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A luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a vanity with a mirror and towel rack.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

1. GreyFriars

Colchester

₹13,433

₹16,119 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

2. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter

₹9,068

₹10,882 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

₹12,857

₹15,428 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

A row of modern buildings with a covered walkway leading to a central entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

₹5,820

₹6,984 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a toilet.

5. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

₹7,066

₹8,734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A playground with a wooden climbing structure and a brick building in the background.

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

A Holiday Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard with planters and a bench.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

6. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

Family paradise in historic Colchester offers kids' playground, indoor pool, and relaxing spa amenities.

₹5,502

₹6,603 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit ceiling.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.

A table set outdoors with breakfast items, glasses of juice, and a scenic view of a lake and greenery.

A poolside dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet stand, and a view of the pool.

7. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Colchester

₹9,499

₹11,399 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Kings Arms Bar, Food, Rooms."

A building with outdoor seating and a sign for 'Kings Arms Bar Food & Rooms.'

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, a wooden door, and a mirror.

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

8. The Kings Arms Broad Green

Broad Green

₹7,407

₹8,889 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Colchester

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

₹7,066

₹8,734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

GreyFriars

Colchester

₹13,433

₹16,119 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

St Nicholas Hotel

Colchester

₹6,731

₹8,077 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A Holiday Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard with planters and a bench.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

₹5,502

₹6,603 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A row of modern buildings with a covered walkway leading to a central entrance.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector, and a cabinet with office supplies.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

₹5,820

₹6,984 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

₹12,857

₹15,428 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Colchester

₹8,465

₹10,158 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester

₹9,100

₹10,920 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Kings Arms Bar, Food, Rooms."

A building with outdoor seating and a sign for 'Kings Arms Bar Food & Rooms.'

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, a wooden door, and a mirror.

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

The Kings Arms Broad Green

Broad Green

₹7,407

₹8,889 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a water dispenser, and a bar counter with multiple taps.

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester

₹13,227

₹15,872 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Colchester

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit ceiling.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.

A table set outdoors with breakfast items, glasses of juice, and a scenic view of a lake and greenery.

A poolside dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet stand, and a view of the pool.

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Colchester

₹9,499

₹11,399 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A Holiday Inn with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard with planters and a bench.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

₹5,502

₹6,603 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Colchester

₹8,465

₹10,158 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a high ceiling, and a glass railing overlooking the area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and multiple framed pictures on the wall.

A view of a golf course with a clubhouse and a fenced area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a high ceiling with a triangular design, and a view of the outside through large windows.

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Colchester

₹7,619

₹9,143 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

Birds Farm

Colchester

₹9,999

₹11,999 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Colchester Hotel Reviews

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. Lovely rooms. Very clean. Great breakfast!"

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

8/10 Good

"My stay was due to work. I found the room to be a decent size and found all staff very helpful; especially during breakfast. The car park was also a good size with plenty of parking available"

The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester

8/10 Good

"Clean room and a nice breakfast"

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Very very very very very very very handy location"

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"• Fantastic hotel with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everything from check-in to check-out was seamless and stress-free.""

The Victory at Mersea

The Victory at Mersea

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom were clean but small as was the bed.However it was comfortable and quite acceptable for a one night stay.Excellent breakfast."

The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"This was our 6th stay at The Essex and we never have any complaints. The rooms are good size and have been recently refurbished. The location is nice and quiet, with a nice walk round the local airfield"

Frequently asked questions

What's Colchester like for family-friendly holidays?

You may want to consider the historic destination of Colchester if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The museums, art scene and castle are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Take to the air and fly into London (SEN-Southend), which is located 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Colchester?

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG is another good choice for your stay with the kids.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Colchester?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Colchester is 727 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Colchester?

While you and your family are holidaying in Colchester, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Mercury Theatre and Colchester Zoo. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Xtreme Gaming and High Woods Country Park.

What's the best way for us to get around Colchester?

If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Colchester Town Station, Colchester Station or Hythe Station. Colchester might not have many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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