What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Colchester?

A motel is an excellent option if you're gearing up to travel around Colchester. These properties are typically located near highways and airports, offer ample parking and have basic services and amenities. Spend your stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and additional amenities such as a gym, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodation.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Colchester?

Wake up at St Botolphs Hotel Colchester and kick-start your day with a free breakfast. Situated in Colchester, this 3-star property has a cafe and a restaurant. Or remove the stress of searching for a place to eat each morning at GreyFriars , another popular pick with visitors here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Colchester have a pool?

Plan some poolside relaxation and fun at Essex Golf & Country Club . Or switch from touring attractions to lazy days by the water at Peresteda Apartments . Both these 3-star accommodation with pools are situated in Colchester, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 14ºC at night to 21ºC during the day in July, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Colchester have an on-site restaurant?

Reserve your room at The George of Colchester and dine without venturing far from the comfort of your accommodation. Individually decorated rooms and WiFi are other amenities at this standout 3-star getaway in Colchester. Need to fill up after a thrilling day of exploring? See what's cooking at the on-site restaurant at Colchester Boutique Hotel , which also features a garden and free WiFi.

Do any 3-star hotels in Colchester have WiFi?

Whether you want to keep in touch with friends, stream movies or access travel information, browsing the web couldn't be easier at one of our 3-star hotels. You can hook up to the WiFi at Expedia's selection of properties like St Nicholas Hotel and The George of Colchester .

What 3-star hotels in Colchester have parking?

A couple of our favourites are The George of Colchester and St Nicholas Hotel . Both these 3-star stays in Colchester provide parking, making it easy for you to jump behind the wheel and explore. Want to embark on some sightseeing away from the city? Jump behind the wheel and explore. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are two favourite day trip destinations from the centre of Colchester.

Do any 3-star hotels in Colchester have rooms with a kitchenette?

If you're arranging an extended retreat in Colchester, take a look at Peresteda Apartments . With a kitchenette to prepare your own food, you can save on restaurant bills and enjoy more home comforts at this 3-star choice.

The 10 Best 3 Star Hotels in Colchester - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Stansted

NINA

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

Deluxe Double Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2. St Nicholas Hotel

Colchester

Tanya

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

David

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

4. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Bishop's Stortford

Susan

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

5. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Colchester

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

7. The Mill Hotel

Sudbury

NICK

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

8. The Essex Golf and Country Club

Colchester

"Great hotel set in quiet, open expanse of countryside backing onto golf course with ample free parking. Room was large, modern, comfortable and well appointed with beverage kit, kettle, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful, and leisure facilities - gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi - were outstanding. A thoroughly enjoyable stay and returning next week."

Clive

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

9. Orwell Hotel

Felixstowe

Cal

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

10. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter

Stuart

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Basildon

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

12. easyHotel Ipswich

Ipswich

Myra

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. The Oakland

Chelmsford

lois

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

14. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Braintree

Derek

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. Best Western Claydon Hotel

Ipswich

Karen

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

16. OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

Witham

Paul

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

17. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Ingatestone

Kehinde

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester

Tanya

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

19. GreyFriars

Colchester

Tracey

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. The Palace Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

Diana

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The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent facilities, restaurant was nice with loads of room, good selection of food"

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"It was a fantastic experience and I cannot recommend this hotel enough! The staff bent over backwards to help me and my young son out and we even ended up staying an extra two nights, because we couldn’t bear to leave! Cannot recommend this hotel enough! Thank you The George, we’ll be back soon!"

The Kings Arms Broad Green

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice b and b room with ample parking and ideal location for where we needed to be. Good was excellent especially the full cooked breakfast. The staff were polite and helpful. My only negative was that the tables in the restaurant side could have been cleaned, they were a bit crumby and could have done with a wipe over. But apart from that a very pleasant one night stay."

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Colchester?

Expedia guests recommend The George of Colchester. It features a terrace and WiFi, and is around 0.1 mi northeast of the centre of Colchester. St Nicholas Hotel is another popular 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.2 mi northeast of downtown, it offers an electric car charging station and soundproofed rooms.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Colchester?

Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and well-kept rooms and amenities such as WiFi, fitness equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These stays may also have an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Colchester trip by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa and wellness centre, 24-hour room service and upscale bathroom products, you'll enjoy a superior level of comfort and relaxation.

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1. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

2. St Nicholas Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

4. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

5. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

7. The Mill Hotel

8. The Essex Golf and Country Club

9. Orwell Hotel

10. The George of Colchester

11. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

12. easyHotel Ipswich

13. The Oakland

14. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

15. Best Western Claydon Hotel

16. OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford

17. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

18. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

19. GreyFriars

20. The Palace Hotel

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