Colchester Boutique Hotel
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$132
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Colchester Boutique Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Colchester Boutique Hotel in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Jumbo Water Tower and Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from firstsite and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Headgate Theatre.
What's nearby
Jumbo Water Tower(0.1 miles)
Mercury Theatre(0.2 miles)
Colchester Town Hall(0.2 miles)
Colchester Arts Centre(0.2 miles)
Headgate Theatre(0.3 miles)
Firstsite(0.3 miles)
Lion Walk Church(0.3 miles)
Xtreme Gaming(0.4 miles)
Colchester Castle Museum(0.4 miles)
Colchester Castle Park(0.4 miles)
Colchester Natural History Museum(0.4 miles)
The Minories Galleries(0.5 miles)
Hollytrees Museum(0.6 miles)
Colchester Visitor Information Centre(0.6 miles)
Manifest Theatre(0.7 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(40.4 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(32.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
4-6 North Hill, England, United Kingdom
Jumbo Water Tower (0.1 miles)
Mercury Theatre (0.2 miles)
Colchester Town Hall (0.2 miles)
Colchester Arts Centre (0.2 miles)
Headgate Theatre (0.3 miles)
Firstsite (0.3 miles)
Room options
4
Luxury Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingPrivate Bathroom (Not in Room)
4
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom (Not in Room)
4
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Single Room, Ensuite
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
10
Executive Double Room, Ensuite (Free Standing Bath)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)BathtubPrivate Bathroom
5
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (With 4 Poster Bed)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Premium Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
4
Suite, Ensuite (Double)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingPrivate Bathroom (Not in Room)
4
Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cooksley Suite)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Colchester Boutique Hotel
8.5
Very good
Based on 394 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
36%
Couple
48%
Family
6%
Solo
7%
What guests think
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At Colchester Boutique Hotel, reviewers consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, central location, and secure on-site parking with a narrow entrance, while noting cosy but sometimes small rooms and occasional maintenance or heating issues.
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At Colchester Boutique Hotel, reviewers consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, central location, and secure on-site parking with a narrow entrance, while noting cosy but sometimes small rooms and occasional maintenance or heating issues.
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and comfortable, with some updated showers and vintage character. Breakfast is continental and often praised for being well stocked and varied; several guests note there is no cooked or full English option. Expect a charming, practical base with a few quirks.
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Facilities
On-site parking is a strong plus, though the entrance is narrow for larger cars. Several guests also mention a pleasant garden or outdoor seating area.
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Paul
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal place to stay very close to the high street,hotel has parking which is a big plus just a bit narrow to get to if you have a big car Rooms are good and staff helpful breakfast was ok but I did miss a full English All in all would definitely recommend 👍
Ideal place to stay very close to the high street,hotel has parking which is a big plus just a bit narrow to get to if you have a big car Rooms are good and staff helpful breakfast was ok but I did miss a full English All in all would definitely recommend 👍
8
Charmaine
Oct 31, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely twin room with cute features in fantastic location. All staff were very friendly and the continental breakfast was delicious and ample. Really thoughtful additions such as still and fizzy water in room. Very quiet even though located in central Colchester on a busy Friday. The free onsite parking was a huge bonus. We were able to see our car from our room and could just walk to our celebration venue. The manager was particularly helpful and my was great with my highly chatty daughter. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit.
Lovely twin room with cute features in fantastic location. All staff were very friendly and the continental breakfast was delicious and ample. Really thoughtful additions such as still and fizzy water in room. Very quiet even though located in central Colchester on a busy Friday. The free onsite parking was a huge bonus. We were able to see our car from our room and could just walk to our celebration venue. The manager was particularly helpful and my was great with my highly chatty daughter. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit.
8
John
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good for walking into town centre. Within a good area for evening dining too - highly recommend Middletons. Car park secure but if you've got a wide car you might have trouble getting through the gateway. Afternoon tea is excellent and continental breakfast is very well stocked.
Good for walking into town centre. Within a good area for evening dining too - highly recommend Middletons. Car park secure but if you've got a wide car you might have trouble getting through the gateway. Afternoon tea is excellent and continental breakfast is very well stocked.
10
Victoria
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved our visit to the Colchester Boutique Hotel. It's very close to the centre of town where there are lots of places to get food and drink and do a little sightseeing. The hotel has a quirky charm with several communal areas decorated nicely with art and antiques. We particularly liked the vintage cigarette machine. Continental breakfast was lovely with lots of options: pastries, pancakes, cereal, fruit, meat and cheese plus an added bonus of scrambled eggs made to order. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I'm sure one gentleman never left the place as he was always around and ready to answer questions and checking if we needed anything. If we visit Colchester again we'll definitely stay at the Boutique Hotel.
We loved our visit to the Colchester Boutique Hotel. It's very close to the centre of town where there are lots of places to get food and drink and do a little sightseeing. The hotel has a quirky charm with several communal areas decorated nicely with art and antiques. We particularly liked the vintage cigarette machine. Continental breakfast was lovely with lots of options: pastries, pancakes, cereal, fruit, meat and cheese plus an added bonus of scrambled eggs made to order. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I'm sure one gentleman never left the place as he was always around and ready to answer questions and checking if we needed anything. If we visit Colchester again we'll definitely stay at the Boutique Hotel.
10
Barbara
Nov 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An intriguing hotel in the town center. The hotel is full of character with rooms situated over two buildings, the main building and an out building via a seated garden area. I had a very comfortable stay in a cosy room. The General Manager, Daniel made me feel very welcome on check in and the staff are all friendly and very helpful. I was in the Bar and mentioned that my room was a bit chilly and by the time I returned a portable heater had been delivered. If you are looking for somewhere that provides comfort, a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast included and great service then this hotel is perfect. The price is nice too!
An intriguing hotel in the town center. The hotel is full of character with rooms situated over two buildings, the main building and an out building via a seated garden area. I had a very comfortable stay in a cosy room. The General Manager, Daniel made me feel very welcome on check in and the staff are all friendly and very helpful. I was in the Bar and mentioned that my room was a bit chilly and by the time I returned a portable heater had been delivered. If you are looking for somewhere that provides comfort, a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast included and great service then this hotel is perfect. The price is nice too!
10
Andrew
Jun 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming staff with parking in central Colchester ( although narrow gate. The manager was very helpful with parking etc. Very helpful owner. Lovely Continental breakfast in large outdoor seating area ( shaded). A great base to explore the City and area including the Stour Valley ( Constable country etc).
Very welcoming staff with parking in central Colchester ( although narrow gate. The manager was very helpful with parking etc. Very helpful owner. Lovely Continental breakfast in large outdoor seating area ( shaded). A great base to explore the City and area including the Stour Valley ( Constable country etc).
10
mr Timothy
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice break roland and his manager were very helpful with little issues we had with finding places the room was good and for my brother who was with me has mobility issues it was great parking is a big plus in colchester and the continental breakfast was a big plus with many choices.
A nice break roland and his manager were very helpful with little issues we had with finding places the room was good and for my brother who was with me has mobility issues it was great parking is a big plus in colchester and the continental breakfast was a big plus with many choices.
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Cleanliness
Guests frequently describe rooms and bathrooms as clean and comfortable. A few note tired or run-down areas.
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10
George
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely welcome from the owner who showed me to the room. Clean hotel in a great location to the centre of the city. Full of character. Great value for a quick stop over. Lovely fluffy towels and room amenities. Continental breakfast served with a friendly greeting, great service all round. Definitely one I will return too.
Really lovely welcome from the owner who showed me to the room. Clean hotel in a great location to the centre of the city. Full of character. Great value for a quick stop over. Lovely fluffy towels and room amenities. Continental breakfast served with a friendly greeting, great service all round. Definitely one I will return too.
10
Philippa
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
10
David
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent overnight stay for a short visit while attending an art exhibition at the nearby Firstsight gallery. Friendly staff and the room was very clean and of a high standard. Continental breakfast service was very good. Would recommend a stay here.
Excellent overnight stay for a short visit while attending an art exhibition at the nearby Firstsight gallery. Friendly staff and the room was very clean and of a high standard. Continental breakfast service was very good. Would recommend a stay here.
10
David
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Informative check in. Cosy well laid out bedroom with a good shower. Clean, warm and comfortable.
Informative check in. Cosy well laid out bedroom with a good shower. Clean, warm and comfortable.
6
Rosalind
Mar 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome. Hotel clean. Lots of tea, coffee etc and bottled water in the room. Big shower, good selection of toiletries Hotel is looking rather tired Breakfast has a good range but not the quality you expect for 'boutique'
Friendly welcome. Hotel clean. Lots of tea, coffee etc and bottled water in the room. Big shower, good selection of toiletries Hotel is looking rather tired Breakfast has a good range but not the quality you expect for 'boutique'
10
Mac
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only offered Continental breakfast when pictures on website showed a cooked one, I thought would be available. But was a phenomenal set up anyway with loads of choice. Room was clean, excellent shower facilities & great nights sleep. Room a little small so crowded & difficulty setting up my Laptop easily for working.
Only offered Continental breakfast when pictures on website showed a cooked one, I thought would be available. But was a phenomenal set up anyway with loads of choice. Room was clean, excellent shower facilities & great nights sleep. Room a little small so crowded & difficulty setting up my Laptop easily for working.
10
Jo
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service. Comfortable and clean
Excellent customer service. Comfortable and clean
6
Daniel
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky little hotel. My room was a little run down and ideally would have done well to have a desk to work at. Staff were decent but the room Brian restaurant was quality. Really good. Brekkie was continental and that was spot on also.
Quirky little hotel. My room was a little run down and ideally would have done well to have a desk to work at. Staff were decent but the room Brian restaurant was quality. Really good. Brekkie was continental and that was spot on also.
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Rooms
Rooms are cosy and comfortable, often on the small side; some bathrooms are updated with good showers and vintage features. A few rooms felt run-down or cold in winter, and one guest missed a desk for work.
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Mark
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice surprise very nice room a little small but very very good nice decor
Nice surprise very nice room a little small but very very good nice decor
8
suzanna
Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful. The location was perfect. The room by the courtyard garden was quite cold for a stay in January, the bed had a thin fleece blanket over the duvet, but could do with something thicker for January. Breakfast had a brilliant selection, and the staff were very attentive.
The staff were very helpful. The location was perfect. The room by the courtyard garden was quite cold for a stay in January, the bed had a thin fleece blanket over the duvet, but could do with something thicker for January. Breakfast had a brilliant selection, and the staff were very attentive.
10
Philippa
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
10
Michael
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent small hotel. Very attentive staff. Updated bathroom. Vintage features. Easy walking distance to High Street and City Centre.
Excellent small hotel. Very attentive staff. Updated bathroom. Vintage features. Easy walking distance to High Street and City Centre.
8
Rosalind
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a lovely place to stay very quiet but there was a small problem couple above us was a bit noisy,also you could hear when they using the shower and flushing the toilet apart from that we had a good 2 day stay
It was a lovely place to stay very quiet but there was a small problem couple above us was a bit noisy,also you could hear when they using the shower and flushing the toilet apart from that we had a good 2 day stay
10
David
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Informative check in. Cosy well laid out bedroom with a good shower. Clean, warm and comfortable.
Informative check in. Cosy well laid out bedroom with a good shower. Clean, warm and comfortable.
10
Mac
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only offered Continental breakfast when pictures on website showed a cooked one, I thought would be available. But was a phenomenal set up anyway with loads of choice. Room was clean, excellent shower facilities & great nights sleep. Room a little small so crowded & difficulty setting up my Laptop easily for working.
Only offered Continental breakfast when pictures on website showed a cooked one, I thought would be available. But was a phenomenal set up anyway with loads of choice. Room was clean, excellent shower facilities & great nights sleep. Room a little small so crowded & difficulty setting up my Laptop easily for working.
10
Barbara
Nov 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An intriguing hotel in the town center. The hotel is full of character with rooms situated over two buildings, the main building and an out building via a seated garden area. I had a very comfortable stay in a cosy room. The General Manager, Daniel made me feel very welcome on check in and the staff are all friendly and very helpful. I was in the Bar and mentioned that my room was a bit chilly and by the time I returned a portable heater had been delivered. If you are looking for somewhere that provides comfort, a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast included and great service then this hotel is perfect. The price is nice too!
An intriguing hotel in the town center. The hotel is full of character with rooms situated over two buildings, the main building and an out building via a seated garden area. I had a very comfortable stay in a cosy room. The General Manager, Daniel made me feel very welcome on check in and the staff are all friendly and very helpful. I was in the Bar and mentioned that my room was a bit chilly and by the time I returned a portable heater had been delivered. If you are looking for somewhere that provides comfort, a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast included and great service then this hotel is perfect. The price is nice too!
6
Daniel
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky little hotel. My room was a little run down and ideally would have done well to have a desk to work at. Staff were decent but the room Brian restaurant was quality. Really good. Brekkie was continental and that was spot on also.
Quirky little hotel. My room was a little run down and ideally would have done well to have a desk to work at. Staff were decent but the room Brian restaurant was quality. Really good. Brekkie was continental and that was spot on also.
10
colin
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
overnight stay for a charity back tie ball, very good room, nice and quiet, good quality continental breakfast
overnight stay for a charity back tie ball, very good room, nice and quiet, good quality continental breakfast
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Service
Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful; management is responsive and proactive, including assistance with parking and quick fixes.
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George
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely welcome from the owner who showed me to the room. Clean hotel in a great location to the centre of the city. Full of character. Great value for a quick stop over. Lovely fluffy towels and room amenities. Continental breakfast served with a friendly greeting, great service all round. Definitely one I will return too.
Really lovely welcome from the owner who showed me to the room. Clean hotel in a great location to the centre of the city. Full of character. Great value for a quick stop over. Lovely fluffy towels and room amenities. Continental breakfast served with a friendly greeting, great service all round. Definitely one I will return too.
10
Philippa
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
10
Michael
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent small hotel. Very attentive staff. Updated bathroom. Vintage features. Easy walking distance to High Street and City Centre.
Excellent small hotel. Very attentive staff. Updated bathroom. Vintage features. Easy walking distance to High Street and City Centre.
10
David
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent overnight stay for a short visit while attending an art exhibition at the nearby Firstsight gallery. Friendly staff and the room was very clean and of a high standard. Continental breakfast service was very good. Would recommend a stay here.
Excellent overnight stay for a short visit while attending an art exhibition at the nearby Firstsight gallery. Friendly staff and the room was very clean and of a high standard. Continental breakfast service was very good. Would recommend a stay here.
10
Jennifer
Nov 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, great staff.
Lovely stay, great staff.
10
Yvonne
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable stay, the staff were very helpful. Excellent breakfast.
Very comfortable stay, the staff were very helpful. Excellent breakfast.
10
Barbara
Nov 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An intriguing hotel in the town center. The hotel is full of character with rooms situated over two buildings, the main building and an out building via a seated garden area. I had a very comfortable stay in a cosy room. The General Manager, Daniel made me feel very welcome on check in and the staff are all friendly and very helpful. I was in the Bar and mentioned that my room was a bit chilly and by the time I returned a portable heater had been delivered. If you are looking for somewhere that provides comfort, a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast included and great service then this hotel is perfect. The price is nice too!
An intriguing hotel in the town center. The hotel is full of character with rooms situated over two buildings, the main building and an out building via a seated garden area. I had a very comfortable stay in a cosy room. The General Manager, Daniel made me feel very welcome on check in and the staff are all friendly and very helpful. I was in the Bar and mentioned that my room was a bit chilly and by the time I returned a portable heater had been delivered. If you are looking for somewhere that provides comfort, a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast included and great service then this hotel is perfect. The price is nice too!
10
Andrew
Jun 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming staff with parking in central Colchester ( although narrow gate. The manager was very helpful with parking etc. Very helpful owner. Lovely Continental breakfast in large outdoor seating area ( shaded). A great base to explore the City and area including the Stour Valley ( Constable country etc).
Very welcoming staff with parking in central Colchester ( although narrow gate. The manager was very helpful with parking etc. Very helpful owner. Lovely Continental breakfast in large outdoor seating area ( shaded). A great base to explore the City and area including the Stour Valley ( Constable country etc).
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Ruth
Aug 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
room was somewhat small, staff tried to fix a problem that was out of the control of the hotel which has clouded my judgement but they did the best they could. Very good choices for continental breakfast, plenty of fresh fruit, cereal choices, baked goods and other items
room was somewhat small, staff tried to fix a problem that was out of the control of the hotel which has clouded my judgement but they did the best they could. Very good choices for continental breakfast, plenty of fresh fruit, cereal choices, baked goods and other items
8
Trevor
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really friendly and helpful
Really friendly and helpful
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Location
Central location close to the High Street, shops, restaurants, and cultural sights, making it easy to explore on foot.
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Elizabeth
Dec 3, 2022
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Stayed 19,328 nights
Beautiful building and very quaint. Excellent continental breakfast with lots of choices. Very near city centre.
Beautiful building and very quaint. Excellent continental breakfast with lots of choices. Very near city centre.
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Laura
Dec 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is exactly in the name--boutique. It is quaint and quiet. Great location to walk to nice restaurants and shops. The staff is very friendly.
This property is exactly in the name--boutique. It is quaint and quiet. Great location to walk to nice restaurants and shops. The staff is very friendly.
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Philippa
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
10
Michael
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent small hotel. Very attentive staff. Updated bathroom. Vintage features. Easy walking distance to High Street and City Centre.
Excellent small hotel. Very attentive staff. Updated bathroom. Vintage features. Easy walking distance to High Street and City Centre.
8
Paul
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal place to stay very close to the high street,hotel has parking which is a big plus just a bit narrow to get to if you have a big car Rooms are good and staff helpful breakfast was ok but I did miss a full English All in all would definitely recommend 👍
Ideal place to stay very close to the high street,hotel has parking which is a big plus just a bit narrow to get to if you have a big car Rooms are good and staff helpful breakfast was ok but I did miss a full English All in all would definitely recommend 👍
8
Charmaine
Oct 31, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely twin room with cute features in fantastic location. All staff were very friendly and the continental breakfast was delicious and ample. Really thoughtful additions such as still and fizzy water in room. Very quiet even though located in central Colchester on a busy Friday. The free onsite parking was a huge bonus. We were able to see our car from our room and could just walk to our celebration venue. The manager was particularly helpful and my was great with my highly chatty daughter. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit.
Lovely twin room with cute features in fantastic location. All staff were very friendly and the continental breakfast was delicious and ample. Really thoughtful additions such as still and fizzy water in room. Very quiet even though located in central Colchester on a busy Friday. The free onsite parking was a huge bonus. We were able to see our car from our room and could just walk to our celebration venue. The manager was particularly helpful and my was great with my highly chatty daughter. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit.
8
John
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good for walking into town centre. Within a good area for evening dining too - highly recommend Middletons. Car park secure but if you've got a wide car you might have trouble getting through the gateway. Afternoon tea is excellent and continental breakfast is very well stocked.
Good for walking into town centre. Within a good area for evening dining too - highly recommend Middletons. Car park secure but if you've got a wide car you might have trouble getting through the gateway. Afternoon tea is excellent and continental breakfast is very well stocked.
10
Mark
Mar 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely convenient location excellent for local pubs and restaurants. Nice breakfast as well.
Lovely convenient location excellent for local pubs and restaurants. Nice breakfast as well.
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Victoria
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved our visit to the Colchester Boutique Hotel. It's very close to the centre of town where there are lots of places to get food and drink and do a little sightseeing. The hotel has a quirky charm with several communal areas decorated nicely with art and antiques. We particularly liked the vintage cigarette machine. Continental breakfast was lovely with lots of options: pastries, pancakes, cereal, fruit, meat and cheese plus an added bonus of scrambled eggs made to order. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I'm sure one gentleman never left the place as he was always around and ready to answer questions and checking if we needed anything. If we visit Colchester again we'll definitely stay at the Boutique Hotel.
We loved our visit to the Colchester Boutique Hotel. It's very close to the centre of town where there are lots of places to get food and drink and do a little sightseeing. The hotel has a quirky charm with several communal areas decorated nicely with art and antiques. We particularly liked the vintage cigarette machine. Continental breakfast was lovely with lots of options: pastries, pancakes, cereal, fruit, meat and cheese plus an added bonus of scrambled eggs made to order. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I'm sure one gentleman never left the place as he was always around and ready to answer questions and checking if we needed anything. If we visit Colchester again we'll definitely stay at the Boutique Hotel.
10
Andrew
Jun 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming staff with parking in central Colchester ( although narrow gate. The manager was very helpful with parking etc. Very helpful owner. Lovely Continental breakfast in large outdoor seating area ( shaded). A great base to explore the City and area including the Stour Valley ( Constable country etc).
Very welcoming staff with parking in central Colchester ( although narrow gate. The manager was very helpful with parking etc. Very helpful owner. Lovely Continental breakfast in large outdoor seating area ( shaded). A great base to explore the City and area including the Stour Valley ( Constable country etc).
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Dining
Continental breakfast is widely described as plentiful and varied. Several guests note there is no cooked or full English option.
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Philippa
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
The Hotel staff were very friendly on arrival, Danny made us very welcome. The room was clean, very cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed our continental breakfast with lots of choice. We also booked a meal at the Basca Indian restaurant next door on recommendation and the food was delicious! The hotel is situated right in the middle of Colchester so the shops were in easy walking distance, as was the castle and art galleries. We really enjoyed our short stay and will be back for another visit in the future!
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David
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent overnight stay for a short visit while attending an art exhibition at the nearby Firstsight gallery. Friendly staff and the room was very clean and of a high standard. Continental breakfast service was very good. Would recommend a stay here.
Excellent overnight stay for a short visit while attending an art exhibition at the nearby Firstsight gallery. Friendly staff and the room was very clean and of a high standard. Continental breakfast service was very good. Would recommend a stay here.
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Paul
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal place to stay very close to the high street,hotel has parking which is a big plus just a bit narrow to get to if you have a big car Rooms are good and staff helpful breakfast was ok but I did miss a full English All in all would definitely recommend 👍
Ideal place to stay very close to the high street,hotel has parking which is a big plus just a bit narrow to get to if you have a big car Rooms are good and staff helpful breakfast was ok but I did miss a full English All in all would definitely recommend 👍
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John
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good for walking into town centre. Within a good area for evening dining too - highly recommend Middletons. Car park secure but if you've got a wide car you might have trouble getting through the gateway. Afternoon tea is excellent and continental breakfast is very well stocked.
Good for walking into town centre. Within a good area for evening dining too - highly recommend Middletons. Car park secure but if you've got a wide car you might have trouble getting through the gateway. Afternoon tea is excellent and continental breakfast is very well stocked.
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Kate
Nov 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely well stocked continental breakfast
Lovely well stocked continental breakfast
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Yvonne
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable stay, the staff were very helpful. Excellent breakfast.
Very comfortable stay, the staff were very helpful. Excellent breakfast.
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Mac
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only offered Continental breakfast when pictures on website showed a cooked one, I thought would be available. But was a phenomenal set up anyway with loads of choice. Room was clean, excellent shower facilities & great nights sleep. Room a little small so crowded & difficulty setting up my Laptop easily for working.
Only offered Continental breakfast when pictures on website showed a cooked one, I thought would be available. But was a phenomenal set up anyway with loads of choice. Room was clean, excellent shower facilities & great nights sleep. Room a little small so crowded & difficulty setting up my Laptop easily for working.
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Ruth
Aug 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
room was somewhat small, staff tried to fix a problem that was out of the control of the hotel which has clouded my judgement but they did the best they could. Very good choices for continental breakfast, plenty of fresh fruit, cereal choices, baked goods and other items
room was somewhat small, staff tried to fix a problem that was out of the control of the hotel which has clouded my judgement but they did the best they could. Very good choices for continental breakfast, plenty of fresh fruit, cereal choices, baked goods and other items
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Daniel
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quirky little hotel. My room was a little run down and ideally would have done well to have a desk to work at. Staff were decent but the room Brian restaurant was quality. Really good. Brekkie was continental and that was spot on also.
Quirky little hotel. My room was a little run down and ideally would have done well to have a desk to work at. Staff were decent but the room Brian restaurant was quality. Really good. Brekkie was continental and that was spot on also.
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colin
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
overnight stay for a charity back tie ball, very good room, nice and quiet, good quality continental breakfast
overnight stay for a charity back tie ball, very good room, nice and quiet, good quality continental breakfast
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Ann
last week
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Stayed 4 nights
Mold in the bathroom due to a leak They had to move us
Mold in the bathroom due to a leak They had to move us
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Stephen
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Slightly put off by a wooden beam in the bathroom dripping brown water into the middle of the bathroom floor, which was fortunately a wet room; Presumably for a small leak. Room was quiet and bed comfortable.
Slightly put off by a wooden beam in the bathroom dripping brown water into the middle of the bathroom floor, which was fortunately a wet room; Presumably for a small leak. Room was quiet and bed comfortable.
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Paul
Aug 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up.
Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up.
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Colin
Jul 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Small antiquated room but at least the air con worked.
Small antiquated room but at least the air con worked.
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Philippa
Jul 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We have stayed at the Colchester Boutique Hotel before. Lorraine made us very welcome and she was very helpful on giving us directions before we arrived. Our room was full of character, very clean with luxurious bath products, a good range of teas/coffee and complimentary water on arrival. There is a fabulous Indian restaurant next door called Basca but we didn't have time to visit as we were here for a gig at the Colchester Arts Centre which was only a short walk away. Roland looked after us the next morning for our breakfast which provided a good selection of choices. The parking was so useful and meant that we could explore a lot of Colchester whilst remaining in the centre. We highly recommend staying here and we will be back later in the year!
We have stayed at the Colchester Boutique Hotel before. Lorraine made us very welcome and she was very helpful on giving us directions before we arrived. Our room was full of character, very clean with luxurious bath products, a good range of teas/coffee and complimentary water on arrival. There is a fabulous Indian restaurant next door called Basca but we didn't have time to visit as we were here for a gig at the Colchester Arts Centre which was only a short walk away. Roland looked after us the next morning for our breakfast which provided a good selection of choices. The parking was so useful and meant that we could explore a lot of Colchester whilst remaining in the centre. We highly recommend staying here and we will be back later in the year!
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FAQs about Colchester Boutique Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, breakfast is available for a fee at the hotel's restaurant.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:30 until 23:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel provides step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk of Jumbo Water Tower and Mercury Theatre. It is approximately 0.4 miles from firstsite and 0.9 miles from Headgate Theatre.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Yes, children are allowed at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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