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Five Lakes Resort

3.0 star property
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
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Indoor spa tub
Cocktail bar
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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Village Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Family Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 60 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Five Lakes Resort - 3 min walk
  • Layer Marney Tower - 9 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive
  • University of Essex - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Layer Fox - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Five Lakes Resort

Hotel near Layer Marney Tower
Located close to Colchester Zoo and Colchester Golf Club, 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 reflexology, a manicure/pedicure or aromatherapy at The Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Brasserie 1, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fitness classes and yoga 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 wedding services
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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

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

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

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

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
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

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

Colchester Five Lakes
Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes
Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes Maldon
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester
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Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes Maldon
Crowne Plaza Resort 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).

Five Lakes Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 798 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Travelled with partner
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

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Lynn

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.
Family Room Bathroom
Family Room Bathroom
Family Room Bathroom
Family Room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, room and view was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
Freezing cold heating wasn’t working wouldn’t return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Haldun

Travelled with group
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, Kington

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Piyush

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

darren

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
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

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

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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.
Kind, friendly, a welcome ambience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

lucy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awful absouluelty awful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022