About this property
In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 3.1 mi from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. Rooms have an HD flat-screen TV, with Wi-Fi internet available at an extra charge. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Deborah
United Kingdom“staff extremely friendly, room very comfortable. Spa and pool good. Staff worked extremely hard” - Elchin United Kingdom“car Parking is big area all stuff friendly and breakfast was ok.”
- Rebecca
Luxembourg“Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating” - Rachel United Kingdom“Everything was excellent about the property, I loved that it also catered a lot for children as well as adults. Everything was great from customer service, food, the room and everything eles!”
Petru
Belgium“Not the first time here, but the standards were always high. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night’s sleep, and the room’s amenities, like high-speed Wi-Fi and a smart TV, added convenience. The outside playground was highly...”- Sharon United Kingdom“Spacious room, tea/coffee making facilities, comfortable bed with good bedding, dog friendly, nice bar and restaurant. Childrens play area inside and out”
- Ahtsham
Netherlands“Clean, easy to check in, nice breakfast, and all basic amenities provided.” - Chris United Kingdom“Lovely breakfast, good choices. Great coffee! Room was lovely, good size and great shower. Comfy and a good quiet night's sleep.”
- Stacey United Kingdom“The receptionist was lovely and mum and I enjoyed chatting with her. Leanna (in the gym area) was fantastic. So helpful. Couple of gems there! The room was clean and well presented and the housekeeping staff were also friendly and welcoming. The...”
Katie United Kingdom“Great location, friendly staff and food was great.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
All children under 12 years old eat for free.
We are pet friendly, we only accept dogs, no other animals.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
