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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
$99
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL
  • Colchester Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 149 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4-star Colchester hotel with restaurant
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 1356 square feet (126 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a hot tub, a sauna, and spa services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

English, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 center (1,356 square feet 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 elevator
  • 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
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

Property 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
Holiday Inn Colchester Hotel Eight Ash Green
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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lisseth

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maciej

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce, Fairfax

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint and pleasing. The breakfast was wonderful and delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, quiet and homely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very helpful

Everyone was extremely helpful. Couldn't get the electric charger to work for my car and the manager came out and rang the company etc. got it all working.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exellent service! Kids loved it.

Check in was a delight! Swimming pool a big hit for my kids. Staff so helpful with helping me luggage as a solo parent forbthis stay with 2 kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael Joseph

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conformed to my requirements
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

A great hotel with Free Parking and good Pool & Gym facilities. The breakfast was excellent and the room was comfortable. The bed we had wasn't the best but I have stayed in Holiday Inns before and never had that issue so I would put that down to bad luck. I would stay at this hotel again in future. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samillan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet at night. No noise in corridors. Shower good pressure. Sorry to say pillow too hard and bed too soft.A lot of glasses and plates left in corridors outside doors for many hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Alison’s birthday.

Stayed overnight to attend a family party. Room was good and clean, food was good both for lunch and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maxine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel perfect. Restaurant could improve.

Really friendly staff, lots of parking available, clean rooms, great swimming pool and changing facilities. Only let down was the lack of veggie option in the restaurant. The children’s menu was super limited. Adult men’s was better. You have it all listed on the menu but didn’t have any in stock so I had two hungry children. Didn’t even do pizza that night. Bit of a shame.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and very helpful, professional staff. The restaurant serves great food and the service is impeccable! Would highly recommend HI Colchester, Abbotts Lane.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balazs

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quiet stay

Very nice and quiet hotel with lovely and friendly staff. We enjoyed the nice temperature swimming pool and the outside playing area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager on the front desk was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025