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.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more
  • Lumkile
    South Africa South Africa
    The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, ignore the odd bad reviews, absolutely lovely place to stay.
  • Beth
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Everything . Loved the room /bathroom etc. Incredible buffet/English breakfast included. Quiet . Lovely location and easy to find
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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