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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Fitness facility
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL
  • Place, Colchester Community Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, High Woods Country Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Colchester

When you stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport and within a short 4-minute drive from Colchester Zoo. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Community Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • High Woods Country Park - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 13 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 9 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG offers 110 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Stay in one of 110 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Traders Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Colchester? This hotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Traders Bar and Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Traders Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,356 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Colchester Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Colchester

Holiday Inn Hotel Colchester

Holiday Inn Colchester Eight Ash Green

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Holiday Inn Colchester Hotel

Holiday Inn Colchester

Colchester By Ihg Colchester

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Colchester an IHG Hotel

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

tim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room smelled of sick when we got in on feb 8th. Staff couldnt move us as no room so had to stay there for 2 nights. We were not allowed to use the gym - even though we would supervise our children. One of the reasons we booked here was for the facilities but the swimming pool was tiny. We could not get into the jacuzzi as members were always in there. My children are athletes - 1 is in natiobasketball and 1My children are athletes - 1 is in national league basketball and 1 a national gymnast. Me and my husband are both sports coaches and. This
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine, food choice ok. The gym opening a bit earlier would be useful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff/service were excellent, the pool was nice and the rooms clean and spacious. We had a great little overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just a really nice hotel with helpful staff and nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and cleaned with fresh towels, biscuits and tea and coffee topped up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

KARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conformed to my requirements
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable bed, helpful staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was brilliant could not thought any of it will definitely be coming back there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ist room smelt of body odur, and tge second room had unclean toilet roll in the bathroom, rooms definitely need updating. Good location for what we needed but tgats about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kind welcome Clean room Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamiar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect as usual. Thanks Jo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing..so helpful and kind. The room was clean and very well equipped. Onsite amenities very positive. Food was very well presented and a good choice at Breakfast. My partner stay at hotels frequently both on UK and abroard. The Holiday inn was excellent for the money paid brilliant value for money .Thanks to the staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamiar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Oxshott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

D H

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILES

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthijs

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was not completely clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff were courteous. The food in restaurant was good value. Breakfast VG. The room was clean, comfortable and fairly quiet. Will def stay here again if in the area.
Lovely subtle decorations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025