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Accommodation near University of Essex

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Exterior
Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Good stay"
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Very comfortable nights stay, clean and everything we needed in our room. Very good breakfast nice selection. "
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
Pontlands Park
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Pontlands Park
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (306)
"Lovely big room, very clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Food very good. Better coffee needed in room 😢 Grounds very nice. Will stay again. "
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Pontlands Park
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St Nicholas Hotel
Terrace/patio
St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (570)
"Amazing stay comfortable and clean .."
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July
St Nicholas Hotel
The Mill Hotel
Interior
The Mill Hotel
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (471)
"Beautiful hotel in a stunning setting, friendly staff, delicious breakfast and super comfy room!"
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
The Mill Hotel
Essex Golf & Country Club
Food court
Essex Golf & Country Club
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (479)
"Loved the sunlight reflecting through into the pool as I was swimming. Very peaceful. Comfortable large clean room. No issues "
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Essex Golf & Country Club
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
Exterior
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (285)
"Lovely location ,very friendly staff ,who couldnt do enough for you . Food amazing ! Would stay here again. "
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Bar (on property)
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (573)
"Excellent stay, was given upgraded room, staff were excellent, very good breakfast, would definitely return"
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Lounge
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (760)
"The staff couldn't do enough for our comfort and help us throughout. "
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
The Limes
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
The Limes
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (93)
"The Limes was a lovely place to stay in Maldon. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The restaurant being attached was convenient. We stayed 4 nights including over the weekend and it was always nice and quiet while going to sleep. The room was always clean when we came back. They did a lovely job. "
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
The Limes
The Ship
Bar (on property)
The Ship
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (218)
"The TV was troublesome "
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
The Ship
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
Exterior
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (298)
"Food was amazing, bar and restaurant staff were excellent. Receptionist needs training on customer service and welcoming guests. No tlc, just told us where are rooms were no information on where the spa was, that we had to book, breakfast times etc. We was the only guests at check in so not excuse she wasn't busy. Spa receptionist was moody, very funny with us for not booking in but we didnt know. Other than that all good 👍 "
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
County Hotel Chelmsford
Suite, 1 King Bed
County Hotel Chelmsford
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (405)
"Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious!!! 2nd time of saying and would stay again. "
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
County Hotel Chelmsford
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Superior Room
Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (403)
"Lovely property on lovely estate grounds. There is some bus service into Colchester, but a car is pretty much required for anything beyond walking to the U Essex campus."
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Wivenhoe House Hotel
The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns
Bar (on property)
The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (280)
"Good staff ,friendly and helpful . Lovely historic hotel with bar , 2 restaurants & lounge . Nice food and reasonably priced food & drink . Lovely courtyard area to sit in . Brrakfast was very nice with good quality ingredients. Bedrooms are decent size , comfy bed BUT the HEAT the bedrooms is terrible, like walking into a sauna . The fan did nothing to help , we couldn't sleep and loads of other people were moaning about the heat rooms too . Something needs to be done about it . Apart from...
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns
Saracens Head Hotel
Junior Suite
Saracens Head Hotel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (292)
"We found the hotel to be clean and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was lovely. Would stay again"
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Saracens Head Hotel
GreyFriars
Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
GreyFriars
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (474)
"Nothing we disliked would definitely recommend and come again spotlessly clean room and staff very friendly breakfast amazing "
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July
GreyFriars
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
Boating
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (140)
"Very friendly clean nice ambience. Restaurant is very good. "
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
Brook Red Lion Hotel
Executive Room (Four Poster)
Brook Red Lion Hotel
3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (268)
"Great stay!! Excellent for transport links, shopping and dining "
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Brook Red Lion Hotel
The George and Dragon Inn
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Lounge
The George and Dragon Inn
3.5 star property
6.6 out of 10, (87)
"This was the 4th time staying at the George and for the last 2 times ive a room with a very small tv. So s.all on this stay that watching the football i had difficulty seeing who was who and were the ball was. Otherwise the staff are friendly the meal i had very good. Next time unless i have a room with the bigger tv screen i wont be able to book. Neil"
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
The George and Dragon Inn
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University of Essex Travel Info

Number of reviews
8,391
Accommodation
664 hotels
Known landmarks
Mercury Theatre, Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum
Mid-Range hotels
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel and East Gate Inn
Budget hotels
North Hill Hotel, The Jasmine Room and St Nicholas Hotel
Location
Colchester, England
Lowest price
AU$103
Highest price
AU$268

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Essex?

University of Essex is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to University of Essex?

Adjacent to University of Essex, Wivenhoe House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include University of Essex - Colchester Campus and The flag .

How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Essex?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Essex.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Essex, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near University of Essex.

What can I see and do near University of Essex?

You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Natural History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Colchester Town Hall, Roman Circus House and Jumbo Water Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

Recent Reviews in University of Essex
Expedia verified reviews

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"Lovely property on lovely estate grounds. There is some bus service into Colchester, but a car is pretty much required for anything beyond walking to the U Essex campus."
A verified traveller stayed at Wivenhoe House Hotel
Posted 7 days ago
Wivenhoe House Hotel