Hotels in Colchester (Essex) England United Kingdom (Great Britain)

The Bull has been a coaching inn in the Essex village of Halstead for 500 years. This traditional pub offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a lively bar and home-cooked food. The comfortable rooms at The Bull Hotel are decorated in light colours and feature TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Rooms include bathrooms with showers. Originally built in 1398, the hotel retains many period features including beautiful exposed wooden beams. The restaurant serves traditional English food and hearty English breakfasts each morning. The vibrant bar has regular live music and karaoke at the weekends, and shows all major sporting events on large plasma-screen TVs. Please note that bedrooms are affected by noise at weekends. The Bull is a 25-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Free parking is available at The Bull.

Situated in Colchester, the Red Lion Hotel is a Grade I-listed building with original Tudor features. The individually decorated en-suite rooms contain period features, and contain flat-screen TVs, WiFi access and tea/coffee making facilities. The Red Lion's old banqueting hall is now the Parliament Restaurant. The restaurant offers classic dishes and still has the original wood-beamed ceiling. There is also a bar and 24-hour room service available. The hotel is opposite Colchester's Town Hall and is located on the high street, where guests can find shops, bars and restaurants. The University of Essex is 1.9 miles away. Colchester Town Rail Station is 550 yards away. Parking is available at a discounted rate in the public car park 750 yards away.

Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Best Western Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests have free access to the leisure club and there is also an on-site restaurant and a hair and beauty salon. The Lifestyle Health and Leisure Club is complimentary to residents during their stay and facilities include a 20 yards indoor swimming pool, and steam and sauna rooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Beauty treatments are available for an additional charge. The elegant lounge and cocktail bar provides the perfect meeting place and somewhere to relax before dining in the splendid Brasserie Restaurant, which offers a selection of international cuisine, complemented by carefully selected wines from around the world. Colchester Zoo is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel and the Tiptree Jam Factory can be reached after 20 minutes’ drive. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in Constable Country, also just a 20-minute drive away. Flatford Mill is a 30-minute car journey away.

Colchester4s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain4s oldest town. Just off the High Street and 4 minutes4 drive from the train station, its well-appointed rooms and suites are complemented by a high-quality bistro restaurant. Each room at the North Hill Hotel has a wardrobe, desk, flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite shower room includes a hairdryer and complementary toiletries. The hotel4s Green Room Bistro showcases produce from the region, including seafood from the east coast. Steaks, duck, chicken and fish dishes are followed by decadent desserts on the dinner menu. Central London is around 50 minutes from Colchester, with regular direct train services running to Liverpool Street. The Essex and Suffolk coast is within easy reach, with Clacton and Felixstowe 30-40 minutes4 drive away.

The Dorrington Hotel and Bar is situated just a 3-minute walk from Halstead town centre. Braintree Freeport Shopping Centre is just 7.5 miles away. Free Wifi is available throughout, and limited free parking is available onsite. Each room is en-suite with a bath or walk-in shower and offers tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. Some rooms feature HD TVs. In the morning you can enjoy a cooked breakfast, which is served from 07:30 onward, Monday to Friday and from 09:00 onward on Saturday and Sundays. Stansted Airport is 23 miles away. Gosfield Lake Golf Club and the Essex Valley Golf and Country Club can be reached within 3.5 miles. Sudbury is 10 miles from The Dorrington.

Offering well-equipped accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided. Each compact room has a microwave, fridge, well stocked hospitality tray, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. Rooms are either en-suite or have a private bathroom adjacent to the room. Free parking is available, and Colchester city centre is 5 minutes’ drive away. Colchester Zoo is a 10-minute drive, and the 11th-century Colchester Castle is 5 minutes away by car.

Located on a quiet residential street less than 10 minutes' drive from Colchester's historic city centre, Timbers offers free private parking. Homemade marmalade, jams, bread and yoghurt feature on the breakfast menu. An iPod dock and a flat-screen TV are in each individually designed room. Luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are included in each modern private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access, homemade truffles, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer are also provided in all rooms at Timbers. Local produce is used where possible in the full English breakfast. Fresh fruit juices and cereals are also available. With easy access to the A12, Beth Chatto Gardens and Constable Country, along with many others, are just a short drive away. Colchester Rail Station is just over 1 mile away. The Tiptree Jam Factory and Museum can be reached after a 20-minute drive.

A Hideaway Retreat offers accommodation in the St Johns area of Colchester, an 8-minute drive from Colchester Town Train Station and a short distance from local amenities. Rooms have garden views and guests are welcomed with tea and homemade cake on arrival. Free WiFi is available throughout. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided, along with Egyptian cotton towels and a flat-screen TV, and all areas have free WiFi access. Each room has a bathroom with a walk-in shower, wash basin and toilet. There is a fully equipped kitchenette/dining room with work surfaces and cupboards. A toaster is provided with an electric kettle, sink, refrigerator, microwave, slow cooker and a large dining table with four comfortable chairs. There is a separate entrance door leading to the garden and patio seating area.

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking. Each en suite room at Colchester Holiday Inn Express features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, powerful showers and work desks. Holiday Inn Express Colchester provides a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also make use of the ironing room, available in the lounge area. The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 37.9 miles from the hotel.

Surrounded by pretty parkland, woods, and tranquil lakes, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus, and offers a unique brasserie restaurant and luxurious accommodation. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Each en suite room at Wivenhoe House is elegant, stylish, and traditionally furnished. Many boast delightful views of the manicured lawns and wooded parkland, and most rooms feature an iMac computer, HD TV with Sky channels, designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy two different dining experiences at Wivenhoe House Hotel. Signatures restaurant serves traditional food and creative dishes, while 2-rosette winner Brasserie Restaurant in the garden wing offers more modern cuisine. The city centre of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, is less than 10 minutes4 drive from the building. The surrounding Essex countryside is home to numerous rivers, walks, and charming sights.

In the picturesque Essex town of Halstead, The Dog Inn is a traditional English pub, with free Wi-Fi and free parking. The high street is nearby. With an open fire and an ample beer garden, The Dog Inn serves real ales. Each en suite room at The Dog Inn has a TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes' walk from the centre of historic Colchester. The Rose and Crown offers guests both modern and oak-beamed rooms, which all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Colchester Castle can be reached within just 15 minutes' walk, Colchester Zoo can be reached by car in a 15-minute drive, and the beautiful Beth Chatto Gardens can be enjoyed just 10 minutes' drive away. Food and drink at the Rose and Crown is provided at both the formal hotel restaurant and the Tudor Bar and Brasserie with its real log fires. All food is home-produced and made using seasonal ingredients.

Just 10 minutes from Colchester centre, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. Next to the A12 motorway, there is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. The modern bedrooms at the Dragonfly Hotel Colchester have en suite bathrooms and are decorated in warm colours. All rooms feature a 43-inch wall-mounted Phillips flat-screen TV with Freeview, Hypnos beds, USB charging ports, desks and arm chairs. Tea and coffee making facilities are offered, as well as a refreshment tray with purchasable snacks and drinks. There is a cosy bar and lounge area with ample seating, and a restaurant serving an all-day dining menu. The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a 20-minute drive from the coast at Clacton-on-Sea. Colchester Zoo is a 15-minute drive away, and both Harwich and Ipswich are 25 minutes away by car.

This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10 minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors. Restored to a high standard, The Globe Hotel has excellent bus connections to the University of Essex and other surrounding areas of Colchester. The mainline station is in walking distance which has very good connections to London Liverpool Street every 20 minutes. A 55 minute train journey can bring you to London. As a small family-run establishment, high standards are maintained throughout, to ensure customers are happy during their stay.

Set 1.1 miles from Colchester Castle in Colchester, Coach House offers accommodation with a kitchen. The Colchester Zoo is within 3.7 miles of the apartment. The property includes a living room with a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Flatford is 6.8 miles from the apartment, while Colchester Institute is 0.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 24.2 miles from Coach House.