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2.7/5 (3 reviews)
Nice staff - below standard for the price
"The bar staff ere very helpful and friendly but the pub was not a great environment for a single woman The bed was nice but the room futments very basic or broken and not cleaned to a good standard . There was nobody there in the morning to check out and no breakfast available . Quite noisy . Could ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2018
0.7 mi from Colchester Zoo
1/5 (1 review)
Would not recommend
"Very disappointing. Westlands lodge was dirty and smelly, the kitchen was particularly dirty, the bedding was stained, one blanket had crusts of what looked like blood, it had not been laundered. Did not offer value for money and did not feel Covid Safe. I had to clean on our arrival in order to ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2020
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4.7/5Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Say hi to the parrot!
"Lovely and welcoming B&B tucked away at the end of a quiet domestic street. Well decorated and spotlessly clean accommodation. Welcoming hostess and great selection of breakfast options."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2020
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1.8 mi from Colchester Zoo
5/5Exceptional! (4 reviews)
A beautiful place to stay
"A lovely, luxurious property with excellent attention to detail. Leanne was on-hand to sort out a few things when we arrived. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2021
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4/5Very Good! (393 reviews)
"Staff are lovely and helpful."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2021
1.2 mi from Colchester Zoo
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3.8/5Good! (715 reviews)
"This was a very nice, friendly hotel."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2021
1.6 mi from Colchester Zoo
3.9/5Good! (45 reviews)
Convenient location!
"Perfect location for Colchester town centre. Ideal for an overnight stay, maybe 2 nights at the most. Beds were cheap, shower needed a proper clean, towel rail heater wasn't working and tea tray wasn't replenished. Breakfast was nothing special, although it was cooked well. Host was very pleasant ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2019
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4.6/5Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"Good value for money. Friendly staff and good breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 Sep 2021
1.4 mi from Colchester Zoo
4.3/5Excellent! (4 reviews)
Colchester House
"We were very comfortable although a great addition would be a little nest of tables so that we could put our coffee cups on while watching TV and to use for our Scrabble games in the conservatory!"
Reviewed on 15 Sep 2021
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1.2 mi from Colchester Zoo
1/5 (1 review)
Didn't match photos on advert ,not deluxe
"A lot of things needed repairing and cleaning . More like a basic apartment than deluxe home ."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2019
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4.2/5Very Good! (161 reviews)
"Made to feel at home from the time we walked into reception. Great friendly welcome. James also gave excellent local information for places to visit in Town and surrounding aeas. Wonderful room with four poster bed. Very tasty and well cooked breakfast from Sian. Secure parking and seating area outside. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2021
4.1/5Very Good! (40 reviews)
Would recommend this hotel to anyone
"Fantastic stay, nice hotel and very nice owners"
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2021
3.6/5Good! (405 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Beautifully decorated in a modern style, but still retaining the charm of the original building. Room was nice with a comfy bed however the hotel had run out of hand soap - good thing we had antibac gel! We enjoyed pre dinner drinks in the secret courtyard and post dinner drinks ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sep 2021
3.6/5Good! (63 reviews)
"Simple little hotel, but quite nice"
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2020
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Colchester Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and golfing. Colchester is home to 70 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.
Staying near Colchester Zoo
Pick from one of 35 hotels and accommodation options within 5 miles of Colchester Zoo, including these picks:
- Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western: This 4-star hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor pool. Our customers like its breakfast and overall value.
- The Leather Bottle: Amenities at this 2.5-star inn include a restaurant and free parking.
- Holiday Inn Colchester: This 4-star hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool and free WiFi. Our customers like its dining options and breakfast.
Things to see and do near Colchester Zoo
While you're in town visiting Colchester Zoo, you can discover the sights within just a few miles of the area.
You'll want to browse the collections at Tymperleys Clock Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Jumbo Water Tower, Colchester Town Hall and Layer Marney Tower are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Colchester Zoo. Explore nature at Abberton Reservoir and Colchester Castle Park.
Colchester Golf Club and Colchester Castle Museum are some sights worth a visit in the area. Spend some time checking out University of Essex, which is 5.2 mi from Colchester Zoo, or make a stop by Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre, located 2.7 mi away.
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Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews
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5 / 5 Excellent
Fantastic hotel! Beautifully decorated in a modern style, but still retaining the charm of the original building. Room was nice with a comfy bed however the hotel had run out of hand soap - good thing we had antibac gel! We enjoyed pre dinner drinks in the secret courtyard and post dinner drinks in the bar. Breakfast was tasty but would have liked a better selection. Nonetheless would definitely return if I’m in the area!
A verified traveller stayed at The George of Colchester
Posted 3 days ago
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5 / 5 Excellent
The staff was amazing and welcoming.
A verified traveller from London stayed at North Hill Hotel
Posted 3 weeks ago
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5 / 5 Excellent
I booked two rooms for myself and my parents for my local wedding and we had an amazing stay! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious with a lovely big bathroom and it had a really luxurious feel to it. Just a small thing but there was no hook on the door or around the room and it would have been handy for hanging up my wedding dress but I used the wardrobe instead. Breakfast was served in such a beautiful room with a very relaxed atmosphere and it was really tasty. When we stayed there was a bit of a staff shortage for breakfast time which we were warned about due to some having to self-isolate so with that being considered the service was surprisingly speedy. Overall we had a wonderful stay which was just what we needed in the run-up to the big day - thanks so much!
A verified traveller stayed at GreyFriars
Posted 3 weeks ago
Lovely property in a great location
5 / 5 Excellent
The house was a lovely and spacious 4 bed property. We stayed there with friends (8 of us) and our dogs and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house was roomy, clean and homely. It was central to everywhere! During our stay we went to town, the zoo, the beach and several country parks and we were never driving for more than 20 mins (generally about 10-15mins), perfect location! Gen and David were great, so friendly and helpful and the kids got on well too! The communication was great and they were very responsive, I would highly recommend staying here you won't be disappointed 😁
A verified traveller stayed at Modern family home near town
Posted 2 months ago
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5 / 5 Excellent
Staff are lovely and helpful.
A verified traveller stayed at Holiday Inn Colchester
Posted 3 months ago
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5 / 5 Excellent
Basin in bathroom very scratched and stained
A verified traveller stayed at Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Posted 3 months ago
A beautiful place to stay
5 / 5 Excellent
A lovely, luxurious property with excellent attention to detail. Leanne was on-hand to sort out a few things when we arrived.
Would highly recommend.
A verified traveller stayed at Separate 1 bedroom annex within prestigious residential avenue
Posted 4 months ago
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5 / 5 Excellent
Great size room big TV very clean
A verified traveller stayed at St Nicholas Hotel
Posted 4 months ago
Historic building with helpful friendly staff
5 / 5 Excellent
Very friendly and helpful staff. Building lovely old English, heaped in history.
A verified traveller stayed at Brook Red Lion Hotel
Posted 7 months ago
Say hi to the parrot!
5 / 5 Excellent
Lovely and welcoming B&B tucked away at the end of a quiet domestic street. Well decorated and spotlessly clean accommodation. Welcoming hostess and great selection of breakfast options.
A verified traveller stayed at Woodview Bed & Breakfast
Posted 1 year ago
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