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 like a driving range and golf lessons at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure at Aura, the onsite 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.
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. Visit our Colchester travel guide
Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS
What's nearby
Colchester Zoo
17 min drive - 18.1 km
Colchester Castle Park
21 min drive - 22.4 km
Flatford Mill
34 min drive - 40.9 km
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
9 min drive - 6.3 km
University of Essex
28 min drive - 26.1 km
Getting around
Marks Tey Station
13 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN)
42 min drive
Restaurants
Black Horse Cafe
5 min drive
Costa Coffee
12 min drive
The Hook
13 min drive
The Five Bells
8 min drive
White Hart Inn
12 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 like a driving range and golf lessons at this hotel. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a manicure/pedicure at Aura, the onsite 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 sun loungers
Free self parking
6 indoor tennis courts, an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
Wedding services, a reception hall, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Essex Golf and Country Club offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
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
Elevator
High-pile carpet in room
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
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2 floors
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
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
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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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Property payment types
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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–8:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Essex Golf and Country Club?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essex Golf and Country Club on Mar 15, 2026 start from ₩96,103, 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?
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?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Paycockes, and East Anglian Railway Museum. Halstead Leisure Centre and Milbank Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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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.
julie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
Nov 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely rooms very clean and comfortable. Great amenities and very helpful staff.
Clean and quiet hotel lots of parking .. arrived late so missed dinner so only downside was no real bar meals or snacks
Melody
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Mr Kevin
Oct 18, 2025
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.
Mr Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Aimee
Oct 14, 2025
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.
Room was spacious. Clean. Could do with a bit of a refurb perhaps. Spa and pool were nice. We didn’t take the pre paid breakfast option. There is a far better offering in the restaurant of all day breakfast which is table service and higher quality/ better options. The pre paid breakfast would have been wasted on our two very young children.
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Sweta
Oct 10, 2025
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
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
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
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!
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!