With a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.
What's nearby
Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Colchester Town Hall - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
University of Essex - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Marks Tey Station - 4 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Prettygate - 5 min drive
Live & Let Live - 2 min drive
Bungalow Diner - 3 min drive
The Alma - 5 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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.
Stay in one of 110 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Traders Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Colchester? This hotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport
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 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
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
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
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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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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..
Angie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
CAROLINE
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
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 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 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.