Kettlebaston
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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
I stayed for 3day it was a great stay. The staff was friendly, food was good, spa and polo also cleans and tight. Room was clean and spacious. Not far from town 11mins by car, zoo and shopping centre. Overall a great stay.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
St Nicholas Hotel
good
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Rooms good and efficient reception staff. Don't think you should pay to park the car in the hotel car park if you are staying in the hotel though?
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Rector's Retreat
The White Horse Inn
Excellent Shepard’s hut
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
Lovely 1-bed Cottage in Mendlesham Green
Lovely accommodation, really well presented inside and out, with everything you would want for a short break. The owners are very friendly and helpful and would definitely recommend a stay.
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025
Popular places to visit
Ipswich Waterfront
Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.
University Campus Suffolk
Student life in Ipswich is everywhere as you wander between the modern faculty buildings of this institution of higher education.
Blackfriars
A mishmash of architectural styles and varied dining options fill this district that cuts through the site of a former Dominican friary.
Ipswich Museum
Displays of exotic animals, ancient Egyptian artifacts and millennia-old fossils showcase ethnographic and natural history from countries around the world.
Custom House
Set amid the gentrified buildings of Ipswich Waterfront, this classical landmark stands as a reminder of the town’s importance as a maritime trading center.
Christchurch Mansion
Experience over 900 years of history while exploring the elegantly furnished rooms and browsing the art galleries in this Tudor mansion.
