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LGBTQIA Welcoming Hotels in Colchester

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Colchester on Hotels.com. These Colchester LGBTQIA Welcoming Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 9, 2026.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

1. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Colchester

CNY384

CNY461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

2. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Colchester

CNY384

CNY461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

3. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

CNY406

CNY488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

4. Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester

CNY432

CNY519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story brick building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A hair dryer on a wooden surface with a power outlet in the background.

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

5. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Colchester

CNY362

CNY435 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table with a plant.

A hotel restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and a coffee station.

6. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Braintree

CNY340

CNY408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A traditional building with a dark entrance, stone pathway, and surrounding greenery.

A country pub with outdoor seating and a sign reading 'Fowlers Farm Country Pub & Eating.'

7. Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village

Braintree

CNY384

CNY461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a pool depth sign of 1.20m.

A banquet table set with white and blue decor, including a blue tablecloth, white napkins, and a blue and white balloon arch.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with pink sashes.

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, a shower, and a no diving sign.

8. Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

Ipswich

CNY466

CNY559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with seating, and various kitchenware displayed on shelves.

A room with a brick wall, a large window, a green armchair, a table, and a lamp.

A reception desk with a B&B Hotels sign, a green armchair, and a modern interior design.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

9. B&B HOTEL Ipswich

Ipswich

CNY384

CNY461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with Guinness beer taps, a chalkboard menu, and a CCTV warning sign.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

A pool table in a room with large windows and chairs.

A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

10. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

CNY480

CNY576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

11. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Clacton-on-Sea

CNY1,201

CNY1,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black pendant lighting, and brick walls. Tables are set with white tablecloths and silverware.

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and two large planters.

12. Novotel Ipswich

Ipswich

CNY446

CNY535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the airport.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

13. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Stansted

CNY722

CNY866 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central round table surrounded by chairs.

A modern lounge area with plush armchairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with marble counters, a blue patterned carpet, and hanging spherical lights.

A spacious living area with blue sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

14. Novotel London Stansted Airport

Stansted

CNY622

CNY746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A restaurant with wooden tables and striped booths, framed pictures on the wall, and a bar area with a menu.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

15. Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside

Ipswich

CNY377

CNY452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows. There is a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

A modern library with colorful seating, bookshelves, and potted plants.

A bar area with multiple beverage dispensers, a sign indicating beverage orders only, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items.

16. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Bishop's Stortford

CNY547

CNY656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bathroom with a copper bathtub, a white robe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A staircase leading to a room with a patterned wall, a framed picture, and a blue bench.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a gazebo, and a row of buildings with illuminated windows.

A room with a large bathtub, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

17. Staycations Maldon Suites

Maldon

CNY923

CNY1,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a parking lot with cars.

A breakfast table with pastries, fruits, and a drink, overlooking an airport runway.

A modern reception area with a desk, two yellow chairs, a grey sofa, and a unique geometric shelving unit with books and decorative items.

A modern interior with a curved staircase, large windows, and a patterned floor.

18. Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Southend-on-Sea

CNY502

CNY603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, some with cushions. There are plants around the room, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, wall-mounted lamps, and a framed picture.

A two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered walkway with potted plants.

19. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Basildon

CNY337

CNY405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story building with the sign "PALACE" on the top.

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a chair, a small table with two chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

20. The Palace Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

CNY565

CNY678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top neighborhoods in Colchester

Dutch Quarter

A red bus with the text "ROUTEMASTER" and license plate "RML 2296".

A modern building with a unique angular design and large glass windows.

A modern building with a sloped roof and a large glass facade. In the background, there are traditional brick buildings and a street with a parked truck.

A modern building with reflective glass windows and a brick wall with greenery.

A modern building with a curved facade and large windows.

Dutch Quarter

The Dutch Quarter neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and castle, and has lots of things to do and see including firstsite.

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Top landmarks in Colchester

A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Colchester Castle Park in the heart of Colchester. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Beth Chatto Garden and High Woods Country Park, both nearby.

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An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.

Colchester Zoo

9.2/10 (85 reviews)

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming, both located nearby.

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A white house with a red roof by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Flatford Mill

9.4/10 (15 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Flatford Mill— just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central East Bergholt.

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A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Layer Marney Tower— just one of the monuments in central Layer Marney.

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A grand hall with ornate columns, a large organ, and a high, blue ceiling.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Colchester Town Hall— just one of the monuments in central Colchester.

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A lush garden with purple flowers, green grass, and a walking path.

Beth Chatto Garden

9.2/10 (9 reviews)

Ready for an education in local botany? Beth Chatto Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Elmstead Market. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Colchester Castle Park and High Woods Country Park, both nearby.

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Mercury Theatre

8.8/10 (9 reviews)

If you’re after a show while in the center of Colchester, you might want to get tickets at Mercury Theatre. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre are both a short walk away.

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Colchester Castle Museum

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Colchester Castle Museum— just one of the monuments in central Colchester.

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