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The George Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

The room was fabulous and spacious x the staff that were on over Christmas were very friendly and made a brilliant Christmas experience x
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Price from
$141.12
1 night, 2 adults
Brook Red Lion Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Located in the town center 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.

I don't know what people expect. But I disagree with a lot of reviews here and I was hesitant to book here. Good I did! Almost everything. Especially the staff. The manager was lovely, always keen to help and give Information when needed. Nice size room and a lot of atmosphere. Breakfast was very tasty and plenty, good coffee too. And the location was good. Literally in the centre of the city.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,325 reviews
Price from
$83.19
1 night, 2 adults
Black Buoy Inn, hotel in Wivenhoe

Located in Wivenhoe and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 21 miles, Black Buoy Inn provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

The breakfast was amazing, bed was super comfy, the room had biscuits and a nice selection of drinks like tea / coffee. Plus, staff were super nice. Loved it all, would definitely stay here again
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
263 reviews
Price from
$135.57
1 night, 2 adults
The Rose and Crown, hotel in Thorpe le Soken

The Rose and Crown has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Thorpe le Soken. The property is around 30 miles from Freeport Braintree, 8.6 miles from Alresford and 13 miles from Flatford.

Lovely pub in a quiet village. Road was being repaired overnight but the hotel informed us in advance we didn't hear it. Perfect location for the Harwich ferry ( 16min drive ) and much cheaper than accommodation closer to the port.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
692 reviews
Price from
$128.17
1 night, 2 adults
The Victory at Mersea, hotel in West Mersea

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....

Good value for the money
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
671 reviews
Price from
$135.57
1 night, 2 adults
The Dog Inn, hotel in Halstead

Located in Halstead and with Hedingham Castle reachable within 4.3 miles, The Dog Inn provides a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and barbecue facilities.

Clean room friendly staff
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
462 reviews
Price from
$110.92
1 night, 2 adults
The Blue Anchor, hotel in Feering

The Blue Anchor in Feering provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

Friendly staff
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
242 reviews
Price from
$109.69
1 night, 2 adults
The Bell Inn, hotel in Thorpe le Soken

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...

Almost everything
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
366 reviews
Price from
$122.01
1 night, 2 adults
Kings head Inn, hotel in Stutton

Located in Stutton, 29 miles from Hedingham Castle, Kings head Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

staff,ambience
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
35 reviews
Price from
$123.24
1 night, 2 adults
Bull Hotel by Greene King Inns, hotel in Halstead

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.

The breakfast was fine, the location is good.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
1,201 reviews
Price from
$86.27
1 night, 2 adults
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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening – distinguishing them from country or guest houses.

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  • Avg. price/night: $116.47
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,949 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: $178.71
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,968 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: $116.47
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,949 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
  • Avg. price/night: $122.01
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 316 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: $116.47
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,949 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: $178.71
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,968 reviews
    Served breakfast was good with wide choice. So was dinner
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90.09
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,069 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: $178.71
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,968 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: $90.09
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,069 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: $147.89
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 983 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