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The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

W
William
From
United Kingdom
Service was excellent, both as an overnight guest and as a member of a large dinner party. Food was also excellent, all our party agreed. I had pork belly, duck and creme brulee... The room was very nicely decorated, warm and clean. The ensuite shower room was warm, big towels and enough of the usual supplies. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit teas, biscuits, milk in the cutest bottles, couldn't have done more. Breakfast was good, the service excellent and the choice unlimited. I would highly recommend The Courthouse for dinner or overnight stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
$132.40
1 night, 2 adults

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.

J
Jean-paul
From
New Zealand
We had a lovely time at GreyFriars, super comfy and nice friendly staff would definately stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,940 reviews
Price from
$173.86
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
Joy
From
Canada
central location, comfy room with good shower bedding and towels were high quality breakfasts were excellent- lots of choice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
Price from
$119.16
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.

K
Kathryn
From
United Kingdom
Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviews
Price from
$94.96
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.

J
Julie
From
Australia
Beautiful hotel, very stylish and spacious rooms. Meals were amazing and staff so friendly. Ambience was great and the gardens really lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews
Price from
$167.18
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

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

M
Maryam
From
Qatar
It was very clean very tidy everything was on point. It is a small in size the hotel I mean, but the facilities are amazing for the price we paid. It is considered more than amazing and what matters to me is that the bathroom was clean, not outdated or rustic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
Price from
$113.68
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.

L
Luciana
From
Italy
Staff was grat, the toys in the waiting area were helpful and the pool is great in a lovely spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,196 reviews
Price from
$125.72
1 night, 2 adults

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

18 miles from Freeport Braintree, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester is located in Colchester and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

c
carrasco
From
United States
The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The staff was insanely helpful. My reservation was messed up and they helped me figure out and upgraded my room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,131 reviews
Price from
$119.16
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester.

A
Ann
From
United Kingdom
The staff were amazing nothing was too much trouble. Ample parking. Bed is super comfy. Food and breakfast was excellent. Definitely will be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews
Price from
$120.37
1 night, 2 adults

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....

H
Harrison
From
United Kingdom
Great find. Stayed couple nights and had a great stay. Check in was smooth and easy as the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was really nice and clean and beds were comfortable. During the week they do a burger or pizza and a pint for £9.95 and it was very good. Had a brilliant stay and would definitely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews
Price from
$78.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,131 reviews

    18 miles from Freeport Braintree, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester is located in Colchester and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    From $143.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews

    Located in the town center 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 $90.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

    Star Anglia Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Colchester Train Station and town center and offers variety of bright rooms which have free WiFi and a private bathroom.

    From $113.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Colchester, 17 miles from Freeport Braintree.

    From $73.56 per night
  • Colchester Y5 offers accommodations in Hythe, 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $65.20 per night
  • Colchester Comfortable room y4 offers accommodations in Hythe, 28 miles from Hylands Park and 1.9 miles from Colchester Castle.

    From $58.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Cosy in Colchester x5 is located in Hythe, just 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $71.72 per night
  • Free Parking WiFi Fresh linens x4 is located in Hythe, just 28 miles from Hylands Park and 1.9 miles from Colchester Castle.

    From $65.20 per night

Hotels located in the center of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

    Ryegate House Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, 16 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $120.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,305 reviews

    Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel features an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.

    From $169.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

    Colchester Town Duplex Apartment in Colchester provides accommodations with free Wifi, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree, 20 miles from Hedingham Castle, and 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station.

    From $247.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment, 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $180.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

    Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 20 miles from Hedingham Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 20 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $160.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Cosy Central Colchester Home by Castle Park is located in Colchester, just 16 miles from Freeport Braintree and 18 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $227.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Riverview offers accommodations in Colchester, 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 2.3 miles from Colchester Castle.

    From $137.04 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews

    Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester.

    From $147.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester provides accommodations in Lexden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Flower

    Hotel in Colchester
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Flower in Colchester provides accommodations and a garden.

    From $157.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Pine tree House enjoys a location in Mile End, 18 miles from Hedingham Castle and 18 miles from Freeport Braintree. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and free Wifi.

    From $103.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews

    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.

    From $266.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews

    This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From $128.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Layer de la Haye, 16 miles from Freeport Braintree, Donkey & buskins has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $119.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,196 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 $153.80 per night

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What Guests Said About Colchester:

  • 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
  • 10

    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

    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

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  • From $90.27 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
    The hotel is a historical landmark in the heart of Colchester. Expect a maze of corridors with black wooden beams and creaky floors. The room was likewise in style, with a comfortable bed. The breakfast in the historical dining room (once used to house a session of the parliament in ancient times) was excellent.
    Guest review by
    Cees
    Netherlands
  • From $128.52 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews
    This hotel is a great location if you’re visiting Colchester and don’t want to be in the heart of the city. It’s quiet considering it’s by the main roads, comfortable and equipped for a good stay. Big comfortable bed!
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
    Loverly hotel right in the heart of Colchester with free on-site parking (albeit with a narrow access). Plenty of choices with the continental breakfast. Earlier check-in than most places. Friendly, helpful staff.
    Guest review by
    Phillip
    Australia
  • From $102.31 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
    The staff were very welcoming, the hotel was clean and had all the necessary facilities. Location was in centre of Colchester near all the amenities.
    Guest review by
    Tina
    United Kingdom
  • From $147.11 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews
    Beautiful hotel , immaculately clean , perfect location for central Colchester and staff were extremely helpful.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    United Kingdom