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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, 457 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$133.61
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, 1,912 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$175.44
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.

A
Alison
From
United Kingdom
We have stayed before and it is a lovely hotel in great location in centre of Colchester. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and the food in the restaurant is excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$145.75
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.

Z
Zlatinka
From
United States
It is on campus - University of Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,175 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$168.69
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.

R
Ross
From
United States
was nice 10 day stay in the hotel friendly staff nice bar breakfast was self service ideal location for exloring colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,531 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
$114.71
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.

a
abdullah
From
Saudi Arabia
The staff is so friendly and cooperative. The staff is really exceptional in the way they deal with the guests. The breakfast is rich and delicious. The restaurant in general is excellent. We tried the dinner many times and every time we like it. The playground is suitable for kids. The swimming pool and gym is fantastic. The location is in a quiet area, but not far from town. You need 12 minutes by car to reach town. Anyway, Stanway is just 4 minutes driving and you can find a lot of modern and new shops there. We really liked staying in this hotel. We enjoyed the 10 days we spent in this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,208 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$121.46
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.

K
Kesara
From
Thailand
The location is so convenient .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$127.53
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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
$102.57
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.

D
David
From
United States
the young gentleman who works the night shift is very kind and professional. deserves praise and a promotion!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$134.95
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....

K
Kelly
From
United Kingdom
Lovely staff lovely bar lovely room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,811 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$78.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

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

    Colchester Town, modern, detached, guest house offers accommodations in Colchester, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $87.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 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 $91.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 125 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 $76.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Colchester chill x1 offers accommodations in Hythe, 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $72.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Stay Near Colchester twn centre4 is located in Hythe, just 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $77.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Stay Near Colchester twn centre5 is located in Hythe, just 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle. The homestay features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

    From $62.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Stay Near Colchester town centre 2 offers accommodations in Hythe, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle.

    From $76.38 per night
  • Stay Near Colchester twn centre3 offers accommodations in Hythe, 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 2 miles from Colchester Castle.

    From $75.89 per night

Hotels located in the center of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

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

    From $121.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,909 reviews

    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.

    From $371.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 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 $203.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 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 $203.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    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 $249.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 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 $182.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

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

    From $189.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

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

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 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 $170.04 per night
  • Flower

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

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

    From $159.41 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 $104.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,175 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 $217.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,811 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 $129.69 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 $155.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews

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

  • 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 has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $128.21 per night

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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 $168.69 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 $155.20 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 $371.13 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,909 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 $203.11 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 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 $91.09 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