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The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property

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Reception
Courtyard
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
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, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪21 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
(21 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 body treatments, Swedish massages or manicures and pedicures 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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. 281 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 770 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely rooms very clean and comfortable. Great amenities and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Taiyeba

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
My partner and I stayed at this hotel from the 3rd to the 4th of November. Although the staff decorated the room for an extra charge (which my boyfriend arranged for me for my birthday), the overall stay was disappointing. We stayed in the County Suite, which was spacious, but the sleep experience was terrible. There was no air-conditioning, and the room was unbearably hot all night. The fan provided did not work, and when we tried calling reception there was no answer. The pillows and mattress were also old and very uncomfortable, leading to a restless night. To make matters worse, when we checked out, no one asked if we enjoyed our stay — otherwise I would have provided this feedback directly. Unfortunately, we would not return. Awful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ketan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Facilities not available due to Halloween????
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place amazing staff a great hidden treasure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Perveen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness, more towels and toilet roll. TV volume kept going up and down
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfortable and clean. Bathroom spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terece

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Raju

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Upon first arrival the hotel and room looked modern and nicely decorated. However the bed for our teenage daughter was a Z frame bed, which was uncomfortable it meant she slept on the floor! The noise from the room above, them walking about was a constant distraction due to unsubstantial insulation between floors. It sounded as if they were walking in your room. This meant we didn't have a restful night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jide, Chafford hundred

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. Clean. Could do with a bit of a refurb perhaps. Spa and pool were nice. We didn’t take the pre paid breakfast option. There is a far better offering in the restaurant of all day breakfast which is table service and higher quality/ better options. The pre paid breakfast would have been wasted on our two very young children.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

One nights stay

Room was a bit dated, no usb sockets and no power sockets. Bedside table to one side of bed only which was odd. Bathroom dated and would benefit from refurb. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nisha

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Travelled with group
Accessible room. Bathroom very dated and fairly grubby. Walls and windows dirty. New reception areas looked nice and bar/restaurant good. Lots of noise from rooms above, reported to night porter.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the hotel as I was attending a birthday party in nearby Earls Colne. The hotel was easy to find and location to the village was excellent. Staff were so helpful from check in to check out. Was a slight issue with my room during my stay but this was sorted expeditiously by the duty manager and housekeeping. Would recommend a stay here and would certainly stay again next time I visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, Southampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay if you want access to road links. Golf course is busy and the lawn mowing starts at 7am so if you want a lie in that's not always an option.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025