Holiday Inn Express Colchester, Essex Stay: Breakfast, Late Checkout & Zoo Tickets for 2 - Dining Upgrade

Let your getaway roar with a stay and a wild zoo adventure!

We’re offering you an Essex Stay: Breakfast, Late Checkout, Zoo Tickets & Optional Dining Upgrade for 2, saving you up to 27% off Holiday Inn Express Colchester's prices.

The Perfect Colchester City Break

Start your adventure with an overnight city break at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, perfect for couples seeking comfort, convenience, and a little wildlife wonder. Whether you’re after a romantic retreat, a spontaneous escape, or a fun-filled day at the zoo, this Essex getaway does it all!

What’s Included

• Overnight stay for 2 people in a standard double room.
• Breakfast served each morning.
• Entry tickets to Colchester Zoo – see exotic birds, lemurs, elephants, and more across 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes.
• Late checkout at 12pm for ultimate relaxation
• Upgrade: Add a £24 dining credit per person

Perfectly Placed Hotel

Located just off the A12 (six miles from Colchester town centre), Holiday Inn Express Colchester is a modern, convenient hotel perfect if you’re travelling with family or for a mini staycation with loved ones. With comfortable, air-conditioned rooms and easy access to multiple transport links (cars, buses and train stations) to the surrounding Essex countryside, it's a great base for short stays, overnight stops, and onward travel.

Room Features

• Standard double room with double bed
• En-suite bathroom with quality toiletries
• Air-conditioning
• Flat-screen TV
• Tea and ground coffee-making facilities
• Still and sparkling water

Hotel Facilities

• On-site restaurant and bar (the bar is open until 1am)
• Business facilities with three meeting rooms
• Ironing room
• Lounge area
• Wi-Fi throughout the property
• 15-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo
• Private parking available - £8 per day

Dining Upgrade

Want to stay in for dinner? Include a £24 dining credit per person for dinner in the night. Enjoy freshly prepared cuisine in the on-site restaurant, then unwind in the bar that’s open late for the perfect nightcap (dining credit applies to food only).

Perfect For

• Couples craving an easy escape.
• Families wanting a quick way to show their children around a famous city.
• City explorers needing a comfortable base for discovering nearby attractions.

Experience Colchester

Colchester isn’t just Britain’s oldest recorded town – it’s a vibrant city break destination packed with things to see and do! Step into history at Colchester Castle Museum, unwind in Castle Park, or lose yourself among the floral displays at Green Island Gardens - and with Colchester Zoo entry included, you’re guaranteed a day of animal encounters across 60 beautiful acres!

Sample Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive mid-day and spend the afternoon at the Colchester Zoo. Stroll through Green Island Gardens or head to Culver Square for some shopping before dinner at the hotel’s restaurant (if dining credit upgrade chosen).
• Day 2: After your complimentary breakfast, visit Colchester Castle Museum before you checkout leisurely at 12pm.

With easy access, modern amenities, and top attractions nearby, this Colchester city break packs animal encounters, historic sights, and modern comfort into one brilliant bundle. Pair your stay with an optional dinner upgrade and relax knowing you’re saving on this memorable mini break.

FAQs

• Are Colchester Zoo tickets already included?
  Yes, your stay includes entry for two adults to Colchester Zoo.
• Can I upgrade my stay?
  You can choose to add a £24 dinner credit per person for the on-site restaurant.
• What time is check-in and checkout?
  Check-in is from 2pm, with late checkout available until 12pm.
• How do I get to the hotel?
  The hotel is located just off the A12; Colchester town centre and train station are nearby for easy access.

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