Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage 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 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 8.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 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
- Kathryn
United Kingdom
“Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more” - 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.” - 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” - 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.” - Anonymous
United Kingdom
“2nd visit. The staff are brill. There's everything you need in room. Lovely shower. Comfy beds/pillows. Black out curtains. + mainly quiet. TV. Wi-Fi. Breakfast - good taste and quality.” - 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” - Gregory
United Kingdom
“Modern rooms (v small double beds) with good bathrooms, large breakfast area and bar with good variety of breakfast choices.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.





