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Our top choices for Colchester Zoo hotels

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast
2.9 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Andy
RM387
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Woodview Bed & Breakfast

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
5.9 km from Colchester Zoo
Canada
Patricia
RM237
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
5.5 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Rachel
RM304
RM376 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
20.2 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
R m
RM210
RM252 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
3.6 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Nicholas
RM251
RM301 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

6. The Blue Anchor Feering

The Blue Anchor Feering
8.2 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Robert
RM342
RM410 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Blue Anchor Feering

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
3.6 km from Colchester Zoo
United States
long
RM287
RM344 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

8. GreyFriars

GreyFriars
6 km from Colchester Zoo
Australia
Glenn
RM636
RM763 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
GreyFriars

9. Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
8.4 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Natasha
RM502
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Wivenhoe House Hotel

10. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
6.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United States
Tanya
RM273
RM328 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

11. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
6.1 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Matt
RM277
RM332 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Railway Sleeper Lodge

12. The WoolPack Inn

The WoolPack Inn
9.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Kate
RM447
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The WoolPack Inn

13. Noble Goose Rooms

Noble Goose Rooms
10.1 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Andrea
RM422
RM507 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Noble Goose Rooms

14. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
12.4 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Tim
RM269
RM323 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

15. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
14.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Sharon
RM517
RM620 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

16. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
16.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
David
RM519
RM623 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

17. The Blue Boar - Maldon

The Blue Boar - Maldon
17.9 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
STEVEN
RM547
RM656 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Blue Boar - Maldon

18. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
5.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Tricia
RM312
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
St Nicholas Hotel

19. Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester
Dutch Quarter, 5.8 km from Colchester Zoo
United Kingdom
Norman
RM410
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ryegate House Colchester

20. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Premier Inn Colchester - A12
9.5 km from Colchester Zoo
United States
Nana Kofi
RM232
RM279 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Premier Inn Colchester - A12
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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
1 bedroom, WiFi
Woodview Bed & Breakfast
9.6
Exceptional
105 reviews
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Restaurant
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
9.2
Wonderful
13 reviews
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Restaurant
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
9.0
Wonderful
376 reviews
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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
8.2
Very good
1,002 reviews
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Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent
"A great place, especially for longer stays. Parking readily accessible and convenient. I love the kitchen with microwave and fridge amenities. Laundry on site too. Very clean."
Olutosin 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ryegate House Colchester
GreyFriars

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent
"We are returning guests. Great location, hotel, staff very friendly, efficient and helpful, ample parking and a delicious breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again :)"
Monique 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
GreyFriars
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

8/10 Good
"Clean room, great helpful staff, facilities excellent. Dining great choice of an Indian menu or ordinary. Breakfast great choice and plenty to choose from."
Trevor 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for one night, friendly welcoming staff, our room was clean,the bed was very comfy, there was parking and there were shops on the same street. Very close to town . We would definatley stay again"
Marie 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Star Anglia Hotel
The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely clean room. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in the bar area."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The George of Colchester
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very good suited our needs"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good
"Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up."
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent
"The beds were amazing"
Patricia 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent
"Pleasant and quiet if you can hear someone saying hello it’s a parrot!!!"
Jason 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Woodview Bed & Breakfast

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Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
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8.0/10 (5 reviews)
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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

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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 167 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 167 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.