Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.6 (23 reviews)
Ipswich Road,Colchester,Essex , Colchester , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Some guests mentioned issues with room cleaning and maintenance, including dirty chairs and leftover items.
Service
9.26
Multiple reviews praised the staff for being friendly and helpful, indicating high service quality.
Location
8.8
Guests noted the convenient location near major roads and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were described as comfortable but some cleanliness issues were reported.
Amenities
8.78
Good amenities such as free parking and decent room features were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.24
While some felt it was a budget hotel, others believed it offered good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Positive remarks about the restaurant experience and quality of food.
Overall Experience
8.86
Despite some issues, the overall impression was positive with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:10

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Premier Inn Hotel Colchester (A12), your ideal getaway!

Prime Location
Nestled close to the renowned Colchester Zoo and stunning local beaches, our hotel offers easy access to a world of excitement and history. Whether you're here to explore the zoo or soak up the sun by the sea, every guest will find something to enjoy.

Comfort and Convenience
Our cozy rooms are designed with your comfort in mind, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. After a day of adventures, unwind in a lovely comfy bed that guarantees relaxation for everyone.

Delectable Dining
Savor a delightful meal at our on-site Table Table restaurant, where mouth-watering dishes are crafted to satisfy your cravings, making every dining experience memorable.

Don’t miss out on the perfect getaway - book your stay at Premier Inn Hotel Colchester (A12) today!

Important information:

Approx 70 spaces, including 5 disabled bays. Can use restaurant spaces too. No height restriction. Large coach restriction. Please validate your vehicle registration via the tablet in reception upon arrival. This car park is managed by Horizon Parking.
Take J29 off A12 (Colchester Nth A1232). Follow to Colchester. Hotel is on the right, 200 yards from roundabout next to Balkerne Gate Table Table Restaurant.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Cinnamon partner
2
Pros:

No shampoo or washcloth. One towel for two people. No Kleenex. Very basic room for £150 is not worth it. Find any other hotel that at least offers shampoo.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Chia-Wei
10
Pros:

Breakfast is so nice

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Nana Kofi
10
Pros:

Very quiet, comfortable and affordable

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Welshlady90 Solo travel Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County, South Wales, Wales
10
Brilliant hotel in great location for the WMC .
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant hotel ,location spot on for the wmc ,bed Absolutely comfortable,staff really friendly and welcoming and accommodating spotlessly clean room and I'm happy as in my last review I mentioned the TV and this time the bed is facing the TV .Thankyou premier inn for a great night's stay and I look forward to booking with you again in the future .

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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C3624XFbarryw Business
10
Great staff
Pros:

Had some amazing times at this hotel. The ever so helpful sarah K and Terri are the best. Always happy and getting work sorted. Any issues were resolved straight away.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
8
845jaronm Business
10
Prem staff silvana
Pros:

I stay here a lot with work and silvana is amazing with her service helped me with reservations of the room I prefer as been a regular here and very friendly towards myself from a customer point aspect

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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mlendon NONE
6
Decline of Premier Inn
Pros:

We have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions but sadly it has declined and needs a thorough update. We will not be staying here until improvements are made.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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F9382FQpault Solo travel
10
Eda’s exceptional service
Pros:

Really great hotel. Service outstanding. Food served on hot plates and really great value for your money.
Eda on Tuesday served me for breakfast and was there again for dinner. She is exceptional at service and an utterly nice person too. Having to cover the bar and to serve everyone’s food, she was outstanding.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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MartinaLondon11 Couples London, England
2
Dirty Hotel Covered in Scaffolding
Pros:

Another Premier Inn that has gone downhill.

No parking next to the hotel or anywhere to drop off your bags. Road outside is blocked off and the hotel is covered in scaffolding.

Room was grim, dirty bedside tables which hadn't been cleaned, dubious mold and marks around the shower screen in the bath. Carpets with stains on them and the veneer peeling off the desk in the room.

Plus heating controlled from reception. You have to come downstairs and beg at reception for them to turn it up as they keep the temperatures low to save on heating.

Once upon a time Premier Inns used to be good and now they are run by a skeleton staff with little care for the customers experience. Will probably be my last time booking one as this is the third one I've stayed in this year that was sub par.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Buzzlane NONE Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
8
As you would expect
Pros:

Everything was as you expect a premier Inn to be. Car Park was heaving with people going to the football match just parking anywhere. Check in was a little slow but that was due to everyone arriving at the same time. The poor receptionist did not have time to breathe. Otherwise a good stay.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Pamoda
8
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and 24/7 front desk.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Giacomo_Squintani NONE Portishead, Somerset, England
10
Perfect for anyone headed for Cardiff Bay
Pros:

Perfect location for the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay.
Reasonably priced parking at the adjoining Q Park.
Typical Premier Inn set-up - we had a great night's sleep!

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
7
776matti NONE Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
10
Great location with friendly staff offering good value for money
Pros:

Great location. Within walking distance of Chipping Norton High street. Rooms were clean with a very comfy mattress and great shower.
Breakfast was varied with friendly staff on hand if needed.
Parking is £4.50/24Hrs which was very reasonable.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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CleethorpesSpirite NONE Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
10
Staff were top class and so helpful
Pros:

All staff went out of their way to provide a good service. Very helpful and obliging and could not have been more pleasant. A nice comfortable room which was warm when the heating was put on. Ideally situated in the town centre, breakfast was excellent and the meal deal was well priced. Sirloin steak could have been improved but that wad the only downside.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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s-bucco58 Friends getaway Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
10
Great customer service, good value for money
Pros:

Great central location, lovely chilled atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and clean, bed was very comfortable. We ate there in the evening and at breakfast time. Delicious food, great choice. The staff were wonderful, fabulous customer service from reception, bar and restaurant.
Overall great value for money. Would definitely go back

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
9
96lisap Friends getaway Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Great experience
Pros:

Had an excellent night. Giulio is an absolute hero, goes above and beyond. We need more Giulios in the world and please give the man a raise. Mo was also on and looked after us very well. Thank you

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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Sophiia89 Friends getaway
10
Best staff
Pros:

Giulio is such a hero, he's an amazing gentleman who goes above and beyond, he really is. We need more Giulios in the world x

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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PeterW3547 Solo travel
10
Premier inn, cannok south, hotel
Pros:

Had an excellent sleep. Beds really comfy.
Lovley staff.
Beverley on reception was brillant.
Ask for a room clean half way through the week, come back from my course and everything was 'spick and span'.

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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edwardrI7478ZX Solo travel
10
Good stay
Pros:

Comfortable bed and clean room, good wi-fi and quick check in. Used the pub next door in the evenings and food was good. Staying for work event in the nearby industrial estate.

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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courtneywQ7913LZ Business
10
Top class
Pros:

Absolutely amazing staff here! Always made to feel very welcome. Top quality service!! Thank you guys!!!!!! 5***********

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor