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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.

N
Noemi
From
Chile
Everything was perfect! Breakfast was delicious, and the Restaurant was excellent. The staff was great. I recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$130.45
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.

J
JACQUELINE
From
France
Luxurious decor , staff and breakfast This is the 6th time of staying. We will never stay anywhere else when in area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,917 reviews
Price from
US$171.29
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.

E
E
From
Netherlands
Great location in the city centre, lot's of restaurants and bars nearby. The staff was very friendly. In the room we found a lot of tea, some coffee, cookies, earplugs, which shows everthing is thought of. The beds were the best we ever had in a hotel. And our favorite was the English breakfast, both regular and vegetarian.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
Price from
US$108.68
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
Marcel
From
Netherlands
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast, nicely located in the country side
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,531 reviews
Price from
US$83.28
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.

M
Mr.Highping
From
Germany
We found this hotel for our summer vaction through Google and were directly in love with the photos of this old and historic building and it's wonderful countryside. But the view in person was even better! The rooms are wonderful and romantic, the staff is more than heartwarming and did everything they could to make our stay wonderful. In all my years I n ever have seen such passion for their job! The restaurant and breakfast are simply amazing and I had the best Egg Benedict in my life! I can only recommend this hotel for vacation, marriages and a nice weekend if you are looking for something simply amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,144 reviews
Price from
US$176.57
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.

C
Crane
From
Australia
We arrived quite late at 7:30pm. The staff member on reception was very friendly and accommodating and advised that we had been upgraded to the newly renovated rooms as they had availability. The rooms were exceptionally clean, comfortable and well provisioned. I have been lucky enough to stay in a couple of fancy hotels, including Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef, and the rooms we had at Marks Tey were on a par and better than those hotel rooms. Excellent value for money for our last-minute booking. Menu looked tasty and great value, but we had already eaten so didn't try the food on this occasion.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,534 reviews
Price from
US$112
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.

E
Elisabeta
From
Romania
I particularly enjoyed the way people talked, everyone was very kind and helpful, and I really loved their accent🙂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,158 reviews
Price from
US$103.30
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.

M
Madelene
From
United States
Did not purchase breakfast. Enjoyed tea and scones in cafe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviews
Price from
US$105.54
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.

s
shawn
From
Germany
Lovely room and hotel would us it again very cosy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,610 reviews
Price from
US$138.35
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
aaron rooney
From
Ireland
Adam on reception was great, brilliant value for money and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,773 reviews
Price from
US$77.08
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,534 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 185 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$118.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

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

From US$98.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 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$112.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,241 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$94.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 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.

From US$243.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 99 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$182.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

OYO Star Anglia Hotel 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$142.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,610 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$138.35 per night

Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 114 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.

From US$72.47 per night

Set 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 46 km from Hylands Park, Charming Colchester Room with Garden Views offers accommodation situated in Hythe.

From US$92.02 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$98.45 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$98.55 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.

From US$98.55 per night
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$63.12 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$63.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Hythe in the Essex region, Colchester CO1 Hythe Ta offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$55.98 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

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$177.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Mile End, 28 km from Hedingham Castle, Pine tree House has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$102.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,773 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.

From US$126.63 per night

The Little Nest in Colchester is set in Colchester, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 46 km from Hylands Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Situated in Colchester and only 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Beautiful Georgian townhouse in central Colchester features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Roman Quarter in Colchester features accommodation with free WiFi, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Castle Hill Apartments Colchester is situated in Colchester, 29 km from Freeport Braintree, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, and 41 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set 29 km from Freeport Braintree, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home - City Centre offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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What guests said about Colchester:

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
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
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
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
8.0

We coincided with Oktoberfest weekend at the castle.

We coincided with Oktoberfest weekend at the castle. A major annual event. Even ended up in the pub with everyone late in the evening, which was entertaining and good-natured. We walked around town earlier during the day and found great places to stop off and to eat… Recommend Colchester for a weekend visit
Guest review by
Paul
United Kingdom
8.0

We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round...

We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round lunchtime, so didnt have much time to browse, but we went to a few places and walked round the park! We will come back again and visit the castle. The area around there looks beautiful, too!
Guest review by
wolfgang
Germany

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From US$200.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,144 reviews
The receptionist when we arrived was extremely friendly & polite and very interested in what we were there to do. Jessica in the morning breakfast room was extremely cheery and chatty. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The bed was very comfy and it was a great shower. Plenty of tea/coffee and biscuits in the room too. Parking easy and pretty close to the centre of Colchester. The entire hotel was warm and cozy in fact our room was a little too warm even though there was no heating on anywhere.
Guest review by
julie
United Kingdom
From US$89.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,160 reviews
With the hot weather we wanted a Colchester pool break hotel - this find was a rarity in the locale. There’s nothing wrong with the hotel, it’s clean, functional, large, a great breakfast caters for all, but of course a little short on character. Location so convenient for area. Definitely the perfect overnight travelling stay, but we’d look for something in the countryside for longer stay.
Guest review by
Iain
United Kingdom
From US$171.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,917 reviews
A great hotel in a lovely setting close to the centre of Colchester and all its amenities. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Good tea and coffee making facilities in the room, also a complimentary mini bar fridge. Toiletries were lovely too.
Guest review by
Jan
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
The staff were v friendly and helpful and quickly sorted out any problems. The hotel was charming and conveniently situated for exploring Colchester. Excellent breakfast.
Guest review by
Helen
United Kingdom
From US$139.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,287 reviews
Location could not be better for a visit to Colchester. Stylish, comfortable hotel....good blend of the old and the new. Staff were friendly.
Guest review by
Simon
United States