Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child
Price for:
Private suite
1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Costs 1st night to cancel Cancellation Costs 1st night to cancel If you cancel after reservation, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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US$288
per night
Original price
US$961.55
Last-minute Deal
- US$96.16
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$865.40
US$288 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Price for:
Private suite
1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Costs 1st night to cancel Cancellation Costs 1st night to cancel If you cancel after reservation, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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US$353
per night
Original price
US$1,175.23
Last-minute Deal
- US$117.52
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$1,057.71
US$353 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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About this property
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. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michelle
United Kingdom
“Our room was beautiful. It oozed quality and style.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Perfect location in the wonderful town of Colchester. A beautiful junior suite made our stay, with a stones throw from the castle. Looking forward to staying again in 2026!” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Hotel was clean and staff were very welcoming and very nice” - Garry
United Kingdom
“Amazing hotel with brilliant rooms so clean and perfect” - Louise
Australia
“Lovely property great position in town easy to walk around breakfast great and staff very helpful” - Pawel
United Kingdom
“beautiful room, spacious and well appointed. nice bathroom, clean, with plenty of space.” - John
United Kingdom
“The apartment was very clean and well equipped. The location is good for public transport and there are nice cafe’s restaurants and bars in walking distance. Communication with the owner was very good and access instructions clear.” - Georgia
United Kingdom
“Beautiful layout, amazing location and big rooms. Bar and garden area is also beautiful and cosy.” - Keith
United Kingdom
“This was our second stay at Greyfriars, in itself an endorsement. The hotel has high standards in service, decor, cleanlness and comfort. (Breakfasts are good.) Its location is also good - easy to access by car and virually in the centre of...” - Samuk
United Kingdom
“Everything about this hotel is fabulous and it's my favourite hotel in the UK. Friendly staff, comfortable, quiet and the food is out of this world.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Bars and Lounges
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform GreyFriars in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.