Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum, both located nearby.
Colchester Castle Park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Colchester, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Beth Chatto Garden and High Woods Country Park, both nearby.
Explore the great outdoors at Beth Chatto Garden, a lovely green space in Elmstead Market. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Notable for its castle, Colchester features attractions such as Colchester Town Hall and Xtreme Gaming. Visitors to this historical city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite.
If you like your history Colchester has plenty to offer - the Romans first major British city, the Castle, events in the English Civil War, etc. The Main Street has an array of shops and many interesting (and historical) places to eat and drink
Allan
8.0/10
Good
A lovely city with lots of character, castle and gardens among the best on a sunny afternoon. Great shopping for the whole family. Massive selection of restaurants and clubs all in walking distance. Generally felt friendly and safe.
George
8.0/10
Good
Oldest Roman city in U.K. with great visitor attractions. The castle guided tour taking you to the vaults and the roof are worth the extra spend and time.
Steve
8.0/10
Good
We visted the Zoo, Colchester Castle and Poplar Garden Centre. Loved them all, looking forward to the next trip.
Anonymous traveler
8.0/10
Good
Colchester has many shops, dinining options, seemed good busses from very near hotel. People in shops friendly and helpful. Road system confusing to non local.
Anonymous traveler
10.0/10
Excellent
Colchester has many beautiful locations just slightly tucked away from the main town, if you know where to look, they are easily found
matthew
10.0/10
Excellent
Have not been to Colchester for more than thirty years, much has changed, but still recognisable landmarks. Worth a visit.
Phil
10.0/10
Excellent
We love Colchester, it has lots of different/quirky shops which makes it great for bespoke gifts.
Nigel
10.0/10
Excellent
If uou want to go to the Colchester Castle Museum, go in the afternoon after the schoolchildren have returned to school!
Dianne
8.0/10
Good
We were there to try some of the real ale pubs &there are quite a few. We also had a great meal at The Britannia & Gurkha Restaurant & Bar. Would definitely recommend that. There is a bus stop next to the hotel &the train station is 15 mins walk
"Excellent stay again. Staff very friendly. Lovely food. The hotel was really busy as they had two weddings during our stay. The cleanliness however was not up to its previous standard. "
"I had a really nice stay at The WoolPack Inn. I liked the way the room was decorated and it was lovely and clean. Daily housekeeping too which was great. Staff were really friendly and happy to help. Only small downside was that the room was pretty small - no wardrobe (just some hangers on some pegs)/vanity area. However, this didn't affect my stay. The tea tray/mini fridge was well stocked with everything you'd need!
There is very little sound proofing so it can be noisy - however when I stayed the nights were pretty quiet."
"Located behind "Kind of Spice" so type that in when looking for this place. No lift in the annex building, which is where our room was (2nd flr). Otherwise, kind staff and clean rooms. Complimentary bottles of water at the FD, just ask. Breakfast selection was fantastic; you can pay the night before and save 4bucks compared to the day of. No dinner service, but the bar is open in the evening from 5:30- 10:15pm. "King of Spice" (curry) is right around the corner, so we had dinner there instead. NO a/c. -JB from Cali"
"I expected to be in the annex, but the room was very good and had a balcony.
Food was excellent, generous portions.
To be honest, I thought the wine was a bit pricey.
Very nice garden, and plenty of parking.
The hotel is a training hotel, so the staff are knowledgeable. "
If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Colchester, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
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What will the weather in Colchester be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Colchester are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 42°F. The rainiest months are October and December.
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Find out more about Colchester
Find out more about Colchester
There's a lot visitors like about Colchester, especially its bars and historical sites. Take in the local culture of Colchester at Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre. While you're here, stop by Colchester Town Hall and Xtreme Gaming.
