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The Essex Golf and Country Club

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a high ceiling, and a glass railing overlooking the area.
A spa area with a hot tub, tiled floor, windows, and potted plants.
A view of a golf course with a clubhouse and a fenced area.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a high ceiling with a triangular design, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and multiple framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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, East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a phone, and framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a mirror above the bed.

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

Twin Room Disability Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 Swedish massages, manicures and pedicures, or body treatments 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. Open daily.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • 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
  • 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 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.

Property class

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. 325 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 864 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, helpful staff, peaceful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay, easy check in and the pool was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here most weeks for work and always made to feel at home and comfortable in the room booked Staff are always helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa and pool was excellent and the gym fantastic. Quiet location, a little out of the way. Nice room and extra large bed. Bathroom a bit dated but acceptable. Nice bar, golf course and tennis facilities including paddle courts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, although check inn at 10.30pm proved sketchy Great leisure facilities, with use of pool etc allowed on the day of departure
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in very easy Reception staff extremely helpful All areas very clean Shame about the weather for golf but obviously not down to the hotel but did manage to get 9 holes played Left feeling very relaxed and refreshed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and a lovely room looking out onto the golf course
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome despite a late check in Comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy. Great office desk and comfort chair for work
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oliver

food service was terrible. took an hour in half to get kids breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place amazing staff a great hidden treasure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, staff just a pleasurable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and accommodating place. The pool area is a great asset
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Iweriaha

Staff very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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