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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Check in desk staff extremely welcoming and friendly, lovely food in the restaurant, clean and fresh room, lovely pool with spa, we had an extremely relaxing stay. Thank you
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
The room was spotless, was very nice decor and the staff was friendly and the breakfast was good
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Essex Golf and Country Club
Value for money.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Secluded Retreat - in the heart of the Anchorage
An oasis of calm.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
Very well appointed and located - pretty wrap around garden with sun at different times of day- close to jetty where grandsons loved crabbing and yummy unpretentious seafood restaurants.Only reservation for some could be 2 flights of steep stairs to 2 of 3 bedrooms with only bathroom and loo downstairs— ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025
Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

Layer Marney Tower
Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.
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