Five Lakes Resort

Escape to a serene getaway where you can tee off on world-class links then rejuvenate at The Spa. Let your worries fade away in our peaceful gardens.

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Five Lakes Resort (Maldon)

View from room - Five Lakes Resort (Maldon)

Indoor spa tub - Five Lakes Resort (Maldon)

Nestled near Colchester Zoo and Colchester Golf Club, Five Lakes Resort offers a tranquil retreat with 36 holes of golf, a coffee shop/cafe, and Brasserie 1 restaurant. Unwind with fitness classes or yoga at the health club, indulge in The Spa's body treatments or enjoy the garden views.

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

Room options

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Jan 1 - Jan 2

Tomorrow

Jan 2 - Jan 3

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1 bed

2 beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

60 sq m
1 bedroom
Golf view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Village Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

30 sq m
Golf view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

Free bottled water

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

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About the area

Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, England, CM9 8HX

What's nearby

Five Lakes Resort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Five Lakes Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
Colchester Castle Park - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
University of Essex - 25 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

Colchester Kelvedon Station - 15 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Old Crown - ‬11 min drive
‪The Plough - ‬8 min drive
‪Tiptree Tea Room & Jam Shop - ‬8 min drive
‪The Ship - ‬10 min drive
‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Five Lakes Resort

Hotel near Colchester Zoo

Located close to Layer Marney Tower, Five Lakes Resort provides a golf course, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range and golf lessons. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at The Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Brasserie 1, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include racquetball/squash. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 3 outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, a lift and barbecues

Room features

All 194 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Bar Lacu
Brasserie 1
Sports Bar

Things to do

3 outdoor tennis courts
36-hole golf course
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Golf
Golf driving range
Golf lessons
Health club
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Pilates classes
Racquetball/squash
Sauna
Steam room
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

15 meeting rooms
Business centre
Conference centre (32,292 square foot of space)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Full-service spa

12 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Reflexology
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

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2 buildings
2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Pay films

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water

More

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 June and 5 June.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: GBP 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 for adults and from GBP 6.95 for children
Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (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 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, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes

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Frequently asked questions

Does Five Lakes Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Five Lakes Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Five Lakes Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Five Lakes Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Five Lakes Resort located?

Situated in Maldon, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Zoo and Colchester Golf Club. Mercury Theatre and Colchester Town Hall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Five Lakes Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

17 Apr 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

overall the building was lovely reception stunning staff efficient room was lovely absolutely sufficient quiet setting in a village room iron and board trouser press fan safe and small fridge which was a god send we didn’t use the pool or sauna lots of building work going on all around. 3 complaints my daughter paid extra for a bigger bed the bases were separate as were the mattresses nothing to hold them together so kept coming apart thru the night sheets didn’t fit the bed properly soon as you moved they came away from the bed 1 mattress was completely insufficient in support and you dipped in the middle and slopes down to the floor from the middle onwards the pole in the shower was dirty and at one end was supported by folded cardboard so it fit the space my daughter is 18 works 2 evenings a week and booked this stay as a treat for my birthday feeling gutted she spent nearly 140 pounds the breakfasts were very good selection but mostly luke warm at best the most important part of the stay was the sleep and i didn’t have a good one i will be calling the hotel direct to make a complaint

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Lynn

11 Apr 2022

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Soundproofing Needed

The corridor and rooms are far too noisy. The air conditioning didn’t work. The breakfast room was filled with builders taking huge amounts of food. The bathrooms were tatty and when moved to Executive Room the bed and pillows were as hard as anything and super uncomfortable. The linens were good, very good. As were the bathroom accessories like shampoo and conditioner etc. They now don’t offer razor pack so remember yours. A lot of work is happening at the hotel, you do not hear it but hopefully the upgrade will sort out my stated tattiness. Staff very help, polite and understanding. Breakfast selection is stunningly good. Don’t like the fact of having to book a time for breakfast or the pool rather than just going when you want, but that’s COVID and hopefully it will change. Parking is lovely, as are the lifts and there are lots of antibacterial gel dispensers around. If the rooms can be more soundproofed the hotel is a winner but loudmouth guest’s who are selfish spoiled it for us.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Erin

24 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very helpful and friendly staff, room and view was beautiful!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

14 Mar 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOvely hotel with moth problem

The hotel is a little worn . very quiet setting , stunning views. Lovely staff members , lovely pool . The matress in room was way to soft and uncomfortable . the room was infested with moths and hotel failed to tell us even though they knew about the problem

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Julie

14 Mar 2022

Freezing cold heating wasn’t working wouldn’t return

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Haldun

7 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay….

Overall a really nice stay, staff were really lovely… We were previously informed regarding the building work etc so that wasn’t a problem, the only thing that spoilt it a little was that the steam room and the Jacuzzi were both not working, really important to us as we were only looking to chill around the pool during our stay 😤. PS Excited to go again once fully refurbished !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David

6 Mar 2022

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

Buffet breakfast only - no menu, so no chance to order porridge or, say, an omelette. Otherwise a good buffet. Hotel is apparently about to undergo a major refurbishment.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

2 Mar 2022

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

Not relaxing unfortunately

Food from room service was not good. Got woken up by guests having a gathering, not the relaxing stay we expected.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Piyush

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay at Five Lakes resort - was a wonderful break great amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

donna

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were lovely and the food in the restaurant was good. The spa facilities were extremely disappointing and the bathroom was very dated; the tap was leaking and spraying water when turned on.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

14 Feb 2022

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

Chill out

The site is undergoing major upgrades and is about to close for a couple of months to allow this to happen. So allowing for that, we had a brilliant time. Understandably some things were not available or restricted, due to the works, but what we had we enjoyed. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, the food and drink was wonderful and the staff were out of this world. They all made our stay. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and entertaining. To name a few; Oliver, Ben, Omar, John, Mr Cooper (in the lounge bar,) and the young lady in the spa, all were magnificent and a credit to your company.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander

6 Feb 2022

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

We were a little apprehensive as the reviews were not good at all. But we really enjoyed our stay from the spa to the facilities and the staff were lovely. We used the restaurant and the food was of good quality. The only down side was the temperature of the room, it was very hot and we hardly slept, when we did finally get to sleep the fire alarm went off in the hotel. We tried adjusting the temperature but it's fixed at this through the winter months.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Jan 2022

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

A week's stay, thoroughly recommendable.

Thoroughly comfortable: spotlessly clean: good, attentive staff: excellent food: pool, spa pool, spa treatments sooo good. Could The Village accommodation have some wall coat hooks in the entrance hall? A detail worthy of note.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

lucy

18 Jan 2022

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

awful absouluelty awful

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably wouldn't go again

No steaks on menu was a big negative for me.. Then was told my next choice seabass had run out only an hour into meal time. The relaxing spa was a bit ruined by loud annoying children. Apart from that room was basic but comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

1 Jan 2022

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

Spa break

Enjoyed a relaxing time at Five Lakes, the spa and treatments were good and the staff were very friendly. Ideal spot to visit local attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

1 Jan 2022

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

Pleasant hotel

Hotel is very nice, room comfortable and reasonably clean. Breakfast was good but i had to make tea in my room using the free teabags because they served tea in an urn already brewed and therefore too strong and not hot enough. Otherwise there was plenty of choice of hot food, pastries, bread, cereal and fruit. We had an evening meal which took an hour to arrive and then some of it was cold, i actually bit into a frozen vegetable! The table next to us also had uncooked chicken. Staff were good though, apologised and we got a big discount on the meal. The swimming pool was very good. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

1 Jan 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Staff friendly and helpful from manager downwards. Rooms pleasant. Sports area and equipment was unclean and old. Didn’t get much information at check in about facilities and no information pack in room. Food great and service excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Gemma

24 Dec 2021

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs refurb

Only stayed one night for an event. Staff very nice and good service. Food was good. But the whole place needs a refurb. Our room (305) needs redecoration, balcony falling apart, and doors let in the cold so need curtains closed to keep warm. Wouldn't go back or recommend

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

20 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Staff were a great tribute to the Resort, all friendly, knowledgable and polite. The resort itself was clean and tidy,

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

10 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good value

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

27 Nov 2021

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

Relaxing, Spacious and friendly

Lovely Stay at Five Lakes, Shame it was for business as leisure facilities. Plenty of space to park a Van. Its tricky to find at first, and the roads reminded me of Devon:-),, alot of roads closed close by some my Sat Nav sent me miles around, But Hotel Wise its beautiful and wil l be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Trevor

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Felt safe.

Staff were very efficient, helpful and friendly. Did think that there could have been more sanitiser stations around but we managed. Had choice of rooms being serviced or not.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight spa break

The overnight stay was lovely. Brilliant customer service from check in (Imogen) to dinner (Daisy) Great to have a twin room with double beds! Jess did a wonderful massage. The only Downfall I sadly have to feedback and that both myself and my boyfriend booked in and paid for a 45 minute treatment each however they were both about 30 minutes in total which was disappointing.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Luke

27 Oct 2021

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A generally pleasant experience

The room and hotel were generally very clean and tidy. However, attention to detail could be improved. There were a few marks on the carpet, limescale or water marks on the tiles in the shower, some lose tiles next to the sink area and the bath panel was not very well fitted. The staff were all very pleasant and the food was lovely. The room was well equipped and the bed was very comfortable and this led to a very restful nights sleep. Will stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021