Stoke By Nayland Resort

Hotels
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Classic British Hotels
8.4 (964 reviews)
Keepers Lane, Leavenheath , Leavenheath , GB
+44 1206 262836

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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:
Clean and modern rooms
Great staff and service
Beautiful location
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Sofa bed uncomfortable
Noisy environment at night
Insufficient disabled parking
Breakfast quality noted as declining

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Overall, reviews indicate a high level of cleanliness with instances of clean rooms and well-kept facilities.
Service
8.75
Consistent praise for staff helpfulness and service quality throughout the reviews.
Location
8.45
Positive mentions of the location, scenic views, and great environment.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms described as modern and comfortable, but some issues with furniture comfort were noted.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities such as the pool and spa received favorable mentions despite some specific drawbacks.
Value for Money
8.35
Perception of good value based on quality and services, with some concerns about breakfast value.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Food quality highlighted positively, though there were notes about recent changes to breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
8.35
General sentiments indicate the experience was enjoyable and satisfactory with commendable service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:30

Property Description

Luxurious Countryside Escape
Nestled in 300 acres of countryside near Dedham Vale, our hotel offers a serene retreat just a short drive from Colchester and Ipswich.

Dining, Spa & Golf
Indulge in our exceptional dining options, unwind at the Peake Spa & Health center, and tee off at our two 18-hole championship golf courses.

Versatile Event Spaces & Amenities
Host events for up to 450 guests with our conference and banqueting facilities, and enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, ample free parking, and proximity to Stansted Airport and London.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication? Book your stay at Stoke By Nayland Hotel today!

Important information:

Please note the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is completely nonsmoking.

The spa opening hours are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 06:30 until 22:00
Saturday, Sunday and Bank holidays: 08:00 until 20:00


Children's swimming times are as follows:
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays: 08:00 until 09:00 and 18:00 – 19:30.
During school holidays, 7 days a week: 08:00 until 09:00 daily

To use the swimming pool facilities during 10 am and 6 pm you need to book a 2 hours pool session in advance with the property.

No lifeguard will be present at the pool area.

The property has strict child supervision policies in place.
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

8.4
Based on 964 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Heidi • couple • gb
10
Had an excellent stay would defiantly book again
Pros:

The whole resort was so good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
5
Hotel is tired and over priced
Pros:

Staff were friendly and service generally very good.

Cons:

Hotel is very tired and in need of a significant refurbishment of the decor, carpets, rooms & bar areas.

At £200 for a one-night stay, it is over priced for what we would consider a 3* hotel at best.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
5
OVERPRICED AT £198 SOLO TRAVELER!
Pros:

Friendly staff, decent hotel gym.

Cons:

Overpriced at £198! No water, fridge or tissues in room, one and a quarter toilet rolls, cheap I thought! Awful attic room, no good for a 6ft 4 male! Breakfast average sausages & bacon poor.No Wi Fi reception in room!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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My-Trang Jaundoo • extended_group • gb
9
A great short getaway with friends, facilities were great for the price we paid.
Pros:

breakfast was excellent and swimming pool and spa facilities were great

Cons:

Reception staff could be more welcoming and friendly

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Trevarthen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The breakfast and views from the restaurant were stunning

Cons:

No fridge in room. No complimentary water. No bathrobes. For a hotel with this rating the items above should be in room ready for occupants.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the dinner very good although quite expensive.

Cons:

There were some very noisy guests partying late at night. This was reported to Reception who to be fair sorted it out very promptly.
Whilst generally a very good stay I felt it was quite expensive.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Doinita • couple • gb
10
Ok
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

Totul OK

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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lorraine • couple • gb
10
Overnight spa break
Pros:

Excellent location for a nice quiet get away

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful place In
Pros:

The room was amazing. Bed clean an very comfortable. The outside was amazing beautiful views.

Cons:

The pool was for lane swimming only. There were no drinking water but cups were available.
There were empty cups around pool.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicol • couple • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Geneta • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful room and great food at the Lakes restaurant

Cons:

Pool needs updating. Also children 1 hour slot is to be shared with the lane swimmers so all the parents and children were crammed in a tiny space.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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hilda • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good place

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Anton • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
7
Very average accommodation at a high price.
Pros:

A nice location within a golf course.

Cons:

Very expensive for what it offered. No bottled water and self service breakfast.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Vadimas • family_with_children • gb
9
Decent stay, would come back.
Pros:

Overall good value for money

Cons:

Very limited kids times for the pool

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Graham • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Clelia • couple • it
8
Overall we had a good stay but it was quite hot and we didn’t realise the selected room did not have an aircon.
Pros:

Overall well kept premises with a lovely spa.

Cons:

No aircon in room, can’t have any food at the spa unless pre-ordered

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Chipango • couple • gb
8
It was beautiful
Pros:

The location

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee