Hotels near Colchester Zoo

"extremely lovely quite place so lovely and was a pleasure meeting the owner ."

"The staff really went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and were very sympathetic as we were going through a difficult time"

"Being from the hospitality industry, I am not easily wowed but I have to say, the staff and service was wonderful, genuine and warm. Clean rooms, comfy beds, all expected amenities working and I enjoyed a delicious dinner in the restaurant. I stay here whenever I'm in the area as there's always a warm welcome."

"Relaxed, friendly vibe, nice touches eg offered to take our bags up to room, help-yourself fridge full of cold water in reception, decent fans in room ( very welcome in hot weather)"

"Lovely grounds for a walk Huge room Good restaurant"

"Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room with breakfast hamper. Nice village location. Very nice restaurant, great for evening dinner. Parking via village carpark nearby."

"Comfortable stay Great breakfast Nice staff Excellent free parking ( register on arrival) "

"room was clean and tidy, staff were attentive and helpful, well stocked bar."

"Nice clean room friendly staff very helpful good breakfast would definitely recommend hotel to others ,this is my 2nd time visiting there."

"We really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful diner - beautiful food and totally relaxing."

"Hotel is good, was moved to a bigger bedroom without any fuss, the staff were great Breakfast was nice and hot and the swimming pool facilities were ok but a little tired Overall I would recommend this hotel, especially if going to the zoo, a ten minute drive"

"A nice hotel and pub with lots of character and very comfortable rooms. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very helpful and present when needed."

"Vanessa and Steve were exceptional hosts and the facilities at “The Foxes Den” suited us perfectly. Everything was most satisfactory and we ended our stay with a delicious full English breakfast which kept us going for quite a while!!! We would recommend a stay there to everyone visiting the area for a peaceful and very comfortable night."

"Beautiful hotel! "

"Location fantastic, staff the same, everything great"

"The room was amazing and breakfast was delicious"

"Great hotel set in quiet, open expanse of countryside backing onto golf course with ample free parking. Room was large, modern, comfortable and well appointed with beverage kit, kettle, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful, and leisure facilities - gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi - were outstanding. A thoroughly enjoyable stay and returning next week."

"Large, clean and comfortable room with lux feeling en suite. Loved the breakfast hamper in the room."

"Well priced conveniently positioned hotel,everything that you would expect and more,breakfast was very good, and plentiful,the dining area was unnecessarily cool, almost cold,at breakfast,I am sure it could easily be adjusted.i will have no hesitation in returning."

"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. "