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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 16.95 per person)
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

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

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

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Colchester Zoo. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to massages, facials, or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Amenities include 5 meeting rooms, a conference center, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Colchester Zoo and 6 minutes from Manifest Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1356 square feet (126 square meters) and includes a conference center. A hot tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre (1,356 square foot 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 lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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)

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
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
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.
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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was varied and very good. Room was clean, but clean towels were missed couple of times. Parking was easy, but very busy at night.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel room v tired and very poor service in the restaurant. Waitress ‘forgot’ my drink order as she was busy chatting to a colleague and playing with her phone m. No receipt available!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

On Arrival - Ready Room? Disappointed a bit

This pics speak for itself. My hotel room on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
C
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was fantastic, it was the staff that made it so - everyone that I interacted with looked after me beautifully. It as a masterclass in customer service - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eryl

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty glasses left outside rooms, nail clippings in room. The gap under the door I could drive a car under and heard every single persons conversation until 2am! Let alone the fire risk… Won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is rated as a 4-star hotel, but it definitely is not. The pull out bed was dirty and the thin cover was dotted with marks and very unkept. The breakfast was very mediocre. I usually enjoy a buffet but this time I couldn't stomach to finish one plate! I was glad that our stay was only one night as I would not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good for gluten free

The restaurant was very accommodating especially to my wife who is coeliac. There was only one main on the included dinner menu that was gluten free so they let her choose from the wider menu. Good separation and labelling of gluten free items at breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool fitness centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel stay

It was a lovely stay. Children loved swimming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Refreshing Break

Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Enjoyed a relaxing swim in the pool and delicious food via room service. Complimentary drinks and mini fridge nice extra touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a regular guest of the Holiday Inn, Abbots Lane, Colchester and have always found the hotel both inviting and comfortable. The staff are excellent and always friendly and helpful. I’ve dined in the restaurant on many occasions and the meals have all been excellent with a wide variety of menu choices. I would highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Holiday Inns I’ve stopped in , staff on another level awesome, no pay for parking, great rooms & restaurants plus spa ✔️ definitely will be back as my brother lives nearby in Markstey
Nearby Clacton by the sea
Awesome corridors
Lots of Roman History nearby in Colchester
Colchester
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great stay

Nice hotel very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and accomodating. Food was good and inexpensive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025