The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Colchester hotel

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 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 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Colchester

In Colchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and Paycockes. East Anglian Railway Museum and Halstead Leisure Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Essex - 28 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Flatford Mill - 34 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Colchester hotel
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.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

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

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
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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.

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.

  • 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

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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Essex Golf and Country Club to the airport?

The Essex Golf and Country Club is 25.9 mi (42-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essex Golf and Country Club on Apr 12, 2026 start from CA $97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Essex Golf and Country Club.

How close is The Essex Golf and Country Club to the beach?

This hotel is 16.6 mi (49-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club offer free breakfast?

The Essex Golf and Country Club does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a pool?

The Essex Golf and Country Club features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Aura, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, body scrubs, and body treatments.

How close is The Essex Golf and Country Club to downtown Colchester?

The Essex Golf and Country Club is 0.9 mi away from Earls Colne.

The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 796 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Jamil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

6/10 Okay

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All ok Bring back choc chip cookies lol
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was really
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dengie Crops Ltd

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Family weekend break - Nov 25. This is more of a sports club with rooms rather than a hotel. Our hotel room was modern and clean. Staff generally friendly and helpful. Pool and spa were very good. Golf was good but the fairways were not as good as my local courses. Racket sports and gym facilities looked great. Food quality was surprisingly good but the breakfast is totally self service and very limited. The bar, dining area and lounge areas are a major let down. Rooms were cold and uninviting and the bar closed at 10:00pm on Saturday night !!! Nice enough but don't go expecting Hilton and Marriott style service and facilities - The Essex could do much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with partner
Rooms were good staff friendly bar area wasn't very clean table not wiped down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025