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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.

Staff were all very pleasant and helpful
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
3,238 reviews
Price from
$140.50
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.

Staff were very friendly and rooms were spacious
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
747 reviews
Price from
$102.78
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!

It’s was great stay clean room great Wi-Fi
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
2,014 reviews
Price from
$130.09
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.

Everyone of the staff were very pleasant, friendly and very helpful. Quite exeptional ! Our family room was fantastic. Sharing like that provides us with so much more time together and it can be difficult finding somewhere suitable. This room was perfect.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,772 reviews
Price from
$102.78
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.

Very clean and nice accommodations. Helpful staff, and very nice restaurant associated with the property.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
979 reviews
Price from
$156.11
1 night, 2 adults
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.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
292 reviews
Price from
$128.79
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.

I loved my bathroom most, could of spent the whole 2 days in it! I usually request the same room!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,994 reviews
Price from
$195.14
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.

The location
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,246 reviews
Price from
$141.80
1 night, 2 adults
Colchester Boutique Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

Nice helpful host. An excelleny central location for undertaking sightseeing. Great continental breakfast.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
757 reviews
Price from
$156.11
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....

Comfortable Beds
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
2,222 reviews
Price from
$117.22
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Colchester

  • Brook Red Lion Hotel
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,348 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.

    Good location, reasonable price, heritage building

  • Diamond
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5 reviews

    Diamond is located in Colchester, just 20 miles from Hedingham Castle and 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station.

  • Japandi Room

    Japandi Room offers accommodations in Colchester, 19 miles from Hedingham Castle and 23 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. This homestay features a garden.

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

    Elegant 3-Bedroom Apt with En suite and Shared Amenities with Free WI-FI offers accommodations in Colchester, 16 miles from Freeport Braintree and 18 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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

    Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way enjoys a location in Colchester, 16 miles from Freeport Braintree and 18 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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  • Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 154 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.

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

  • Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 32 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester offers accommodations in Lexden. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

    The parking was good and we had everything we needed.

  • Colchester Spacious Double Rooms in CO4
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 4 reviews

    Colchester Spacious Double Rooms in CO4 is located in Mile End, just 19 miles from Freeport Braintree and 20 miles from Hedingham Castle.

Colchester's best hotels with breakfast

  • St Nicholas Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,716 reviews

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

    Restaurants and facilities right on your doorstep.

  • Colchester Boutique Hotel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 757 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

    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.

    Unique hotel, very comfortable beds, well located.

  • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,222 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.

    Nice well maintained hotel. Staff very accommodating

  • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,238 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
     · 747 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 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,014 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.

  • Milsoms
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 251 reviews

    Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham.

    Lovely relaxing place to stay and staff are great.

Hotels located in the center of Colchester

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

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

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

    Two bedroom Attic house enjoys a location in Colchester, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 20 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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

    Luxury Arena offers accommodations in Colchester, 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 1.8 miles from Colchester Castle.

  • Star Anglia Hotel
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 253 reviews

    Star Anglia Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Colchester Train Station and town center and offers variety of bright rooms which have free WiFi and a private bathroom.

    Location was brilliant. Value for money with the rooms

  • Riverview
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Riverview offers accommodations in Colchester, 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 2.3 miles from Colchester Castle.

  • The Railway Sleeper Lodge
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 667 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.

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

  • 3 bedroom house Colchester
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1 review

    3 bedroom house Colchester is located in Colchester, just 3.6 miles from Colchester Castle and 5.4 miles from Alresford.

  • Peaceful LARGE Studio Flat Colchester
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 23 reviews

    Peaceful LARGE Studio Flat Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, 19 miles from Freeport Braintree and 20 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    The TV and sofa made it the perfect place for a couples film night.

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

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Colchester

  • From $143.10 per night
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 253 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
  • From $156.11 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 757 reviews
    Very convenient location near centre of the city. Excellent breakfast with wide choice of foods. Quiet room. The hotel and rooms all very clean. Pleasant and friendly staff. Delighted that the hotel was open over Christmas to enable us to be with family who live in Colchester. Thank you to the people who were working over Christmas.
    Kathryn
    United Kingdom
  • From $195.14 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,994 reviews
    The staff were so friendly and helpful! They upgraded our stay which was amazing! The hotel it’s self is beautiful and clean. The food was to dye for! Location is perfect, just right on the outskirts of town and right next to Colchester castle.
    Georgia
    United Kingdom
  • From $119.82 per night
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,222 reviews
    The staff were very helpful, friendly, and polite, the food was cooked to a high standard, my room was comfortable and clean, I would definitely recommend the hotel, and would most certainly stay there again if I am in Colchester
    ANDREW BARWICK
    United Kingdom
  • From $156.11 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 979 reviews
    Nice little hotel. Good location for our one night visit to Colchester. Friendly and helpful staff. Good value for an overnight stay.
    Georgina
    United Kingdom

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