Brightlingsea
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St Nicholas Hotel
"We have stayed here a few times and this experience wasn’t our favourite. We had booked for breakfast and were forgotten about by the breakfast staff. My partner had to flag down a member of staff and ask if we could order. When the food did arrive, mine was burnt, it certainly wasn’t worth the £19. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
"We had an enjoyable stay.All aspects very pleasing - especially the Indian food dishes which we ordered. Breakfasts very good too. We had a well-appointed room, spacious and suitable for my disabled wife. My only criticism is about policy of only servicing rooms when asked for; regular daily servicing ..."
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
"I had a good stay, however, I waited 50 minutes for my dinner to arrive"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Ryegate House Colchester
"Ideal location for walking to the centre. On site free parking a major boon"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Staycations Maldon Suites

Birds Farm
"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."
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo
Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Colchester Castle Park
Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Colchester Town Hall
Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

Beth Chatto Garden
Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a play, a musical performance or some hilarious comedy at Colchester’s premier performing arts venue, which also has a children’s program.
- Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Clacton-on-Sea Beach
- Colchester Zoo
- Portman Road
- Jimmy's Farm
- University of Essex
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths
- Colchester Castle Park
- Flatford Mill
- Ipswich Regent Theatre
- Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
- Colchester Town Hall
- St. Osyth Beach
- Beth Chatto Garden
- Foxhall Stadium
- Mercury Theatre
- Layer Marney Tower
- Trinity Park Conference and Events Centre
- Five Lakes Resort
- Jaywick Martello Tower
- St John the Baptist Monastery
- Braintree Village
- Dedham Vale
- West Cliff Theatre
- Blackfriars
- Clacton Pier
- Ipswich Museum
- Felixstowe Market








