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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Exterior
Children's play area - outdoor
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

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

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

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

About the area

Colchester

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Colchester Zoo and Birch Grove Golf Club. Manifest Theatre and High Woods Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 9 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Live & Let Live - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harvester - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
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.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1356 sq ft of conference space
  • 126 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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

Excellent stay

We really had an amazing reunion at this venue. The hotel staff were nothing short of amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

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

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm going off all night on first night. Cold shower, no water from tap
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Jacuzzi not open on one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

8/10 Good

SATNAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, reasonable priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought the property was a bit too cool (temperature wise).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

andrew

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

Needs to be more organised

All the staff were fantastic. It just seemed very unorganised. When you needed something or ordered something, they weren't ready or got it wrong. For example, Got to the Bar, no staff available to serve. ordered a drink, no pint glasses. Ordered some food, got the order wrong. Needed a receipt, they had to go to reception to get one as they couldn't do it at the bar. Arrived for breakfast, half the stuff had run out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

10/10 Excellent

Shailash

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff went above and beyond to make my daughters 18th birthday one she will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

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

Overnight stay.

Perfect overnight stay. Comfortable, lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family

Holiday inn

It was our first time in a holiday inn. The staff were lovely & helpful. The rooms were clean, the pool was great & the food was good too. Nice view fom the window. We'll definitely book again, thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barnaby

Stayed 1 night in May 2025