Find Accommodation in Colchester
Colchester has a wide range of accommodation: serviced accommodation, which includes friendly B&Bs, guest houses, historic and modern hotels; self-catering, caravan and camping sites and campus accommodation
Find the right-sized accommodation for your group visit, whether you want a relaxing holiday in luxury hotels or friendly B&Bs, or the independence and homely experience of self-catering and camping.
Use the search option if you know what you want or browse all the accommodation in Colchester and the surrounding villages below. Got questions? Contact the Colchester Visitor Information Centre for help and advice on finding accommodation in and around Colchester.
Some of these accommodation providers may offer special rates for groups. Please contact properties directly for group rates.
Hotels, B&Bs & Guesthouses in Colchester
Looking for the perfect place to relax? Come and stay in our luxurious boutique hotels and family-owned B&Bs & guesthouses.
Choose to stay in an historic building, or treat yourself to a luxurious stay in a countryhouse & spa.
Explore the rural areas surrounding Colchester - discover the countryside and houses inspired and painted by Constable, or spend a few days waking up in the beautiful Colne Valley.
Wherever you choose to stay, you will be ideally located to discover the riches the Colchester area has to offer.
Self-Catering and Camping in Colchester
Planning your next countryside escape? Self-catering and camping sites in and around Colchester are the ideal places to stay to give yourself the freedom to explore the area at your own pace.
Discover the beautiful Colne Valley, traversed by a landmark Victorian Viaduct, or explore coastal Colchester and Mersea Island, home of the native oyster.
There are fantastic places to discover all over the area, from sites of historic importance to fun family activity centres, so make sure you find the perfect place to stay, and set out to discover Colchester.
Featured Accommodation
Pond Cottage
Clacton-on-Sea
4 star cottage on working farm. 2 miles from seafront/ beaches, excellent base for bird watching & exploring the Essex Coast. Close to Beth Chatto gardens & Constable Country. Equipped to a high standard
Self-catering with 1 unit, £350 pupw sleeps 1-4
Milsoms
Colchester
Modern, contemporary bar brasserie with 15 stylish en-suite bedrooms. The place to eat, drink and stay in the Dedham Vale. Open for full à la carte menu all day, so no rush.
Small Hotel with 15 rooms, £98-£120 prpn
The George Hotel Colchester
Colchester
Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an a-la carte restaurant, bar and lounge area. The George lies 100 yards from Colchester Castle and is surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants.
Hotel with 48 rooms, £75-£125 prpnb
GREYFRIARS
Colchester
Located in Colchester's historic cultural quarter, Greyfriars is an exquisite, Michelin recommended 4* luxury hotel with superb restaurant, afternoon tea parlour, terrace and lounge bars.
Hotel with 26 rooms, £115-£250 prpnb
Waldegraves Holiday Park
Mersea Island
Ideal family park. Private beach. Grassland sheltered with trees and four fishing lakes, boating lake, crazy golf, footgolf, golf driving range, heated swimming pool, pitch and putt. Family entertainment. Licensed bar and restaurant.
Holiday, Touring & Camping Park (SC) with 2829 units, £599 pupw sleeps 1-6
Wakes Hall Lodges
Colchester
Enjoy the luxury of your own self-catering holiday lodge surrounded by a 500 acre estate in the tranquil beauty of the Colne Valley; complete with your own private hot tub!
Self-catering with 5 units, £908-£1208 pupw sleeps 1-5
2 Church Farm Cottages
Colchester
Restored 15th Century cottage in a village conservation area, ideal base for a relaxing break away from the hustle & bustle of city life.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £450 pupw sleeps 1-3
Birds Farm
Colchester
Five cottages with 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, to the east of Colchester and 2 miles from the University. Four are on ground level and well equipped. Electricity, linen, towels & Wi-Fi included. Seasonal outdoor heated pool, laundry & games room.
Self-catering with 5 units, £310-£610 pupw sleeps 1-6
Rye Farm
Colchester
Relax in a friendly, moated, period farm house, set in tranquil surroundings. Adjacent to Abberton Reservoir. Excellent for bird watching. Convenient for visiting Colchester with its Castle and many museums.
Farmhouse with 3 rooms, £80 prpnb
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Colchester
Colchester's four-star luxury hotel once painted by Constable. Surrounded by glorious parkland, Wivenhoe House combines the romance and charm of an eighteenth century Grade II listed house with all the comforts of contemporary living.
Hotel with 40 rooms, £230 prpnb
The Nook
Colchester
4* self-catering accommodation, a 15 minute walk from Colchester town centre, perfect for leisure or business with parking.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £320 pupw sleeps 1-2
The North Hill Hotel
Colchester
A modern town centre hotel in a Georgian setting. Rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, free WI-FI, DVD & freeview TV. Our restaurant, The Green Room, offers a traditional British menu with a twist utilising the best of local produde.
Hotel with 17 rooms, £65-£120 prpnb
The Pier at Harwich
Harwich
Situated on the quay in Harwich, the hotel has 14 bedrooms many with fine views over The Stour and Orwell estuaries. The Pier has two restaurants, the Harbourside on the first floor and the Ha'Penny Brasserie which is open all day.
Hotel with 14 rooms, £125-£210 prpnb
Rye Farm
Colchester
Peaceful, rural location on a working farm with views over fields. Comfortably furnished to high standard. 4 miles from Colchester. Close to Abberton Reservoir & Zoo. Convenient for Mersea Island, Layer Marney Tower & Beth Chatto Gardens.
Self-catering with 4 units, £360-£590 pupw sleeps 2-4
University of Essex - Colchester Campus
Colchester
Comfortable and affordable accommodation situated within 200 acres of beautiful landscape, perfect for a visit to Britain's oldest recorded town.
Campus Accommodation with 1200 bedrooms, £40-£75 prpn
Maison Talbooth
Colchester
Fabulous country house hotel situated over looking Constable Country and the Dedham Vale. 12 luxurious suites all individually designed and decorated. Day spa, tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs. Dine at Le Talbooth.
Country House Hotel with 12 rooms, £475 prpnb
Greenlands Barn
Colchester
Heavily timbered converted Essex barn for two people in a quiet rural location. Four Star Gold ground floor accommodation with private garden. Ideal for touring or a restful break. Convenient for Colchester, Lavenham and the coast.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £390-£440 pupw sleeps 1-2
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Mersea Island
Mersea Island Holiday Park is a peaceful and tranquil park set in 22 acres of mature Essex coastal countryside.
Holiday Park with 30 units, £995-£1395 pupw sleeps 2-8
Black Bond Hall Bed and Breakfast
Colchester
AA 4* Bed & Breakfast. Lovely Period house. Peaceful rural retreat set in beautiful gardens between Colchester and Mersea Island.
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £90 prpnb
Dragonfly Colchester Hotel
Colchester
Just 10 minutes from Colchester Centre, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers spacious rooms with flat screen TV’s. Next to the A12 motorway, there is an on-site restaurant and free parking.
Hotel with 50 rooms, £32-£75 pppn
The Crown
Colchester
The Crown, Stoke-by-Nayland is our traditional vintage Inn & privately-owned boutique hotel. We have built an enviable reputation from our commitment to providing friendly service, luxurious accommodation & delicious food, wine & real ales.
Small Hotel with 11 rooms, £165-£225 prpnb
Please Note:
The Colchester accommodation listed on this website is not exhaustive. It comprises establishments which have chosen to advertise.
Descriptions have been provided by each individual proprietor. Colchester Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which the listing may contain, and does not give any warranty of any kind in respect of the establishments referred to in the list.
