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Reviews of Marks Tey Hotel Colchester This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1DU, United Kingdom

#16 of 17 hotels in Colchester

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Review Score

Based on 1967 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    The stay was relaxing, easily to get around very clean. Breakfast was OK it would be nice to have f
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unable to think of anything.

    The room had a good feeling, the bed was very comfortable and easy to get around the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet Friendly (Charges apply)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms very comfortable. Staff very helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to hunt down the staff when we arrived, it was 8:30pm..could of done with a bell at reception or a number ro ring. Overall though it's a nice place to stay.

    Nice & clean Had everything there that we needed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    Spot on service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building work ongoing however results great

    Amazing staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    6.0
    Not great but friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The duvets had lots of stains on them underbthe cover Only got 1 towel and 1 hand towel for twin room View was sludge And the pool and changing facilities were poor including boiling hot shower if even slightly turned to hot Breakfast area very dull and not welcoming luckily staff were lovely

    Friendly staff and good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s fine for us

    Room was very newly refurbished to a high standard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant stay and would return once works are finished
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building work ongoing as hotel being revamped. It will be lovely when it’s finished. Pool and spa area very dated but again, if this is being refurbed also it could be amazing.

    Nice hotel for a last minute overnight stay. Staff brilliant and breakfast was really very good!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet Friendly (Charges apply)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is currently undergoing very expansive and disruptive renovations which are greatly needed and good to see the investment but we weren’t informed of this prior to our visit. Also the breakfast left something to be desired. The single member of staff serving at breakfast was only interested in taking payment, at which point the service ended, we were seen to a table or given any information about breakfast. Hopefully this improve a long with the building works.

    The hotel room was newly refurbished and well appointed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great place!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Currently being refurbed, will be amazing when finished

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Will be a amazing hotel when renovations are done
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to walk though a chemical smell building area to get to my room

    Good food and the newly renovated rooms are lovely, staff where very pleasant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good location nice staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact the on site workman doing the refurbishment were allowed to take all the breakfast stuff and to wander behind the serving trays in full workwear!!

    Room was good nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    6.0
    Ok stay, breakfast wasn’t very good and was questioned if I had paid for breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t know about works being done until we arrived

    Nice location and pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    What could have otherwise been a great experience let down by technical or communication errors.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Let down by the difficulty locating the apartments, lack of signage or email advice. I arrived without the vital code words to enter the building. Was only helped by asking others. The first night I went down the street for a meal, making sure I took the electronic door device. On returning my attention was drawn to a notice on the outside of the front door telling me that my electronic device may not work and if so, enter the building through the car park, after entering the secret code into the electronic panel. Had I known that information earlier I would have taken the secret code with me, expecting as I was to use the electronic device. I spent two hours in the dark and cold waiting for another occupant to let me in. I have been told this is not uncommon, but unfortunately it soured the whole exoperience..

    Excellent location and spacious rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice quiet room, bed comfortable. Breakfast had good choice. Plenty of car parking. All staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was being refurbished so had to go up and over to say to get to the room. Hotel will be be lovely once done

    Handy location nice setup and had use of gym and pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    6.0
    Just adequate, never again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cooked breakfast buffet was cold, limited choice of meals on bar menu, very average quality food.

    Convenient location, parking and free WiFi

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building work and signage poor

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Family trip
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet door lock was on the outside 😂 in one room and a small piece of skirting was missing and a small carpet stain in the other

    Staff and facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good location and value for money but the entire hotel looks tired and needs a good clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    On initial walking into the hotel, a smell of dampness hits you immediately which is not a pleasant welcome. In the room itself, I opened the window and was shocked to see a lot of dirt, dust and cobwebs around the window frame. Overall the hotel looked tired and dated and would benefit from an upgrade and a very good all-round clean.

    Good value for money and an ideal location for allowing us to visit our grandchildren. The room was large with a very nice ensuite.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    Clean and will be lovely when renovations are complete
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel was being renovated. So had to walk up and down several flights of stairs to get to our room. Was like walking through a building site with all the mats down. Room didn't feel finished either. Had random bits of wood that looks like they should have had bedside lamps on. No fridge in the room.

    Nice hotel, was clean and staff were very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    Booked an extra night to visit Colchester, train station close by so no need to drive into the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I found the bar food was niche, very limited and not to my liking, hence went elsewhere.

    The room was very clean and modern, the bed was comfortable, excellent bathroom. I liked the swimming pool, the water was a nice warm temperature.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice bedroom and refurbished areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant closed due to refurbishment, long walk up some stairs, along a corridor and back down another flight of stairs to our ground floor bedroom as downstairs corridor was closed due to refurbishment. Breakfast room somewhat tired as yet to be refurbished.

    Lovely refurbished bedroom with luxurious shower room. Plenty of space.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    It good and we had a nice time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The upgrade was not mentioned during the booking.

    My room was upgraded for additional cost. I got a call from the hotel/ host to clarify and confirm my booking options and choices.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Getting a parking fine even though I did it at check in helped by your receptionist Hopefully it has been dealt with

    Most of it

    Stayed in February 2024

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