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Our top choices for Colchester Natural History Museum hotels

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

1. GreyFriars

GreyFriars
4.0 star property
0.2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"Lovely stay with great food and comfortable accommodation"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is SAR 544
SAR 653 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
GreyFriars
A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
3.5 star property
0.6 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Nice hotel and great room size, good location."
United Kingdom
Johnny
The price is SAR 279
SAR 345 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

3. Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester
3.0 star property
Dutch Quarter, 0.4 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"Good price, helpful host and all necessary facilities. Would recommend!"
United Kingdom
Norman
The price is SAR 271
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ryegate House Colchester
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"The beds were amazing"
Canada
Patricia
The price is SAR 217
SAR 261 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a water dispenser, and a bar counter with multiple taps.

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
0.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (284 reviews)
"What a great place to stay. Clean, friendly, welcoming, a lovely breakfast. Stayed in a single room, but was cosy and nice."
United Kingdom
Dave
The price is SAR 437
SAR 524 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Colchester Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

6. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
3.0 star property
2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"Simple and clean - good size room"
United Kingdom
Darrell
The price is SAR 258
SAR 310 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Railway Sleeper Lodge
A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
1 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (803 reviews)
"Nice clean spacious room. Great parking facilities. Great location. Interesting history"
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is SAR 334
SAR 401 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
< 0.1 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (933 reviews)
"A cosy place for a short stay in Colchester city centre."
Mexico
Ana Sofia
The price is SAR 249
SAR 298 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
St Nicholas Hotel
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
4.0 star property
0.9 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (102 reviews)
"Simple, easy, cosy stay, in a nice part of town too!"
United Kingdom
Iain
The price is SAR 274
SAR 329 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Star Anglia Hotel
A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

Brook Red Lion Hotel
3.0 star property
0.3 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
7.0 out of 10, Good, (374 reviews)
"Will defitnitly stay again staff were lovely so were the rooms and beautiful building will def be back"
United Kingdom
Danielle
The price is SAR 244
SAR 293 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Brook Red Lion Hotel
A corridor leading to a patio with a bench, a table, and a chair.

11. Zen Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples

Zen Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
The price is SAR 310
SAR 645 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Zen Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

12. The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
3.0 star property
Dutch Quarter, 0.2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (714 reviews)
"Clean room and a nice breakfast"
United Kingdom
Graham
The price is SAR 389
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The George of Colchester
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
4.0 star property
11 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful diner - beautiful food and totally relaxing."
United Kingdom
Sharon
The price is SAR 406
SAR 487 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Crown Stoke By Nayland
A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

14. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms
3.0 star property
16 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Vanessa and Steve were exceptional hosts and the facilities at “The Foxes Den” suited us perfectly. Everything was most satisfactory and we ended our stay with a delicious full English breakfast which kept us going for quite a while!!! We would recommend a stay there to everyone visiting the area for a peaceful and very comfortable night."
United Kingdom
Jennifer
The price is SAR 443
SAR 531 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms
A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

15. Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Beautiful setting, very helpful staff, lovely hotel excellent restaurant."
United Kingdom
Alan
The price is SAR 1,018
SAR 1,221 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Talbooth House & Spa
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

16. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
3.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (662 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great room, very quiet location. Restaurant & food were superb, recommend highly"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is SAR 508
SAR 609 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Wivenhoe House Hotel
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

17. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
4.0 star property
18.8 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (899 reviews)
"Simple clean room. English ugh space for my daughter & I. The shower was plenty hot & powerful."
United Kingdom
karla
The price is SAR 225
SAR 270 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
Garden

18. Noble Goose Rooms

Noble Goose Rooms
2.5 star property
15.1 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Room was lovely - cosy and clean. Bed super comfortable, and the breakfast hamper full of yummy treats. A really nice little hotel would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area needing accommodation."
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is SAR 299
SAR 359 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Noble Goose Rooms
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

19. The Victory at Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (287 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed"
United Kingdom
Roger
The price is SAR 359
SAR 431 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Victory at Mersea
A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

20. Birds Farm

Birds Farm
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Colchester Natural History Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Really comfortable bed. Super clean. Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter. Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit. "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is SAR 395
SAR 474 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Birds Farm
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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Natural History Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
GreyFriars
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
724 reviews
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A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
383 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.
Ryegate House Colchester
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
30 reviews
View
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
16 reviews
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A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a water dispenser, and a bar counter with multiple taps.
Colchester Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
284 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Colchester Natural History Museum

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
3.0 star property
Dutch Quarter
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (714)
The price is SAR 389
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The George of Colchester

Top Colchester Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent
"The room was amazing with a back dressing room and bathroom. Lovely friendly staff nothing is too much trouble. Free gated onsite parking. Breakfast good quality produce used we had full English and a soufflé pancakes with bacon and syrup also included in the price. Room service available till 21:00 with a varied menu can recommend the ham & cheese toastie comes with salad and fries. Very handy small fridge underneath the tea and coffee facilities."
Sandra 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
GreyFriars

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Natural History Museum?
Colchester Natural History Museum is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 90 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Colchester Natural History Museum?
Adjacent to Colchester Natural History Museum, St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include The George of Colchester and GreyFriars.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Colchester Natural History Museum?
Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colchester Natural History Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Colchester Natural History Museum.
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What can I see and do near Colchester Natural History Museum?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower, and Roman Circus House. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre, and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theater.