Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (4197 reviews)
Abbotts Lane - Eight Ash Green , Colchester , GB
+44 333 320 9326

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4197 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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Christopher • couple • gb
8
Complements to the chef … one of the best steaks I have I have had. Complements also to the staff
Pros:

As expected
Good start for the day ahead

Cons:

Hot plate food is never as good as freshly cooked

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Reta • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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SARAH • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The value is really good.

Cons:

We paid for half board but when we went to dinner we was down as room only. However, it was remedied by the reception staff.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Staff were helpful and food in evening and breakfast were good.

Cons:

Room was disappointing.
Despite a " superior" room, bed was a double and uncomfortable

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy • couple • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • gb
7
Nice, convenient for what I was in the area to do.
Pros:

Room was comfortable, looking a bit tired in some areas, breakfast was ok not much choice for the cooked breakfast but it was fresh.

Cons:

Room needed a refresh, walls needed touching up and doors were in a poor state.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • nl
7
Oké
Pros:

Het ontbijt

Cons:

Het was gehorig.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rosalind • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

The restaurant and bar staff were really friendly and helpful, went above and beyond.
The fridge in room was a bonus, great location.

Cons:

Wall with access door to room next door made a lack of privacy,

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff so friendly and helfull. Room.was clean and bright.

Cons:

The bed was a little small and bit uncomfortabke but still mamaged some sleep.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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hutton • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Denise • extended_group • gb
9
Fab
Pros:

Great breakfast. Comfortable bed. Clean room.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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SARAH • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Limited menu for people on the package.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jolita • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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SARAH • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Limited menu for people on a package.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Baranowski • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Been there a few times food has gone down hill I must say
Pros:

Staff very helpful and friendly

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • couple • gb
4
Fair facilities but the hotel rooms were dirty
Pros:

Gym and swimming facilities were good

Cons:

The first hotel room was dirty - toilet seat was stained. The second room wasn’t much cleaner - the bath towel was dirty and the bed sheet was stained.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee