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Our top choices for Colchester Zoo hotels

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
2.9 km from Colchester Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"Excellent stay, friendly host, lovely breakfast."
United Kingdom
Andy
The price is AED 347
AED 417 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Woodview Bed & Breakfast
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a prominent green and white sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
3.0 star property
20.2 km from Colchester Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"2nd stay this time with family , great room size , excellent power shower and fantastic location"
United Kingdom
Edward
The price is AED 188
AED 226 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

3. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Colchester Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful diner - beautiful food and totally relaxing."
United Kingdom
Sharon
The price is AED 427
AED 512 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Crown Stoke By Nayland
A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

4. GreyFriars

GreyFriars
4.0 star property
6 km from Colchester Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (721 reviews)
"Lovely stay with great food and comfortable accommodation"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is AED 545
AED 654 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
GreyFriars
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

5. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Colchester Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (662 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great room, very quiet location. Restaurant & food were superb, recommend highly"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is AED 497
AED 596 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Wivenhoe House Hotel
A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

The Blue Boar - Maldon
3.0 star property
17.9 km from Colchester Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"Will visit again, thank you."
United Kingdom
Frances
The price is AED 476
AED 571 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Blue Boar - Maldon
A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Colchester Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Nice hotel and great room size, good location."
United Kingdom
Johnny
The price is AED 273
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

8. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
4.0 star property
16.8 km from Colchester Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay very helpful staff and excellent breakfast would return."
United Kingdom
norman
The price is AED 439
AED 527 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a diving board, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

9. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Colchester Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is AED 229
AED 275 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

10. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Colchester Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"The beds were amazing"
Canada
Patricia
The price is AED 213
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
A modern bathroom with a copper bathtub, a white robe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

11. Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites
4.0 star property
18 km from Colchester Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Fantastic suite. Unique. Comfortable. Spacious. Has everything you'll need for short or longer term stays."
United Kingdom
Jonathon
The price is AED 434
AED 521 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Staycations Maldon Suites
A wooden table with a glass vase containing flowers and a decorative lantern.

12. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
12.4 km from Colchester Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"A great base for visiting the area. Comfortable and clean. Food, both breakfast and dinner menu is great value and tasty."
United Kingdom
Dawn
The price is AED 225
AED 270 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.

13. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
3.0 star property
10.1 km from Colchester Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (339 reviews)
"A nice hotel and pub with lots of character and very comfortable rooms. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very helpful and present when needed."
United Kingdom
Anne-Marie
The price is AED 250
AED 300 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

14. Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Colchester Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Beautiful setting, very helpful staff, lovely hotel excellent restaurant."
United Kingdom
Alan
The price is AED 989
AED 1,187 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Talbooth House & Spa
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

15. The Victory at Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
4.0 star property
10.5 km from Colchester Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (286 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed"
United Kingdom
Roger
The price is AED 349
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Victory at Mersea
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit ceiling.

16. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
4.0 star property
15.4 km from Colchester Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (445 reviews)
"Great room And very good food"
United Kingdom
Damon
The price is AED 396
AED 475 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Colchester Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean room and plenty of parking"
United Kingdom
Darrell
The price is AED 327
AED 392 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Garden

18. Noble Goose Rooms

Noble Goose Rooms
2.5 star property
10.1 km from Colchester Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Room was lovely - cosy and clean. Bed super comfortable, and the breakfast hamper full of yummy treats. A really nice little hotel would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area needing accommodation."
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is AED 374
AED 449 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Noble Goose Rooms
A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

19. Birds Farm

Birds Farm
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Colchester Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"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. "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is AED 386
AED 463 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Birds Farm
A pier with boats docked, a clear sky, and a building with a sign.

20. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
3.0 star property
17.7 km from Colchester Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (472 reviews)
"Clean room very comfortable bed the staff were really welcoming and easy to get along with breakfast was very good the bar looked well stocked"
United Kingdom
Dawn
The price is AED 280
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay
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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.
Woodview Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
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A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a prominent green and white sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.
The Crown Stoke By Nayland
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
103 reviews
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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
GreyFriars
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
721 reviews
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A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.
Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
662 reviews
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Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Brook Red Lion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely quirky hotel in Colchester high street. Very friendly and helpful staff. Initial thoughts were not great , but then you realise it’s over 500 years old. We will definitely be returning."
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Brook Red Lion Hotel

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A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
Find out about the history of Layer Marney when you take a trip to Layer Marney Tower. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Zoo?
Colchester Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and array of dining options. You'll find 165 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Colchester Zoo?
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Colchester Zoo. Other good options within a few miles include Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG and St Nicholas Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Colchester Zoo?
Expedia has 165 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Colchester Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Colchester Zoo.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colchester Zoo?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Colchester Zoo, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do near Colchester Zoo?
Study the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum, or Hollytrees Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Town Hall, and Jumbo Water Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Manifest Theatre, and Headgate Theatre if you're interested in local theater.