Last-minute hotel deals near Colchester Zoo

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.

The Rose and Crown offers guests both modern and oak-beamed rooms, which all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and private bathrooms.

Food and drink at the Rose and Crown is provided at both the formal hotel restaurant and the Tudor Bar and Brasserie with its real log fires. All food is home-produced and made using seasonal ingredients.

Kitchen is closed for lunch and dinner.

Breakfast is unaffected and is served daily: Mon - Fri 6.30-9.30 / Sat - Sun and Bank Holidays 7.30 -10.30

Bar is open daily from 5.30PM - 10.30PM

Please note that we hold functions, weddings, parties etc. On these occasions, our complimentary car park might be very busy and we might not have a space for you to park. There are some alternative car parks within walking distance of the hotel.
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Fantastic River Views Apartment Pass the Keys is located in Colchester, just 4.7 miles from Alresford and 4.8 miles from Colchester Zoo. The property is around 21 miles from Hedingham Castle, 26 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, and 2.5 miles from Colchester Castle. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 19 miles away.

The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Stansted Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Featuring a garden, Rockinghams Farm provides accommodations in Layer Marney. With free private parking, the property is 13 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. The property features barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.

The campground consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a seating area. A flat-screen TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The campground has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Hedingham Castle is 20 miles from the campground, while Hylands Park is 26 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 31 miles away.

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. Chelmsford Train Station is 25 miles away and Hylands Park is 28 miles from the homestay.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Colchester Castle is 1.9 miles from Stay Near Colchester twn centre5, while Colchester Zoo is 4.3 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Colchester chill x 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. Colchester Castle is 1.9 miles from the homestay and Colchester Zoo is 4.3 miles away.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Chelmsford Train Station is 25 miles from the homestay, while Hylands Park is 28 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 32 miles from the property.

TMS Chic 3BDR house! Colchester! offers accommodations in Abberton, 24 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 3.7 miles from Colchester Castle. With free private parking, the property is 20 miles from Freeport Braintree and 22 miles from Hedingham Castle. Guests can use a garden.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Colchester Zoo is 4.3 miles from the apartment. London Stansted Airport is 35 miles away.

Colchester, WIFI 1050mbps, free parking 1 offers accommodations in Hythe, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the guest house free of charge. Chelmsford Train Station is 25 miles away and Colchester Castle is 2 miles from the guest house.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Colchester Zoo is 4.3 miles from Colchester, WIFI 1050mbps, free parking 1. London Stansted Airport is 33 miles away.

Stay Near Colchester town centre 2 offers accommodations in Hythe, 18 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle. The property is around 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, 2 miles from Colchester Castle, and 4.3 miles from Colchester Zoo. The homestay also provides free Wifi and free private parking.

The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Stansted Airport is 33 miles away.

The Isla Yurt is a recently renovated luxury tent in Colchester where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. The property is around 12 miles from Freeport Braintree, 16 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, and 18 miles from Hedingham Castle. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The luxury tent has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Hylands Park is 23 miles from the luxury tent, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 31 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 27 miles away.

Castle Reach Colchester offers accommodations in Hythe, 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 1.5 miles from Colchester Castle. With free private parking, the property is 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 20 miles from Hedingham Castle.

The accommodation is non-smoking.

Colchester Zoo is 3.9 miles from the apartment. London Stansted Airport is 32 miles away.

Located in Colchester, East Street Haven - Modern Apartment in Colchester is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Visitor Information Centre and Hollytrees Museum. This apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from The Minories Galleries and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

The Old Stable 1 is located in Messing, just 12 miles from Freeport Braintree and 17 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Hedingham Castle is 19 miles from the farm stay and Hylands Park is 24 miles away.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the farm stay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

London Stansted Airport is 27 miles away.

Two Bed, Two bath, Apartment with Parking Space is located in Colchester, just 17 miles from Hedingham Castle and 24 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. The apartment is 2.7 miles from Colchester Castle. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 17 miles away.

The apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Stansted Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Rooftops - Quiet Cosy Pied-à-terre in the heart of Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, 1.1 miles from Colchester Castle. The property is around 17 miles from Freeport Braintree, 20 miles from Hedingham Castle, and 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Stansted Airport is 32 miles away.

Japandi Room offers accommodations in Colchester, 19 miles from Hedingham Castle and 23 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. This homestay features a garden. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 16 miles away.

Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Hylands Park is 30 miles from the homestay, while Colchester Castle is 1.5 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 31 miles away.

The Skye Yurt is located in Messing, just 12 miles from Freeport Braintree and 17 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. This luxury tent provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the luxury tent's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the luxury tent. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.

Hedingham Castle is 19 miles from the luxury tent, while Hylands Park is 24 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 27 miles from the property.

Starview Apartment 101 offers accommodations in Colchester, 19 miles from Freeport Braintree and 21 miles from Hedingham Castle. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. Chelmsford Train Station is 26 miles away and Colchester Castle is 2.7 miles from the apartment.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Colchester Zoo is 5.1 miles from the apartment, while Alresford is 5.1 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 35 miles from the property.

2 Bedroom Flat in Colchester offers accommodations in Colchester, a 18-minute walk from Colchester Castle. With free private parking, the property is 21 miles from Hedingham Castle and 25 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 18 miles away.

The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Stansted Airport is 35 miles away.

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. The Colchester Castle is within 1.7 miles of the apartment.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

London Stansted Airport is 35 miles away.

Affordable Relaxing Comfy Double Room in a Shared House offers accommodations in Rowhedge, 19 miles from Freeport Braintree and 22 miles from Hedingham Castle. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the homestay free of charge. Colchester Castle is 3.2 miles away and Colchester Zoo is 3.6 miles from the homestay.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Chelmsford Train Station is 24 miles from Affordable Relaxing Comfy Double Room in a Shared House, while Hylands Park is 31 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 34 miles from the property.