Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.
Each room with attached bathroom 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, 38 mi from the hotel.
Parking is now chargeable at £8 per day.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
“Good sized room, comfortable bed, and lovely food.
They also gave staying customers a free drink from their Xmas drinks list!”
Astral201
Germany
“Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Room was comfortably large with two single beds, as requested. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast buffet had plenty of choice.”
Anthony
United Kingdom
“Clean, comfortable and orderly.. Good location and food.”
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Kathryn
United Kingdom
“Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more”
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Lumkile
South Africa
“The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful”
Simon
United Kingdom
“Everything, ignore the odd bad reviews, absolutely lovely place to stay.”
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Beth
United Kingdom
“Bed was very comfy. Room was lovely and dark when going to sleep. Overnight staff was very helpful in locating us a pair of scissors to borrow as I'd left tags in my dress.”
Ann
United Kingdom
“Everything . Loved the room /bathroom etc. Incredible buffet/English breakfast included. Quiet . Lovely location and easy to find”
Gemma
United Kingdom
“The lady that was working on reception when we arrived was very friendly and even gave me a bottle of wine for my birthday”
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Helen
United Kingdom
“Situated on the A12 just outside of Colchester.We stayed here as it was a short ride from our daughter's Colchester Zoo and on the route to Braintree Shopping Village.”
Hotel area info
Food and Drink
Breakfast
Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $9.38 per person.
Food
Bread • Pastries • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
Drinks
Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British • Local • International
Service
Breakfast • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities
House rules
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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