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The Railway Sleeper Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided.

Proximity to hospital
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
659 reviews
Price from
£73.60
1 night, 2 adults
Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way, hotel in Colchester

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Luxury Rooms And An En-Suite Room With Free WI-FI Clarendon Way is located in Colchester, 26 km from Freeport Braintree and 28 km from Hedingham Castle.

Everything, could come and go as I wanted and able to cook own meals.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
48 reviews
Price from
£70.47
1 night, 2 adults
The Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Located in Little Clacton and only 50 km from Freeport Braintree, The Lodge provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Very cosy and adorable
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
£68.40
1 night, 2 adults
The Mariners Suite, hotel in Colchester

Set in West Mersea and only 37 km from Freeport Braintree, The Mariners Suite offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

My partner & I needed somewhere to stay near to the marina for our tour of the Radio Caroline ship. The Mariner's Suite was within walking distance of not just the jetty but the nearby Tesco Express for food and supplies but also fantastic places to eat on the water's edge. Access instructions were really clear, the room and facilities were amazing, easy parking on site and the bed was super comfy. Great value for money too.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
243 reviews
Price from
£95
1 night, 2 adults
Hill Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Hill Lodge, a property with a garden, is situated in Sudbury, 12 km from Hedingham Castle, 26 km from Freeport Braintree, as well as 28 km from The Apex.

The breakfast was very good
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
201 reviews
Price from
£75
1 night, 2 adults
The Blackwater Suite, hotel in Colchester

Offering quiet street views, The Blackwater Suite is an accommodation situated in West Mersea, 37 km from Freeport Braintree and 44 km from Hedingham Castle.

The room was beautiful and the bed so comfy the only thing i would improve is the tea/coffee and it only stands out because the rest was so lovely - will definitely be coming again.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
185 reviews
Price from
£95
1 night, 2 adults
The Dorrington, hotel in Colchester

The Dorrington Hotel and Bar is situated just a 3-minute walk from Halstead town centre. Braintree Freeport Shopping Centre is just 7.5 miles away.

Very Clean, very quiet, kettle worked and Shower was good. Towels and toilet were very clean.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
410 reviews
Price from
£60
1 night, 2 adults
Brunton House Guest House, hotel in Colchester

Brunton House is a family-run guest house situated in the heart of Clacton-on-Sea, only a 5-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station and the beach. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.

Its always clean and staff always polite and very helpful
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
£75
1 night, 2 adults
The Sandrock, hotel in Colchester

Just a minute's walk to West Cliff Beach, Clacton-On-Sea town centre and Clacton-On-Sea pier, The Sandrock has free WiFi. A full English breakfast is freshly cooked and served every morning.

The room and Bed were comfortable. Hosts were friendly and welcoming but could have given information on how to access the Internet. Apart from my comments below (Re Breakfast), the Breakfast was cooked well and very nice. Staff attentive, welcoming and friendly.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
565 reviews
Price from
£90
1 night, 2 adults
Victoria Villa Guesthouse, hotel in Colchester

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, 200 metres from Clacton Beach, Victoria Villa Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and a housekeeping service.

The location of Victoria Villa GH is fine by me - easy walking into town and onto the beach. The breakfasts were something else, and by 'full English' I mean that, so much so that I had to drop some items day by day because there was so much on my plate. The choice of items was great and it was served hot and on time. If you say you want breakfast at 8.30 am - be there! The hosts were friendly and ensured that I had everything I needed.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
375 reviews
Price from
£70
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Guest houses that travellers love in Colchester

  • Avg. price/night: £120
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 757 reviews
    Great location, host was very friendly and helpful. Quiet room, slept very well. Comfortable bed. Fan in the room which was much needed this week! Large selection at breakfast, didn't leave myself much time before work but had a good meal. Will stay again. Thank you
    Shivonne
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 26 reviews
    Great location close to the train station and city center. A very quiet large apartment with a strong WI-FI connection and a balcony. Staff replied fast when I had a question or an issue. The apartment comes with one parking spot.
    CB
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 182 reviews
    Great location, very quaint. Large Lovely room Big bed, comfortable and cosy. Tea/ coffee and nice biscuits! Little fridge with fresh milk supplied. Friendly host.
    Juliette
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 182 reviews
    Spacious and quiet rooms. Friendly host, in a great location.
    Duane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews
    The hosts were very warm and welcoming while the room was comfortable and cosy. There were tea and coffee making facilities, and biscuits and sweeties. There was also a good TV and access to major subscription channels. To cap it all it was so quiet at night. Lastly it is exactly what it says it is, quirky and quaint.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 757 reviews
    Very cute place in a quiet area close to all facilities. excellent host, very welcoming and helpful. Having a breakfast on a charming terrace is just wonderful
    Laetitia
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £56
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews
    Great location, central but quiet, a 5 minute walk to the town centre. No on-street parking but very cheap long-stay car park in walking distance. Justine and Mounir are super friendly hosts and we loved having a chat. It was nice to meet Captain the parrot, too! You can see the TLC they put into their house, it's very small but very cute. It was nice to have Netflix in our room on a nice large TV to relax after a busy day!
    Scott
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 51 reviews
    Great location for visiting Colchester. Everything we wanted to see was less than a 15 minute drive from the apartment. The apartment was fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay, such a quiet location. Great communication with hosts. Would definitely recommend this accommodation to others.
    Kathryn
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 95 reviews
    great host great apartment great location
    chris
    Young couple

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