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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children's play area - outdoor
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 149 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

  • 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
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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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time we have stayed.. overall good stay although the pool areas and bathrooms could have done with a clean. Staff friendly and helpful but service could be alittle better..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay here. Staff are fantastic. Rooms are clean and quiet. Loved the room service option. No issues when i arrived with my dog. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful, room was lovely and clean would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and quiet. Everyone was very pleasant and willing to please. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Celia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy, St Peter Jersey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay, would recommend to anyone
The staff were ever so helpful, and courteous. Room very clean. Breakfast - very nice, lots of variety to choose from. Dinner - very hot and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy
We arrived late but was greeted with a happy smile on the receptionist’s face . And had a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laurel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there a couple of times in the past really liked it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family friendly hotel
Stayed as a family of 3. Room comfortable and clean. Kids eat free with a paying adult. Toy corner with books and toys in reception. Pool is clean and there's a lane for families with no time restrictions. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhubnes

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
family room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome, lovely staff.
Stayed here a few times now - always a warm, friendly welcome. Staff are attentive and you always feel looked after. Basic but clean room with decent amount of space. Breakfast is lovely with a very good selection of hot and cold options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loverly hotel I’ve stayed here 4 times the staff are really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kestas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024