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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

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

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children’s play area – outdoor
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
The current price is €62
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min drive
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 7 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 45 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, an IHG Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near University of Essex
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Traders Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a banquet hall and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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 centre (1,356 square foot 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel on 2 Mar 2025 start from €62.21, including 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.

Is Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Colchester Zoo, Tenpin Bowling Colchester, and East Anglian Railway Museum. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, convenient for onward journeys, quiet. Friendly staff, welcoming and happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You could hear dogs barking in the night & cars on the road, not sound proof at all, we could hear the people next door having a normal conversation word for word. The staff were lovely but the hotel itself not so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a last minute hotel in the area and glad I booked this one. Clean room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sameena

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Second time staying here. Good value for money, aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Beds and pillows comfortable, nice and warm in the rooms and hotel itself Rooms could do with a freshen up with paint and small maintenance to windows and walls. Remote control filthy, batteries flat. Tea and coffee facility which is good. Shower pressure average but overall good value, fairly clean, good breakfast variety Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leart

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Really nice quite area staff were lovely and the breakfast was really nice, things that could be improved is the cleanliness of the hotel and the hotel did feel a bit out fashioned.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with decent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time we have stayed.. overall good stay although the pool areas and bathrooms could have done with a clean. Staff friendly and helpful but service could be alittle better..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay here. Staff are fantastic. Rooms are clean and quiet. Loved the room service option. No issues when i arrived with my dog. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful, room was lovely and clean would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy, St Peter Jersey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there a couple of times in the past really liked it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

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

8/10 Good

Hadija

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vikkie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great value for money, with pleasant staff!
Rooms are a little 'tired' in need of a revamp, but was okay for an overnight stay. We didnt get to use all of the facilities on this visit (the pool/gym), so cannot comment on that. The room could've done with a better clean for sure, but I have stayed in a lot worse places, so overall 3 stars for cleanliness. The staff on reception and in the breakfast room are the nicest people I've come across on a business level in recent years and they're the reason for our repeat returns to this hotel when visiting our grandchildren and also because we can bring our dogs. The breakfast is extremely plentiful, with a great range for everyone including gluten free options and a separate toaster for gluten free too. The breakfast staff will do whatever they can for you (always with a smile) to make your stay a good one! Nothing seems too troublesome. We have stayed here about 4 times now over a period of 3 years and have found this to be consistent on every visit. We have tried other hotels on other visits, but for overall value for money, we will come back to this hotel every time from now on. The staff are 2nd to none and this in itself makes for a pleasant stay all round 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olumuyiwa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our stay with the Holiday inn colchester was excellent! The customer service here was truly amazing, such helpful friendly staff that go completely out your way especially as it was our first trip away from home with a baby! We can’t thank the staff here enough for making our stay wonderful! A BIG thank you to Lisa at the hotel restaurant for looking after us so well at breakfast and to Debbie at the reception for being so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
We had a great stay, room was very clean and well presented. Staff were very friendly and enjoyed breakfast and dinner. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in room 209, which has a moth eaten carpet, the sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable. Room was clean and good for the price we paid, but needs some updating and the cooked breakfast wasn’t the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024