- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
About this property
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar. Each en suite room 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, 61 km from the hotel. Parking is now chargeable at £8 per day.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Abigail
United Kingdom“Very clean and well presented, lovely staff at all times. Lovely dining area with games and cards to play. Great room and bed with very good sized shower!” - Clair United Kingdom“Very comfortable stay. Breakfast was nice. Staff were very friendly.”
- David
Netherlands“Great location for the Harwich - Hook of Holland ferry terminal, great breakfast and friendly staff.” - George United Kingdom“Room was big and very comfortable Nice settee so was able to read and watch TV sat up rather than lye on the bed. Service was good staff pleasant and helpful”
- Howard United Kingdom“The hotel is conveniently located and the fact that breakfast is included in the price is great.”
- Gregory United Kingdom“Modern rooms (v small double beds) with good bathrooms, large breakfast area and bar with good variety of breakfast choices.”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Charley on reception was fantastic. She was professional, friendly, welcoming, helpful and approachable. It makes a huge difference wherever you stay if you're greeted at the beginning of a stay the way Charly greeted us. She was very...”
- Ann United Kingdom“Friendly staff, spotlessly clean and value for money.”
- Trevor United Kingdom“Clean and efficient. The Waitrose at the service station was useful.”
- Joanne United Kingdom“Very good value for money. Clean and comfortable. A warm, efficient welcome. Pleasant room and shower room with everything we needed, including well stocked tea and coffee tray. Bar and restaurant with an adequate menu on site. Good choice of...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-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.
