Our Leisure Breaks Packages and Offers

Enjoy Free Entry to Colchester Zoo

Do you have an Annual Pass to your local Zoo? Are you entitled Free Entry to Colchester Zoo? Why not stay at the Holiday Inn Colchester and make it a family weekend away. Our Colchester hotel is ideally located just 5 minutes from Colchester Zoo.

Stay at the Holiday Inn Colchester and take advantage of what we have to offer;

• One Nights Accommodation in a standard bedroom
• Dinner in our Trader's Resturant
• Don't forget Kid's under 12 Stay & Eat for Free - Family rooms available
• Full use of our Spirit Health Club
• An award winning full English Breakfast
• PLUS check out late on a Sunday - with our Late Sunday's offer

To book, call our dedicated reservations team on 0871 942 9020, quoting ZOO IBDNG

Terms & Conditions Apply - please ask at time of booking.

Currently the following Zoo's participate in the free entry scheme - Belfast, Bristol, Chester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Highland Wildlife Park, Marwell Wildlife, Newquay, Living Coasts, Paignton, Rotterdam & Twycross. Zoo can join & leave the scheme at any time.

Family Friendly

Here at the Holiday Inn Colchester, we want to make a trip away with your baby or children as easy & stress free as possible. We know that keeping children happy & entertained is sometimes difficult, but at our hotel in Colchester, we have added extras to make your family break extra special.

• Family Rooms - with a Double Bed & Double Sofa Bed
• Interconnecting Rooms - so the older children can have some space
• Children's Movies*
• Outdoor play area
• Children's Menu - with special tableware for toddlers
• Spirit Health Club with indoor pool
• Don't forget Kids under 12 stay & eat for free
• Travel Cots can be arranged in advance - at no extra cost
• Changing Mats in Bedrooms when staying with a baby
• 10 Free & Affordable Things to Do in Colchester

Stay with Us

Holiday Inn Colchester is the ideal place to stay for those looking to enjoy a relaxing weekend with the family. On offer are 109 modern & comfortable bedrooms, all of which include Wifi Internet Access* & LCD's TV for the best in entertainment. What's more hotel guests can take advantage of Holiday Inn Colchester fully equipped Spirit Health Club, which includes an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room & spa pool.

Call our dedicated reservations team on 0871 942 9020, quoting FAMILY for our best available rates - or take a look at some of our great leisure breaks.

*Movies are charged per viewing

Colchester Zoo for 2 Adults & 2 Children

Fantastic Family Package to Colchester Zoo!

Planning a trip to Colchester Zoo? Holiday Inn Colchester offers a great location and inclusive packages;

• One night accommodation in a family room
• Award winning breakfast
• Entry Tickets to Colchester Zoo for 2 Adults & 2 Children under 12 
• Full use of our Spirit Health Club
• Don't forget Kids Stay & Eat Free!

Holiday Inn Colchester is perfectly situated only 5 minutes from Colchester Zoo, and such its the ideal place to stay for those looking to enjoy a relaxing weekend. 

To purchase this fantastic family offer, book online now or call our dedicated Reservations Team on 01206 363400 and quote "ISHD2"

Terms & Conditions Apply - please ask at time of booking for more information

Stay with Us

We have a number of guest bedrooms to cater for parents with children. Double sofa beds are supplied to ensure there is plenty of space for everyone.

Keep the young ones entertained with kids channels on the Flat-Screen HD-Televisions, and Children's Movies. Don't forget to take advantage of our Kids Eat Free offer.

• All rooms are Non-Smoking
• Fully Air conditioned
• En-suite facilities with Power Shower
• Tea/Coffee making facilities
• Iron & Ironing Boards
• In-House Movie Packages
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Room Service

 Call our reservations team on 0800 40 50 60 to book your stay with us today.

Take a break this half term with the kids

Want to get away for the May Half Term break but haven't found anywhere to stay yet?

Colchester Zoo for 2 Adults

Perfect day out!

Planning a trip to Colchester Zoo? Holiday Inn Colchester offers a great location and inclusive packages;

• One night accommodation in a standard room
• Award winning breakfast
• Entry Tickets to Colchester Zoo for 2 Adults*
• Full use of our Spirit Health Club

Holiday Inn Colchester is perfectly situated only 5 minutes from Colchester Zoo, and such its the ideal place to stay for those looking to enjoy a relaxing weekend. 

To purchase this fantastic family offer, book online now or call our dedicated Reservations Team on 01206 363400 and quote "IJHD1"

*If your children are under three, they have free entry to Colchester Zoo

Terms & Conditions Apply - please ask at the time of booking

Stay & Dine this Weekend

Planning a break away in Colchester? No matter what the occasion our fantastic two night dinner, bed and breakfast package at  Holiday Inn Colchesteroffers great value and a perfect location to enjoy a leisure break. The 2 Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Package* includes:

• 2 Night Stay in our Standard Bedroom
• Dinner on one evening in any of our restaurants, lounges or bars*
• Award-winning breakfast on both mornings
• Don't forget Kids Stay & Eat Free!

Also, when you stay at the Holiday Inn Colchester you have access to the following facilities:

• Holiday Inn Bar and Lounge Area open throughout the day
• Hotel Restaurant serving a full a la carte menu
• 24-hour Room Service
• 24-hour Reception
• Bedrooms fitted with LCD TV's and High Speed Internet

Book online today or alternatively, call our dedicated reservations team on 0871 942 9020 and quote reference "ISUBD"

*dine in any of our hotel's restaurants, lounges or bars and spend up to £18 per person per room.  Terms and conditions apply.

Upgrade to an Executive Room

For a relatively small fee, this package is also available in our Executive Bedrooms. Make an enquiry with our reservations team today on 0871 942 9020 and quote reference "EXECUTIVE ROOM UPGRADE".

*Terms and Conditions Apply. Based on 2 people sharing. Rooms are subject to availability.

Summer Special! Colchester Zoo for a family of 3

Planning a trip to Colchester Zoo?

Make it a fun Easter break this year! Holiday Inn Colchester offers a great location and inclusive packages:

• One night accommodation in a family room
• Award winning breakfast
• Entry Tickets to Colchester Zoo for 2 Adults & 1 Child under 12 
• Full use of our Spirit Health Club
• Don't forget Kids Stay & Eat Free!

Holiday Inn Colchester is perfectly situated only 5 minutes from Colchester Zoo, and such its the ideal place to stay for those looking to enjoy a relaxing weekend. 

To purchase this fantastic family offer, book online now or call our dedicated Reservations Team on 01206 363400 and quote "ISHD1"

Terms & Conditions Apply - please ask at time of booking

STAY Relaxed

Treat yourself to a relaxing break at the Holiday Inn Colchester with our fantastic STAY Relaxed offer. Enjoy a comfortable night's stay in our Colchester hotel.

Our STAY Relaxed offer includes;

• One Night's accommodation in a standard bedoom
• Dinner in our Trader's Restaurant
• Don't forget Kid's under 12 Stay & Eat for Free - Family rooms available
• Full Use of our Spirit Health Club
• An award winning full English Breakfast
• PLUS enjoy late check out on a Sunday - with our Late Sunday's offer

Why not make your break the ultimate relaxing break by booking a beauty treatment with our on-site beauty therapist?

To book, call our dedicated reservations team on 0871 942 9020, quoting IBDNG

Terms & Conditions Apply.

Check in time from 2pm, Check out time by Noon. One Night minimum stay. Free to cancel up to 4pm on day of arrival. Executive Rooms are available at a Supplement. Beauty Treatments are not included, and must be booked in advance and will be charged seperately. Please request the Late Sunday's offer when checking in.