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The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with full-service spa and golf course

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Food court
Front of property
Superior Double Room
Indoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪34 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room Disability Access

Twin Room Disability Access

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Colchester

At The Essex Golf and Country Club, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Paycockes. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a golf course. .A relaxing visit to Aura can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. The hotel's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Enjoy access to 3 outdoor tennis courts and 6 indoor tennis courts along with an indoor swimming pool and a gym. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Colchester hotel include East Anglian Railway Museum and Milbank Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive - 22.9 km
  • University of Essex - 24 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Hotel in Colchester with full-service spa and golf course
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.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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 and Netflix.

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.

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.

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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

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

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • 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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

The Essex Golf and Country Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essex Golf and Country Club on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$116.4, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Yep, The Essex Golf and Country Club has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Essex Golf and Country Club?

The closest beach to The Essex Golf and Country Club is Mill Beach (19.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Yep, Aura is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a pool?

The Essex Golf and Country Club has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

The Essex Golf and Country Club features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

What makes The Essex Golf and Country Club a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Essex Golf and Country Club.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

No, The Essex Golf and Country Club does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Essex Golf and Country Club's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

No, pets are not allowed.