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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$133.65
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.

N
Nicole
From
Denmark
The breakfast was excellent, the room spotless, big and very comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,914 reviews
Price from
US$175.50
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.

R
Rosemary
From
France
Very comfortable. Wonderful towels in the bathroom, big and fluffy and a good shower. Quality bedding and comfortable bed. Very pleasant bar and good wine selection. Food from the restaurant was good quality and reasonable price. However, the star of the whole stay was Julie. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Organised a cab to my next venue. As a solo traveller of a certain age I sometimes find I am invisible in hotels, not so here. Julie stopped to chat when her duties permitted. Every hotel should have a Julie!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Price from
US$109.93
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.

A
Afonso
From
Portugal
It has been an excellent and lovely place to stay. I would recommend it to friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,615 reviews
Price from
US$83.36
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.

S
Sarah
From
Bulgaria
Very clean, friendly and accommodating staff. Food was excellent, and everything was high quality. They even upgraded us to their luxury suite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
Price from
US$173.88
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.

J
Julie
From
United Kingdom
Clean bright reception and good sized bedroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,595 reviews
Price from
US$102.60
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.

J
Jean
From
South Africa
The hotel was welcoming , clean and the staff friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,120 reviews
Price from
US$103.95
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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,077 reviews
Price from
US$108.14
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.

R
Riitta
From
Finland
Very cosy, historical and warm-harted hotel. The personel was very helpful and we felt welcome at once we had arrived.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 reviews
Price from
US$135
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....

P
Priestley
From
Australia
Room was spacious and very well presented. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was a bonus inclusion and was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,726 reviews
Price from
US$117.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,914 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$175.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,077 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$115.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,275 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$142.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,227 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$91.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews

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

From US$147.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 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$121.50 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.

From US$103.66 per night

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$182.25 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 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$94.50 per night
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$101.25 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$189.54 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$189.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 220 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$118.64 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$138.33 per night

Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester Central and calm Ni offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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What guests said about Colchester:

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
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

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From US$118.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 220 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$105.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,120 reviews
Needs electric ports. The food in the bar was expensive considering there are loads of places near. We would have eaten at hotel if was cheaper. Bar didn't have a good choice of beer/larger and again expensive. The bar/breakfast area the wood was dusty with spider webs just needs a vac
Guest review by
Anne
United Kingdom
From US$175.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,914 reviews
It has to be the best hotel in Colchester. We got a free room upgrade on arrival. The room was beautiful with everything we needed. The town is only a shot walk away and lots of good pubs for us to visit.
Guest review by
TVRPieman
United Kingdom
From US$147.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
The staff were very welcoming, the hotel was clean and had all the necessary facilities. Location was in centre of Colchester near all the amenities.
Guest review by
Tina
United Kingdom
From US$121.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 reviews
Character hotel, close to Colchester town. Room in new block very comfortable. Good breakfast.
Guest review by
Les
United Kingdom