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The Crown Inn, hotel in Colchester

Boasting wonderful views across the Stour and Box river valleys, this privately owned inn is set on a hill in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland, on the Essex and Suffolk border.

The room was lovely, big and airy with an outside seating area which was a lovely surprise. The bathroom was huge and provided some really nice toiletries. The pub had a great atmosphere and we enjoyed our evening.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
311 reviews
Price from
£210
per night
Marquis Suffolk, hotel in Colchester

Situated in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, Marquis Suffolk is a refurbished 16th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the...

Amazing rooms and food
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£189
per night
The Lion Inn, hotel in Colchester

An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.

Food was great, amazing place
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
481 reviews
Price from
£154
per night
Talbooth House & Spa, hotel in Colchester

Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

The service from staff was the most exceptional we have EVER had. Nothing was too much trouble. Outstanding.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
£229
per night
The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland, hotel in Colchester

Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers 11 rooms.

Lovely location, thoughtful, welcoming host, beautiful Country house. Every comfort was provided. We loved it and would love to return.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
79 reviews
Price from
£155
per night
The Lion, hotel in Colchester

The Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

The food the room it was lovely just be careful as restaurant shuts on a Sunday early
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£192
per night
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  • The Lion Inn
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 481 reviews

    An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.

    It was very cosy, quaint with a nice friendly atmosphere.

  • The Crown Inn
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 311 reviews

    Boasting wonderful views across the Stour and Box river valleys, this privately owned inn is set on a hill in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland, on the Essex and Suffolk border.

    Food and breakfast was lovely fantastic place to stay

  • Talbooth House & Spa
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 55 reviews

    Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very quiet location, comfortable room excellent staff

  • The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 79 reviews

    Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers 11 rooms.

    Friendliness of staff, the rooms and food ,all exceptional

  • GreyFriars
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,000 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

    Fabulous room Staff really efficient & friendly

  • Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,337 reviews

    This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 18.5 metre swimming pool.

    Very well maintained and relaxing. Grounds beautiful.

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,052 reviews

    Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport.

    Excellent facilities & very helpful staff members

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,310 reviews

    Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.

    I paid for a basic room, but it was really lovely,

Budget hotels near Colchester Zoo

  • The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,634 reviews

    This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village.

    The room needed updating / food wasn’t the greatest

  • The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 477 reviews

    Located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea features a bar.

    Room was very comfortable, staff were very helpful.

  • White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 821 reviews

    Set in a beautiful 15th-century building, White Hart Hotel boasts a courtyard terrace and a traditional restaurant.

    Good food, with great service, friendly and welcoming staff.

  • 2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Mersea.

    The cleanliness, superb place with modern decor, lovely view. Super well located with nature reserve nearby and friendly locals

  • The Mistley Thorn
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 161 reviews

    Set in Mistley, 42 km from Freeport Braintree, The Mistley Thorn offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Room size, comfortable bed, great food, brilliant staff!

  • Franco's
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews

    Located in Sudbury, 11 km from Hedingham Castle, Franco's provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Would stay again positives were free parking and great food close by.

  • The pacific Hotel
    Scored 3.1
    3.1
    Rated poor
    Poor
     · 26 reviews

    Located in Clacton-on-Sea and with Clacton Beach reachable within 200 metres, The pacific Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

  • Aspire 860
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 51 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, Essex region, Aspire 860 is located 2 km from Colchester Castle.

    Bed was very comfortable. Also, the location is close to all attractions!

Hotels with great access to Colchester Zoo!

  • Martello Bay Hotel
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Clacton-on-Sea, 200 metres from Clacton Beach, Martello Bay Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very clean, comfortable, great location, lovely owner.

  • The Lion
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 21 reviews

    The Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    Super staff Breakfast lovely Bed very comfy & room super clean

  • Marquis Suffolk
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 135 reviews

    Situated in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, Marquis Suffolk is a refurbished 16th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the A12...

    Beautiful place, we had a wonderful stay and will return

  • The Courthouse Inn
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 267 reviews

    Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Breakfast was excellent. Helpful & friendly staff.

  • Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 499 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, 24-hours front desk and free WiFi, Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel is located in a Grade II listed Georgian building in Maldon.

    Great Staff, lovely breakfast, fabulous wine menu!

  • The Crown Pub and Hotel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 116 reviews

    Set in Manningtree, The Crown Pub and Hotel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    The room was lovely, bed was very comfortable. All good.

  • Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 51 reviews

    Set in Coggeshall and within 10 km of Freeport Braintree, Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Beautiful historic location and fabulous restaurant

  • The Kings Arms
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 336 reviews

    Surrounded by the countryside, 1 and half mile from Coggeshall and 15 minutes’ drive from the historic Colchester town centre, The Kings Arms is a family-run pub offering rooms with free WiFi and free...

    Excellent family room, couldn't fault anything.

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  • Scored 10
    10

    We came just to visit the zoo and it was Amazing.well worth...

    We came just to visit the zoo and it was Amazing.well worth the long trip!! We spent the whole day here and it was lovely the grounds are so nicely done for the animals,lots of parks to keep the little ones busy so great for everyone.we booked a Giraffe feed before we arrived and it was a great experience & good valuefor money,but book on advance!!! Amazing place with Gorgeous animals.
    DEBORAH
    United Kingdom

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  • From £126 per night
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,263 reviews
    room was lovely and spacious clean and tidy. breakfast was good. close to Colchester zoo
    Lynne
    United Kingdom
  • From £126 per night
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,263 reviews
    Very comfortable and luring as we have stayed here many times before to visit the Colchester zoo it’s just so ideal location The rooms are lovely and comfortable and the breakfast is lovely The bar in the evening and the food is really nice and relaxing Just a nice vibe all round
    Mary
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 43 reviews
    Incredibly clean cottage in a nice setting. Cottage decorated in a modern way. Beautiful grounds to explore on the estate. Great location for Colchester Zoo. Use of outdoor swimming pool added something special to our stay.
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • From £123 per night
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,034 reviews
    The room was very comfortable and very clean. Plenty to visit nearby - Colchester Zoo, and Harwich Fort. The staff were lovely, leisure facilities great. Cannot wait to go once the refurbishment is finished as it will be even better.
    JILLIAN
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 22 reviews
    Host fantastic! Left sweet little touches such as kitchen essentials (tea, coffee, washing up liquid and dishwasher tabs, etc), hand wash and fully stocked toilet paper. The house itself was spotless and in a great location (we went to Colchester Zoo, 10 minutes away). Could not fault it! It was also a bonus not to have been rushed out of house at 10 instead check out time 11 on departure day.
    Donna
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 25 reviews
    Excellent location, Tesco express just over the road and takeaways close. Great base for our planned trips to Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle park and Clacton. Lovely clean, modern, spacious property.
    Samantha
    United Kingdom

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