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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and health club
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
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
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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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 - 4.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

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 the airport
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 body treatment, a manicure/pedicure 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 massage treatment rooms
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
  • 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

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

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 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
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

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

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)

Property is also known as

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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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$137.10, 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. 404 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1004 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

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

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

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eugene (on reception) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I am in a wheelchair and he even offered to push me back to my room. My room 139 was very clean Except for the underside of the wall mounted shower seat, which was filthy. The food wasn’t great. My husband ordered pie and mash but received pie and chips. The pie was very dry and a bit tasteless. My cheese on toast was ok. Breakfast was ok, plenty of choice. I had booked a disabled executive room, but executive rooms are upstairs! The staff very kindly made my downstairs room into an executive room by putting the drinks and treats into the room and giving us 2 free. Breakfast. Staff were all good, give them a raise, you need them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable room but felt sliding door to bathroom was very heavy for disabled room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very good but the bathroom had no comfort. It was like walking into a public lavatory. For some reason it was a disability style bathroom. I'm not disabled but if I was, the sliding door would have been a struggle to open. I'm very fit and healthy and even I struggled to open the sliding door. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JOSE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is in great shape and the staff are professional and helpful. The restaurant/bar is great and breakfast has a good variety of options for a hotel of it’s category. We’ve used the SPA which was also great. The only thing I believe could be better is the size of the double bed and quality of the sofa bed which was not the most comfortable and very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wildys

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They had a wedding during our stay and apparently nothing else can take place when there’s a wedding because we waited more than 30 minutes and the chef and yet to start our breakfast order. So we canceled it. They were also painting the hallway walls during this time, so you had to be careful not to lean on anything. Half their menu was “unavailable” when ordering food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce, London

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

2/10 Terrible

Tom

I did a poo in the bath and it wouldn't go dwn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my kids like to come here as it’s close to home we like to come to swim have some dinner and just spend some quality time together, We like to come to this hotel as it’s always clean and friendly here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was spacious and had a comfortable bed, iron, desk and tea/coffee facilities. The restaurant breakfast was good with a variety of foods but unfortunately the dinner was not edible. The coleslaw was dry on top with a pool of water at the bottom of the pot and the burger was tasteless and wet. All the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JACKI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vince

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable beds in a very clean environment, ensuring a good nights sleep. Breakfast was excellent with a choice, from a full English or a Continental with choice of Cereals,fresh fruit, yogurts, Croissants and my favourite, Pain aux Chocolate.All washed down with a selection of fruit juices and, tea & coffee. All staff from reception, dining area and Housekeeping were friendly and helpful. Adequate parking facilities with several Electrical Charging points, making this location an ideal stop over for one or two nights. A
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheerful staff
Really cheerful staff at all times. Very willing to help and put our bikes safely away for us during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointing 21st anniversary away
Disappointed thay jacuzzi was not working. Get told after i booked. Swimming pool sat is for non residents 8 till 12 .steam room perfect sauna was not hot . Didn't get clean towels 2nd day .The young girl that was cleaning the other rooms on the same floor, helped out with clean towels. Said she would find out why . Got a knock later but too late. Room was fine Friday. But nx day had kids next door banging about. And early Sunday morning. Got woken up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Colchester Zoo. I stayed with my 3 grandchildren and the staff in all areas were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024