University of Essex - Colchester Campus

2.0 star property
Hostel in Colchester with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 6.00 per person)
Meeting facility
Fitness studio
Property grounds
Economy Single Room (shared bathroom) | View from room
The property on the University of Essex - Colchester Campus offers a peaceful garden retreat and dining options at three distinct restaurants. Visitors stay connected with complimentary WiFi and can grab refreshments at two coffee shops before exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

Basic Single Room (with en-suite)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3SQ

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Property highlights
At University of Essex - Colchester Campus, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • 15 meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a vending machine
Room features
All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, heating and weekly housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Blue's Cafe
  • Buffalo Joe's
  • Canteen
  • Su Bar
  • TopBar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Information Point]

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.00 for adults and from GBP 6.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

University Essex Colchester Campus Hostel
University Essex Campus Hostel
University Essex Campus Hoste
University of Essex Colchester Campus
University of Essex - Colchester Campus Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Essex - Colchester Campus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at University of Essex - Colchester Campus?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University of Essex - Colchester Campus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at University of Essex - Colchester Campus?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is University of Essex - Colchester Campus located?

Situated in Colchester, this hostel is steps from University of Essex and within 3 mi (5 km) of High Woods Country Park and Hollytrees Museum. Colchester Visitor Information Centre and The Minories Galleries are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hythe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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