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About this property

Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodations, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided. Each compact room has a microwave, fridge, well stocked hospitality tray, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and TV with free view channels. All rooms are ensuite making this great value budget accommodations. Free parking is available, and Colchester city center is 5 minutes’ drive away. Colchester Zoo is a 10-minute drive, and the 11th-century Colchester Castle is 5 minutes away by car. Each compact room has a microwave, fridge, well stocked hospitality tray, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and TV with free view channels and free unlimited Wi-Fi. All rooms are ensuite making this great value budget accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tasfia
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    I really liked the fact that the cleaned out the trash everyday and kept the room clean.
  • Lucas
    Argentina Argentina
    It’s a cozy and wonderful place with everything you need for a short stay.
  • Evelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I got everything I needed ,microwave, fridge, kitchen, iron board, hair dryer, the place is very convenient and is closed to the train station,I really love it.
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant place to stay, easy walk, about a mile, into the city.
  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    We really enjoyed our stay. We loved that there were tea and coffee making facilities along with a fridge, complementary water and a microwave. Having parking was great and checking in and out was so easy. Communication with the hosts was...
  • Nnoko
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Not so far from train station, very clean, bed was comfortable bathroom was super nice. overall it’s excellent than my expectations
  • Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money. Room was clean and comfortable. Considering how small the room is I was impressed with the amount of facilities available - kettle, tea/coffee, ironing board an iron, fridge etc. Check in details were very straight forward.
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ticked almost all my boxes.. Off street parking Ensuite Fridge and microwave in room Side table/nightlight Comfy bed and decent shower
  • Johannes
    Germany Germany
    - easy check-in, good communication - efficient use of space in this small room - complementary drinks and lots of coffee /tea available, also a microwave and bowls - safe place, parking is no problem in front of the house or in the street - tidy...
  • Harsh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, very well managed. Hassel free check in and check out. Safe. A very good value for money.

Host Info

Company review score: 8.2Based on 450 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We have been in business since September 2008. We offer a uinque self check in operation with compact and well equipped rooms that meet business traveller requirements with fridges and micowaves in every room. As our rooms are small and we have steep stairs we may not suit those with mobility issues. If unsure please ask

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property will send you an SMS on day of arrival around 14:30 with the code to the front door so that you can check yourself in from 15:00. This will be sent to the number attached to the booking. If you wish it to be sent to a different number, you will be asked additional security questions. The property require you to be contactable by mobile phone or email during your stay.

Please note that the lodge operates a self check-in policy and you are unlikely to see a member of staff during your stay. A housekeeper will be available by telephone.

Early check-in between 12:00 and 15:00 can be arranged for a GBP 10 surcharge. This is subject to availability and must be requested in advance.

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets can be accommodated at this property for an additional cost of GBP 10 per pet per stay (pets are not suitable for the small double room).

The property is close to train station and hospital and some of the rooms may be affected by noise.

As the rooms are small and there are steep stairs, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. If unsure please ask.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 08:00:00.