Great Tey
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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
"The hotel was alright but charging nearly a tenner to park in their own car park is a joke. Good breakfast albeit another £30. Had to spend nearly the room cost again to park and eat. Could have got somewhere much nicer if I wanted to spend over £100 and eaten and parked for free. Wouldn't come ..."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 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

Off Grid private parties camping only no bed! per person kids u16 free.
"Nice forest camping experience. Perfect for nature lovers"
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
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.
- Clacton-on-Sea Beach
- Colchester Zoo
- Jimmy's Farm
- Hylands House and Park
- University of Essex
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths
- Colchester Castle Park
- Flatford Mill
- Chelmsford City Racecourse
- Colchester Town Hall
- St. Osyth Beach
- Beth Chatto Garden
- Mercury Theatre
- Layer Marney Tower
- Five Lakes Resort
- Jaywick Martello Tower
- St John the Baptist Monastery
- Braintree Village
- Hedingham Castle
- Dedham Vale
- West Cliff Theatre
- Chelmsford Cathedral
- Clacton Pier
- Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Forrester Park Golf Club






