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The George Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.

Lots of character and charm.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,627 reviews
Price from
£142.50
per night
Brook Red Lion Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.

Staff were exceedingly friendly and welcoming. Room, although the decor has seen better days, it was comfortable and clean.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,355 reviews
Price from
£85
per night
Black Buoy Inn, hotel in Colchester

Located in Wivenhoe and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 34 km, Black Buoy Inn provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Good sized room in a great location in Wivenhoe. Very friendly accommodating staff. Apologetic about lack of breakfast.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
304 reviews
Price from
£125
per night
The Rose and Crown, hotel in Colchester

Situated in the Essex countryside, The Rose and Crown boasts a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Great location.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
726 reviews
Price from
£94
per night
The Victory at Mersea, hotel in Colchester

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Victory at Mersea is set in West Mersea. This property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the inn....

Location and rooms.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
669 reviews
Price from
£130
per night
The Dog Inn, hotel in Colchester

In the picturesque Essex market town of Halstead, The Dog Inn is a traditional English pub offering free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Very hospitable landlord. Clean, comfortable room. An enjoyable stay
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
465 reviews
Price from
£80
per night
The Blue Anchor, hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, The Blue Anchor features a furnished outdoor terrace, an on-site à-la-carte restaurant and a bar.

Good location comfortable bed.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
246 reviews
Price from
£89
per night
The Bell Inn, hotel in Colchester

The Bell Inn is located in Thorpe le Soken. The Inn has a terrace and garden views, free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar (Please check our website for opening...

Staff and breakfast were both excellent. Nothing was too much trouble.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
374 reviews
Price from
£99
per night
Kings head Inn, hotel in Colchester

Situated in Stutton, 47 km from Hedingham Castle, Kings head Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Friendly atmosphere and the food
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
20 reviews
Price from
£100
per night
Bull Hotel by Greene King Inns, hotel in Colchester

The Bull has been a coaching inn in the Essex village of Halstead for 500 years. This traditional pub offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a lively bar and home-cooked food.

Quiet ,clean easy accessible to the venue for wedding I attended
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,245 reviews
Price from
£65
per night
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Inns that guests love in Colchester

  • Avg. price/night: £109
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,049 reviews
    Location just off the A12. Ease of free parking. Speedy check-in. Bar prices reasonable. Lovely bar staff. High-quality dinner included in the price. Clean leisure facilities. Family room (refurbished): superb! Lots of little extras.
    Kerry
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £195
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,006 reviews
    Beautiful hotel in centre of city yet quiet with its own grounds. Lovely high class rooms and exceptional food at breakfast and dinner.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,049 reviews
    The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. My son and I stayed for one night and had dinner and breakfast in the hotel. The food was very good. We didn't use any other facilities but the room was very clean and comfortable.
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 262 reviews
    Very friendly, efficient, nice room, good food (both dinner and breakfast), happy to store a bottle in their fridge for us, heating did go on in the morning which started cool (an unreliable summer). Happy to take us for one night on a summer weekend, when others would not.
    Rosemarie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,049 reviews
    Rooms are lovely. Staff were lovely in the bar last night. Great value for money including 3 course dinner with half board.
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £195
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,006 reviews
    Served breakfast was good with wide choice. So was dinner
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £92.10
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,389 reviews
    Good location with an EV charger. Quiet and comfortable. The dinner was decent but breakfast options were limited. Cooked breakfast only really and staff were struggling to keep up with demand.
    DIARMID
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £195
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,006 reviews
    We had driven from North Devon to Colchester, a long journey in the car. Upon arrival we checked in and had sadly missed out on dinner at the hotel because we arrived after the closing time for the restaurant. Being tired and travel weary, it was a total delight to be informed that the hotel had chosen to upgrade our room to a suite. I have never been made to feel so welcome before and the room was perfect.
    Jules
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £92.10
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,389 reviews
    Beds were comfortable, dinners were good so was breakfast, my partner was disappointed, no fried eggs, other than that it was good.
    Dipak
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 995 reviews
    Food was good. Had dinner and breakfast. Staff knowledgeable and experienced. Decor and fixtures and fittings of a good standard . Opposite entrance to long stay car park . Well positioned in city centre. Not over priced.
    valerie
    Young couple

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