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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

1. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Tim

£55

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit ceiling.

A poolside dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet stand, and a view of the pool.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.

A table set outdoors with breakfast items, glasses of juice, and a scenic view of a lake and greenery.

2. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Colchester

Ankan

£114

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

3. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

Colchester

Sharon

£121

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, name cards, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

4. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Nicholas

£50

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a brick column, and white furniture.

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a sign reading "PURE" on the bed.

A cozy indoor seating area with two plush armchairs and a small table, a brick wall with framed pictures, and a large window overlooking a blue door.

A bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a counter with a tap.

5. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Colchester

Jelle

£77

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A parking area with several cars, a building with multiple windows, and some greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, and a laptop on the bed.

A bar area with multiple stools, a variety of bottles, and a tap system.

A buffet counter with various food items including grilled tomatoes, sausages, and smoked salmon.

6. Best Western Ipswich Hotel

Ipswich

Chris

£59

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

7. Talbooth House & Spa

Colchester

Alan

£219

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A brick building named "The Mermaid" with outdoor seating and a wooden pergola.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A reception desk with two staff members, a sign that says "Stay the night," and decorative vases with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

8. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

Ipswich

Kevin

£57

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Colchester

Darius

£62

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy room with a large red leather chair, a wooden table with a book and a bottle, and a small candle.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, brick walls, and a warm ambiance.

A pub with outdoor seating and a sign indicating it is a country pub.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather armchair, and a large book on a coffee table.

10. The Marlborough Dedham

Colchester

"We have stayed at the Marlborough before on our travels in 2025 and when we retuned this year 2026 we wanted to stay again but longer this time. So glad we did everyone one was kind and friendly and new what they were doing. the pub itself and the rooms were excellent and vintage. The area of course is wonderful. All service, food and beverages top class. We plan on returning possibly next year and will likely stay even longer. Thank you."

floyd

£112

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a sign reading "easyHotel."

A reception area with a modern design, including a check-in counter, a digital screen displaying information, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a bright orange door, a coat rack with orange hangers, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a shower area, and a cityscape wall decoration.

11. easyHotel Ipswich

Ipswich

Tristan

£26

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large brick building with multiple windows and a lawn in front.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, a television, and a mirror.

A formal dining room with a chandelier, wooden paneling, and a red carpet.

A spacious hallway with a piano, chairs, and potted plants.

12. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Ipswich

sandra

£121

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Kings Arms Bar, Food, Rooms."

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, a wooden door, and a mirror.

13. The Kings Arms Broad Green

Broad Green

Christopher

£50

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a pool depth sign of 1.20m.

A banquet table set with white and blue decor, including a blue tablecloth, white napkins, and a blue and white balloon arch.

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, a shower, and a no diving sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, a chair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

14. Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

Ipswich

Elizabeth

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a river and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, a TV, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

A modern interior with a glass enclosure displaying industrial elements, a brick wall, and a wooden floor.

A restaurant with wooden beams, brick walls, and a stone floor. There are tables and chairs with blue and brown upholstery.

15. The Mill Hotel

Sudbury

Marion

£80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester

Michelle

£60

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

17. Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester

Iain

£73

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An open door leading to a covered outdoor patio with a white table and chairs, a garden view, and a decorative chandelier.

A building with ivy-covered walls and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Milsoms

Colchester

ian

£147

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spa area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with a brick exterior, a sliding glass door leading to a bed with a headboard, and wicker furniture.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, red curtains, and classic furniture.

A breakfast table with a white tablecloth, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel

Ipswich

Charlotte

£68

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, two wicker chairs, and a blue pool cover.

A hallway with a grand clock, a staircase, a mirror, a lamp, and a desk with a vase of flowers.

A brick building with a pathway leading to a door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

20. Newmans Hall

Sudbury

Petra

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Shelley Hotel Reviews

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely overnight stay. Shame there is no lift but the stairs helped to work off the gorgeous breakfast!"

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend stay, can’t wait to return in December"

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Small but cosy room. Poor shower pressure, but ESPA toiletries were lovely. Spa facilities were very nice and had some indoor and outdoor bits. Food and staff were very, very good."

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the staff at this hotel. Everybody was smiling friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean. The room was quiet with very comfortable bed and pillows. The food was good. All in all very welcoming and a lovely stay for us"

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay. Owned by the George Hotel and just opposite but usually much cheaper."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"very good with a good choice"

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, room & pool"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, great location."

More cheap stays in Shelley

Sarah Hotel

65 Garland Rd Harwich England

£41

30 Oct - 31 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)

Bridge Guest House

4-6 Ancaster Road Ipswich England

£48

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (848 reviews)

Langtry Hotel

2-4 Colne Road Clacton-on-Sea England

£53

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (230 reviews)

The Bridge Street Historic Guest House

Alpheton Mill House Sudbury England

£63

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

Noble Goose Rooms

2 Stoneham St Colchester England

£103

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

University of Essex Colchester England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Shelley?

Located 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from the heart of Shelley, St Nicholas Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester and B&B HOTEL Ipswich. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Shelley.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Shelley has to offer?

Caravan - Sleeps 6 - Parking, Pool, Facilities: This holiday home rental outside Shelley offers an indoor pool, a fireplace and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Shelley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shelley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Shelley.

How is it to stay in Shelley?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Shelley has to offer. There are 1852 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Shelley.

What is there to see in Shelley?

A favourite place to visit is Dedham Vale. You'll also find Flatford Mill and Lavenham Falconry in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Shelley guide.

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Our top choices for Shelley hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

2. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

3. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

4. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

5. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

6. Best Western Ipswich Hotel

7. Talbooth House & Spa

8. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10. The Marlborough Dedham

11. easyHotel Ipswich

12. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

13. The Kings Arms Broad Green

14. Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

15. The Mill Hotel

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

17. Star Anglia Hotel

18. Milsoms

19. Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel

20. Newmans Hall

Top Shelley Hotel Reviews

The Mill Hotel

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

St Nicholas Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

The Angel Hotel

More cheap stays in Shelley

Sarah Hotel

Bridge Guest House

Langtry Hotel

The Bridge Street Historic Guest House

Noble Goose Rooms

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

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