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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
0.3 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (563 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff were attentive, amenities were good. "
United Kingdom
Stallon
The price is ฿4,424
฿5,308 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Wivenhoe House Hotel

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
3.5 star property
3.1 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"Great room although was very cold on arrival but well furnished, super bathroom and comfortable"
United Kingdom
Martyn
The price is ฿4,331
฿5,197 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
GreyFriars

Birds Farm

Birds Farm
3.0 star property
3 km from University of Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Fabulous find, great communication from owner, arrived late and excellent direction to rental was given. On entering the property was very impressed, what a bargain for such a lovely property. Would definitely recommend Birds Farm if your visiting Colchester or surrounding areas."
United Kingdom
Lorraine
The price is ฿4,713
฿5,655 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Birds Farm

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
2.5 km from University of Essex
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (730 reviews)
"Lovely and pretty well-kept property. The staff were fantastic and the ambience was delightful. I was surprised at how modern the room was, but it was in one of the more modern wings. "
United Kingdom
John
The price is ฿2,390
฿2,868 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
3.7 km from University of Essex
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Staff, amenities and location "
United States
Julie
The price is ฿1,687
฿2,024 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
3.5 star property
3.8 km from University of Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (361 reviews)
"Nice hotel with decent rooms "
United Kingdom
andrew ALLEGRO PACKETS
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa
3.5 star property
9.2 km from University of Essex
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Stunning property, food was great! 10/10 stay would definitely go back "
United Kingdom
Kimberley
Talbooth House & Spa

Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester
3.0 star property
Dutch Quarter, 3.6 km from University of Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"The facilities were really good and everything was clean and tidy. The manger was super helpful"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿2,760
฿3,312 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Ryegate House Colchester

Milsoms

Milsoms
3.0 star property
9.4 km from University of Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Room very comfortable with large bathroom. However the floorboards between end of bed and the steps into the bathroom are very noisy."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ฿4,713
฿5,655 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Milsoms

Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
10.3 km from University of Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"extremely lovely quite place so lovely and was a pleasure meeting the owner ."
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is ฿2,987
฿3,585 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Woodview Bed & Breakfast

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
3.0 star property
5.1 km from University of Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Really nice stay the room was lovely and the bathroom was spacious "
United Kingdom
Lucy
The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
4.0 star property
12.8 km from University of Essex
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
United Kingdom
Mr
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
3.3 km from University of Essex
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (796 reviews)
"Great location , Clean & large rooms and close to the high street, restaurants and pubs"
United States
Narasimma Prasad
St Nicholas Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
7.3 km from University of Essex
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"We spent 3 days at the hotel,l was so impressed with friendly staff nothing was to much trouble. Rooms were clean and bright a nicely decorated. The complimentary breakfast was excellent so much choice. We had 2 evenings meal at the inn and wasn’t disappointed with any of them. I would recommend this holiday inn express as lm not easily pleased and l certainly was there.5*"
United Kingdom
Carole
The price is ฿1,827
฿2,193 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

The Marquis

The Marquis
4.0 star property
16.5 km from University of Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"A lovely hotel with an amazing restaurant. Excellent for a special occasion. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is ฿8,399
฿10,079 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Marquis

Adelaide Guesthouse

Adelaide Guesthouse
3.0 star property
16.9 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"The owners were extremely friendly. The breakfast was excellent and the decor was 2nd to none a lovely stay."
United Kingdom
Tony
The price is ฿2,917
฿3,500 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Adelaide Guesthouse

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
4.0 star property
8.7 km from University of Essex
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable bed, helpful staff and good breakfast "
United Kingdom
Kumiko
The price is ฿1,982
฿2,378 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Noble Goose Rooms

Noble Goose Rooms
2.5 star property
17.9 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Perfect stay with the perfect amount of space. We have family nearby and this was a perfect location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast hamper was a great plus! We will be booking again in the future. "
United States
Kristine
Noble Goose Rooms

Star Anglia Hotel City Center by OYO

Star Anglia Hotel City Center by OYO
4.0 star property
4.1 km from University of Essex
7.6 out of 10, Good, (85 reviews)
"The gentleman who checked me in was really pleasant and helpful. I was only staying one night but the room was clean and had everything necessary. Decent shower. "
United Kingdom
Neil
Star Anglia Hotel City Center by OYO

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
3.8 km from University of Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (263 reviews)
"Nice friendly place to stay with excellent value for the city center "
United Kingdom
STEPHEN
The price is ฿2,768
฿3,321 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Colchester Boutique Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to University of Essex

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
563 reviews
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
GreyFriars
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
644 reviews
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Exterior
Birds Farm
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews
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Bar (on property)
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
730 reviews
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Restaurant
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Essex?
University of Essex is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to University of Essex?
Adjacent to University of Essex, Wivenhoe House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include University of Essex - Colchester Campus and Home away from Home.
How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Essex?
Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Essex.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Essex, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near University of Essex.
What can I see and do near University of Essex?
You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Natural History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower and Roman Circus House to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.