GreyFriars

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

2 × Deluxe King Suite
Price for:
Max adults: 2
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Max adults: 2
2 private suites
Each unit has:
1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 2 left
US$570 per night
Original price
US$1,899.17
Last-minute Deal
- US$189.92
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$1,709.25
US$570 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Deluxe King Suite
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$855 for 3 nights
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Superior King Suite
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$1,055 for 3 nights
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Deluxe King Suite
To fit 2 adults, 1 child, you'll need to select 2 of these
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
431 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Dressing room
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$285 per night
Original price
US$949.58
Last-minute Deal
- US$94.96
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$854.63
US$285 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
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You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 2 left
Superior King Suite
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
581 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$352 per night
Original price
US$1,171.71
Last-minute Deal
- US$117.17
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$1,054.54
US$352 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bradley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The rooms are very spacious and the bathrooms lovely”
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Parking behind a secure gate. Friendly staff. Lovely room. Lovely food.”
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location, very comfortable room with great facilities and lovely bathroom ( jr suite) nice breakfast and friendly staff , good car parking too ! 3rd stay at this hotel, we will definitely use again .”
  • Gezgin
    Turkey Turkey
    “Very friendly approach to my family. Very good room selection for 3 of us. Great location, very comfortable rooms, real good breakfast with great tastes. Thanks for everything. You are our hotel choice in Colchester from now on.”
  • Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was lovely, parking exceptionally safe and secure with closed gate parking, staff very friendly and happy to help with any request.”
  • The
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect location, staff very helpful, beautiful breakfast included very happy. Car park too”
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Split Level room (no.19) Very comfy large bed. Ample space to do what we needed. The only 2nd thought we had were we knew about the bed being `upstairs` but weren`t aware / didnt see in photographs at all, that the bathroom wasn`t en-suite, as it...”
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location is good with private parking included, staff are very friendly and helpful”
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our room was beautiful. It oozed quality and style.”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect location in the wonderful town of Colchester. A beautiful junior suite made our stay, with a stones throw from the castle. Looking forward to staying again in 2026!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Bars and Lounges
    • Cuisine
      British

House rules

GreyFriars takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$66. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform GreyFriars in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.