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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

★★★★ Abbotts Lane - Eight Ash Green, Colchester, GB

8.2 guest rating· 4063 reviews

About this hotel

Modern Hotel in a Quiet Village Setting

Convenient Location and Free Amenities

Located just off the A12 near Colchester, the Holiday Inn offers free parking and is only a short drive from the town center and London Stansted Airport. Rooms feature HD TVs and free stays for children under 12, making it ideal for families.

On-Site Health Club and Dining Options

Enjoy the indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and spa without leaving the hotel. Indulge in 24-hour room service and savor traditional British and international cuisine at the restaurant and bar.

Great Value and Relaxation Await

With its modern amenities, convenient location, and complimentary services, the Holiday Inn Colchester is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway or a comfortable stopover. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed

Sleeps 4 · 13 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

This nonsmoking room includes: - High definition LCD TV - Free tea and coffee - A double sofa bed suitable for 2 children. 1 Double Bed Standard Room with Sofa Bed - 1 double bed and sofa bed on top floor with ensuite walk in shower room. Non-Smoking.

Premium Room with Two Single Beds

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Includes bathrobe, and toiletries, safe, and office chair. 2 Single Beds Premium Room - Premium Room. 2 single beds on top floor with ensuite bath shower combination. Non-Smoking.

Standard Room with Two Single Beds

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Features a high definition LCD TV. Free tea and coffee are also provided. 2 single beds standard room - 2 single beds on top floor with ensuite bath shower combination. Non-Smoking.

Standard Twin Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Rooms are 15 square yards. 2 Single Beds Standard Accessible Room - Accessible room with 2 single beds. Private bathroom with walk in shower. Non-Smoking.

Premium Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Features a high definition LCD TV. Free tea and coffee are also available. When you arrive at the hotel we will do our best to meet your room type preference This is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

1 Double Standard Accessible Ground Floor

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Featuring accessible bed. Please contact the hotel using the contact details on your booking confirmation regarding any disability access queries. 1 Double Standard Accessible Accessible room with 1 double bed. Private bathroom with walk in shower. Non-Smoking.

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Features a high definition LCD TV. Free tea and coffee facilities are also provided. 1 Double Bed Standard Room - 1 double bed with ensuite walk in shower room. Non-Smoking

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool cover
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Sauna
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
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  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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Abbotts Lane - Eight Ash Green, Colchester, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.24063 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good locationCleaning issuesUncomfortable beds
Cleanliness6.4
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.4

Great place great stay

10.0

Lovely and clean friendly staff and air conditioning. The food and service where great

Nothing not to like

Sheila · GB · 2026-07-24

Good overall Needs better pillows

8.0

Facilities and location clean good staff

Hard lumpy pillows

Jones · GB · 2026-07-24

I’d come again, good value

8.0

Use of the pool etc Great breakfast choice

Pool reception not manned. Bedroom carpet needed a thorough hoover

Jennie · GB · 2026-07-23

Guest review

8.0

Comfortable room

Arnold · GB · 2026-07-23

Fitness room really poor.

7.0

Free parking, decent breakfast, clean & modern.

Fitness room far too small with electrical fault meaning some machines were out of use.I feel a discount should be given as thats the only reason I booked this particular hotel! Bed was awful and TV remote wasn’t working!

Mark · GB · 2026-07-23

Good to know

All children under 12 years old eat for free.

We are pet friendly, we only accept dogs, no other animals.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.