About this property

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar. Each room with attached bathroom at Colchester Holiday Inn Express features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, powerful showers and work desks. Holiday Inn Express Colchester provides a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also make use of the ironing room, available in the lounge area. The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 38 mi from the hotel. Parking is now chargeable at £8 per day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Astral201
Germany Germany
Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Room was comfortably large with two single beds, as requested. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast buffet had plenty of choice.
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, comfortable and orderly.. Good location and food.
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! Staff were amazing up on check in and couldn't ask for more
Lumkile
South Africa South Africa
The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything, ignore the odd bad reviews, absolutely lovely place to stay.
Beth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bed was very comfy. Room was lovely and dark when going to sleep. Overnight staff was very helpful in locating us a pair of scissors to borrow as I'd left tags in my dress.
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything . Loved the room /bathroom etc. Incredible buffet/English breakfast included. Quiet . Lovely location and easy to find
Gemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The lady that was working on reception when we arrived was very friendly and even gave me a bottle of wine for my birthday
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Situated on the A12 just outside of Colchester.We stayed here as it was a short ride from our daughter's Colchester Zoo and on the route to Braintree Shopping Village.
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
2nd visit. The staff are brill. There's everything you need in room. Lovely shower. Comfy beds/pillows. Black out curtains. + mainly quiet. TV. Wi-Fi. Breakfast - good taste and quality.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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