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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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Welcome to this charming hotel, surrounded by mature trees and a beautifully manicured lawn.
Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with a central buffet station and comfortable seating.
Relax beneath the shaded pergola, surrounded by a lush lawn and a majestic tree.
Children can play safely in this enclosed outdoor area with a climbing frame and slide.
Relax by the pool with lounge chairs and a clean, reflective surface.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

Two single beds with white linens and matching pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a large abstract painting adorn this stylish room.

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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Bathroom features a shower area with a glass door, handheld showerhead, and wall-mounted soap dish, as well as a bathtub with a grab bar.

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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Enjoy a restful stay in this well-appointed room featuring a comfortable bed, bedside table, and convenient amenities.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a comfortable armchair.

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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Two single beds with white linens and matching pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a large abstract painting adorn this stylish room.

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a comfortable armchair.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Two single beds with white linens and matching pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a large abstract painting adorn this stylish room.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Enjoy a restful stay in this well-appointed room featuring a comfortable bed, bedside table, and convenient amenities.

Standard Room

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

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 - ‬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 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.

Languages

English, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish

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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.

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. 444 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael Joseph

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conformed to my requirements
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great Hotel

A great hotel with Free Parking and good Pool & Gym facilities. The breakfast was excellent and the room was comfortable. The bed we had wasn't the best but I have stayed in Holiday Inns before and never had that issue so I would put that down to bad luck. I would stay at this hotel again in future. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samillan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet at night. No noise in corridors. Shower good pressure. Sorry to say pillow too hard and bed too soft.A lot of glasses and plates left in corridors outside doors for many hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Alison’s birthday.

Stayed overnight to attend a family party. Room was good and clean, food was good both for lunch and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maxine

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

Hotel perfect. Restaurant could improve.

Really friendly staff, lots of parking available, clean rooms, great swimming pool and changing facilities. Only let down was the lack of veggie option in the restaurant. The children’s menu was super limited. Adult men’s was better. You have it all listed on the menu but didn’t have any in stock so I had two hungry children. Didn’t even do pizza that night. Bit of a shame.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and very helpful, professional staff. The restaurant serves great food and the service is impeccable! Would highly recommend HI Colchester, Abbotts Lane.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balazs

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

Nice quiet stay

Very nice and quiet hotel with lovely and friendly staff. We enjoyed the nice temperature swimming pool and the outside playing area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager on the front desk was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Great Yarmouth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John, Great Yarmouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rich

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Disappointing

Dirty tissue in room when arrived. Rip in duvet cover. Premium room extras such as water/soft drinks/ crisps etc only fully replenished on 2 of the 8 days of stay. Hotel starting to look a bit tired in corridor areas. Reception staff very friendly and willing to assist.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Everything was excellent apart from the sofa bed. Agony to sleep on. In fact didn’t sleep at all, spring sticking into my ribs all night even left marks on my skin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miss R

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025