Hotels near Colchester Zoo, Colchester

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.

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.

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

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

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 look of the place and facilities were both excellent

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

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

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

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

Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, lovely breakfast.

32 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel is located in Colchester and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Freeport Braintree.

Great upgrade to a bigger room - with bath & shower

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lovely building and atmosphere and tasty breakfast.

In the heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s vibrant seafront, just a 5-minute stroll from the pier, the Esplanade Hotel provides modern and spacious accommodation.

Staff was very friendly and the place was spotless

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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