk round ranging from a good collection of shops and food outlets to browse and walking round the various churches, castle, monastery ruins and lovely parks. The town is within walking distance of both train stations, taxis are plenty also. Take a good pair of comfy walking attire for feet as you will be walking up and down gradients!! A great place to visit on the local bus is Manningtree where there is a antiques emporium to walk round with a great cafe in the high street for food. If visiting Colchester for the first time I recommend staying at least a minimum of 4 days as their is a lot to see of interest. Lots of charity shops too!! For families do visit Colchester Zoo which is a great day out, this can be reached by bus also if you do not drive.
    lynette
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great weekend destination.

    Great weekend destination. Loads of big and little shops, cafes, restaurants and craft ales bars. Great atmosphere in town. On top of this the most amazing castle and wobbly medieval houses and Roman walls something for everyone!! Town centre easy to walk round and explore and topped off with a fabulous meal at China Chef!
    Tracy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of...

    I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of facilities to suit different tastes. I personally very much enjoy learning about its history. It also has good shopping areas and restaurants.
    Judith

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Colchester

  • From $114.41 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,103 reviews
    The room was a good size, very clean and had most of the facilities you would need including an iron and ironing board in the room. It was also very secure as you could only enter the hotel with your room key. The location of the hotel is very good, especially if you are visiting the city centre or going to Colchester Castle. Breakfast, which was served in The George pub opposite, was very good with a choice of buffet style continental breakfast or a cooked full English (a vegetarian cooked breakfast was also available).
    Louise
    United Kingdom
  • From $141.25 per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 320 reviews
    The rooms where comfy and decorated with a homely feel. The location and car park was very convenient. Not many hotels are a walking distance to town and have free parking. Staff are friendly. I personally think the bad reviews were not to do with the service but discrimination. This hotel definitely has potential and I feel like the staff are working hard to make it Better. I think the improvements that need to be made are reflected in the price a it’s very cheap compared to other hotels in the area.
    jessica
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 225 reviews
    Beautiful house with lots of old character and interest. Everywhere is filled with lovely objects and art. We felt very much at home. Even a friendly cat to sit with in the living room. Extremely comfortable bed, good sized room and cosy central heating. Host and staff were very welcoming and made the visit a joy. Hugely preferable over a generic hotel room. Excellent shower and bathroom facilities. Very central to Colchester Town centre and places of interest.
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
  • From $114.41 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,747 reviews
    Cosy, comfortable hotel with period features within walking distance of the historic centre Colchester. Well appointed rooms. All the staff were welcoming and provided very good levels of customer service. Bar open in the evening. The breakfast was delicious. Car park on site was a little tight in places, but there was always a space available. Would definitely visit again.
    ✨Rob
    United Kingdom
  • From $140.09 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,631 reviews
    We were attending our son's graduation at Essex University so this hotel was a great location. We enjoyed a few drinks in the bar the night before & were well rested & relaxed ready for the big day. Lovely place, friendly staff. Lots of history as it's a very old building....Colchester itself is steeped in history & architecture so a beautiful place to visit generally.
    Lady Loopy
    United Kingdom
  • From $173.35 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,030 reviews
    Loved it . Staff friendly they went the extra mile to ensure we had a good stay .parking was clear and easy . Check in excellent very quick .. Breakfast was good freshly cooked . Position of hotel good for castle and shops . It was very quiet although our room was at the front . Very clean we had a coffee maker and a kettle also fresh milk provided .
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • From $154.09 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 748 reviews
    MY WIFE AND i WERE ATTENDING A FUNERAL IN Colchester AND THE HOTEL AND ITS LOCATION WERE RECOMMENDED BY A FRIEND. We were delighted with the location and facilities at the hotel and Roland and the staff were extremely helpful. We would definitely recommend the hotel to other potential visitors.
    Bob O'Leary
    United Kingdom
  • From $165.64 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,368 reviews
    Very nice children/pet friendly hotel. Close to Colchester city and London Stansted airport. Decent standard rooms, breakfast, dinner and swimming pool facilities.Definitely value for money. Lisa the Duty Manager was very helpful and super friendly. Recommended for a weekend away.
    Alexandra Michail
    United Kingdom
  • From $182.98 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 110 reviews
    The property was an excellent choise for us. Being Central to Colchester and not to far away from the Univercity where we spend the day at our daughters graduation. The host was excellent and was very responsive to any questions we had.
    Kevin
    United Kingdom
  • From $140.09 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,631 reviews
    The staff were very helpful and friendly. Check in was very straightforward. The decor was very tasteful. The best hotel breakfast I think I’ve ever had. Made to order and had gluten free options too. Even had air on in the rooms!
    Heather
    United Kingdom
  • From $170.78 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews
    Perfect location close to Colchester Town centre. Quiet at night. Had adequate facilities. Very clean. Spacious living area with dining table. Would highly recommend and would book again.
    Katie
    United Kingdom
  • From $186.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 993 reviews
    what a wonderful hotel! great location, very welcoming, had delicious food, the room clean and comfortable. the staff was exceptionally nice. lots to do in colchester. highly recommended.
    Paula
    United States of America
  • From $368 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,432 reviews
    I chose the location as I was missing Essex Campus. I loved the hotel and the stay, but the price could compete better with some of the good hotels in Town Centre. Staff were amazing!
    Zeina
    United States of America
  • From $86.67 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,341 reviews
    Have used this hotel a few times when spending a day and night in Colchester. Great Central location,.friendly and helpful staff. Beds clean an comfortable
    L
    Lu
    United Kingdom
  • From $105.42 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,326 reviews
    Quiet, pleasant location convenient for Colchester and for touring Essex and Suffolk. Staff were pleasant and helpful but hotel is clearly understaffed
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From $127.12 per night
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,018 reviews
    Was a convenient location for a function we were attending in Colchester. Good parking space. Nice little bar with friendly and helpful bar staff
    Biju
    United Kingdom
  • From $165.64 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,368 reviews
    Nice staff and bar area. Lovely cleaning ladies, very helpful. Comfy beds, nice location, easy access to Colchester.
    Barbara
    United Kingdom
  • From $114.41 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,103 reviews
    The hotel is a good location in the centre of Colchester and was comfortable and value for money.
    Tracey
    United Kingdom
  • From $114.41 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,747 reviews
    The whole hotel was excellent exactly what was required
    Staryad
    United Kingdom
  • From $173.35 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,030 reviews
    Probably the best hotel in Colchester
    Ł
    Łukasz
    Poland

Research, refine, and make plans for your whole trip