See all properties

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Basic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
172 Bergholt Rd, Colchester, England, CO4 5AJ
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

Basic Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

The Railway Sleeper Lodge places you within a mile (2 km) of High Woods Country Park and Tenpin Bowling Colchester. The 7 rooms at this 3-star guesthouse include electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, and desk chairs.
View more Guest Houses in ColchesterOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Colchester Arts Centre - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Station - 8 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pheasant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bricklayers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Guesthouse in Colchester
Guests of The Railway Sleeper Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Electric kettles, portable fans, and hair dryers are also available.

Similar properties

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Ryegate House Colchester
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Microwave
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 12 reviews
$89 nightly
The price is $107
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Ryegate House Colchester

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests are recommended to download the property's Railway Sleeper mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.

Property is also known as

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
The Railway Sleeper Colchester
The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse
The Railway Sleeper Lodge Colchester
The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse Colchester

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

This guesthouse is located in Colchester within a short 20-minute walk of High Woods Country Park. You'll also find Mercury Theatre and Colchester Town Hall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does The Railway Sleeper Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, The Railway Sleeper Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does The Railway Sleeper Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Railway Sleeper Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Railway Sleeper Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Railway Sleeper Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Railway Sleeper Lodge for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

Yes, this guesthouse has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

The closest major airport to The Railway Sleeper Lodge is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 24.6 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Railway Sleeper Lodge ?

No, at The Railway Sleeper Lodge , there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

The Railway Sleeper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay the room was lovely and the bathroom was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fabulous bargain hotel in Colchester

What a great place to stay in you need a bed for the night. Everything is handed by phone and text. Parking at the rear of the property, nice clean room and we'll sorted en suite. The design of my room made it a bit of a squeeze getting around the double bed. Good amenities including a drinks fridge with complimentary water and juice included as well as tea and coffee making facilities and a small oven, ironing board and cooling tower fan. 25 minutes walk to Castle Park
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean and inexpensive

Overnighter so just wanted a bed. On the plus side it was basic clean and good value. Hall could do with some air freshener but room was great. No staff but the check in and out worked. One other nice touch was a fridge and microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with large ensuite. Only stayed 1 night but room was quiet and very comfortable. 20 mins walk to main centre. Only bad thing was roadworks and diversions everywhere but not property's fault!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay for price & 1 night stay

Our stay was okay. The bed was a bit lumpy when we sat on it, but we seemed to sleep okay. The bathroom was huge, with 2 sinks, a toilet, bidet & separate shower, but there is no way we would’ve used the shower, so was glad there was a bath to use, which was bigger than average! The shower looked like it would’ve been a good experience, but the shower heads were mouldy & the outlets were so full of limescale, it just made us cringe! In fact everything had lots of limescale on it, which indicates inefficient cleaning! The room had a kettle, but it was made of plastic and smelt awful when boiling water in it & affected the taste of the tea. It really should be replaced by a metal/glass one, or one with a different type of plastic. We have stayed in many hotels/b&bs and have never experienced this before with a kettle, or the state of limescale/mould in a bathroom. I would’ve asked for a different kettle if we stayed more than one night! Pro’s: Good sized room & bathroom for 3 people. Complimentary bottle of water each in fridge. The use of a small fridge & microwave and 3 bowls & spoons to use which we found handy as we ordered a takeaway. Complimentary tea/coffee/milk sachets. Parking space on property. Plenty of sockets for appliances. Con’s: Cheap plastic kettle giving off plastic fumes when boiling water. Terrible limescale and mould in shower and on taps, shows lack of care to cleaning. Wasn’t aware our room was at the top of a steep flight of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chinonyerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

M sadler

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

Night away

I was really good but needed a bit of a deeper clean and some repairs need to be done
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Excellent

Excellent very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJAYKUMAR

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in one word, Very good stay so far, I love their perception about their guests, they made room warm before we get in there which I liked the most and everything available in the room itself from tea to iron box (Small fridge, Microwave with clean bowels, fan, luggage rack, refreshments in fridge). Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a hard time figuring out how to adjust the temperature. It was warm in the room, but I did open the windows more which helped a great deal. Wouldn’t recommend for elderly people or anyone with difficulty climbing stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for 2 nights Room was nice, clean and well ventilated Had no issues Would like to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tudor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Catriona, Oldsmar

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor limited parking, terrible noisy fridges. Stairs extremely difficult,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Super convenient with self check in which is great when arriving late. Radiator was on full so room was super hot but it cooled quickly with the window open and radiator off. Unfortunately this let a lot of marijuana smoke into the room from somewhere. Shower was surprisingly good Reasonably convenient for the train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy no fuss
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a thoroughly enjoyable stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Perfect stay

Room was bigger than expected. Easy self check in and out Hassle free and good stay Would stay in the future
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023