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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, (568 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff were attentive, amenities were good. "
United Kingdom
Stallon
The price is ฿4,863
฿5,836 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Wivenhoe House Hotel

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
3.5 star property
3.1 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (650 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful."
United Kingdom
Carlo
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 ฿5,222
฿6,267 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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, (736 reviews)
"Sooooooo much better this time around will definately stay again !!! "
United Kingdom
Tony
The price is ฿2,633
฿3,159 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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 ฿1,886
฿2,263 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa
3.5 star property
9.2 km from University of Essex
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Stunning property, food was great! 10/10 stay would definitely go back "
United Kingdom
Kimberley
Talbooth House & Spa

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, (364 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly "
United Kingdom
Kaori
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

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 ฿2,829
฿3,394 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Ryegate House Colchester

Milsoms

Milsoms
3.0 star property
9.4 km from University of Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 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 ฿4,377
฿5,252 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 ฿3,083
฿3,699 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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)
"We really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful diner - beautiful food and totally relaxing."
United Kingdom
Sharon
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, (810 reviews)
"Clean and quiet room "
United Kingdom
Michael
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great rooms great staff great breakfast"
United Kingdom
James
The price is ฿2,231
฿2,677 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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, (109 reviews)
"Wonderful building, marvellous food, fantastic staff"
United Kingdom
Madeline
The price is ฿8,667
฿10,401 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 ฿3,010
฿3,612 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely adapted room good service"
United Kingdom
Robin
The price is ฿2,267
฿2,721 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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, (86 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

Noble Goose Rooms

Noble Goose Rooms
2.5 star property
17.9 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 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

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
3.8 km from University of Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (268 reviews)
"overnight stay for a charity back tie ball, very good room, nice and quiet, good quality continental breakfast"
United Kingdom
colin
The price is ฿3,200
฿3,839 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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
568 reviews
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
GreyFriars
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
650 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
736 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 9 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 Student Only The Maltings.
How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Essex?
Expedia has 9 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.