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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.

S
Steven
From
Germany
Exceptionally clean. Perfect location and the staff went above and beyond expectations. The restaurant was perfect and probably deserves a visit from Michelin. Overall fantastic five star hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
US$133.90
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.

M
Maha
From
Qatar
Rooms are spacious and very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
Price from
US$175.82
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.

J
Jon
From
United Kingdom
relaxing environment and good facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviews
Price from
US$146.07
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.

H
Hazim
From
Brunei Darussalam
Clean accommodation and friendly staff. Perfect place for anyone who likes greenery. The coffee and tea station provided in the room was the best I've seen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews
Price from
US$169.06
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, 1,531 reviews
Price from
US$114.96
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.

R
Ruth
From
Australia
Fantastic find, I just needed a clean room and a hot shower, but this hotel has so much more to offer. Next stay I will make sure I have a little more time to enjoy the facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,208 reviews
Price from
US$121.72
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.

S
Stephen
From
Singapore
Exchanged room in St Nicholas for The George as the lift at St Nicholas broke down upon my arrival and I had to climb 3 storeys to reach my room. My wife is a kidney transplanted patient and has angiopasty done on her.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews
Price from
US$127.81
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
Amy
From
United Kingdom
It had everything we needed for a nights stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews
Price from
US$96.03
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.

C
Collin
From
United States
Easy parking friendly staff good size room everything perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews
Price from
US$135.25
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....

T
Theresa
From
United Kingdom
The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews
Price from
US$79.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 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$215.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 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$103.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 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$77.09 per night
  • Located 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Essex studio provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Colchester chill x1 is situated in Hythe, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 46 km from Hylands Park.

    From US$72.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Situated 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Stay Near Colchester twn centre4 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$80.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Stay Near Colchester twn centre5 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.76 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 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$121.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 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$215.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 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$182.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 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$189.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 95 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 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

    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$148.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 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$170.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 564 reviews

    Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided.

    From US$87.10 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Flower

    Hotel in Colchester
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

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

    From US$159.76 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$105.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 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$129.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,208 reviews

    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.

    From US$155.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews

    Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

    From US$160.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,531 reviews

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

    From US$128.49 per night
  • Milsoms

    Hotel in Dedham
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

    Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham.

    From US$255.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

    Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$404.40 per night

FAQs about hotels in Colchester

What guests said about Colchester:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty.

    Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty. We only had two nights here, but would definitely visit again for longer. The centre is great for shopping, with many pedestrianised streets, and a mix of well-known shops, street vendors and local independent businesses. It's really not that large, so it's easy to walk around. Our favourite locations were the Firstsite art gallery and cafe, the Curzon cinema (next door), the Minories art gallery and the castle park. We also easily found some great restaurants. There seemed to be loads of Italian restaurants, but we preferred the Vietnamese and Japanese places. Our favourite shops were Red Lion Books on the High Street and Bestdays Vintage on Eld Lane, for great coffee, vintage clothes and music chat with the staff.
    Guest review by
    Bob
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a...

    Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a large city, so everything is close by and it's easy to explore Colchester on foot. There are a range of different restaurants and pubs, to suit all needs. Add in places of historical interest such as the castle, and nature such as High Woods Country Park, and there's enough variety to keep busy for a few days. A historical tour is worth doing and the city has a nice relaxed atmosphere to it overall.
    Guest review by
    Mike Chagouri
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as...

    We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as the historical sites around town , such as the water tower and Balkan Gate. The park was lovely and the Dutch quarter was interesting to see. Nearby, we had a great visit to Frinton where the beach is lovely. Also we travel.ed to Flatford Mill and had a smashing boat trip. It was easy to walk around the town. We ate at Wetherspoons ( The Playhouse) which was a novel venue and Wei's kitchen where the food and the host were great.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Great shopping centre, great for history, locals not really...

    Great shopping centre, great for history, locals not really friendly, I travel alot and first time I've ever seen unfriendly locals...it was very strange. We stayed at Grorge Hotel to park at the back of hotel, it tells you at traffic lights you cars can't turn right, hotel said you could, we were worried in case we got a fine, this needs to be clearer, disappointed the museum was closed
    Guest review by
    Terri Lee ONEILL
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0

    Colchester doesn't really have a lot going for it.

    Colchester doesn't really have a lot going for it. The castle is really worth a visit. There weren't the Roman remains that my husband was hoping for as a lot has been built on. It's very much a working town. But maybe we didn't do enough research to get the best out of it. Bus service is good and saves trying to drive and park through the town.
    Guest review by
    Andrina
    United Kingdom

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  • From US$169.06 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
    MY WIFE AND i WERE ATTENDING A FUNERAL IN Colchester AND THE HOTEL AND ITS LOCATION WERE RECOMMENDED BY A FRIEND. We were delighted with the location and facilities at the hotel and Roland and the staff were extremely helpful. We would definitely recommend the hotel to other potential visitors.
    Guest review by
    Bob O'Leary
    United Kingdom
  • From US$155.54 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,208 reviews
    We loved everything about the hotel especially the swimming area for the kids and we enjoyed our stay. All the staff are so friendly especially the staff member in the leisure center. Also the buses to Colchester town was great also the bus stops are so close to the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Jason
    United Kingdom
  • From US$371.94 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
    Great staff, very lovely hotel and good location right in the Colchester Town centre. I was kindly upgraded from to a junior suite, which was more than appropriated and unexpected. This a hotel that I would recommend and stay in again.
    Guest review by
    Sarima
    United Kingdom
  • From US$215.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 reviews
    The room and location of the hotel were expectational. The George Hotel is found right on the high street of Colchester. Perfect for a city visit!
    Guest review by
    Harrison
    United Kingdom
  • From US$103.47 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews
    You get what you pay I suppose It's cheaper than other hotels in the area
    Guest review by
    Jim
    United Kingdom