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The North Hill Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Colchester

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Standard Double King room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Reception
Front of property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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51 NORTH HILL, Colchester, England, CO1 1PY
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Suite

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double King room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double King room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Heart of Colchester.You'll be steps from Jumbo Water Tower and a 5-minute walk from Mercury Theatre. Colchester Arts Centre and firstsite are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Essex - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 13 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪wagamama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The North Hill Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Colchester
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The North Hill Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The North Hill Hotel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.5 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The North Hill Hotel to the airport?

The North Hill Hotel is 40.3 mi (65-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The North Hill Hotel?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The North Hill Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $72.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The North Hill Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The North Hill Hotel.

How close is The North Hill Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.9 mi (21-min drive) from St. Osyth Beach and 16.3 mi (24-min drive) from Jaywick Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The North Hill Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The North Hill Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.5 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The North Hill Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The North Hill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The North Hill Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does The North Hill Hotel have a pool?

The North Hill Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The North Hill Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The North Hill Hotel to downtown Colchester?

The North Hill Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Colchester.