Star Anglia Hotel

Hotels
6.9 (417 reviews)
Anglia House ,75 North Station Road , Colchester , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Reasonable price
Cons:
Uncleanliness
Breakfast issues
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
5.36
Several reviews referenced uncleanliness and maintenance issues.
Service
8.33
Friendly staff mentioned, but inconsistency in availability noted.
Location
8.87
Great location for access to train station and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
6.32
Mixed reviews; issues with temperature control and noise from parties.
Amenities
6.85
Limited amenities mentioned; breakfast not available and issues with heating.
Value for Money
6.81
Reasonably priced but lacking in certain areas compared to expectations.
Food and Beverage
5.36
Breakfast not available and caused disappointment among guests.
Overall Experience
7.33
Mixed overall experience with both satisfactory and disappointing aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:58

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities Star Anglia Hotel, located a short walk from Colchester Train Station, offers bright rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. The hotel features an open terrace, free parking, and an electric car charging point for guests' convenience.

Modern Comforts Each room includes a flat-screen TV, colorful fabrics, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Local Attractions and Accessibility With bus connections to the University of Essex, Colchester Zoo, and other nearby areas, exploring the city is easy. Plus, with attractions like Colchester Castle and shopping streets within walking distance, there's plenty to see and do.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Star Anglia Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that photographic identification is necessary for check in.

Cooked food is strictly prohibited to consume in the guest rooms. However, dining is available upon request.

You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Charges are applicable:

Please be aware that visitors are not permitted in the guest rooms.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 417 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.36
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 6.32
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 6.81
Food and Beverage: 5.36
Overall Experience: 7.33
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Amy5931 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Fab location

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
5
Fair
Pros:

Did not know there was breakfast

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ahmad • couple • ae
6
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tokley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Everything about the hotel was nice, friendly staff nice rooms and handy with the shop next door

Cons:

Some of the people that was staying there was loud and rude

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • gb
8
Comfortable stay.
Pros:

Great location.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • nz
9
Inexpensive and comfortable for an overnight.
Pros:

Great value for money, clean and tidy. Helpful staff.

Cons:

Needs more signage at the front - a little hard to find. Pubs close by not offering food.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Iryna • solo_traveller • ua
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
Helpful staff, very clean and comfortable room within 10minute walk to the town centre .
Pros:

Close to town. Very clean. Friendly staff - gave us upgrade to larger bed when he saw height of my husband and room was ready and we had access well before 2pm .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Functional but very acceptable. Good vfm
Pros:

Cleanliness and vfm. Comfortable bed. Polite staff. Central location

Cons:

Confusing layout! Room 209 was on the first (not second ) floor and incumbents had to leave and return from a side door for which the electronics were less than reliable. "Press for Exit" meant, "Press, hold and sweep your electronic key to open the Exit oor all at once... that took three hands (which somehow I managed!) . But what about a fourth hand for my luggage??!! (I was a solo traveller.)

Nonetheless

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Affordable

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Best • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing to report. There was a party behind my window and noise all night.

Cons:

Nothing to report. There was a party behind my window and noise all night.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very central to town centre

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
8
Great stay - exactly what was needed
Pros:

Great location, had everything that was needed

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
7
Good location for access to the town, helpful staff, and comfortable room.
Pros:

Location was perfect for our needs, with good off street parking. Room was a good size, very clean, with a comfortable bed. Staff were very polite and helpful. Secure access after hours was good.

Cons:

Bathroom could have been a bit bigger with more storage/surface space. The bed had something like a 10 tog quilt, which wasn't ideal given the recent overnight temperatures.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
Great parking
Pros:

It was awesome to have a guaranteed parking space in an otherwise very busy town centre. It was very easy to walk to the castle for the concert we were going to.

Cons:

This hotel was a bit further away from the town center than I'd anticipated, but it was an easy walk (down hill to the hotel)

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean nice big rooms.

Cons:

Na

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
5
I can think of nothing that would make me want to book this hotel again.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean.

Cons:

The rooms were full of outdated, dusty soft furnishings and faded and dusty artificial flowers.
The hotel is outdated and customer service was basic and rushed, even though it was not busy.
There was no breakfast or refreshments available and the tea and coffee and toiletries that were advertised to go with the room were basic and uninviting.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Comfy bed . The pillows were amazing. Clean. Friendly check in

Cons:

The shower wasn't working..water was cold, and the jet of water hit the wall, but we did mention it on check out and was told they will sort it

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee