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A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.
A house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast
2.9 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Andy
RM387
RM464 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Woodview Bed & Breakfast
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.
A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.
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.

2. GreyFriars

GreyFriars
6 km from Colchester Zoo
United States
Mark
RM635
RM762 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
GreyFriars
A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.
A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
5.5 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Johnny
RM301
RM372 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
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.

4. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
20.2 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Arcilia
RM209
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.
A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

5. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
8.4 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Steve
RM553
RM664 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Wivenhoe House Hotel
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.
A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.
Room

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
5.9 km from Colchester Zoo
Canada
Patricia
RM237
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
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 sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.
A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

7. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
14.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Sharon
RM455
RM546 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Crown Stoke By Nayland
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and safety equipment.
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a window with blinds.

8. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
3.6 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Nicholas
RM237
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.
A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.
A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

9. Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa
14.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Alan
RM1,020
RM1,223 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Talbooth House & Spa
A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.
A meal with a sandwich, salad, and a glass of beer on a table in a restaurant with wooden furniture and a large window.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

10. The Blue Boar - Maldon

The Blue Boar - Maldon
17.9 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
STEVEN
RM546
RM655 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Blue Boar - Maldon
A double bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted fan, and decorative wall art.
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."
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

11. The Blue Anchor Feering

The Blue Anchor Feering
8.2 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Robert
RM341
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Blue Anchor Feering
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
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.
A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

12. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
5.8 km from Colchester Zoo
Mexico
Ana Sofia
RM311
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
St Nicholas Hotel
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit ceiling.
A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.
A poolside dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet stand, and a view of the pool.
A table set outdoors with breakfast items, glasses of juice, and a scenic view of a lake and greenery.

13. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
15.4 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Ankan
RM440
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
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 conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.
A Holiday Inn Express building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a bench.

14. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
12.4 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Dawn
RM250
RM300 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.
A quaint cafe with a green door, outdoor seating, and hanging plants.
A rustic bar area with wooden beams, a bar counter, and seating.
A narrow stone-paved courtyard with a double door entrance, flanked by white walls and black-framed windows.

15. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
10.1 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Anne-Marie
RM328
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

16. Birds Farm

Birds Farm
10.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Nicola
RM430
RM516 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Birds Farm
A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.
A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign 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.

17. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
6.1 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Darrell
RM260
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Railway Sleeper Lodge
A hotel sign with the logo "BW" and the name "Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel".
A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.
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 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.

18. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
6.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Michelle
RM392
RM470 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

19. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
3.6 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Darrell
RM323
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
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.

20. Noble Goose Rooms

Noble Goose Rooms
10.1 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Antony
RM618
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Noble Goose Rooms
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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.
Woodview Bed & Breakfast
9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.
GreyFriars
9.4
Exceptional
715 reviews
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A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
9.0
Wonderful
381 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.
Wivenhoe House Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
657 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Colchester Zoo

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Colchester
RM323
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
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.
A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester
RM311
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
St Nicholas Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and safety equipment.
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a window with blinds.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Colchester
RM237
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.
A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester
RM301
RM372 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.
A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.
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.

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
Colchester
RM635
RM762 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
GreyFriars
A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.
A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
Colchester
RM299
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Star Anglia Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.
A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
Colchester
RM553
RM664 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Wivenhoe House Hotel
A hotel sign with the logo "BW" and the name "Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel".
A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.
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 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.

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Colchester
RM392
RM470 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay with great food and comfortable accommodation"
Robert 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
GreyFriars
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

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."
Suzanne 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent
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Chuck 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Ryegate House Colchester
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent
"The beds were amazing"
Patricia 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

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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.