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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.

Amazing as always, staff are friendly welcoming and accommodating.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
3,234 reviews
Price from
£108
1 night, 2 adults
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester, hotel in Colchester

We are thrilled and excited to share that our major refurbishment is almost complete!

Location
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
2,019 reviews
Price from
£100
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Breakfast, nice shower, tea facilities in room nice. Felt safe and secure. Late bar was nice. Staff were friendly.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
760 reviews
Price from
£79
1 night, 2 adults
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

The hotel is very good when it came to gluten free, the staff was very helpful. The mattress was comfy and the room was spacious.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,772 reviews
Price from
£79
1 night, 2 adults
The North Hill Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

Price, room, location, staff - all excellent. Nothing to fault. Also, had a room upgrade. Thanks 😊
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
974 reviews
Price from
£120
1 night, 2 adults
Globe Hotel, hotel in Colchester

This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.

10 minute walk for Colchester park where I was attending a festival close to shops and restaurants
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
128 reviews
Price from
£100
1 night, 2 adults
The Courthouse Inn, hotel in Colchester

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

The convenience, friendliness and cleanliness
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
293 reviews
Price from
£99
1 night, 2 adults
GreyFriars, hotel in Colchester

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

Location is great, hotel is clean
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,988 reviews
Price from
£150
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Comfortable room, excellent breakfast. Dog friendly.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,243 reviews
Price from
£109
1 night, 2 adults
Colchester Boutique Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

Great spot, friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Very central.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
756 reviews
Price from
£120
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

  • St Nicholas Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,703 reviews

    32 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel is located in Colchester and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Freeport Braintree.

    Restaurants and facilities right on your doorstep.

  • The George Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,551 reviews

    Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.

    The staff, rooms and the whole building was perfect

  • Brook Red Lion Hotel
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,345 reviews

    Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.

    Good location, reasonable price, heritage building

  • Colchester Town Duplex Apartment
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 37 reviews

    Colchester Town Duplex Apartment in Colchester provides accommodation with free WiFi, 29 km from Freeport Braintree, 31 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

    Beautiful comfortable apartment. Great location for town

  • 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 50 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, the recently renovated 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester features accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle.

    Liked how clean and well organised it was, also well decorated.

  • Two bedroom Attic house
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 6 reviews

    Two bedroom Attic house, a property with a terrace, is set in Colchester, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, as well as 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

  • Luxury Arena
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Colchester in the Essex region, Luxury Arena offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 113 reviews

    Located in Colchester, the recently renovated One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester offers accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 31 km from Hedingham Castle.

    The flat was very clean and modern. Nicely equiped

Colchester's best hotels with breakfast

  • Colchester Boutique Hotel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 756 reviews

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

    Plenty to choose from and handy location to highstreet.

  • Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,772 reviews

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

    Unique hotel, very comfortable beds, well located.

  • Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 33 reviews

    Situated in Lexden, near Colchester Castle, Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester is a historic bed and breakfast that has a garden.

    The parking was good and we had everything we needed.

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,243 reviews

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

    I paid for a basic room, but it was really lovely,

  • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,212 reviews

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

    Nice well maintained hotel. Staff very accommodating

  • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,234 reviews

    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.

    Plenty of choice for breakfast, staff very helpful.

  • Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 760 reviews

    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.

    Clean. Good size room. Staff helpful. Good breakfast.

  • Marks Tey Hotel Colchester
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,018 reviews

    We are thrilled and excited to share that our major refurbishment is almost complete!

    That tge restaurant and bar were close by and very good.

Budget hotels in Colchester

  • Elegant 3-Bedroom Apt with En suite and Shared Amenities with Free WI-FI
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 12 reviews

    Situated within 26 km of Freeport Braintree and 28 km of Hedingham Castle in Colchester, Elegant 3-Bedroom Apt with En suite and Shared Amenities with Free WI-FI offers accommodation with seating area...

  • Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 45 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way is located in Colchester, 26 km from Freeport Braintree and 28 km from Hedingham Castle.

    Приятна стая ,чиста,има бокс със всичко необходимо

  • Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Colchester, 27 km from Freeport Braintree.

    Very comfy and a lovely host... love the heated blanket

  • The Railway Sleeper Lodge
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 665 reviews

    Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided.

    smooth, clean, all facilities worked, can't fault it

  • Oleon Apartments - Colchester
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 54 reviews

    Oleon Apartments - Colchester is situated in Colchester, 32 km from Hedingham Castle, 41 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 5.2 km from Colchester Castle.

    Alles zo netjes en schoon. Veel huishoudelijke mogelijkheden

  • Colchester City Charm With Free Parking and WIFI
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6 reviews

    Set 30 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester City Charm With Free Parking and WIFI offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very clean and comfortable, great beds and recliners. The children loved getting cold water from the fridge!

  • Tranquil Haven Retreat
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 21 reviews

    Situated 32 km from Hedingham Castle, 35 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 46 km from Hylands Park, Tranquil Haven Retreat offers accommodation located in Lexden.

    The whole property was neat, tidy and well equipped.

  • Penny fields
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Great Bromley and only 42 km from Freeport Braintree, Penny fields provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

FAQs about hotels in Colchester

What guests said about Colchester:

  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Colchester has much to offer especially to those interested...

    Colchester has much to offer especially to those interested in British history. Apart from the well known castle and museum there are several walking routes to follow. The Roman Circus museum and exhibition is worth finding as it demonstrated that Roman finds are still being discovered. The nearby village of Copford and the church of St Michael and All Angels with its splendid and rare wall paintings is well the trip out. Colchester is also a good base for discovering some of the quieter areas of the NE Essex countryside, coast and estuaries.
    Thomas
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 2.0
    2.0

    Colchester is hell on earth.

    Colchester is hell on earth. Dirty, fighting, the whole city centre drunk full of absolute idiots. Dirty streets full of sick. Every thing we bought from the shops was out of date when we brought back to room. Bees Indian in the town centre, made us all ill. Serving curry with squirty cream and glacier cherry. The people are very very rude! Absolute hell hole.
    karl
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    We didn’t see the sights of Colchester this time as we were...

    We didn’t see the sights of Colchester this time as we were visiting friends, but we will next time we visit. Driving through the town was relatively simple, the only downside being lots of traffic lights, but it’s the same anywhere these days. It’s a beautiful town with plenty of things to do, some very old properties which are beautiful to look at, especially if you are a a history buff.. I would definitely recommend Colchester. It was out very first visit but definitely won’t be our last.
    Irvine
  • Scored 10
    10

    Colchester is a beautiful city with a mix of cultures.

    Colchester is a beautiful city with a mix of cultures. Everyone is friendly and helpful. As Britain's oldest / first city it has alot of history to explore. The castle and its grounds is worth a visit- Ellie was an amazing tour guild. Colchester also has an exciting night life with bars, pubs and clubs to suit everyone taste. Visit Colchester, you will not be disappointed!
    Octavia
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    Not really impressed with the town, (apologies if you live...

    Not really impressed with the town, (apologies if you live there), dogs are not allowed in the Upper Castle gardens, and there's no signposting of how to get to the Lower Castle gardens where dogs are permitted. Within about 3 hours we were ready to leave!!
    Supertech
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Really interesting old part of town has lots of smaller...

    Really interesting old part of town has lots of smaller shops selling all sorts of things you don't normally see elsewhere. Lots of historic buildings and plenty of good restaurants with bars to match including a micro brewery.
    pilly03
    United Kingdom

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  • From £120 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 975 reviews
    Well located boutique hotel in the centre of Colchester. Lovely downstairs bar & restaurant. Rooms are cosy, clean & comfortable with good shower. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Great freshly cooked breakfast. Good value for money.
    Kerry
    United Kingdom
  • From £132.10 per night
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,703 reviews
    Very clean, very new, very comfortable and best possible location right in the town centre. The George hotel opposite, where you check in and have breakfast, looks fab as well.
    Craig
    United Kingdom
  • From £155 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,988 reviews
    Lovely hotel in centre of Colchester with a private secure car park. Spacious comfortable suite to celebrate a special occasion. Super breakfast and evening meal.
    Caroline
    United Kingdom
  • From £79.90 per night
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 760 reviews
    It was near to our family in Colchester , plenty of parking , lovely hotel
    rebecca
    United Kingdom
  • From £99 per night
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,772 reviews
    A lovely Historic hotel, not far from central Colchester!
    Rick Chuck
    United Kingdom

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