4/5 - Good
It’s a very nice small town with pleasant people.






Dutch Quarter is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out firstsite, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

breakfast was very good , Staff were friendly and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 13 November 2025

A real surprise. Looks dated from the outside but looks are deceptive. Modern and nice feel and the public areas and rooms are spotless. Friendly staff and breakfast was plentiful, hot and tasty. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Tthe staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I felt very comfortable and at ease. The room was clean and tidy and well equipped. The best holiday inn l have ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...
Reviewed on 13 August 2025


We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at ...
Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Why not meet the animals who live at Colchester Zoo during your trip to Colchester? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Explore the great outdoors at Colchester Castle Park, a lovely green space in Colchester. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Find out about the history of Colchester when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Enjoy a show at Mercury Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Explore the great outdoors at Beth Chatto Garden, a lovely green space in Elmstead Market. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Find out about the history of Colchester when you take a trip to Layer Marney Tower. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
It’s a very nice small town with pleasant people.
Lovely area with rich history.
Underrated historical town founded by Roman emperor Claudius in 43 CE.
