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Drapers Hotel

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Drapers Hotel

A staircase with stone walls, a chandelier, and framed pictures.
A corner seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a decorative light fixture, and a view of the street outside.
A bar area with multiple patrons, a bar counter with taps, and hanging light fixtures.
A traditional building with multiple windows and a sign indicating it is a pub.
An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by a wooden fence.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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53 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2PB
  • Place, East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hedingham Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Suite

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

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a table, a chair, and a dresser. There is a skylight above the beds and a window on the left.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a standing fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a fan, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A room with a chandelier, patterned wallpaper, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Colchester

At Drapers Hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from East Anglian Railway Museum and 13.7 km (8.5 mi) from Hedingham Castle. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a television in a common area. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Colchester hotel include Great Notley Country Park and Colchester Zoo.

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Halstead Leisure Centre - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Hedingham Castle - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 6 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Double Pistachio Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drapers Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The boutique Drapers Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and a television in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Drapers Hotel offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fox and Firkin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Drapers Hotel?

Drapers Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Drapers Hotel?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drapers Hotel on 10 Nov 2026 start from NZ$183, including 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.

Is parking available at Drapers Hotel?

Yep, Drapers Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Drapers Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Drapers Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Drapers Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drapers Hotel?

No, Drapers Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Drapers Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Drapers Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drapers Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drapers Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Drapers Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Drapers Hotel.

Drapers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 221 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with tea,coffee facilities but no breakfast included in this stay, but great Garden Centre Cafeteria close by as stated in room information. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Boiling hot rooms No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the rooms seem very spacious and the two that we have used also have excellent bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A popular hotel with nice food, and I loved the characterful decor. Staff were great annd a very comfortable bed. Only down point was my room was a bit noisy, being next to some fan or refrigeration unit or something. I’d definitely stay again, but would ask for a different room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great stay would highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here a few years back and it has definitely gone downhill since then. Bathroom was not clean, particularly around skirting board, edge of shower, shower tray, toilet. Broken tiling behind toilet. Bedding was clean but would say floors, walls etc needed cleaning to remove cobwebs etc. No water provided in fridge, no biscuits with coffee and tea tray. Would say that generally cleaning needs to be more thorough and hotel area needs refurbishing. Ok for a quick one night stay as bed and towels were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very comfortable room very clean and also friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room and great location on High Street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint rooms which were very comfy and in a nice little village … would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking but hotel really good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was a comfortable and clean hotel, staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Comfortable bed. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Staff were really helpful, nothing was too much for them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok but do NOT book in the summer!! Only one room has air con and the heated towel rail can not be turned off! Even with the fuse removed (owner advised we remove). This made the bathroom ridiculous hot which filtered through to the room. Room wasn’t the cleanest, stains up the walls from coffee (I hope) Aircon in all rooms would make it much more comfortable and the rest could be overlooked. Staff were fantastic though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very uniquely decorated property , quirky and inviting, was a nice experience and stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the decor, room was comfy but snug, bed was comfotable. only downside was no breakfast served so had to travel to nearest garden centre for breakfast hense 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and helpful staff Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'm a returning guest - it's a great place to stay if you want to be in this area. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff, helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place , friendly staff and super comfortable and clean room . Would def go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In general this was a lovely stay and would have considered returning. However as fate had it, there was a late night England World Cup match vs Mexico scheduled for 01.00 in a Monday morning. This was being screened outdoors by this hotel just outside our room so no sleep was going to be had. The reason we know this as we experienced this for the previous England match. To compound the importance of myself and my wife getting sleep was that our son was getting married on that Monday. We gave the hotel 2 - 3 days notice of us vacating our room after day 4 of our 5 day stay via the hotel message app and notified the local staff. They understood our situation and would pass the request on. 1 week after the match, we've had no reply or refund for that 1 night stay. As the hotel runs the sports bar, they have sacrificed our stay for that 1 night while keeping our money. Needlessly leaves us with a sour taste.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The location was right for us to attend St Andrew’s church.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with a large comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023