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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Welcome to this charming hotel, surrounded by mature trees and a beautifully manicured lawn.
Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with a central buffet station and comfortable seating.
Relax by the pool with lounge chairs and a clean, reflective surface.
Children can play safely in this enclosed outdoor area with a climbing frame and slide.
Relax beneath the shaded pergola, surrounded by a lush lawn and a majestic tree.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

The current price is £76
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 149 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 9 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Prettygate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Live & Let Live - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Alma - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Upscale family-friendly hotel near the airport
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Traders Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and 5 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in reception, wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish

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  • Free WiFi
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The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Traders Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,356 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Colchester Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Hotel Colchester
Holiday Inn Colchester Eight Ash Green
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Holiday Inn Colchester Hotel
Holiday Inn Colchester
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

As of 20 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG on 3 Aug 2025 start from £76.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Colchester Zoo, Tenpin Bowling Colchester, and East Anglian Railway Museum. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good place for our needs, the staff were so friendly, helpful in fact amazing they were just keen to help .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff went above and beyond to make my daughters 18th birthday one she will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, quiet and homely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint and pleasing. The breakfast was wonderful and delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient helpful staff.Grrounds
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and EV charging
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and very helpful, professional staff. The restaurant serves great food and the service is impeccable! Would highly recommend HI Colchester, Abbotts Lane.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good value night away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly staff, clean and tidy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for business or pleasure. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really nice place to stay to meet family and spend a pleasant evening together. Facilities in the hotel are very good and the breakfast was wonderful. Will certainly return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Really good service and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tari

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Stayed for 2 nights and made the most out of the pool, jacuzzi and sauna, except the sauna wasn’t working on the last morning. Food could have been better but ok. The kids loved the pool, staff are very friendly and polite. We received a free breakfast too. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday Inn Colchester has very comfortable rooms and really excellent staff. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there a couple of times in the past really liked it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisalou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Took my children to stay in a hotel for the first time we loved it used the pool and breakfast was great enjoyed by all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent 👌

Excellent stay really friendly staff really lovely location. Food excellent only thing pool was down on our stay but everything else was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful, room was lovely and clean would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good menu now very limited but good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025