Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
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. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 5 km from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. Rooms have an HD flat-screen TV, with Wi-Fi internet available at an extra charge. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Celine
United Kingdom
“Nice breakfast. Just missed porridge and peanut butter” - Benedict
United Kingdom
“Friendly and professional staff. Clean spacious rooms. Good restaurant” - Netaji
United Kingdom
“Every little care taken on even the smallest needs” - Borrit
Netherlands
“Room was spacious, great shower, good bed with firm pillows.” - Alice
United Kingdom
“We went for a wedding anniversary. All of the staff were absolutely brilliant” - Penelope
United Kingdom
“The venue was perfect. The help and service we received were excellent. The room was clean and very well designed. We slept really well, and it was very quiet, which helped to ensure an excellent night. I can only thank Joseph (reception), who...” - Emma
United Kingdom
“Lovely large hotel, nice bar and outside area, staff helpful. Large room, very comfortable bed and excellent shower” - Mark
United Kingdom
“All staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was well laid out and a great choice of food” - Lf
United Kingdom
“Great bed, really comfy, lots of good pillows, lots of room. Very helpful staff.” - Shaun
United Kingdom
“Great location. Nice leisure club and good selection of food”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
All children under 12 years old eat for free.
We are pet friendly, we only accept dogs, no other animals.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.