Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child
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Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025 Cancellation Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025 You may cancel free of charge until 16:00 one day before arrival. If you cancel after 16:00 one day before arrival, 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
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About this property
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar. Each en suite room at Colchester Holiday Inn Express features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, powerful showers and work desks. Holiday Inn Express Colchester provides a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also make use of the ironing room, available in the lounge area. The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 61 km from the hotel. Parking is now chargeable at £8 per day.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- George
United Kingdom“Room was big and very comfortable Nice settee so was able to read and watch TV sat up rather than lye on the bed. Service was good staff pleasant and helpful” - Gregory United Kingdom“Modern rooms (v small double beds) with good bathrooms, large breakfast area and bar with good variety of breakfast choices.”
- Trevor United Kingdom“Clean and efficient. The Waitrose at the service station was useful.”
- Joanne United Kingdom“Very good value for money. Clean and comfortable. A warm, efficient welcome. Pleasant room and shower room with everything we needed, including well stocked tea and coffee tray. Bar and restaurant with an adequate menu on site. Good choice of...”
- Lisa United Kingdom“It felt very new, clean welcoming and it had character. The receptionist gave an excellent service, very efficient, helpful and informative. The inclusive breakfast was also excellent. Will definitely come again.”
- Rosemary United Kingdom“Everything, value for money, facilities, cleanliness and efficient staff. Brilliant”
- Kenneth United Kingdom“Very functional as near motorway. The room and breakfast were excellent.”
- Kevin United Kingdom“Got all the basics right, clean and modern, lovely helpful staff on reception, and night porter was helpful too.”
Lieuwe
Malaysia“Very nice lady at the reception. Also room was all set for our sleepy kids.”- Patricia United Kingdom“Very comfortable bed in a spacious bedroom. Only had cereal for breakfast as I wanted to get on the road early but there was a good selection of food which all looked very good. I enjoyed my dinner the night before, very good value and quality.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
