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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL
  • Colchester Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 149 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG places you within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Zoo and within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex. This 4-star hotel has 110 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 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

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center (1,356 square feet 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 elevator
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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 Colchester
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG on Jun 29, 2025 start from $72.38, excluding 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

This hotel is located in Colchester, close to Colchester Zoo, Mercury Theatre, and Colchester Town Hall. You'll also find Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body treatments, massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

Does Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG include a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Traders Bar and Grill.

Will Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG is Stansted Airport (STN), which is 29.6 mi away (47 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is around 23.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was half an hour late, then the bedding for the one bed had no covers on them so we had to go and fetch it from reception and only 1 towel in the room so again had to go and get one. There is a restaurant downstairs and some of the extremely drunk guests (men who were swearing and making inappropriate sexual comments towards some of the younger girls in the hotel ) were hanging around the lower rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Sammie

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

Lovely place to stay

L overly location, extremely accommodating. Friendly helpful staff. The bed was on the soft side for me, but this is a preference. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little tired around the edges but basically a decent hotel and we had good overnight stay. Full marks to the front desk staff who kept smiling and remained professional when a guest checking out before us was overbearing and very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean, nicely decorated. The staff were awesome, so friendly and welcoming. Even members of the gym that we used were super helpful and friendly. An area of little toys for little ones was unexpected as well as an outdoor play area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic nights stay at the hotel. Friendly colleagues at both the reception and hotel bar. Clean and tidy throughout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really cold, the food was sub par
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piyoosh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay not faults at all. Just slow with food but completely understood. Def come back here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marek

Liked: Staff & service
Overall, it looks much better on the pictures. The staff doing the breakfast were very slow. There was not enough food for everybody tables were not clean overall three stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with partner
Fridge in the room👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean and warm. Good breakfast options. Staff efficient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
It’s was an average stay definitely worth the money. Only issue was a dog barking constantly not sure if dogs are allowed in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh-ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel has declined in my opinion

I'll start with the good parts - Good Valentine's Day set up upon arrival with free wine soft drinks sweets and chocolate given out. Bad parts - arrived after 2pm room wasn't ready had to wait around for 20 minutes. Bad set up in twin room one of the beds had an interconnecting door behind it meaning you had a door handle to bang your head on if you sat up in bed. Worst beds I have ever experienced in a holiday inn very old with lumpy mattress. Ordered room service not very hot and not everything arrived. Was not asked on check out how my stay was I feel like the standards at this particular HI have really declined since my last visit in September. Maybe that's why they don't ask how your stay was when checking out anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025