Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.0
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 3.1 mi from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. Rooms have an HD flat-screen TV, with Wi-Fi internet available at an extra charge. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

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

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachael
Netherlands Netherlands
“The location is fantastic (we were travelling from London to Harwich so just off the motorway). Even though there was a large wedding, our room was quite and comfy so we were not impacted at all. The pool and jacuzzi were great and the staff...”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“staff extremely friendly, room very comfortable. Spa and pool good. Staff worked extremely hard”
Elchin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“car Parking is big area all stuff friendly and breakfast was ok.”
Rebecca
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was excellent about the property, I loved that it also catered a lot for children as well as adults. Everything was great from customer service, food, the room and everything eles!”
Petru
Belgium Belgium
“Not the first time here, but the standards were always high. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night’s sleep, and the room’s amenities, like high-speed Wi-Fi and a smart TV, added convenience. The outside playground was highly...”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious room, tea/coffee making facilities, comfortable bed with good bedding, dog friendly, nice bar and restaurant. Childrens play area inside and out”
Ahtsham
Netherlands Netherlands
“Clean, easy to check in, nice breakfast, and all basic amenities provided.”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast, good choices. Great coffee! Room was lovely, good size and great shower. Comfy and a good quiet night's sleep.”
Stacey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The receptionist was lovely and mum and I enjoyed chatting with her. Leanna (in the gym area) was fantastic. So helpful. Couple of gems there! The room was clean and well presented and the housekeeping staff were also friendly and welcoming. The...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $66. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All children under 12 years old eat for free.

We are pet friendly, we only accept dogs, no other animals.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.