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East Gate Inn

4.0 star property
Guests can belt out their favorite songs at this inviting guesthouse's karaoke sessions before relaxing with drinks at the welcoming bar

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East Gate Inn offers a warm atmosphere near East Gate. Travelers can enjoy the bar, karaoke sessions, or play tennis on the outdoor court. The helpful staff receives consistent praise, and luggage storage makes arrivals and departures hassle-free.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to East Gate Inn. Colchester Castle Museum and Roman Circus House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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CO4 3BN, England, Colchester, 6 Harwich Road

What's nearby

  • A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.
    Colchester Castle Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.
    Colchester Town Hall
    4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • A historic brick building with a large tree in front, a modern glass structure labeled 'Mercury Theatre', and a statue on top of the glass structure.
    Mercury Theatre
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Essex
    5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station
    12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beijing
    1 min walk
  • Goat & Boot
    7 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Foresters Arms
    13 min walk

About this property

East Gate Inn

  • Upscale guesthouse
  • East Gate Inn provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • An outdoor tennis court, karaoke, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is East Gate Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Gate Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Gate Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Gate Inn located?

Situated in Colchester, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Adrenalyze Leisure, Hollytrees Museum, and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. The Minories Galleries and Colchester Castle Park are also within 15 minutes. Hythe Station is 12 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

East Gate Inn Reviews

6.0

6.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night but the staff were very friendly and the room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I can say is it was a bed for the 2 night stay....we were expecting basic but this was very very basic...no staff on duty once we were signed in...we never saw a soul again...a kettle and cups were in the room plus tea bags and coffee sachets....no toiletries in the bath room no mirror anywhere in the room..The bedding was clean..but the room was grubby and old.. .went to visit relations in Colchester for the weekend ....and only came back here to sleep :(
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

No soap. Rooms very small. No elevator. No one behind desk at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming i thought it migrt of been looked at funny as i have been befor at another pub hotel but all good all round clean tidy frindly lot definitely be going again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok for a simple stay

The place opens at 4pm which is really late. They didn't arrive till 4.20 so we we were late checking in and had to leave right away to go to an event. The man was nice though and made us feel welcome. Free wifi that works well and the room was clean. Although no soap of any kind to wash hands or to shower with which was a shame. The staff are also not around in the morning so any help etc you might need isn't available. Not a typical B&B I would say. The outside of the B&B looks a bit abandoned and with it being closed for 20 extra minutes we were beginning to think it was! All in all, if you're just after a bed to sleep in and nothing more it was perfectly adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel, close to the university and the city center, hospitable staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staying at home book in East Gate inn

Management team are very cooperative and helpful. I felt at home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people, standard room, close to town, overall great little affordable bnb
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

My appraisal

After a long day travel, a comfy bed was all required. The host of 4 weeks was most accommodating and responsive to an issue In my sons room.a comfy night sleep was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to check out very early in the morning and they didn’t want to store our baggage for a couple hours. This had never happened to us in any hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Would not stay there again

I got locked out and was stuck outside on my own for an hour before I managed to wake one of the other guests to let me in. They should tell all their guests to remember not to lock the door. I waited for half an hour the next morning trying to speak to someone about it but there was no one to be seen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Does the job

Don't be put off by bad reviews, if you are looking for a quick stop off this is the place for you. Does what is needed, although small, very clean. bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Cosy

Very brief as we only needed a couple of beds for the night. Pub/Hotel was cosy and the room was nice. The beds and pillows weren't very comfy though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely noisy hotel. We were on ground floor right next to the bar where there was a party. We had to move people out of the way who were lying on the floor to get into our room. The walls were vibrating and people went outside the front door for a cigarette. Right outside our window. The room stank of cigarettes. There was coffee , but no kettle. Didn’t sleep a wink. Will never stay again. Poor advert for Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very noisy

The room was relatively cheap so I was expecting something basic. What I wasn't expecting was the incredible levels of noise from the road and the rail. I just could not sleep till I was so tired I passed out. Also, it was not the cleanest hotel room I've seen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Awful

Not impressed at all will never use this inn ever again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Appalling - absolutely no work ethic.

I contacted the hotel to let them know in advance that I would be checking in late, they said that nobody could stay later than 10pm and we were expecting to arrive at 10:15. We asked kindly if someone could stay later than 10pm to check us in and they refused to do so despite us asking several times. The owner of the lodging gave us an option to pay £50 extra and stay in another one of his hotels, but later retracted the offer and suggested that we cancelled our stay. He stated that we would receive a full refund within 30 days, but no refund was issued according to an invoice sent to me via email. I was given the impression that they couldn't be bothered, and were not even willing to stay an extra 15 minutes, despite me stating that we would be only 10-15 minutes late. - Awful customer service, no assistance given to us and not even a refund despite being offered one. If I could rate 0/10 - I would.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Was advertised as a B & B but no breakfast. Had to walk to a cafe to get a cup of tea in the morning. No where to hang clothes. No soap in the bathroom. It said to arrive at 2pm. Arrived at 3.20pm couldn’t get in as it doesn’t open until 4pm. I am disabled and need hand rails to climb stairs. Had to go up 3 flight of stairs, some with no hand rails. Was given a key to the front door as the barmaid locked up at 10pm and no one available in the morning to answer any questions. Did not see any staff until 4pm. On a positive note, the barmaid was friendly and helpful when she was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a hotel for the disabled

I asked in my original booking request for a wheelchair-accessible room. I was very surprised to receive a phone call when I was within minutes of arriving at the hotel to say they had only just received this message and that the rooms they had reserved for me were upstairs. I did manage to scramble up two short flights of stairs to get to my bed but it wasn't easy and if I had any been any more disabled it would have been impossible. Despite branding themselves as a B&bB they told me they didn't do food, either for dinner or for breakfast the next day. Luckily there was a Chinese restaurant just across the road where we could get some dinner. The light switches were awkwardly placed and the lack of soap or any other "goodies" in the room made the stay difficult. Yes, there was a notice saying we could request these things at reception, but there was no way I go down up those stairs any more than I had to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Best price in the area

Handy for town. Had room with window just above the outdoor smoking area so noisy until pub shut. Shower efficient but cubicle needed treatment to clear mould in grouting etc. Basin plug not working properly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel in need of love and investment.

A small room, clean and with all that was promised - but needing attention in both maintenance and appointment. Sink rediculously small, yet the space was there for a conventional sized sink - pub/inn with history, character and charm but deserted by management/owners to decay - window catch missing meaning window wouldn't close properly. No atmosphere = no patrons = no atmosphere. Love and thought needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, nice small cosy bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
ALTHOUGH I MADE MY RESERVATION BASED ON THE FACT THAT THERE IS INTERNET IN THE ROOM, I WAS ADVISED THAT THE ROOM ALLOCATED TO ME HAD NO INTERNET COVERAGE. THERE WERE NO OTHER AVAILABLE ROOMS AND IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO RELOCATE TO ANOTHER HOTEL. THE ROOM WASN'T CLEANED DAILY AND WHEN CLEANED SOME AREAS WERE NOT CLEANED. THERE WAS NO RECEPTION PRESENCE FOR 24 HOURS WHERE FROM APPROXIMATELY 9PM TO 10AM THE HOTEL DOORS WERE CLOSED WITHOUT ANY RECEPTIONIST OR OTHER HOTEL STAFF. THIS MUST BE MADE CLEAR BEFORE ANY RESERVATIONS.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Accommodation near to university

Booked this accommodation as very reasonably priced and close to the university. Wasn't disappointed. The room was clean and cosy. The beds were comfortable and the shower was a good size. The young lady was very polite and friendly. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No free internet available though the hotel infromation online says free wifi is available in all rooms. Other facilities were satisfactory, but I would not recommend this hotel due to this unhonest report.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017