# 6 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Colchester (2026)

> 6 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Colchester, best reviewed first — including GreyFriars. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/dog-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

6 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 6](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 23](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/family-friendly)

[Colchester GreyFriars ★ 4.5 (1,051) A High Street hotel in central Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, mixing historic character with modern comforts and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/greyfriars) [Colchester The Courthouse Inn ★ 4.6 (808) A former courthouse turned hotel on Harwich Road, Colchester, with free on-site parking and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-courthouse-inn) [Colchester Donkey & Buskins ★ 4.5 (882) An adults-only B&B on Layer Rd, Colchester, suited to couples wanting a straightforward stay with parking, a bar and breakfast included.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/donkey-buskins) [Colchester Black Buoy Inn ★ 4.5 (791) A characterful inn on Black Buoy Hill in Colchester, with its own bar and restaurant and a garden for outdoor seating.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/black-buoy-inn) [Colchester The Victory At Mersea ★ 4.0 (1,368) Waterside hotel on Coast Road in Colchester with its own restaurant and bar, plus free on-site parking and free WiFi.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-victory-at-mersea) [Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel ★ 3.7 (444) A 24-room hotel on Colchester's High Street with an indoor pool, spa and gym alongside the usual bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/brook-red-lion-hotel)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Colchester?+

We list 6 in Colchester. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Colchester are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: GreyFriars (4.5/5, 1,051 reviews), The Courthouse Inn (4.6/5, 808 reviews) and Donkey & Buskins (4.5/5, 882 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.