Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Reception
Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 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 - 4.4 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

  • 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

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ashik

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haylee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mhd Anas

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

4/10 Poor

Hayley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sameena

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Second time staying here. Good value for money, aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Beds and pillows comfortable, nice and warm in the rooms and hotel itself Rooms could do with a freshen up with paint and small maintenance to windows and walls. Remote control filthy, batteries flat. Tea and coffee facility which is good. Shower pressure average but overall good value, fairly clean, good breakfast variety Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leart

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Really nice quite area staff were lovely and the breakfast was really nice, things that could be improved is the cleanliness of the hotel and the hotel did feel a bit out fashioned.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Noise
Very noisy, didn’t sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value stay
I booked last minute and found the room rate very competitive. Very good hotel facilities with gym spa and pool which all worked and well maintained. I was near a noisy double doors stairs which wasnt so great when it constantly noisily opens and closes. Maybe needs a soft close!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with decent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
disappointed stay
On booking i asked for a early checking christmas day to drop our case and make ourself familiar with our premium room before going on to family for the rest of the day not returning until late that evening, did not get it, reception took about 20 minutes to find our if our room was readyit was not, i asked at the desk what time the bar stayed open for residence no one could tell me not even the barman. My wife and i are disabled and were suprised to find the hotel did not have a lift we struggled with the stairs although the evening receptionist was kind enough to help us to our room. in the morning at breakfast the butter packs and breakfast tea bags were missing and i had to ask for them to be topped up. the last thing we found was the toilet paper was of the worse quality i have ever seem, sorry but thats it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful, room was lovely and clean would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and quiet. Everyone was very pleasant and willing to please. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Celia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy, St Peter Jersey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024