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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.

M
McDonald
From
New Zealand
The room was amazing with a great shower, variety of teas available, coffee, hot chocolate drinks and a couple of biscuits. It was very welcoming. Exceptionally clean. Very friendly staff and host. We had a lovely dinner and a great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$133.07
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.

D
Daniel
From
Netherlands
Superb hotel, a few minutes walk from the centre of Colchester, maintaining a standard that would match any, anywhere. Clean, comfortable with a fully equipped bathroom. Breakfast was excellent with table service rather than buffet. Free secure parking in the grounds of the hotel. The hotel is excellent value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,916 reviews
Price from
US$174.74
1 night, 2 adults

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

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

J
Joanne
From
New Zealand
The friendly atmosphere and staff. Very clean and comfortable room. wonderful food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews
Price from
US$109.45
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.

M
Muhammad
From
Pakistan
Staff was really helpful and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,639 reviews
Price from
US$85.56
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.

J
Jana
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful surroundings, amazing building, fab staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,131 reviews
Price from
US$173.13
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

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

R
Rajeev
From
United Arab Emirates
It was so clean and tidy. All facilities were wow.. We went for breakfast after they closed it, still tey showed the kindness to cook breakfast for us 7 people again. Pool was nice, sauna super.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,599 reviews
Price from
US$102.16
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.

O
Oakley
From
New Zealand
Comfortable bed. The most exceptional breakfast spread ever. Good shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,119 reviews
Price from
US$107.53
1 night, 2 adults

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

P
P
From
Netherlands
The staff was very friendly when I asked I could switch rooms, the front was very noisy in the first night. My second room was on the top floor on the side, much more quiet and with a balcony as a bonus! The wonderful breakfast buffet for only 8 pounds, 12 if you add a full English breakfast. It is part of The George on the opposite of the street, there you can check in and eat. Wonderful breakfast and dinner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews
Price from
US$107.67
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.

B
B.Ø.
From
Sweden
Cosy old main house, rooms modern and nice. Friendly staff and good food and drinks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,586 reviews
Price from
US$134.42
1 night, 2 adults

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

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....

a
anthony
From
Netherlands
Just a simple good room, building adjacent to the restaurant where we had a nice drink.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,718 reviews
Price from
US$117.08
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Popular with guests booking hotels in Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,718 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,916 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,119 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,639 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,599 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,916 reviews

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.

From US$248.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews

Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

From US$127.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,274 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.

From US$153.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,228 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.

From US$84.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews

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

From US$147.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,586 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.

From US$120.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

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

Flower

Hotel in Colchester
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Flower has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Colchester, 28 km from Hedingham Castle.

From US$181.46 per night

Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Situated 29 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester Town, modern, detached, guest house features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$100.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 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.

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

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

From US$58.97 per night

Near Colcheste town centre is situated in Hythe, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 46 km from Hylands Park.

From US$98.90 per night

Guest Room in Colchester Hythe is located in Hythe, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 46 km from Hylands Park.

From US$98.90 per night

Situated 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 46 km from Hylands Park, Cozy Guest Room in Colchester - Perfect for Travelers features accommodation set in Hythe.

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

Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Essex Colchester Cosy Room Zi offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$64.38 per night

Located in Hythe in the Essex region, Home away from city noise Be provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$64.38 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Ryegate House Colchester is situated in Colchester, 27 km from Freeport Braintree, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, and 38 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

From US$94.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Colchester Town Duplex Apartment in Colchester provides accommodation with free WiFi, 29 km from Freeport Braintree, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Situated in Colchester, the recently renovated 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester features accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 33 km from Hedingham Castle.

From US$180.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Offering city views, Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is an accommodation situated in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

From US$178.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is set in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 2.9 km from Colchester Castle.

From US$159.52 per night

Situated 30 km from Hedingham Castle, 39 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 45 km from Hylands Park, Colchester Roof Top Flat - Central, Business, Travel features accommodation located in Colchester...

From US$120.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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

From US$124.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Offering river views, Riverview is an accommodation situated in Colchester, 3.8 km from Colchester Castle and 7.5 km from Colchester Zoo.

From US$137.74 per night

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What guests said about Colchester:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Colchester is full of history.

Colchester is full of history. The city centre is not too big; most monuments, museums, pubs and shops are within walking distance. There are plenty of buses to and from the railway station and beyond, and to cool places like Mersea Island.
Guest review by
Welten
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.0

Colchester is a nice area, but accomadtion was bad.

Colchester is a nice area, but accomadtion was bad. Please don't book brook red lion if you want a peaceful sleep. Staff ok but lied completely about Xmas dinner and being able to have a vegan meal. Banged on the door when trying to rest asking if we needed anything from house keeping. We would have asked. My daughter was allergic to the dust in the room, she came away with red swollen eyes. We had to leave at 2am in the morning just to get home. Couldn't stay another night. I am 70 and we had to climb 3 flights of stairs to get to first room. No mention as not suitable for older guests. Had to change rooms on xmas morning due to no sleep because of a loud generator outside our window. They gave us another room but was much smaller and still noisy. Would never stay there again. Colcester however is pleasant if we has chosen another hotel. Some served Christmas Dinner. We ended up with takeaway because didn't have time in advance to book a table. The Hotel is old and expect a bit of dust but overall a terrible stay.
Guest review by
helen
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

Colchester Castle and Museum absolutely brilliant especially...

Colchester Castle and Museum absolutely brilliant especially for children. We went on a Sunday morning and found cheap parking near Castle Park but can imagine that it would be a nightmare to drive around Colchester on a weekday without entering bus lanes and one way systems!
Guest review by
Barbara
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Colchester is a lovely town plenty to do with the castle and...

Colchester is a lovely town plenty to do with the castle and being with in the park other historical places around. Shopping wasn’t to bad had a good retail park just on the outskirts and the zoo is just outstanding
Guest review by
Anonymous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Colchester is an excellent base for travelling the...

Colchester is an excellent base for travelling the neighbouring places of interest. I stayed there for the history of the city and there is plenty to see. City centre in 21st century isn't great.
Guest review by
GLYN
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0

Alvento are very polite in their communication and when you...

Alvento are very polite in their communication and when you call the help line and have properties in 27 locations in the UK ! The house itself was OK , but I was not impressed with the sparsity of equipment in the property, nor the service provided by the property host , I will only be leaving a 1 star review , and that is for the charming dressing table and stool in the master bedroom ,
Guest review by
Colin
United Kingdom

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From US$124.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Kumar.. a great member of staff. Like really, just what you want from your staff. Location… Colchester train station an easy 15 stroll away. We were heading to the radio 2 PITP event at Chelmsford, which took 25 mins or so, stopped at two other stations (I think Whitham was one of them..) and it cost £24 return for 2 adults on Saturday .. all in, so not £24 each.. FYI we used TrainPal (again..). Free parking right behind the hotel. Mini market next door, 24 hours (we believe) but quiet and very well stocked.
Guest review by
Ed
United Kingdom
From US$248.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,916 reviews
The suite we were offered was well proportioned, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet and had all the facilities. Really pleased that the hotel was able to accommodate our request for a walk in shower. We were in the annexe which allowed easy access to walk our dog. Very well located in the centre of Colchester. Ample secure car parking. Excellent no hesitation in recommending. Gus & Terri Markey.
Guest review by
Augustine
United Kingdom
From US$153.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,274 reviews
We loved the George it was a well looked after hotel.clean friendly and delivered a friendly service.we couldn't fault anything food was plenty and delicious..the room was very clean and the bed was so comfy we will definitely be visiting the George again if we are in Colchester to see my son it's central to town and amenities perfect .
Guest review by
Alison
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews
Relatively cheap, shops and food around, in Colchester. It’s basically student en-suite flats being let out to visitors, which is fine as long as you understand this isn’t hotel standard. Breakfast was fine, a basic cooked one at the canteen 5 min walk away.
Guest review by
Ray
United Kingdom
From US$147.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews
Wonderful boutique hotel in perfect location central Colchester- staff were so polite and accommodating. Everything was spotlessly clean and fast friendly service. If need to go to Colchester again we will definitely be rebooking.
Guest review by
Michelle
United Kingdom