Looking for convenient and affordable short‑stay accommodation in Colchester? Our year‑round guest rooms offer a modern, comfortable base for solo travellers, visitors, and group bookings of up to 1,000 guests. All rooms include bed linen, towels, and free Wi‑Fi, with access to our on‑site gym, fitness studio, and wide range of campus restaurants, cafés, and bars. With major transport links to central London, our accommodation is ideal for anyone visiting friends and family, attending on-site conferences or just looking to explore Colchester.
Our en suite, single rooms are provided within self-contained flats, and do not charge a single-room supplement. Event Essex is more than happy to discuss your individual needs, and are experienced at offering itineraries for a variety of different group types, including youth groups and sports camps.
For booking of 10 or more, head to our group bookings page.
Breakfast, with the option to add a packed lunch, go half board or go full board
A communal kitchen, for self-catering
Bespoke free WiFi
Free parking
A variety of on-site bars, restaurants, and shops
Direct transport links to Colchester city centre and central London
Check-in is from 14:00 and rooms must be vacated by 09:30 on the day of departure.
En suite single rooms within self-contained flats, with bed linen, towels and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast, half board and full board options are available, along with a communal kitchen for self-catering.
Pets aren’t permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Discounts for group bookings can be discussed via our Contact Us page, this applies to events only.
Breakfast, with the option to add a packed lunch, go half board or go full board, plus a communal self-catering kitchen and a variety of on-site bars, restaurants and shops.
Use our interactive Colchester campus map to locate the accommodation and any other part of campus.
The check-in desk is located at Square 2 and is open until 9:30pm. After this time, please check in with security.
Yes, accessible rooms and facilities are available, but please give us advance notice so we can arrange this for you.
Yes, EV charging facilities are available on campus.
Yes, guests have access to the on-site gym and fitness studio, at an additional cost.
You must be 16 or over to book a room. Under-12s aren’t permitted to stay, and 12 to 15 year olds may only stay if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
No, our en suite single rooms don’t charge a single-room supplement.
A current passport, photo driving licence or a photographic ID card issued by a government body. Non-EU nationals must also complete a registration form with passport details.
Rooms must be paid for in full before arrival. We don’t offer refunds if you cancel or don’t stay for the full period booked.
A late check-out until 12pm costs £15; after that, a full night’s fee applies.
Group bookings apply for parties of 10 or more; see our Group Bookings page for details.
