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Lauriston Stay

Birch (1.4 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Situated in Birch and only 23 km from Freeport Braintree, Lauriston Stay features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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9.5
Exceptional
58 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

The Stables

Colchester (1 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Located in Colchester and only 27 km from Freeport Braintree, The Stables provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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9.7
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Donkey & Buskins

Colchester (1.5 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Donkey & Buskins, a property with a bar, is situated in Colchester, 30 km from Hedingham Castle, 39 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 5 km from Colchester Zoo.

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9
Superb
46 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Easthorpe Retreat

Colchester (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Easthorpe Retreat is set in Colchester, 29 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 40 km from Hylands Park, as well as 4.4 km from Colchester Zoo.

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9.7
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£158
per night

Woodview B&B Colchester

Birch (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Housed in a historic building, Woodview B&B Colchester features accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Birch, 25 km from Freeport Braintree.

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8.8
Fabulous
179 reviews
Price from
£55
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Country Escape at the Granary

Colchester (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Situated in Colchester in the Essex region, Country Escape at the Granary features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

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10
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£206
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  • The Flag
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 145 reviews

    Set in Wivenhoe, 32 km from Freeport Braintree, The Flag offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Staff were excellent and room bright, airy and clean.

  • The Crown Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 362 reviews

    Boasting wonderful views across the Stour and Box river valleys, this privately owned inn is set on a hill in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland, on the Essex and Suffolk border.

    Lovely room with reat outdoor space ideal for our dog

  • The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 42 reviews

    Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. The traditional restaurant and bar provide great food and real ales.

    Friendliness of staff, the rooms and food ,all exceptional

  • GreyFriars
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,999 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

    The room was very impressive had everything you need

  • Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,463 reviews

    This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 18.5 metre swimming pool.

    Fantastic facility, great breakfast & dinner Spa is excellent

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,433 reviews

    Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.

    The staff was so welcoming! The hotel itself was beautiful

  • The Mistley Thorn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 133 reviews

    Set in Mistley, 42 km from Freeport Braintree, The Mistley Thorn offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Lovely big room with an incredibly comfortable bed

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 708 reviews

    Located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea features a bar.

    Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, lovely breakfast.

Budget hotels near Colchester Zoo

  • The Lion Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 493 reviews

    An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.

    It was very cosy, quaint with a nice friendly atmosphere.

  • Talbooth House & Spa
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 33 reviews

    Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very quiet location, comfortable room excellent staff

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,981 reviews

    Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport.

    Great staff, very very helpful, warm and welcoming

  • The Woolpack Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 227 reviews

    Set in Coggeshall, 10 km from Freeport Braintree, The Woolpack Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar.

    Great staff. Easy check in and out. Fantastic supplies.

  • OYO Pier Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 369 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, OYO Pier Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Clacton-on-Sea and has a garden, terrace and restaurant.

    The property was absolutely beautiful inside and out

  • Blue Boar Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 871 reviews

    Set in Maldon, Blue Boar Hotel features a bar, garden and free WiFi throughout the property.The property offers free secure parking. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

    The staff were delightful and the breakfast was excellent

  • Milsoms
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 229 reviews

    Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham.

    Lovely relaxing place to stay and staff are great.

  • Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 490 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, 24-hours front desk and free WiFi, Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel is located in a Grade II listed Georgian building in Maldon.

    Location was perfect. Breakfast was amazing. Really great staff.

Hotels with great access to Colchester Zoo!

  • The Lion
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    The Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

  • The Courthouse Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 192 reviews

    Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Everything staff, foood facilities all excellent t

  • The Crown Pub and Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 62 reviews

    Set in Manningtree, The Crown Pub and Hotel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great views across the river Very clean and well designed

  • The Marquis
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 168 reviews

    Situated in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, The Marquis is a refurbished 16th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the A12.

    Beautiful place, we had a wonderful stay and will return

  • The North Hill Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 974 reviews

    Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

    Rome was cosy,,, easily excess able. Friendly staff

  • Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,990 reviews

    Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

    Good clean hotel excellent food and friendly staff

  • The Kings Arms
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 257 reviews

    Surrounded by the countryside, 1 and half mile from Coggeshall and 15 minutes’ drive from the historic Colchester town centre, The Kings Arms is a family-run pub offering rooms with free WiFi and free...

    Clean and comfortable room with everything we needed.

  • The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 488 reviews

    Situated in Maldon, 17 km from Chelmsford Train Station, The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Friendly staff, right in centre of Maldon, nice pub

Planning a trip to see the Colchester Zoo? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Absolutely brilliant.You can feed the elephants and giraffes...

    Absolutely brilliant.You can feed the elephants and giraffes and there is plenty to keep the children amused.Handling sessions are also available which is always popular with the children Plenty of places to eat.
    Nina
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Excellent place to spend a whole day.

    Excellent place to spend a whole day. Best to take a picnic as food outlets were quite expensive. Lots to see and loads of play areas for the kids. We used Tesco Clubcard vouchers to pay for entry.
    Stephanie
    United Kingdom

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  • From £96 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,022 reviews
    The room was very comfortable and very clean. Plenty to visit nearby - Colchester Zoo, and Harwich Fort. The staff were lovely, leisure facilities great. Cannot wait to go once the refurbishment is finished as it will be even better.
    JILLIAN
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews
    Host fantastic! Left sweet little touches such as kitchen essentials (tea, coffee, washing up liquid and dishwasher tabs, etc), hand wash and fully stocked toilet paper. The house itself was spotless and in a great location (we went to Colchester Zoo, 10 minutes away). Could not fault it! It was also a bonus not to have been rushed out of house at 10 instead check out time 11 on departure day.
    Donna
    United Kingdom
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 25 reviews
    Excellent location, Tesco express just over the road and takeaways close. Great base for our planned trips to Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle park and Clacton. Lovely clean, modern, spacious property.
    Samantha
    United Kingdom
  • From £96 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,022 reviews
    Breakfast was a big hit with the kids, as was the pool. The gym and bar were lovely for the parents. Colchester zoo and town centre are within easy reach.
    Kate
    United Kingdom
  • From £71.30 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 694 reviews
    Very quiet street and perfect for travelling to Colchester zoo
    Natalie
    United Kingdom

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