Last-minute hotel deals near University of Essex

When you stay at Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

Each en suite room at Colchester Holiday Inn Express features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, powerful showers and work desks.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester provides a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also make use of the ironing room, available in the lounge area.

The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 61 km from the hotel.

Parking is now chargeable at £8 per day.

With a stay at Woodview Bed & Breakfast in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Layer Marney Tower and Colchester Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Colchester Golf Club.

Located in Colchester, The Victory at Mersea is a 1-minute drive from Mersea Island Museum and 7 minutes from Mersea Island Vineyard. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dedham Vale and Colchester Community Stadium. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bridge Cottage.

With a stay at The Shepherd at Langham in Colchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Essex and Dedham Vale. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from High Woods Country Park.

Situated 22 km from Freeport Braintree, 256 London Road features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 44 km from Hylands Park and 3.8 km from Colchester Zoo. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Hedingham Castle.

The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

London Stansted Airport is 49 km from the property.

Lauriston Stay has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Birch, 25 km from Freeport Braintree. The property features inner courtyard views and is 30 km from Hedingham Castle and 32 km from Chelmsford Train Station. The apartment has private entrance.

At the apartment complex, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Units come with a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. At the apartment complex, every unit is equipped with a seating area.

Hylands Park is 44 km from the apartment, while Colchester Zoo is 3.1 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 50 km away.

Located 18 km from Colchester Castle, 21 km from Colchester Zoo and 25 km from Flatford, Modern Spacious Annex -Ground Floor provides accommodation set in Brightlingsea. With free private parking, the property is 42 km from Freeport Braintree and 46 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7 km from Alresford.

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

IP-City Centre - Conference Venue is 44 km from the apartment. London Stansted Airport is 69 km from the property.

With a stay at The Marlborough Dedham in Colchester, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. This bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Dedham Vale and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Green Island Gardens Ardleigh.

Set in West Mersea and only 37 km from Freeport Braintree, The Mariners Suite offers accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 44 km from Hedingham Castle, 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 16 km from Colchester Zoo. Colchester Castle is 16 km away and Alresford is 24 km from the guest house.

The spacious guest house includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Flatford is 33 km from the guest house. London Stansted Airport is 61 km from the property.

Offering quiet street views, The Blackwater Suite is an accommodation situated in West Mersea, 37 km from Freeport Braintree and 44 km from Hedingham Castle. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Colchester Castle is 16 km away and Alresford is 24 km from the guest house.

The spacious guest house has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Chelmsford Train Station is 45 km from the guest house, while Colchester Zoo is 16 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 61 km away.

Situated in West Mersea and only 36 km from Freeport Braintree, Secretseaview features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star holiday home is 44 km from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 43 km from Hedingham Castle.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Colchester Zoo is 16 km from the holiday home, while Colchester Castle is 16 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 60 km away.

Rose Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Peldon, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, 43 km from Hedingham Castle, as well as 12 km from Colchester Zoo. The 4-star holiday home is 32 km from Freeport Braintree. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Colchester Castle is 12 km from the holiday home, while Alresford is 20 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 56 km away.

Set in West Mersea in the Essex region, Oyster Lodge has a terrace. The property was built in 2021 and features accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 37 km from Freeport Braintree.

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a fridge and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.

Hedingham Castle is 43 km from the apartment, while Chelmsford Train Station is 45 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 61 km away.

Set in West Mersea in the Essex region, Cosy Cottage in Mersea - Walking distance to beach and town has a terrace. This holiday home offers accommodation with a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Freeport Braintree is 36 km away.

This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

For guests with children, the holiday home provides a baby safety gate.

Hedingham Castle is 43 km from Cosy Cottage in Mersea - Walking distance to beach and town, while Chelmsford Train Station is 45 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 61 km away.

Located in Colchester in the Essex region, Sunrise Studio provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 36 km from Hedingham Castle, 46 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 12 km from Flatford. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Freeport Braintree.

The bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast.

Available, the breakfast at the property includes continental dishes along with a selection of fruits and juice.

Colchester Castle is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Alresford is 13 km away. London Stansted Airport is 61 km from the property.

Sunnyside, a property with a garden, is located in Colchester, 41 km from Hedingham Castle, 43 km from Chelmsford Train Station, as well as 49 km from Hylands Park. The property is situated 16 km from Colchester Castle, 16 km from Colchester Zoo and 22 km from Alresford. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Freeport Braintree.

The 3-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a washing machine. Offering free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Flatford is 32 km from the holiday home. London Stansted Airport is 61 km away.

Located in Brightlingsea and only 48 km from Freeport Braintree, Angie's Beachside House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star holiday home is 25 km from Colchester Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Alresford.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Colchester Zoo is 29 km from the holiday home, while Flatford is 29 km away. London Stansted Airport is 73 km from the property.

Set in West Mersea and only 37 km from Freeport Braintree, West Mersea Park offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star holiday home is 45 km from Chelmsford Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 44 km from Hedingham Castle.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Colchester Zoo is 16 km from the holiday home, while Colchester Castle is 17 km away. London Stansted Airport is 61 km from the property.