Skip to main content

Drapers Hotel

3.5 star property
Golfers tee off on an 18-hole course while others relax with coffee at the Fox and Firkin, creating the perfect balance of activity and leisure

Choose dates to view prices

Located near Hedingham Castle, Drapers Hotel offers golf, relaxation, the Fox and Firkin coffee shop, terrace views, and in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Premium Suite

Premium Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in Colchester, Drapers Hotel is in the historical district and next to a golf course. East Anglian Railway Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hedingham Castle and Layer Marney Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Colchester Zoo. Visit our Colchester travel guide
Map
53 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2PB

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals
    Colchester Zoo
    15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • East Anglian Railway Museum
    6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Milbank Stadium
    7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
    9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Hedingham Castle
    13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Station
    6 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Horse Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Bull Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min drive
  • The Hook
    7 min drive
  • The Five Bells
    3 min drive

About this property

Drapers Hotel

Boutique hotel near East Anglian Railway Museum
Located close to Hedingham Castle, Drapers Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Fox and Firkin, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
  • A TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Similar properties

Deluxe Double Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
St Nicholas Hotel
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 798 reviews
St Nicholas Hotel
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fox and Firkin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Drapers Hotel Colchester
Drapers Colchester
Drapers Hotel Hotel
Drapers Hotel Colchester
Drapers Hotel Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Drapers Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drapers Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drapers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drapers Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Drapers Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this boutique hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hedingham Castle and Colchester Zoo. Great Notley Country Park and Colchester Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Drapers Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking but hotel really good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the decor, room was comfy but snug, bed was comfotable. only downside was no breakfast served so had to travel to nearest garden centre for breakfast hense 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bar staff at check-in were friendly. The rooms are upstairs in old characterful Essex pub in a pretty village. There are only four parking spaces which were taken so we parked behind the local co-op a short walk away. The room itself was small but clean and well equipped. However, the biggest issue is the lack of ventilation in the room which was hot and airless without the radiator being on. We had to have the fan on all night (in December) as couldn’t open the window and the extractor in the bathroom did not work. This is the second time we have stayed here to visit family. The first time was a few years ago in a different room which was also extremely hot and airless. Sadly, we wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Very comfortable room very clean and also friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint rooms which were very comfy and in a nice little village … would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room and great location on High Street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Staff were really helpful, nothing was too much for them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place , friendly staff and super comfortable and clean room . Would def go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, bed was comfy and location was good. Staff were pleasant. Hardly any parking though. Nice stay although shame there is no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Disliked: Amenities
The location was right for us to attend St Andrew’s church.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and friendly too. Lots of options to choose from for type of room required. Wes and June do an amazing job all round including food, entertainment and accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and clean. We can't remember the ladies name that checked us in but she was ever so polite, she also ran the bar, took our food order and cleared the tables as well. She was amazing at her job. The meal we had was great and very reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honeymoon suite superbly comfy. Spotless and stylish. Shower could do with an overhaul but plenty of hot water. Very helpful staff and warm welcome. Great stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Very good, except the Restaurant was closed. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A value for money, spacious, clean and well appointed room in an old pub. Our room had a bath as well as shower. Good pub food. Staff were friendly and efficient. It is an old pub so it has steep stairs, creaky floorboards and some noise from patrons but that comes with the venue. Free parking was available but limited parks at the pub itself. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual and quirky room.Decorated really well.Above a pub but quiet. Only quibble, no one around when checking out as pub closed at 10 am.No instructions where to leave the keys.Had to leave them in the door lock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the décor, bed comfortable and great value for money. Ease of registering, staff friendly and polite. My room had a fridge, which is so helpful. Despite and event on below my room, I heard nothing, really quiet. I booked due to location for my work, will definitely be booking again. Only downside: parking, due to working late, the car park was busy twice, the first night a customer in the bar offered to move her car and the second evening the owner moved their car for me to park - as I said amazing venue. I believe if you arrived at a normal work time, this would not be an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Comfortable bed. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Great stay would highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dusty, there was limescale and mould in the kettle - the bed sheets and duvet were stained - TV never worked all in all a very bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, no breakfast at property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property needs updating rooms are dark bathroom very dated Bar staff showed you to your room and no clear instruction for fire drill etc given No parking had to park in nearby supermarket
Bathroom needs modernisation although was clean
Stairs up to bathroom not practical - bathroom window does not open
Room very dark and needs modernising
Bedding didn’t smell particularly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025