# 23 Family-friendly hotels in Colchester (2026)

> 23 family-friendly hotels in Colchester, best reviewed first — including GreyFriars. Ratings, locations and details.

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

23 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 Premier Inn Colchester A12 ★ 4.3 (1,168) A no-fuss Premier Inn just off the A12 outside Colchester, handy for drivers heading to the town centre or the Essex coast, with free parking and Wi-Fi.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-a12) [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 Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133 ★ 4.3 (1,056) A compact 20-room Premier Inn on Cowdray Avenue in Colchester, with free parking front, side and rear and Colchester Castle nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-cowdray-avenue-a133) [Colchester Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre Castle ★ 4.3 (1,056) Set in Colchester's town centre, this 85-room Premier Inn puts Colchester Castle, Castle Park and the High Street shops within easy walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-town-centre-castle) [Colchester The Blue Anchor ★ 4.5 (748) Small five-room hotel in Colchester, close to Kelvedon and Haverhill Golf Club, with free on-site parking and a garden bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-blue-anchor) [Colchester The George of Colchester ★ 4.1 (1,151) A 47-room hotel on Colchester's High Street, close to the castle and Roman Theatre, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-george-of-colchester) [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 Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel ★ 4.2 (900) A timber-framed hotel on East Street in Colchester, close to Castle Park and Colchester Zoo, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/best-western-the-rose-crown-hotel) [Colchester Holiday Inn Colchester ★ 4.0 (1,255) A modern 110-room hotel on Abbotts Lane in Colchester, with a pool, gym and spa alongside easy access to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/holiday-inn-colchester) [Colchester Holiday Inn Express Colchester ★ 4.1 (959) Straightforward hotel on Birchwood Road, Colchester, with 110 air-conditioned en-suite rooms, breakfast and on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/holiday-inn-express-colchester) [Colchester Dragonfly Hotel Colchester ★ 3.8 (686) Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a 50-room hotel by the A12/A120 Ardleigh junction, with free on-site parking and a spa on hand.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/dragonfly-hotel-colchester) [Colchester The North Hill Hotel ★ 4.5 (238) A period building on North Hill in central Colchester, with en-suite rooms, a restaurant and bar close to the town's historic core.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-north-hill-hotel) [Colchester Travelodge Colchester Feering ★ 3.8 (487) Budget hotel just off the A12 near Colchester, handy for Colchester Zoo and the town centre, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/travelodge-colchester-feering) [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) [Colchester Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester ★ 4.2 (172) 131-room hotel on London Road, Colchester, handy for Colchester Zoo and the A12, with an indoor pool and gym on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/delta-hotels-by-marriott-colchester) [Colchester St Nicholas Hotel ★ 3.8 (257) A straightforward hotel on Colchester's High Street, minutes from Colchester Castle, with en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/st-nicholas-hotel) [Colchester Star Anglia Hotel ★ 3.7 (183) Hotel in Colchester with en-suite rooms and family options, close to Colchester Castle and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/star-anglia-hotel) [Colchester Baye House ★ 4.7 (48) Guest accommodation on West Stockwell Street in Colchester, Essex, a short walk from Colchester Castle and Firstsite Gallery.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/baye-house) [Colchester Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway ★ 3.7 (125) A no-frills budget hotel by Colchester's Northern Gateway Leisure Park, suited to overnight stops, families and drivers wanting free parking nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/travelodge-colchester-northern-gateway) [Colchester Kings Arms Kings Arms is a small four-room pub hotel in Broad Green, Colchester, with its own restaurant and bar plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/kings-arms)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Colchester?+

We list 23 in Colchester. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels 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.