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Lauriston Stay

Birch (1.4 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Lauriston Stay enjoys a location in Birch, 14 miles from Freeport Braintree and 18 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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9.5
Exceptional
57 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

The Stables

Colchester (1 miles from Colchester Zoo)

The Stables offers accommodations in Colchester, 24 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 31 miles from Hylands Park.

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9.7
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

Donkey & Buskins

Colchester (1.5 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Offering a garden, Donkey & Buskins offers accommodations in Colchester. With free private parking, the property is 17 miles from Freeport Braintree and 19 miles from Hedingham Castle.

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9
Wonderful
46 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

Easthorpe Retreat

Colchester (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Easthorpe Retreat is located in Colchester, just 18 miles from Chelmsford Train Station and 25 miles from Hylands Park.

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9.8
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
$196
per night

Woodview B&B Colchester

Birch (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Housed in a historic building, Woodview B&B Colchester features accommodations with water sports facilities and free Wifi in Birch, 15 miles from Freeport Braintree.

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8.7
Excellent
178 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

Country Escape at the Granary

Colchester (1.9 miles from Colchester Zoo)

Featuring a garden, Country Escape at the Granary provides accommodations in Colchester. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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10
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$240
per night

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  • The Flag
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 133 reviews

    Located in Wivenhoe, 20 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Flag provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Staff were excellent and room bright, airy and clean.

  • The Lion Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 490 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.

  • The Crown Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 361 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

  • GreyFriars
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,972 reviews

    Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.

    The look of the place and facilities were both excellent

  • Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,457 reviews

    This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 61 foot swimming pool.

    Fantastic facility, great breakfast & dinner Spa is excellent

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,945 reviews

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

    Great staff, very very helpful, warm and welcoming

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,423 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 130 reviews

    Located in Mistley, 26 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Mistley Thorn has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Lovely big room with an incredibly comfortable bed

Budget hotels near Colchester Zoo

  • The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 702 reviews

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

    Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, lovely breakfast.

  • Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 483 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.

  • Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,732 reviews

    Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester.

    Polite helpful staff, very clean and comfortable room

  • Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,257 reviews

    This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Very clean. Staff extremely friendly & helpful

  • The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,745 reviews

    This modern Golf and Country Club Hotel is 4 miles from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 9 miles from Braintree Shopping Village.

    The staff were lovely, plenty of facilities to use

  • Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 935 reviews

    Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.

    room veryu good; staff very good. value for money

  • White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 837 reviews

    Set in a beautiful 15th-century building, White Hart Hotel features a courtyard terrace and a traditional restaurant.

    Lovely building and atmosphere and tasty breakfast.

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

    Located in Dedham, 21 miles from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very quiet location, comfortable room excellent 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 Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 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

  • The Courthouse Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 186 reviews

    Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Everything staff, foood facilities all excellent t

  • The Marquis
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 171 reviews

    Located 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 Crown Pub and Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 57 reviews

    Located 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 North Hill Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 957 reviews

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

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

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

    Located in Coggeshall, 6.3 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Woolpack Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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

  • Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,970 reviews

    Located 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

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 $88.98 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 935 reviews
    Situated on the A12 just outside of Colchester.We stayed here as it was a short ride from our daughter's Colchester Zoo and on the route to Braintree Shopping Village.
    Helen
    United Kingdom

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