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The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property

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Reception
Courtyard
Indoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS
  • Place, Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room Disability Access | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room Disability Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Hotel in Colchester with full-service spa and golf course
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a golf course and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a health club are on-site.
The Essex Golf and Country Club offers 42 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

A golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts, 6 indoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Aura has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Essex Golf and Country Club. During your stay, you'll be close to Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, manicures and pedicures or facials at Aura
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by car from East Anglian Railway Museum and 11 minutes from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
The Essex Golf and Country Club offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the business-friendly The Essex Golf and Country Club. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

Pulse – On-site restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pulse

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 4 indoor padel courts
  • 6 indoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Children under 17 years of age are allowed in the pool from 10 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-7 PM on weekends.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Club Essex
Essex Club
Essex Country Golf Club
Essex Golf Club
Essex Golf Hotel Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Hotel Colchester
Golf Club Essex
Essex Golf & Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Essex Golf & Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel Colchester

The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 749 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet hotel lots of parking .. arrived late so missed dinner so only downside was no real bar meals or snacks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel stayed many times before can’t go wrong staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at The Essex, I was a female solo traveller and stayed for 2 nights, I couldn't fault the spa facilities they were lush! The breakfast buffet was a bit small but you could order what you liked from the menu at no extra charge with plenty of options! Unfortunately there was a problem with the electrics in my room and they had to be rebooted a couple times. The electrics had damaged my hair curling tongs. I mentioned this to the manager and she even tried fixing them which I really appreciated. When they couldn't fix them she stated they would buy me new ones as a replacement! The manager Elaine, emailed me the next day with the order number on Amazon stating they would be delivered the next day, so I am so so chuffed at the help I received from her and couldn't be more grateful I have had the curling tongs replaced. The staff also moved me rooms to another deluxe double to solve the faulty electrics. I am very happy with the staff who were lovely and really helpful. Would really recommend this hotel. Thank you again guys 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay spoilt by minor niggles unfortunately

It was a pleasant stay with clean modern room and bathroom. We were on the ground floor and was woken up at 5am with the person upstairs going to the bathroom and having a walk around on the creaky floor - not ideal when away for a relaxing break. We fell asleep again only to be woken up by golfers with noisy caddies walking right past the open bedroom window as the room window opens out onto the golf course walkway + this happened on Saturday and Sunday morning. EV charger outside kept cutting off part way through charging and only managed 11 miles of charge in 2 days. On a more positive note, the room came with access to the swimming room, sauna and hot tub which was lovely. Staff all very pleasant and will return (albeit in an upstairs room] if in the area again - we stayed to attend a nearby wedding at Gosfield Hall. Uber to wedding venue averaged £22 each way
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Brilliant hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Nicely placed hotel with reasonable room rates, looked like the pictures. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and nice pool steam sauna.. just not near any shops etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay

We had a good stay - the pool is a welcome addition - check times families can go in so you’re not disappointed. Staff friendly and helpful. Also we didn’t realise food stopped at 8:30pm so we got a take out. Staff helpful with ordering and gave plates and cutlery etc so no problem. Fire alarm in the middle of the night so all evacuated. It was dealt with efficiently and calmly however not much communication or apologies for disruption from staff the following day. That would have been my expectation. Overall a pleasant stay in nice grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Swimming pool wasn’t open. Hot room with no air con, just one fan. Asked for another as it was so hot but they didn’t have any more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd stay here, great place. Bar only being open till 10pm the only negative for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025