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A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1. Wivenhoe House Hotel

0.3 km from University of Essex

Natasha

NT$3,901

NT$4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

2. GreyFriars

3.1 km from University of Essex

Glenn

NT$4,947

NT$5,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

3. Birds Farm

3 km from University of Essex

Nicola

NT$5,745

NT$6,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

4. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

2.5 km from University of Essex

Michelle

NT$2,147

NT$2,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A dining area with round tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, chairs, and centerpieces.

A cozy living room with a patterned carpet, a sofa set, armchairs, and a small round table.

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

5. Chudleigh Hotel

17.3 km from University of Essex

Craig

NT$3,369

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

6. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

12.8 km from University of Essex

Sharon

NT$4,245

NT$5,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A round wooden dining table with six chairs, a potted plant with pink flowers, and a black appliance on the right.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. Apartment Sleeps 2 With Garden

17.4 km from University of Essex

NT$3,248

NT$3,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A check-in counter with a computer, a monitor, and a self-service kiosk at Premier Inn.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a modern building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

8. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

17.3 km from University of Essex

Maria

NT$1,844

NT$2,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

9. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

15.6 km from University of Essex

James

NT$1,719

NT$2,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

10. The Victory at Mersea

11.6 km from University of Essex

Aubrey

NT$3,511

NT$4,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A gazebo with a white frame and a glass dome structure with a wooden door.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

11. Kingscliff Hotel

18.5 km from University of Essex

June

NT$2,978

NT$3,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

12. Noble Goose Rooms

17.9 km from University of Essex

Andrea

NT$3,287

NT$3,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

A wooden structure with signs for Pier Hotel Clacton, including breakfast service and room availability.

A room with a white cabinet, a table with a vase, two chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with a nautical-themed mural, a chandelier, and a sign for 'Pier Hotel Restaurant'.

13. OYO Pier Hotel

17.4 km from University of Essex

Tamally

NT$2,033

NT$2,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

14. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3.8 km from University of Essex

Rachel

NT$2,368

NT$2,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

15. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

18.6 km from University of Essex

Jennifer

NT$3,874

NT$4,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

16. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 3.6 km from University of Essex

Norman

NT$2,766

NT$3,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

17. The WoolPack Inn

17.6 km from University of Essex

Kate

NT$3,511

NT$4,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

18. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

15.4 km from University of Essex

Katherine

NT$5,808

NT$6,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

19. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

5.1 km from University of Essex

Matt

NT$2,028

NT$2,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.

A quaint cafe with a green door, outdoor seating, and hanging plants.

A bar area with a wine list, a beer tap, and a menu board.

A narrow stone-paved courtyard with a double door entrance, flanked by white walls and black-framed windows.

20. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

18 km from University of Essex

Maxine

NT$1,933

NT$2,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Essex

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 641 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 705 reviews	View
Birds Farm	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel	8.2 Very good 784 reviews	View
Chudleigh Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 348 reviews	View

Top University of Essex Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel highly recommend"

GreyFriars

8/10 Good

"A really good, luxurious stay."

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was as per expected with the best westen Chain"

Birds Farm

8/10 Good

"Really comfortable bed. Super clean. Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter. Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit. "

Other attractions near University of Essex

A collection of ornate antique clocks with intricate designs and Roman numerals.

Hollytrees Museum

Explore 300 years of history in this Georgian house full of antique toys and decorative arts and dress up in a costume of Victorian times.

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A red brick building with large windows and a white door.

The Minories Galleries

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

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A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing fossils and skeletons.

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

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A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

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Adrenalyze Leisure

Enjoy an outing to Adrenalyze Leisure during your stay in Colchester. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Drop in at this tourism facility to find out the best way to spend your time during your visit to Colchester. Get advice on everything from places to stay and dine, to local events.

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Colchester Castle Museum

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Colchester. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Essex?

University of Essex is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to University of Essex?

Adjacent to University of Essex, Wivenhoe House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include University of Essex - Colchester Campus and For Students Only Accommodation in Colchester.

How many hotels are there near University of Essex?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Essex.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Essex, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near University of Essex.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Essex?

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What can I see and do near University of Essex?

You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum, and Colchester Natural History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower, and Roman Circus House to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre, and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for University of Essex hotels

1. Wivenhoe House Hotel

2. GreyFriars

3. Birds Farm

4. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

5. Chudleigh Hotel

6. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

7. Apartment Sleeps 2 With Garden

8. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

9. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

10. The Victory at Mersea

11. Kingscliff Hotel

12. Noble Goose Rooms

13. OYO Pier Hotel

14. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

15. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

16. Ryegate House Colchester

17. The WoolPack Inn

18. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

19. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

20. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

Compare popular hotels close to University of Essex

Top University of Essex Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

GreyFriars

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Birds Farm

Other attractions near University of Essex

Hollytrees Museum

The Minories Galleries

Colchester Natural History Museum

Colchester Castle Park

Adrenalyze Leisure

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Colchester Castle Museum

Frequently asked questions