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St Nicholas Hotel
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.13 mi from centre

8.0

 

650 reviews

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With a stay at St Nicholas Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colchester, steps from Colchester Castle Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Essex and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Colchester Zoo.

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
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Hotel in Colchester · 3.26 mi from centre

7.8

 

935 reviews

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When you stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

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Colchester Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.19 mi from centre

8.4

 

238 reviews

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With a stay at Colchester Boutique Hotel in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Jumbo Water Tower and Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from firstsite and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Headgate Theatre.

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
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Hotel in Colchester · 2.89 mi from centre

7.8

 

782 reviews

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Located in Colchester, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from University of Essex and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mercury Theatre.

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Premier Inn Colchester - A12
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Hotel in Colchester · 2.56 mi from centre

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Located in Colchester, Premier Inn Colchester - A12 is within a 5-minute drive of High Woods Country Park and Colchester Community Stadium. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Dedham Vale and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Visitor Information Centre.

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The North Hill Hotel
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.22 mi from centre

9.2

 

313 reviews

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A stay at The North Hill Hotel places you in the heart of Colchester, within a 5-minute walk of Jumbo Water Tower and Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from firstsite and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Headgate Theatre.

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Brook Red Lion Hotel
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Inn in Colchester · 0.05 mi from centre

7.0

 

305 reviews

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A stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel places you in the heart of Colchester, steps from Colchester Town Hall and Tymperleys Clock Museum. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Xtreme Gaming and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Colchester Castle Museum.

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GreyFriars
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.29 mi from centre

9.4

 

564 reviews

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With a stay at GreyFriars in Colchester, you'll be just steps from Colchester Visitor Information Centre and Hollytrees Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Minories Galleries and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

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The George of Colchester
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.08 mi from centre

7.6

 

560 reviews

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With a stay at The George of Colchester in Colchester (Dutch Quarter), you'll be steps from Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Colchester Natural History Museum.

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
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Hotel in Colchester · 4.44 mi from centre

7.9

 

1,369 reviews

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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.

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Woodview Bed & Breakfast
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Bed & breakfast in Colchester · 5.14 mi from centre

9.4

 

96 reviews

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With a stay at Woodview Bed & Breakfast in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Colchester Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Colchester Golf Club.

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Premier Inn Colchester - Cowdray Avenue
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.62 mi from centre

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With a stay at Premier Inn Colchester - Cowdray Avenue in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Tenpin Bowling Colchester and High Woods Country Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from firstsite and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Headgate Theatre.

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3-bed House in Colchester With Parking and Wifi
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Residence in Colchester · 0.92 mi from centre

With a stay at 3-bed House in Colchester With Parking and Wifi in Colchester, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. This residence is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Minories Galleries and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

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Wivenhoe House Hotel
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Hotel in Colchester · 2.32 mi from centre

9.2

 

445 reviews

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Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is a 1-minute drive from University of Essex and 5 minutes from Colchester Castle Museum. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Beth Chatto Garden.

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Black Buoy Inn
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Inn in Wivenhoe · 3.49 mi from centre

8.4

 

195 reviews

Located in Wivenhoe, 34 km from Freeport Braintree, Black Buoy Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 38 km from Hedingham Castle, 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 3.8 km from Alresford. The accommodation offers nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property.

All units at the inn include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Guests at Black Buoy Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wivenhoe, like hiking and cycling.

Colchester Castle is 9.4 km from the accommodation, while Colchester Zoo is 13 km away. London Stansted Airport is 61 km from the property.

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The Crown Stoke By Nayland
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Hotel in Stoke by Nayland, Colchester · 6.88 mi from centre

9.6

 

83 reviews

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With a stay at The Crown Stoke By Nayland in Colchester, you'll be 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Gainsborough's House and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from University of Essex.

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
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Hotel in Colchester · 4.44 mi from centre

8.2

 

972 reviews

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With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dedham Vale and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bridge Cottage.

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
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Hotel in Colchester · 0.78 mi from centre

8.2

 

650 reviews

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Centrally located in Colchester, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Essex and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mercury Theatre.

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The Courthouse Inn
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Hotel in Colchester · 5.71 mi from centre

9.0

 

444 reviews

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 48 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 6.6 km from Alresford and 12 km from Colchester Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 41 km from Hedingham Castle.

At the hotel, every room includes a patio. The units feature a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Flatford is 14 km from The Courthouse Inn. London Stansted Airport is 63 km away.

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The Railway Sleeper Lodge
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Guesthouse in Colchester · 1.18 mi from centre

9.0

 

24 reviews

With a stay at The Railway Sleeper Lodge in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of High Woods Country Park and Tenpin Bowling Colchester. This guest house is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from firstsite and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Headgate Theatre.

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Find the best deals on hotels in Colchester

Britain’s oldest recorded town, Colchester is located in gorgeous Essex and offers plenty to do for families, couples, groups of friends and individual explorers. First on your list has to be the Norman keep found within Colchester Castle Park, just off the town’s High Street. It was built on the remnants of a Roman temple and now houses artefacts that date back over 2,500 years. There’s also the Dutch Quarter where you’ll find a Roman theatre and the Hollytrees Museum which houses antique clothes, arts and clocks from three centuries ago. Alternatively, there are plenty of green spaces to relax in and quaint towns and villages nearby like Dedham Vale to stop off at for a bite to eat. And did we mention Colchester Zoo?

If you’re looking for Colchester hotels, you’ve come to the right place. We have country house hotels on the Essex-Suffolk border, double rooms with easy access to the city centre, plus cheap hotels in Colchester which let you save more money to spend on other things during your trip. We even have dog-friendly rooms and pet-friendly hotels in Colchester city, meaning everyone’s invited! With amenities like en-suites, free parking, double beds and tea and coffee-making facilities, you’re sure to feel right at home.

Our best price guarantee and amazing hotel offers mean there’s an accommodation option for everyone. Whether you’re looking for luxury stays at the likes of Wivenhoe House Hotel or you want a smaller boutique Essex hotel, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to Colchester today and let us take care of finding you the perfect hotel.

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