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A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

2.9 km from Colchester Zoo

Andy

S$144

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

2. GreyFriars

6 km from Colchester Zoo

Mark

S$215

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

5.5 km from Colchester Zoo

Johnny

S$118

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table with a plant.

A modern lounge area with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a wooden table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

4. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

20.2 km from Colchester Zoo

R m

S$78

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

5. The Blue Boar - Maldon

17.9 km from Colchester Zoo

STEVEN

S$187

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, name cards, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

6. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

3.6 km from Colchester Zoo

Nicholas

S$88

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

7. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.8 km from Colchester Zoo

David

S$193

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, white cabinets, and a floral backdrop.

A garden with a sign that reads "please keep off the garden."

A double bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted fan, and decorative wall art.

8. The Blue Anchor Feering

8.2 km from Colchester Zoo

Robert

S$127

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

3.6 km from Colchester Zoo

Harry

S$99

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

10. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

5.9 km from Colchester Zoo

Patricia

S$88

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

11. Wivenhoe House Hotel

8.4 km from Colchester Zoo

Natasha

S$195

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

12. Noble Goose Rooms

10.1 km from Colchester Zoo

Antony

S$157

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Sharon

S$173

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

14. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

12.4 km from Colchester Zoo

Tim

S$93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

15. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

6.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Michelle

S$102

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

16. The Victory at Mersea

10.5 km from Colchester Zoo

Roger

S$153

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

17. St Nicholas Hotel

5.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Ana Sofia

S$116

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bathroom with a copper bathtub, a white robe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a wall-mounted TV displaying 'NETFLIX', and a decorative gold stool.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a gazebo, and a row of buildings with illuminated windows.

A room with a large bathtub, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

18. Staycations Maldon Suites

18 km from Colchester Zoo

Jonathon

S$212

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

19. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 5.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Norman

S$110

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

20. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6.1 km from Colchester Zoo

Darrell

S$97

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Woodview Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 709 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
The Blue Boar - Maldon	9.4 Exceptional 126 reviews	View

Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely beautiful hotel and lovely staff. You are made to feel valued and welcome from everyone. The housekeeping staff are non intrusive, efficient and respectful of your privacy. The pub stuff are phenomenal, excellent and quick service with perfectly made cocktails. The breakfast/dining room is beautiful. The food is fresh, served quickly and the host and serving staff are kind and friendly. I cannot say enough good things about the ladies at reception. They were so helpful with my package deliveries trying to get my son set up at uni. They laughed along with me at the ridiculous packaging I would receive and were so gracious, thoughtful and helpful. The owners of this hotel and their guests are incredibly lucky to have such amazing staff to look after them. With more trips to Colchester coming, this will be my choice every time. I look forward to their welcoming smiles and a perfectly made espresso martini! Thank you so much for turning a difficult and stressful trip into a fantastic experience. Truly one of a kind!"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

8/10 Good

"Easy to find and park at the hotel - clean room and staff were helpful. Breakfast was decent too. There was an iron and board in the room and WiFi was good enough for teams calls."

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8/10 Good

"The ground floor bar and entrance is lovely but that theme didn't follow to the rooms. Perhaps I should have paid for a better room but I was hoping for the same vibe upstairs. Rather than sleek and quirky it was more student basic in my opinion. The paint on the ceiling in the bedroom and the bathroom were peeling off and there was black on the ceiling above the shower. The room was functional. However the team were polite, friendly and efficient and instead of working in my room I worked downstairs in the relaxed bar area. I didn't have breakfast but when I checked out a couple were having what looked and smelled like I lovely cooked breakfast! I would stay again but would go for an upgrade room and hope it was more like those in the pictures."

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good

"My room was clean and spacious. Twin in the separate wing. Food in the restaurant was awful at dinner and they’d be better serving basic English food rather than attempting foreign cuisine. It was adequate for my purpose of dropping off a teen at university. Parking was great although very full, WiFi good and location central. All being said I’d stay again when I visit the university."

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect Got to be the best hotel in Colchester by far"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

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Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

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Colchester Golf Club

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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Birch Grove Golf Club

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Gosfield Lake Golf Club

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Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

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Abberton Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Abberton Reservoir during your travels in Colchester. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Manifest Theatre

Enjoy a show at Manifest Theatre, a popular theatre in Colchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Roman Circus House

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Zoo?

Colchester Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and array of dining options. You'll find 165 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Colchester Zoo?

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Colchester Zoo. Other good options within a few miles include Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG and St Nicholas Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Colchester Zoo?

Expedia has 165 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Colchester Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Colchester Zoo.

What can I see and do near Colchester Zoo?

Study the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum or Hollytrees Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Town Hall and Jumbo Water Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Manifest Theatre and Headgate Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Colchester Zoo hotels

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

2. GreyFriars

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

5. The Blue Boar - Maldon

6. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

7. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

8. The Blue Anchor Feering

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

11. Wivenhoe House Hotel

12. Noble Goose Rooms

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

15. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

16. The Victory at Mersea

17. St Nicholas Hotel

18. Staycations Maldon Suites

19. Ryegate House Colchester

20. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

The George of Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

GreyFriars

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Other attractions near Colchester Zoo

Layer Marney Tower

Colchester Golf Club

Birch Grove Golf Club

Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Abberton Reservoir

Manifest Theatre

Roman Circus House

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