Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133) hotel
(526 reviews)Discover Roman temples and landscapes beloved by John Constable right on your doorstep
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Free parking
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Restaurant
Free Wi‑Fi
Accessible
Parking at Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133) hotel
Free on-site parking is available at this hotel.
Our rooms
Standard Double
A super-comfy bed, blackout curtains, a powerful shower and free Wi-Fi – our double rooms have everything you’ll need for a great night’s sleep.
Disclaimer: Features, layouts, room sizes and designs may vary by hotel and location.
Restaurant
Depending on your selected hotel and dates you stay, we will be offering different breakfast and evening options.
Reviews for Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133) hotel
03 May 2026
David H
Trip Type:
Solo travel
"Room pretty good - Restaurant sad"
Room and en-suite were good - size, condition etc.
What was disappointing was the restaurant - an adjoining 'pub'. I walked over for an evening meal and stood at the "wait here" desk for a couple of minutes before giving up. There were 3 or 4 other guests (solo or couples) sitting sadly at empty tables - no music - no atmosphere - so I went to a local supermarket and eat in the room with the TV. Could face a repeat in the morning so had my breakfast at McDonalds, even though I'd paid in advance.
I would come back here again - just would not plan to eat there.
29 Apr 2026
Rodney B
Thetford, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
"Great service"
We received great service from Denise at the hotel. Good standard of rooms and value for money meal.
29 Apr 2026
Ann B
Exeter, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
"Supper at the Premier Inn, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester"
We received an exceptional welcome and service from Denise. She was really friendly and went out of her way to be helpful.
27 Apr 2026
Shaun J
Trip Type:
"Poor sleep, won't be back."
Must be one of the worst nights sleeps I've had in a hotel. Pillows were advertised as soft, but felt more hard. 1 pillow would be too low, but 2 pillows would be too high. Even my friend who stayed in another room, said the same thing as me about the pillows and lack of sleep.
Breakfast was advertised as all you can eat buffet, but was made to order instead. 4 people were turned away from breakfast, as they hadn't pre-booked, even though me and my friend were the only people in the restaurant. Will definitely look for another rival hotel next year.
12 Apr 2026
Coastal41948760420
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
"recommend"
took my family for some breakfast and the staff were amazing on shift helping with anything we asked, food came out quickly and was lovely
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Hotel description
Whether you're a townie or a towie fan, there's plenty to see and do at Premier Inn Hotel Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133). There are lots of charming towns and villages to explore, and we're just up the road from one of the gems of Essex, Colchester Castle, as well as some pristine beaches too.
Soak in the charm of the villages and small towns hidden away in this corner of England. Or dive into some serious history at Colchester Castle and Wivenhoe House. See the water buffalo at Colchester Zoo, and then come back to be fed and watered at our on-site Premier Inn restaurant, with a comfy bed awaiting you too.
Hotel contact information
Phone: 0333 777 4619
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