Places to stay in Colchester, Essex

We currently have 44 accommodations in and around Colchester. There are also other regional listings available for Hotels, Campgrounds, Chalets, B&B's and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

In AD77 a Roman writer by the name of Pliny the Elder described the location of the Isle of Anglesey as being 'about 200 miles from Camulodunum, a town in Britain'. This was the Roman name for Colchester and is the earliest known reference to a fixed settlement in Britain, hence the claim to be Britain's oldest recorded town. Places to eat in the region include Restaurant At The George Hotel Colchester, Pandora’s Box, Sloppy Joe’s, and Cafe Rouge.

The center of Colchester ( which is at is longitude 0°54'4.4452 and latitude 51°53'23.295 ) is located 3 miles away from West Bergholt, 4 miles away from Wivenhoe, 4 miles away from Layer de la Haye and 5 miles away from Elmstead Market.

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The Holiday Inn Express

Set in countryside six miles from the town centre, Holiday Inn Express® Colchester hotel offers 101 modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and breakfast included. You can drive to the town's castle and Roman ruins in 15 minutes, and to seaside villages in half an hour. If you're catching a ferry, Harwich .....

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The Prested Hall

Prested Hall is a country house hotel and wedding venue with 11 bedrooms, conference and function facilities, with quality hotel accommodation, perfect for overnight stays, day, residential functions, exclusive hire, corporate retreats, courses, house parties, team-building events and outdoor .....

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The Crown Inn at Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke by Nayland Suffolk was re-opened in November 2003 after extensive refurbishment - The boutique Hotel which took twelve months to build was launched in September 2008 - The Crown Stoke by Nayland is an historic privately owned village inn that has a reputation for making everyone .....

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The Premier Inn

Whether you're watching wildlife or enjoying the wild life, Premier Inn Hotel Colchester (A12) has got plenty to keep you entertained. With great transport links across the South East, we're near Colchester Zoo and lots of business venues too. See why Colchester Zoo has won the Large Visitor .....

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The Best Western Rose & Crown Hotel

The oldest Hotel in England's oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Colchester, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel. The Hotel added a new annex in 2005 with 9 new executive rooms featuring flat screen LCD tvs, airconditioning, laptop .....

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The Firs Chase Caravan Park

The Park is in the most desirable end of West Mersea Island which itself is probably the most sought after village in Essex. It adjoins the Strood Channel and has a Boat Launching Jetty. Firs Chase is Perfect for enthusiasts of all types of boats as West Mersea is a world famous yachting .....

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The Premier Inn

Whether you're a townie or a towie fan, there's plenty to see and do at Premier Inn Hotel Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133). There are lots of charming towns and villages to explore, and we're just up the road from one of the gems of Essex, Colchester Castle, as well as some pristine beaches too. .....

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The Best Western Marks Tey Hotel

The Best Western Marks Tey Hotel is favorably situated near Colchester, the Oldest Recorded Town in Britain. The hotel has 110 excellent bedrooms, 12 meeting & function rooms & the Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club with an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym & outdoor tennis courts. The Roman .....

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Mogul Tandoori

Restaurant At The George Hotel Colchester ( Dining / Other ). Located at 116 High Street. This 500 year old coaching inn sits in the oldest town in England, Colchester. The extensive medieval cellars, preserved behind glass, detail soil from old Roman roads and even the ashes left by the fires of Queen Boudicca's rampage in AD60. Such history resonates throughout this delightful property, offering you the ideal place to relax with warming hospitality and delectable cuisine. We have 47 beautiful, individually decorated, spacious bedrooms equipped to a high standard and while The George is ideal for seeing the sights of Colchester, the hotel is also suitable for all your business needs.

Mogul Tandoori ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 20 Wethersfield Road. Let us feed your imagination and delight your taste buds with our individually designed menus tailored to your special occasion. The Mogul Tandoori has all the Indian classics covered, and we only use authentic spices and recipes. Our experience and professionalism mean that we can take the heat and we won’t let you down. www.themogulcolchester.co.uk Link

Ashiana ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 181 Magdalen Street. Using only the finest ingredients we will make your visit to Ashiana an experience We also provide comprehensive outside catering service for all occasions www.ashianatandoori.co.uk Link

East St Grill Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). The East St. Grill restaurant has been recently refurbished and offers a comtemporary setting and great casual dining, a favourite with locals and guests alike. Have a pre-dinner drink in either the East St. Lounge or enjoy the Tudor Bar/Brasserie with its more traditional foods and ales. The Hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Town centre (15 min walk)and accessible to all the historic sights of East Anglia.

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