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The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property

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Reception
Indoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Courtyard
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS
  • Place, Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Paycockes
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room Disability Access

Twin Room Disability Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a golf course and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a health club are onsite.
The Essex Golf and Country Club offers 42 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts, 6 indoor tennis courts, and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Aura has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Essex Golf and Country Club. During your stay, you'll be close to Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, hot stone massages, or body scrubs at Aura
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 11 minutes by car from Halstead Leisure Centre and 11 minutes from East Anglian Railway Museum
The Essex Golf and Country Club offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the business-friendly The Essex Golf and Country Club. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

Pulse - Onsite restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pulse

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 4 indoor padel courts
  • 6 indoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 30

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Children under 17 years of age are allowed in the pool from 10 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-7 PM on weekends.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Club Essex

Essex Club

Essex Country Golf Club

Essex Golf Club

Essex Golf Hotel Colchester

Essex Golf Country Club Colchester

Essex Golf Country Club Hotel Colchester

Golf Club Essex

Essex Golf & Colchester

Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel

Essex Golf & Country Club Colchester

Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel Colchester

The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 818 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Spacious, quiet, comfortable, bed. A bit dated but fine. Staff nice. Easy parking. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean tidy comfortable bed and Emma the receptionist was very helpful well presented and lovely with a happy smiley face
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Room was spotless, very comfortable, free upgrade. Facilities were great; gym was amazing, great pool, bar, restaurant. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Loads of free, on-site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good housekeeping staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly Welcome on arrival. however the bathroom in my room was covered in long black hairs all over the floor, and the toilet was stained and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Colette

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Staff on checking were great. Although later the TV did not work and we were in a disabled room? Beds were small and uncomfortable. Got woken up by a fire alarm😕. Strange no really communication ?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arfan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
unfortunately I was given an old room carpets were a bit threadbare and TV signal kept buffering. the sports facilities were very nice, great breakfast. had I had a new refurbished room stay would have been lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, with a good view. Staff could have been more friendly. Options were limited for breakfast. All in all, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Iweriaha

Staff very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and staff and good breakfast and hot tub nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless , we love the hotel and the spa . Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay. Friendly and professional at reception. Room for family for four was perfect. Facilities wise we went to the Strike Shack for the driving range and bought 50 balls to play around with which was really fun and also visited the pool twice during our stay. Great to have the family swim times as felt comfortable to be amongst other parents and young children in the pool. Overall a really lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was what expected , no issue . Bathroom couldve been decorated better , paint splashes on the floor.was disappointed with the resturant ,was closing at 4 , asked for food at 14-50,only to be told. The kitchen was closed .if you clise at i still expect to get cooked food an hour early. Also no fried breakfast on our last day , as there was no one to cook supposedly , However whilst having cereal ,members of staff were coming out with bacon sandwiches. This is not acceptable ,i paid for breakfast for both days , we were not told about this . There was also no fruit or yoghurts . Even before last orders , i asked for a beer and a flat white, the member of staff ,rolled her eyes and told me whilst emptying the taps that she had turned off the coffee machine. This was before last orders. I am a guest and a paying customer ,i expect a better service and still able to get a hot drink on a freezing cold day.. However , on the positive side ,the staff were friendly ,the gym and pool were excellent . We enjoyed our stay away.it is just the little things that are important , and it left us a little disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Everything was fab about this hotel, it's location for us was absolutely key. Room was really clean, separate to the the main building and amenities for pool, bar and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025