Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

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Delta
8.2 (2141 reviews)
London Road, Marks Tey , Colchester , gb

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff
Clean, modern and comfortable rooms
Good breakfast and quality food options
Swimming pool, sauna and steam room well maintained
Convenient location (near A12) and Tesla chargers
Useful in-room features (mini fridge, self-demisting mirror)
Spacious rooms and occasional executive upgrades
Good value and affordable quality (for many guests)
Cons:
Charges for parking — frequent guest complaint
Mini fridge not always cold enough
Occasional small cleanliness/details issues (dust on floor, chip in bath)
Some inconsistent staff presentation/behaviour (glum waiter, dirty trainers, busy bar staff)
Health spa access requires leaving the hotel (no internal access)
Occasional breakfast items served cold or preferences not met

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally praised — rooms and public areas described as clean, pool/sauna/steam room noted as lovely and clean. A few minor issues reported (dust on floor, small chip on bath).
Service
8.6
Strongly positive overall — multiple comments about friendly, welcoming and helpful staff (Rosie, front of house, bar/restaurant). A few minor service negatives (busy bar staff, one glum waiter, maître d’ appearance) but staff professionalism is frequently highlighted.
Location
8.1
Convenient location praised (near A12, good views/garden view, ability to see/charge car with Tesla chargers). Parking charges negatively affect perceived convenience/value but location itself is convenient.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms described as spacious, modern and comfortable with good beds/pillows and useful extras (mini fridge, self-demisting mirror); some issues reported (fridge not cold enough, small chip in bath, occasional dust).
Amenities
8.5
Good facilities noted — pool, sauna, steam room, health club (though access requires leaving the hotel), Tesla chargers, bar and restaurant; overall amenities are a strong positive with minor access/usability notes.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed: several guests praise quality and affordability, but multiple strong complaints about having to pay for parking as a guest significantly reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Generally very positive — breakfasts and dinner described as high quality, well presented and tasty (specific praise for biryani and crisps). A few service/temperature notes (some breakfast items arrived cold, preferences for egg styles).
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall very positive — many guests describe the stay as 'fabulous' and say they'd return, citing friendly staff, clean modern rooms and good facilities; minor issues noted but do not dominate overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 20:58

Property Description

Renovated Rooms and Public Areas
Experience a modern stay at Marks Tey Hotel with our ongoing renovations, promising a fresh and updated ambiance by spring 2024. Enjoy a comfortable and contemporary setting during your visit.

Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club
Indulge in relaxation and wellness at our complimentary club, featuring a range of amenities including an indoor pool, steam and sauna rooms, gym, and tennis courts. Unwind and rejuvenate during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Colchester's city centre, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like Colchester Zoo, Tiptree Jam Factory, and scenic walks in Constable Country. Explore the best of the area with convenience.

Book your stay now at Marks Tey Hotel for a rejuvenating and convenient experience.

Important information:

Please note that pets are only allowed upon request and subject to approval. Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £40 per stay. Payable to the hotel upon check-in.

We are thrilled and excited to share that our major refurbishment is almost complete!
This Autumn, our newly rebranded Hotel will feature 131 renovated bedrooms, including 12 executive status accommodations.
Each room is designed and furnished to the highest standard to ensure your utmost comfort and satisfaction.
Our modern reception area will lead you to a breathtaking new restaurant and bar, as well as a spacious Orangery where you can enjoy exceptional customer service.
We can't wait to welcome you to our enhanced hotel experience soon!
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2141 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Aggie • family_with_children • gb
10
Fab stay at Delta Marriott
Pros:

Rosie, the host, was so lovely. She really made us feel welcome. All the reception staff were really nice. Loved the style of the hotel. Could see our car from the window, which was great. Swimming pool, sauna and steam room were lovely and clean, too. Loved that the room had a mini fridge and a self demisting mirror in the bathroom. Shower was nice and hot.

Cons:

Bar staff very busy

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

I loved the new decor inside the hotel. The beds and pillows are super comfortable. Nice size room and well planned out.

Cons:

Even though the room was very clean, the only down fall was the floor was a bit dusty and a chip on the bath which made it look like a grubby mark. Breakfast was beautifully presented, but was a bit cold by the time it got to us, maybe use silver food coverings?

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • solo_traveller • gb
8
Convenient with Tesla chargers for charging up and the rooms are great!
Pros:

Love the executive room and deluxe as I was upgraded! BONUS

Cons:

You rectified the scrambled egg as it was better on this visit compared to previous visit. Poached or fried egg would be good to offer though? With regards to the room the fridge is never cold enough. Couldn't find any way of lowering the setting. Overall though I do enjoy staying here. The Fairfields Farm crisps are absolutely SUPERB!! I had the Indian menu and the lamb biryani and it was FANTASTIC!! Well done

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Graham • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent meals ….. breakfasts… lots of choice, quality, tasty food. Dinner ……again good menu, well presented, filling portions.
Exceptional staff from front of house to bar & restaurant. Very welcoming, friendly & helpful staff, couldn’t have asked for more.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Frances • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable and convenient .
Pros:

Location suited me well

Cons:

All good. Pity that the maître d’ was wearing a jacket that was huge on him. One young waiter was very glum and was wearing black trainers (acceptable) which very very dirty.
It’s the small details that make a huge difference.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Daisy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Have regularly stayed at the hotel and would definitely stay again. The staff are welcoming, the location to the A12 is great and the bathroom is spacious with modern decor.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Daisy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is clean, the rooms are spacious, the staff are friendly and there is a lot of food options to chose from at both dinner and breakfast.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
Fabulous! Will definitely be back!
Pros:

The rooms were clean, modern, great facilities in the room and hotel (bar, restaurant, health club) and the staff were really friendly.

Cons:

Being very picky here, that you had to leave the hotel to access the health spa, there was no access through the hotel. But this is being really picky.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent facilities and rooms

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Agata • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Location and breakfast 😁

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The room was large and with a garden view.
We were upgraded to an executive room, so that was a bonus.
Tha staff were all helpful and friendly.
The breakfast was plentiful.

Cons:

It was all good

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Andre • extended_group • de
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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parveen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Nelli • couple • gb
10
Quality hotel, fab breakfast for great price
Pros:

Beautiful property , great services, truly great quality for an affordable price. We enjoyed the swimming pool and fab breakfast too.

Cons:

all was superb

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Styliani • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

All the staff are so good and professional

Cons:

Nothing specific actually . Just me personally I find that paying for the parking is very unfair ( not as a client in the hotel)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Karim • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee