The Railway Sleeper Lodge
About this property
Railway Sleeper Lodge offers clean, compact and great‑value accommodation just a 5‑minute walk from Colchester Main Train Station. Designed for budget‑conscious travellers, our small but well‑equipped rooms provide everything you need for a comfortable and convenient stay at an affordable price.
Our rooms are ideal for short stays, contractors, solo travellers and anyone seeking reliable comfort without the cost of larger hotel rooms.
• 24-hour self check-in for maximum convenience
• Ensuite rooms with microwave, fridge, and hospitality tray
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi and Freeview TV
• Hairdryer, iron, and ironing board in every room
• Free on-site parking
Colchester city centre is just a 5‑minute drive away, with Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle and major road links (A12/A120) easily accessible. Whether visiting for work or leisure, Railway Sleeper Lodge is a smart choice for travellers who want value, convenience and a well‑equipped compact room.
Please note that all our rooms include a small fridge and microwave designed for simple “grab‑and‑go” food, such as heating ready meals, rather than for cooking. The rooms do not offer any kitchen‑style facilities. For convenience, we provide a small plastic bowl and spoon, and guests are welcome to bring their own cutlery or crockery if they prefer
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
The property will send you an SMS on day of arrival around 14:30 with the code to the front door so that you can check yourself in from 15:00. This will be sent to the number attached to the booking. If you wish it to be sent to a different number, you will be asked additional security questions. The property require you to be contactable by mobile phone or email during your stay.
Please note that the lodge operates a self check-in policy and you are unlikely to see a member of staff during your stay. A housekeeper will be available by telephone.
Early check-in between 12:00 and 15:00 can be arranged for a £10 surcharge. This is subject to availability and must be requested in advance.
Please note that a maximum of 2 pets can be accommodated at this property for an additional cost of £10 per pet per stay (pets are not suitable for the small double room).
The property is close to train station and hospital and some of the rooms may be affected by noise.
As the rooms are small and there are steep stairs, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. If unsure please ask.
The fine print
• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Legal information
FAQs about The Railway Sleeper Lodge
- Standard Suite
- Double Room
- Double Room
- Family Suite
- Two-Bedroom Suite
- Two-Bedroom Suite
Guest reviews
Very good
Ml
🇫🇷 France
young couple · Two-Bedroom Suite
Penny
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
young couple · Double Room
Facilities of The Railway Sleeper Lodge
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & Security
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Media & Technology
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
Health & Safety
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
