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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, 472 reviews
Price from
US$133.20
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.

C
Charlotte
From
New Zealand
Great service, location, breakfast, and the room was clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,910 reviews
Price from
US$174.91
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.

m
miss sarah
From
Hong Kong
Professional and friendly service from all staff. The room was lovely and the breakfast very good value/delicious/diverse.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews
Price from
US$109.56
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
Angeline
From
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
The staff were absolutely lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews
Price from
US$83.08
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
Satu
From
Finland
Fantastic location right on the university campus; beautiful building; clean and spacious room, good bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews
Price from
US$173.29
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, 1,570 reviews
Price from
US$102.25
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.

V
Vadim
From
Russia
The staff were great, the room was very clean. Was a perfect overnight stopover.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,126 reviews
Price from
US$104.95
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.

j
john
From
New Zealand
happy with the room, clean and tidy easy access, staff were helpfull
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,082 reviews
Price from
US$107.77
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, 1,591 reviews
Price from
US$134.55
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, 1,740 reviews
Price from
US$78.71
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 472 reviews
Price from
US$133.20
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.

C
Charlotte
From
New Zealand
Great service, location, breakfast, and the room was clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,910 reviews
Price from
US$174.91
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.

m
miss sarah
From
Hong Kong
Professional and friendly service from all staff. The room was lovely and the breakfast very good value/delicious/diverse.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews
Price from
US$109.56
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
Angeline
From
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
The staff were absolutely lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews
Price from
US$83.08
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
Satu
From
Finland
Fantastic location right on the university campus; beautiful building; clean and spacious room, good bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews
Price from
US$173.29
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, 1,570 reviews
Price from
US$102.25
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.

V
Vadim
From
Russia
The staff were great, the room was very clean. Was a perfect overnight stopover.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,126 reviews
Price from
US$104.95
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.

j
john
From
New Zealand
happy with the room, clean and tidy easy access, staff were helpfull
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,082 reviews
Price from
US$107.77
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, 1,591 reviews
Price from
US$134.55
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, 1,740 reviews
Price from
US$78.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,082 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,740 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,910 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,126 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,570 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,910 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$174.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,082 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$127.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,276 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$154.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,230 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$84.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews

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

From US$141.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,591 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$119.88 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$103.31 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$181.64 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 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$94.18 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.

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.

From US$248.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 216 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$113.16 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$137.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Offering city views, Cosy entire apartment super king bed near town center is an accommodation set in Colchester, 32 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

From US$221.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

Railway Sleeper Lodge offers clean, compact, and affordable accommodation just a 5-minute walk from Colchester Main Train Station.

Situated just 27 km from Hedingham Castle, 4 Bedroom House Colchester provides accommodation in Colchester with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$452.07 per night

Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Situated in Hythe in the Essex region, Colchester Comfortable room Oo features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Stay Near Colchester twn centre5 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$150.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,126 reviews
The staff were wonderful. So helpful and lovely, especially the 2 'older' ladies (though still younger than me)!!! And Eugenie was wonderful too. He booked my brother and me in (then my brother didn't actually stay at the hotel as he had an accident, in Colchester town) and the following day Eugenie asked after my brother, by name! Also, I mislaid my door key, and couldn't remember room number, but Eugenie did! My second night was not pre-booked, but the lovely ladies found the me a room with a bathtub. Thank you.
Guest review by
Joanna
United Kingdom
From US$127.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,082 reviews
The room was very clean and warm and a good size too, A nice view of Colchester castle. Good thick curtains and double glazing.works well. Ni touch to drop keys in box which saves going back to the main hotel
Guest review by
Shelagh
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
Very nice hotel located close to High Street. The friendly staff goes the extra mile to make people feel at home. Highly recommended and would always be my first option when going back to Colchester.
Guest review by
Anonymous
Spain
From US$154.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,276 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews
Lovely staff, room great. Fabulous breakfast. Excellent value for money best hotel in Colchester town centre
Guest review by
John
United Kingdom