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East Gate Inn

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester with a bar and an outdoor tennis court

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East Gate Inn offers a warm atmosphere near East Gate. Travelers can enjoy the bar, karaoke sessions, or play tennis on the outdoor court. The helpful staff receives consistent praise, and luggage storage makes arrivals and departures hassle-free.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to East Gate Inn. Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
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Map
6 Harwich Road, Colchester, England, CO4 3BN

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Essex - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬14 min walk

About this property

East Gate Inn

Upscale guesthouse
East Gate Inn provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor tennis court, karaoke, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Gate Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Gate Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Gate Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Gate Inn located?

Situated in Colchester, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, and The Minories Galleries. Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Natural History Museum are also within 15 minutes. Hythe Station is 12 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 18 minutes.

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