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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
AR$ 93,847
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
AR$ 132,491
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
AR$ 104,115
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
AR$ 173,894
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
AR$ 60,725
per night

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
AR$ 227,269
per night

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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

  • Talbooth House & Spa
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 34 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

  • GreyFriars
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,002 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

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,983 reviews

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

    Staff were extremely friendly, helpful & efficient.

  • 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

Budget hotels near Colchester Zoo

  • Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,992 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

  • Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 960 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
     · 846 reviews

    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.

  • Esplanade Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 724 reviews

    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.

    Room was fantastic. View was amazing. Breakfast was good.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • The North Hill Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 975 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 Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,770 reviews

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

    Facilities were excellent, pool and spa all very clean

Hotels with great access to Colchester Zoo!

  • Ranfield House
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Coggeshall and within 10 km of Freeport Braintree, Ranfield House has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • 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
     · 194 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

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Colchester Boutique Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 728 reviews

    Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester.

    Lovely hotel, super friendly staff. Great location.

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 AR$ 105,992.43 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,023 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 AR$ 105,992.43 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,023 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 AR$ 78,721.46 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 695 reviews
    Very quiet street and perfect for travelling to Colchester zoo
    Natalie
    United Kingdom

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