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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 two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

2.9 km from Colchester Zoo

Andy

2.433.024 ₫

2.919.629 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

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

6 km from Colchester Zoo

Mark

3.993.022 ₫

4.791.626 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

5.5 km from Colchester Zoo

Johnny

1.911.498 ₫

2.362.495 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

4. Wivenhoe House Hotel

8.4 km from Colchester Zoo

Natasha

3.434.858 ₫

4.121.830 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

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.

5. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Sharon

3.014.087 ₫

3.616.905 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

5.9 km from Colchester Zoo

Patricia

1.488.438 ₫

1.786.126 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

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 traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

A meal with a sandwich, salad, and a glass of beer on a table in a restaurant with wooden furniture and a large window.

7. The Blue Boar - Maldon

17.9 km from Colchester Zoo

STEVEN

3.434.858 ₫

4.121.830 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

A formal dining room with white tables, chairs, and a fireplace.

A garden with a sign that reads "please keep off the garden."

A bar area with a wooden counter, white cabinets, and a floral backdrop.

8. The Blue Anchor Feering

8.2 km from Colchester Zoo

Robert

2.146.786 ₫

2.576.143 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

9. Talbooth House & Spa

14.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Alan

5.641.753 ₫

6.770.104 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

A four-poster bed with a white frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a red cushion.

10. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.8 km from Colchester Zoo

norman

3.263.115 ₫

3.915.738 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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 traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

11. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

6.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Michelle

1.717.429 ₫

2.060.915 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

12. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

3.6 km from Colchester Zoo

Nicholas

1.488.438 ₫

1.786.125 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

13. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

12.4 km from Colchester Zoo

Dawn

1.574.310 ₫

1.889.172 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

14. St Nicholas Hotel

5.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Ana Sofia

1.957.869 ₫

2.349.442 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window and a patterned wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

15. Noble Goose Rooms

10.1 km from Colchester Zoo

Antony

3.630.731 ₫

4.356.877 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A cozy restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows allowing natural light.

A rustic bar area with wooden beams, a bar counter, and seating.

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.

16. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

10.1 km from Colchester Zoo

Anne-Marie

1.946.419 ₫

2.335.703 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting 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.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

17. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6.1 km from Colchester Zoo

Darrell

1.637.189 ₫

1.964.627 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

18. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

17.9 km from Colchester Zoo

Jennifer

3.127.094 ₫

3.752.582 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

19. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 5.8 km from Colchester Zoo

Norman

1.860.317 ₫

2.232.380 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A table with a white tablecloth, a red book, and a white lantern with a floral design.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

20. The Victory at Mersea

10.5 km from Colchester Zoo

Roger

2.447.336 ₫

2.936.803 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Woodview Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 712 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 655 reviews	View
The Crown Stoke By Nayland	9.8 Exceptional 102 reviews	View

Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"El único detalle fue que la señal de WiFi era muy pobre en el cuarto que nos asignaron (room 212). Fui a la recepción para comentar esta situación y mencionaron que lo iban a revisar, pero no hubo mejora. En las áreas comunes del hotel funcionaba perfectamente."

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I booked a single room and was so pleasantly surprised. The decor was nice, room was very clean and the bed was so comfy. I had the best night sleep. I would highly recommend"

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."

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent

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Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

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Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Layer Marney when you spend time at Layer Marney Tower. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Colchester Golf Club

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Colchester at Colchester Golf Club. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Birch Grove Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Colchester at Birch Grove Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Colchester at Gosfield Lake Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Layer de la Haye, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

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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

Enjoy a show at Manifest Theatre, a popular theatre in Colchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Roman Circus House

You can find out about the history of Colchester when you stop by Roman Circus House. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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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.

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.

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Our top choices for Colchester Zoo hotels

1. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

2. GreyFriars

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Wivenhoe House Hotel

5. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

7. The Blue Boar - Maldon

8. The Blue Anchor Feering

9. Talbooth House & Spa

10. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

11. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

13. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

14. St Nicholas Hotel

15. Noble Goose Rooms

16. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

17. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

18. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

19. Ryegate House Colchester

20. The Victory at Mersea

Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Zoo

Top Colchester Zoo Hotel Reviews

The George of Colchester

GreyFriars

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Other attractions near Colchester Zoo

Layer Marney Tower

Colchester Golf Club

Birch Grove Golf Club

Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre

Abberton Reservoir

Manifest Theatre

Roman Circus House

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