Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (3984 reviews)
Abbotts Lane - Eight Ash Green , Colchester , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
6.41
Disappointing cleanliness issues reported, with signs of previous guests and unvacuumed carpets.
Service
8.88
Staff were welcoming, courteous, and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
8.92
Great location that met the guests' needs, with convenient access.
Room Quality
7.87
Room quality was decent but some found the beds uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.9
Good amenities offered, including a pool and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.36
Generally a good value considering the facilities, though some issues might detract from this.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Breakfast was enjoyable, but there were mixed feelings about restaurant menus during certain times.
Overall Experience
8.38
Enjoyable stay overall with some minor frustrations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:48

Property Description

Modern Hotel in a Quiet Village Setting

Convenient Location and Free Amenities
Located just off the A12 near Colchester, the Holiday Inn offers free parking and is only a short drive from the town center and London Stansted Airport. Rooms feature HD TVs and free stays for children under 12, making it ideal for families.

On-Site Health Club and Dining Options
Enjoy the indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and spa without leaving the hotel. Indulge in 24-hour room service and savor traditional British and international cuisine at the restaurant and bar.

Great Value and Relaxation Await
With its modern amenities, convenient location, and complimentary services, the Holiday Inn Colchester is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway or a comfortable stopover. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

All children under 12 years old eat for free.

We are pet friendly, we only accept dogs, no other animals.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3984 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff was very welcoming

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Yummy steak!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

Superb breakfast selection.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
10
Perfect place to stay & all the staff were great.
Pros:

The choice for breakfast was wonderful as you had so much to choose from.

Cons:

Our stay went well above our expectations

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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MSA EBR • couple • nl
8
Perfect locatie voor eerste overnachting na een dag boot.
Pros:

Perfect gelegen hotel voor een eerste stop vanaf de boot (nog geen half uur rijden van Harwich). Locatie is goed, parkeren is goed, kamers zijn degelijk maar goed. Bedden zijn goed, wellness is ietwat verouderd maar een heerlijk luxe in de ochtend. Tevens fitness aanwezig. Ontbijt was royaal en prima georganiseerd.

Cons:

Weinig aanmerkingen.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Imran Laeeq • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Zinaatara • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ziel • solo_traveller • nl
9
Geweldig
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay for a night away.
Pros:

Swimming pool area, polite reception staff and bar staff. Everything was easy to find. Shower in room was amazing and the toiletries available were very nice, especially the body lotion.

Cons:

Air con in the bar area was bit to strong and cold.
Some biscuits with the tea tray would have been nice.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Marchant • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very Clean and Nice Area, Room was good size and facitlies were good

Cons:

The room had no main light only lamps

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sergiu • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms to smalls

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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J E C • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Maisie • couple • gb
5
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Stones • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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sally • couple • gb
8
satisfactory
Pros:

bed was comfortable

Cons:

no toilet brush to clean toilet.
No late night food despite advertising 24/7

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Stones • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

The hotel was very clean and up to date, lovely rooms and comfy beds and quiet too.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee