Curated luxury hotels near Colchester Zoo

When you stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Zoo and Layer Marney Tower. This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities.

Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided.

Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialities and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day.

George Hotel lies 100 metres from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 65 km from London's city centre and Cambridge is 63 km away.

With a stay at Star Anglia Hotel City Center by OYO in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and firstsite. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from High Woods Country Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tenpin Bowling Colchester.

Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is a 1-minute drive from University of Essex and 5 minutes from Colchester Castle Museum. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Beth Chatto Garden.

When you stay at The flag in Colchester, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of University of Essex and Beth Chatto Garden. This upscale hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from High Woods Country Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Colchester Visitor Information Centre.

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Victory at Mersea is set in West Mersea. This property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the inn.

A Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Ipswich is 43 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 16 km from the property.

Located 35 km from Freeport Braintree, Caravan provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 44 km from Hedingham Castle, 15 km from Colchester Castle and 16 km from Colchester Zoo. The property is non-smoking and is situated 42 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Colchester, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at Caravan.

Alresford is 22 km from the accommodation, while Flatford is 32 km away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 62 km from Caravan.

Located in Colchester, The Kings Arms, Colchester A120 is within a 5-minute drive of Paycockes and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Colchester Zoo.

The Kings Arms, Colchester A120 has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Coggeshall. The property is around 24 km from Hedingham Castle, 28 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 39 km from Hylands Park. The property is allergy-free and is situated 14 km from Freeport Braintree.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a garden view. At The Kings Arms, Colchester A120 rooms include a desk and a TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes Full English/Irish, vegetarian and vegan options.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coggeshall, like cycling.

Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 45 km from The Kings Arms, Colchester A120. London Stansted Airport is 41 km from the property.

Set in Coggeshall and within 10 km of Freeport Braintree, Noble Goose Rooms has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Hylands Park is 37 km from the hotel and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 41 km away.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

At Noble Goose Rooms you will find a restaurant serving British, local and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hedingham Castle is 20 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 26 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 34 km away.

Located in Colchester, The Victory at Mersea is a 1-minute drive from Mersea Island Museum and 7 minutes from Mersea Island Vineyard. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre.

Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers 11 rooms.

With a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee and a hairdryer, underfloor heating and air-conditioning each individually styled room also boasts elegant décor. Some rooms have original exposed beams, whilst all have a private bathroom. Please do get in touch if you have a specific room requirement.

The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland provides seasonal lunch and dinner made with local produce.

Monday to Thursdays we serve a continental breakfast.

Friday to Sunday we serve a full breakfast.

Monday to Wednesday we offer our Terrace Bar Menu.

Thursday to Sunday we offer our Terrace Bar Menu & A la carte.

When you stay at Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel in Maldon, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Mill Beach. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Blackwater Leisure Centre and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Forrester Park Golf Club.

The Red Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service. The property is allergy-free and is situated 36 km from Hedingham Castle.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, rooms at The Red Lion also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Freeport Braintree is 39 km from the accommodation, while The Apex is 44 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 67 km away.

Located in Maldon, The Limes is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Power and Warren Golf Club. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Mill Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St John the Baptist Monastery.

With a stay at The Crown Stoke By Nayland in Colchester, you'll be 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Gainsborough's House and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Colchester Castle Park and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from University of Essex.

Situated in Saint Osyth, 45 km from Freeport Braintree, The Kings Arms Rooms features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 21 km from Colchester Castle, 25 km from Colchester Zoo and 27 km from Flatford. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Alresford.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a TV. The Kings Arms Rooms offers some rooms that have a patio and garden view, and rooms come with a private bathroom and a desk. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 45 km from the accommodation. London Stansted Airport is 70 km from the property.

Boasting a hot tub, "Constable" Eco Lodge with Private Hot Tub is situated in East Bergholt. The air-conditioned accommodation is 38 km from Hedingham Castle, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is soundproof and is located 41 km from Freeport Braintree.

The chalet features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This chalet is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Flatford is 1 km from the chalet, while IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 16 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 68 km away.

With a stay at The Mistley Thorn Hotel in Manningtree, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Mistley Towers and within a 5-minute drive of Dedham Vale. This inn is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Bridge Cottage and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden.