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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 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

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel near University of Essex
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Traders Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Traders Bar and Grill

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1,356 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 Hotel Colchester
Holiday Inn Colchester Eight Ash Green
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Holiday Inn Colchester Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Colchester Zoo, Tenpin Bowling Colchester, and East Anglian Railway Museum. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1001 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

10/10

Nice hotel, very clean, staff super friendly Good location I had nice short break
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The hotel was in a good place for our needs, the staff were so friendly, helpful in fact amazing they were just keen to help .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very relaxing, quiet and homely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

The property was quaint and pleasing. The breakfast was wonderful and delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

A good value night away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Enjoyed our stay. Stayed for 2 nights and made the most out of the pool, jacuzzi and sauna, except the sauna wasn’t working on the last morning. Food could have been better but ok. The kids loved the pool, staff are very friendly and polite. We received a free breakfast too. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Was a really nice place to stay to meet family and spend a pleasant evening together. Facilities in the hotel are very good and the breakfast was wonderful. Will certainly return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay for business or pleasure. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Was a nice comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely stay, friendly staff, clean and tidy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Really good service and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Holiday Inn Colchester has very comfortable rooms and really excellent staff. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Took my children to stay in a hotel for the first time we loved it used the pool and breakfast was great enjoyed by all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent stay really friendly staff really lovely location. Food excellent only thing pool was down on our stay but everything else was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed there a couple of times in the past really liked it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Nice hotel with decent facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Liked the building layout etc and the staff were very good and helpfulness was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastic nights stay at the hotel. Friendly colleagues at both the reception and hotel bar. Clean and tidy throughout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Good menu now very limited but good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

A little tired around the edges but basically a decent hotel and we had good overnight stay. Full marks to the front desk staff who kept smiling and remained professional when a guest checking out before us was overbearing and very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Easy to find, convenient for onward journeys, quiet. Friendly staff, welcoming and happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025