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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

1. Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester

AED 269

AED 323 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

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.

2. GreyFriars

Colchester

AED 520

AED 624 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

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

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

3. The Kings Arms Broad Green

Broad Green

AED 247

AED 296 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

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

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.

4. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter

AED 328

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

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

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

5. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

AED 497

AED 597 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

6. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

AED 271

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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.

7. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

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

AED 213

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a clock on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

8. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

AED 225

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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 well-maintained lawn.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

AED 213

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

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

St Nicholas Hotel

Colchester

AED 238

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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.

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester

AED 271

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a clock on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a bench.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

AED 225

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

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

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester

AED 497

AED 597 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

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

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.

GreyFriars

Colchester

AED 520

AED 624 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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 gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Colchester

AED 291

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

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

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

The Kings Arms Broad Green

Broad Green

AED 247

AED 296 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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

AED 352

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

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

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester

AED 460

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Colchester

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 well-maintained lawn.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

AED 213

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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 gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Colchester

AED 291

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A circular hot tub with a mural of cherry blossoms and a blue sky.

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Colchester

AED 324

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled floor, windows, and potted plants.

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Colchester

AED 295

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

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

Birds Farm

Colchester

AED 387

AED 464 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass table.

A white mobile home with a balcony and a covered porch.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a round mirror above the bed, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A residential building with a covered porch, a metal ramp leading to the entrance, and a small step at the bottom.

Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach

Mersea Island

AED 393

AED 732 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy path leading to the water, and a distant shoreline.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and a window above the sink.

A cozy living room with a piano, seating area, and a small table.

A bedroom with two beds, each with a penguin print duvet. There is a shelf with a framed picture and a potted plant.

Cosy beachfront getaway in West Mersea- fishing, golf & swimming pool onsite

West Mersea

AED 620

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Top Colchester Hotel Reviews

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 vacations?

You might 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 vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into London (SEN-Southend), which is located 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from the city center.

What's the best place to stay when traveling with kids to 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 choice for your kid-friendly vacation.

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

The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. Average annual precipitation for Colchester is 29 inches.

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

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

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

If you'd like to explore more of the area, ride aboard a train from Colchester Town Station, Colchester Station, or Hythe Station. Colchester might not have very many public transportation choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.