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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.

W
William
From
United Kingdom
Service was excellent, both as an overnight guest and as a member of a large dinner party. Food was also excellent, all our party agreed. I had pork belly, duck and creme brulee... The room was very nicely decorated, warm and clean. The ensuite shower room was warm, big towels and enough of the usual supplies. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit teas, biscuits, milk in the cutest bottles, couldn't have done more. Breakfast was good, the service excellent and the choice unlimited. I would highly recommend The Courthouse for dinner or overnight stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$134.04
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Robert
From
Canada
the lounges and the restaurant were amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$176.01
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.

J
Joy
From
Canada
central location, comfy room with good shower bedding and towels were high quality breakfasts were excellent- lots of choice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$146.23
1 night, 2 adults

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.

N
Nikita
From
Indonesia
All of it.. I feel like I live in a mansion! Very clean, old-fashioned but posh, the food was excellent! We booked the suite and the room was huge, we even had our living room section, the bathroom was so clean as well. Very near the Uni of Essex, 3 mins walk and I assure you that if you want to really rest your body & mind, this is the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,172 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$169.24
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

T
Tony
From
United Kingdom
It's in the process of being switched from a Best Western to a Marriott and what a job they're doing. It's spotless, comfortable, great gym and pool and if you lucky enough to be greeted by Rosie and Mariam who are absolutely fantastic at what they do then your set. These two members of staff are the best example of customer service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,547 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
$124.56
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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.

L
Luciana
From
Italy
Staff was grat, the toys in the waiting area were helpful and the pool is great in a lovely spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,210 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$127.27
1 night, 2 adults

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

18 miles from Freeport Braintree, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester is located in Colchester and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

c
carrasco
From
United States
The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The staff was insanely helpful. My reservation was messed up and they helped me figure out and upgraded my room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,175 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$127.95
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

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

K
Kathryn
From
United Kingdom
Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
$96.13
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Z
Zaidy Flores
From
United Kingdom
The location of the place. Loved the building too and the beds and room, loved that we had out own door to the main road so we didn't have to walk to the reception as we were round the back of the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,679 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$135.39
1 night, 2 adults

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....

K
Kelly
From
United Kingdom
Lovely staff lovely bar lovely room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,818 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$79.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

    Ryegate House Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, 16 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

    Colchester Town, modern, detached, guest house offers accommodations in Colchester, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,175 reviews

    18 miles from Freeport Braintree, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester is located in Colchester and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,252 reviews

    Located in the town center 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

    Colchester Town Duplex Apartment in Colchester provides accommodations with free Wifi, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree, 20 miles from Hedingham Castle, and 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment, 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,679 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester provides accommodations in Lexden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Flower

    Hotel in Colchester
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Flower in Colchester provides accommodations and a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Pine tree House enjoys a location in Mile End, 18 miles from Hedingham Castle and 18 miles from Freeport Braintree. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,172 reviews

    Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,818 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,210 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews

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

Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Colchester, 17 miles from Freeport Braintree.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Colchester chill x offers accommodations in Hythe, 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Stay Near Colchester twn centre4 is located in Hythe, just 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Stay Near Colchester twn centre5 is located in Hythe, just 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle. The homestay features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Stay Near Colchester town centre 2 offers accommodations in Hythe, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle.

  • Stay Near Colchester twn centre3 offers accommodations in Hythe, 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 2 miles from Colchester Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Colchester, WIFI 1050mbps, free parking 1 offers accommodations in Hythe, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews

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

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What Guests Said About Colchester:

  • 10.0

    Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty.

    Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty. We only had two nights here, but would definitely visit again for longer. The centre is great for shopping, with many pedestrianised streets, and a mix of well-known shops, street vendors and local independent businesses. It's really not that large, so it's easy to walk around. Our favourite locations were the Firstsite art gallery and cafe, the Curzon cinema (next door), the Minories art gallery and the castle park. We also easily found some great restaurants. There seemed to be loads of Italian restaurants, but we preferred the Vietnamese and Japanese places. Our favourite shops were Red Lion Books on the High Street and Bestdays Vintage on Eld Lane, for great coffee, vintage clothes and music chat with the staff.
    Guest review by
    Bob
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a...

    Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a large city, so everything is close by and it's easy to explore Colchester on foot. There are a range of different restaurants and pubs, to suit all needs. Add in places of historical interest such as the castle, and nature such as High Woods Country Park, and there's enough variety to keep busy for a few days. A historical tour is worth doing and the city has a nice relaxed atmosphere to it overall.
    Guest review by
    Mike Chagouri
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as...

    We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as the historical sites around town , such as the water tower and Balkan Gate. The park was lovely and the Dutch quarter was interesting to see. Nearby, we had a great visit to Frinton where the beach is lovely. Also we travel.ed to Flatford Mill and had a smashing boat trip. It was easy to walk around the town. We ate at Wetherspoons ( The Playhouse) which was a novel venue and Wei's kitchen where the food and the host were great.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Great shopping centre, great for history, locals not really...

    Great shopping centre, great for history, locals not really friendly, I travel alot and first time I've ever seen unfriendly locals...it was very strange. We stayed at Grorge Hotel to park at the back of hotel, it tells you at traffic lights you cars can't turn right, hotel said you could, we were worried in case we got a fine, this needs to be clearer, disappointed the museum was closed
    Guest review by
    Terri Lee ONEILL
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0

    Colchester doesn't really have a lot going for it.

    Colchester doesn't really have a lot going for it. The castle is really worth a visit. There weren't the Roman remains that my husband was hoping for as a lot has been built on. It's very much a working town. But maybe we didn't do enough research to get the best out of it. Bus service is good and saves trying to drive and park through the town.
    Guest review by
    Andrina
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0

    The centre of Colchester is just like many other towns and...

    The centre of Colchester is just like many other towns and cities that have had the guts ripped out of them and a new shopping centre built in there place. Same shops but just in a different configuration. Fenwicks is a good shop and the George pub which dates back to 1400 has a lot of history to it. The castle museum and grounds are a must see which takes you back through the history of Colchester and the castle. We found the best place to park was the Brittania long stay car park as it's not multi story with stupid small spaces. You can pay by phone or card in hourly increments just over £1 an hour.
    Guest review by
    YorkieBoy
    United Kingdom

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  • From $145.01 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,175 reviews
    The hotel's location is just awesome for anyone planning on visiting Colchester or needing a few nights of stay. The room is minimalist (which I like) but comfortable. The temperature is fine, the facilities are in line with the price range too. The room is surprisingly big for a standard double.
    Guest review by
    Rudolf
    United Kingdom
  • From $176.01 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
    Ideally situated in the centre of Colchester. Very comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Complimentary continental breakfast and lovely patio area at the back of the hotel
    Guest review by
    Maria
    United Kingdom
  • From $146.23 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,679 reviews
    Lovely old hotel, the rooms were modern, and it’s close to the centre of Colchester. The room was comfortable for a night’s stay.
    Guest review by
    Helen
    Australia
  • From $97.48 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,252 reviews
    Great old worldy hotel right in the middle of Colchester. Fantastic staff. Had a lovely time and would return in a heartbeat.
    Guest review by
    Iiris
    United Kingdom
  • From $172.09 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews
    Upmarket hotel for Colchester city centre. Decent bar and restaurant too.
    Guest review by
    nigelonich
    United Kingdom

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