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Five Lakes Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Layer Marney Tower
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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View from room
Indoor spa tub
In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cocktail bar
View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Room service
    Room service

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Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, England, CM9 8HX
  • Five Lakes Golf Club
    3 min walk
  • Five Lakes Resort
    3 min walk
  • Layer Marney Tower
    9 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    72 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Village Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Maldon

At Five Lakes Resort, you'll be 9.4 km (5.9 mi) from Layer Marney Tower and 11.4 km (7.1 mi) from Colchester Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A day of pampering at The Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Brasserie 1, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sports Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the 3 outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and outdoor swimming pool plus access to golf lessons. Plus you'll find a gym, a hot tub and a sauna. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Maldon hotel include Colchester Golf Club and Colchester Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Five Lakes Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • University of Essex - 23 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Kelvedon Station - 15 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Layer Fox - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Five Lakes Resort

Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Layer Marney Tower
Five Lakes Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a business centre and 15 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 32292 square feet (3000 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a health club are also featured at Five Lakes Resort. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Maldon hotel is smoke free.

  • 194 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 32292 sq ft of conference space
  • 3000 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Five Lakes Resort offers 194 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Maldon hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The Spa has 12 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Lacu
  • Brasserie 1
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (32,292 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 June and 5 June.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 for adults and from GBP 6.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Colchester Five Lakes
Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes
Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes Maldon
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes Maldon
Crowne Plaza Resort Five Lakes
Five Lakes Colchester
Five Lakes Resort Maldon
Five Lakes Maldon
Five Lakes Resort Hotel
Five Lakes Resort Maldon
Five Lakes Resort Hotel Maldon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Five Lakes Resort?

Five Lakes Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Five Lakes Resort?

Yep, Five Lakes Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Five Lakes Resort?

The closest beach to Five Lakes Resort is St. Osyth Beach (18.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Five Lakes Resort?

Yep, The Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Five Lakes Resort have a pool?

Five Lakes Resort has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Five Lakes Resort?

Five Lakes Resort features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs and 24-hour room service.

What makes Five Lakes Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Five Lakes Resort.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Five Lakes Resort?

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

Does Five Lakes Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Five Lakes Resort?

No, Five Lakes Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Five Lakes Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Five Lakes Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Five Lakes Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Five Lakes Resort?

Yep, Five Lakes Resort has a 36-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.

Five Lakes Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 798 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 798 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 798 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 798 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 798 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall the building was lovely reception stunning staff efficient room was lovely absolutely sufficient quiet setting in a village room iron and board trouser press fan safe and small fridge which was a god send we didn’t use the pool or sauna lots of building work going on all around. 3 complaints my daughter paid extra for a bigger bed the bases were separate as were the mattresses nothing to hold them together so kept coming apart thru the night sheets didn’t fit the bed properly soon as you moved they came away from the bed 1 mattress was completely insufficient in support and you dipped in the middle and slopes down to the floor from the middle onwards the pole in the shower was dirty and at one end was supported by folded cardboard so it fit the space my daughter is 18 works 2 evenings a week and booked this stay as a treat for my birthday feeling gutted she spent nearly 140 pounds the breakfasts were very good selection but mostly luke warm at best the most important part of the stay was the sleep and i didn’t have a good one i will be calling the hotel direct to make a complaint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Soundproofing Needed
The corridor and rooms are far too noisy. The air conditioning didn’t work. The breakfast room was filled with builders taking huge amounts of food. The bathrooms were tatty and when moved to Executive Room the bed and pillows were as hard as anything and super uncomfortable. The linens were good, very good. As were the bathroom accessories like shampoo and conditioner etc. They now don’t offer razor pack so remember yours. A lot of work is happening at the hotel, you do not hear it but hopefully the upgrade will sort out my stated tattiness. Staff very help, polite and understanding. Breakfast selection is stunningly good. Don’t like the fact of having to book a time for breakfast or the pool rather than just going when you want, but that’s COVID and hopefully it will change. Parking is lovely, as are the lifts and there are lots of antibacterial gel dispensers around. If the rooms can be more soundproofed the hotel is a winner but loudmouth guest’s who are selfish spoiled it for us.
Family Room Bathroom
Family Room Bathroom
Family Room Bathroom
Family Room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, room and view was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOvely hotel with moth problem
The hotel is a little worn . very quiet setting , stunning views. Lovely staff members , lovely pool . The matress in room was way to soft and uncomfortable . the room was infested with moths and hotel failed to tell us even though they knew about the problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with partner
Freezing cold heating wasn’t working wouldn’t return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Haldun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay….
Overall a really nice stay, staff were really lovely… We were previously informed regarding the building work etc so that wasn’t a problem, the only thing that spoilt it a little was that the steam room and the Jacuzzi were both not working, really important to us as we were only looking to chill around the pool during our stay 😤. PS Excited to go again once fully refurbished !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David, Kington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast only - no menu, so no chance to order porridge or, say, an omelette. Otherwise a good buffet. Hotel is apparently about to undergo a major refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not relaxing unfortunately
Food from room service was not good. Got woken up by guests having a gathering, not the relaxing stay we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Piyush

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Five Lakes resort - was a wonderful break great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and the food in the restaurant was good. The spa facilities were extremely disappointing and the bathroom was very dated; the tap was leaking and spraying water when turned on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

darren

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chill out
The site is undergoing major upgrades and is about to close for a couple of months to allow this to happen. So allowing for that, we had a brilliant time. Understandably some things were not available or restricted, due to the works, but what we had we enjoyed. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, the food and drink was wonderful and the staff were out of this world. They all made our stay. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and entertaining. To name a few; Oliver, Ben, Omar, John, Mr Cooper (in the lounge bar,) and the young lady in the spa, all were magnificent and a credit to your company.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were a little apprehensive as the reviews were not good at all. But we really enjoyed our stay from the spa to the facilities and the staff were lovely. We used the restaurant and the food was of good quality. The only down side was the temperature of the room, it was very hot and we hardly slept, when we did finally get to sleep the fire alarm went off in the hotel. We tried adjusting the temperature but it's fixed at this through the winter months.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A week's stay, thoroughly recommendable.
Thoroughly comfortable: spotlessly clean: good, attentive staff: excellent food: pool, spa pool, spa treatments sooo good. Could The Village accommodation have some wall coat hooks in the entrance hall? A detail worthy of note.
Kind, friendly, a welcome ambience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

lucy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awful absouluelty awful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022