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The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with full-service spa and golf course

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A golf course, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at The Essex Golf and Country Club. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and golf lessons, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at Aura, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pulse, the on-site restaurant. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Essex Golf and Country Club also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is 1.697.803 ₫
2.037.364 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room Disability Access | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room Disability Access

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Colchester is home to The Essex Golf and Country Club. Paycockes and Hedingham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Braintree and Benton Hall Golf and Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Cressing Road Stadium.
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Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS

What's nearby

  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Essex - 28 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Flatford Mill - 34 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Property highlights
Take advantage of a golf course, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site at The Essex Golf and Country Club. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and golf lessons, at this hotel. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at Aura, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pulse, the on-site restaurant. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Essex Golf and Country Club also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a hair salon. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • 6 indoor tennis courts, an electric car charging station and 1 meeting room
  • Wedding services, massage treatment rooms and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Essex Golf and Country Club have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pulse

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 4 indoor padel courts
  • 6 indoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 17 years of age are allowed in the pool from 10 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-7 PM on weekends.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Club Essex
Essex Club
Essex Country Golf Club
Essex Golf Club
Essex Golf Hotel Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Hotel Colchester
Golf Club Essex
Essex Golf & Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Essex Golf & Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essex Golf and Country Club on 15 Feb 2026 start from 1.697.803 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Essex Golf and Country Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Essex Golf and Country Club located?

Situated in Colchester, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Paycockes and East Anglian Railway Museum. Milbank Stadium and Alderford Water Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 756 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Iweriaha

Staff very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay. Friendly and professional at reception. Room for family for four was perfect. Facilities wise we went to the Strike Shack for the driving range and bought 50 balls to play around with which was really fun and also visited the pool twice during our stay. Great to have the family swim times as felt comfortable to be amongst other parents and young children in the pool. Overall a really lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kim

Rooms were good staff friendly bar area wasn't very clean table not wiped down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Brilliant hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and staff were lovely. Showers are a nightmare though, the design is terrible as they just leak constantly all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Nicely placed hotel with reasonable room rates, looked like the pictures. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet hotel lots of parking .. arrived late so missed dinner so only downside was no real bar meals or snacks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr Kevin

Liked: Staff & service

One nights stay

Room was a bit dated, no usb sockets and no power sockets. Bedside table to one side of bed only which was odd. Bathroom dated and would benefit from refurb. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Accessible room. Bathroom very dated and fairly grubby. Walls and windows dirty. New reception areas looked nice and bar/restaurant good. Lots of noise from rooms above, reported to night porter.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sweta

Liked: Staff & service

Old area not the best

Stayed in the old part of hotel ,no 1 corridor was not clean at all fire door cobwebs and dragon flies by the fire exit Please mention to staff I don’t want to hear conversations outside my door in morning Receoption was friendly Lovely warm pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was what expected , no issue . Bathroom couldve been decorated better , paint splashes on the floor.was disappointed with the resturant ,was closing at 4 , asked for food at 14-50,only to be told. The kitchen was closed .if you clise at i still expect to get cooked food an hour early. Also no fried breakfast on our last day , as there was no one to cook supposedly , However whilst having cereal ,members of staff were coming out with bacon sandwiches. This is not acceptable ,i paid for breakfast for both days , we were not told about this . There was also no fruit or yoghurts . Even before last orders , i asked for a beer and a flat white, the member of staff ,rolled her eyes and told me whilst emptying the taps that she had turned off the coffee machine. This was before last orders. I am a guest and a paying customer ,i expect a better service and still able to get a hot drink on a freezing cold day.. However , on the positive side ,the staff were friendly ,the gym and pool were excellent . We enjoyed our stay away.it is just the little things that are important , and it left us a little disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Louisaaa

I've stay here a few times already, really enjoy my family stay, it very relaxing the place is very neat clean and tidy, The staff is friendly excellent services, my son loves the swimming pool he very enjoyed the place, Lovely atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice enough for the money

We stayed here for a night, helpful staff, room was massive and cleanish, the floor needed a much better hoover as hair was everywhere. Breakfast was good, nice grounds and very quiet come night! Plenty to watch on tv like Netflix, Disney etc. Overall we’d stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities. Staff really friendly and helpful. Room looked great, bed nice and comfy. I’m not one nitpick but there was a used dirty towel in the wardrobe though. Bar and food reasonably priced, pizza was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb facilities

Excellent facilities and friendly organised staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay very relaxing but only thing is very busy with the golfers but that is understandable being a golfl club stunning scenery beautiful place....definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, love this. Good food and comfortable rooms. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Comfortable room, decent breakfast. Bathrooms could do with update but the swim and spa makes up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room very clean lovely views of golf course Definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I akways feel welcome here by the staff. I always use the pool and spa facilities. Dinner and breakfast was nice. Overall good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with fantastic facilities

Great hotel, amazing facilities - fantastic gym and pool. Very clean and tidy, nicely decorated. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Veniece

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice, clean and comfortable

Lovely rooms, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice. Lovely area around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Food was excellent and alk the staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stop

Have seen this hotel come up a few times and thought i would try it when i was working in the area. Being a golf club it has lots of extras, gym, spa, pool etc. The gym was well equipped with the latest tech, the pool area was lovely with a jacuzzi ,steam and sauna room. Clean changing rooms with ample lockers. The room was spacious with one of the largest beds ive seen, decent amenities, tea,coffee n biscuits. Great bathroom and shower. The restaurant was nice, the food was decent with plenty of options and great prices. A great place to stay and i will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money, room was clean and modern, spa very good and food was extremely good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024