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3.0/5
Based on 1705 guest reviews
- Has indoor swimming pool
- Fitness + Health Center
- 194 rooms in property
- 3 floors in property
- 4 suites in property
- Check-in: 14.00
- Group score of 7.2/10
- 23 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Colchester Castle Tiptree Jam Maldon - Historical Town Mersea Island - Beaches
Landmarks and Location of Five Lakes Resort
Property Description
Welcome to the Five Lake Colchester, the first Crowne Plaza Resort in the UK.Set amidst 320-acres of panoramic English countryside, The Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel spans two golf courses, beautiful lakes and some of the best sports and leisure facilities in the South of England. Fine dining, post-golf pints, cocktails at sunset, spa-wind-downs, family tennis, signature luxury bedding and 194 refurbished rooms , the Resort is just minutes from the coastal town of Maldon, Essex; an easy distance from Stansted Airport and a pleasant train journey to Liverpool Street in Central London. An ideal destination for both the discerning leisure guest, the family trip, the corporate team or the pair of romantic getaways….The Crowne Plaza Resort. It's whatever you'd like it to be.The Crowne Plaza Resort is a hugely flexible venue with a purpose-built arena that can accommodate up to 4,000 people. Our events team offer one-to-one service throughout the run up to your event and are always delighted to offer suggestions or respond to unique requests – whatever the size. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, sales conventions, weddings or grand receptions – the Crowne Plaza Resort can offer so many facilities to complement the venue including restaurants, bars, golf courses and a day spa - matched with its convenient proximity to both London Standsted and London's Liverpool Street, it has set a new standard for leisure destinations across the expanse of South England.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 14.00 |
| Check Out: | 12.00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2012 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 194 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 194 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 23 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 39376 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 2500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11.00 - 01.00am |
| Ownership: | Laura Theobald |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Up to 4pm on day of arrival | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 20.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $35.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 20.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 20.00% |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 12.95 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 12.95 Per Day |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 16.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 22.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 27.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 3.50 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 3.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 4.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Alarm clock
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Child facilities
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Dinner available
- DVD Player
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Games room
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Wedding Chapel
Airport & Shuttle Information
Stansted - 30-40 minutes - taxi cost is £60 each way No shuttle bus service
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Previously known as:
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Five Lakes Resort
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Five Lakes Resort.
Feel free to use the Five Lakes Resort meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Maldon event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Ramsey Suite | 54 x 23 x 9 | 1242 | --/100 | -- | 40 | -- | 40 | 45 | --/-- | 90 | 100 | -- |
Close This Ramsey SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1242 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 54 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £1000.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1500.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Ramsey 1 | 13 x 23 x 9 | 299 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | -- | -- |
Close This Ramsey 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 299 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 13 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £250.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £750.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Ramsey 2 | 27 x 23 x 9 | 621 | --/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 40 | -- | -- |
Close This Ramsey 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 621 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £250.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £750.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Osea Suite | 26 x 23 x 9 | 598 | --/-- | -- | 24 | -- | 20 | 18 | --/-- | 40 | -- | -- |
Close This Osea SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 598 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £250.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £750.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Osea 1 | 13 x 23 x 9 | 299 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 8 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | -- | -- |
Close This Osea 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 299 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 13 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £125.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £125.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £400.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Osea 2 | 13 x 23 x 9 | 299 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 8 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | -- | -- |
Close This Osea 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 299 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 13 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £125.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £125.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £400.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Northey Suite | 26 x 23 x 9 | 598 | --/-- | -- | 24 | -- | 20 | 18 | --/-- | 40 | -- | -- |
Close This Northey SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 598 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £250.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £750.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Northey 1 | 13 x 23 x 9 | 299 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 8 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | -- | -- |
Close This Northey 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 299 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 13 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £125.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £125.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £400.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Northey 2 | 13 x 23 x 9 | 299 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 8 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | -- | -- |
Close This Northey 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 299 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 13 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £125.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £125.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £400.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Wallasea | 41 x 41 x 10 | 1681 | --/150 | -- | 80 | -- | 45 | 50 | --/-- | 120 | 300 | -- |
Close This WallaseaRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1681 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 41 x 41 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £1000.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1500.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Wallasea 1 | 41 x 19 x 10 | 779 | --/80 | -- | 40 | -- | 30 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
Close This Wallasea 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 779 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 41 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £250.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £750.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Wallasea 2 | 41 x 19 x 10 | 779 | --/80 | -- | 40 | -- | 30 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
Close This Wallasea 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 779 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 41 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £250.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £750.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Rushley Suite | 103 x 23 x 8 | 2369 | --/180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 300 | -- |
Close This Rushley SuiteThis light and elegant suite can cater for upto 300 guests and incorporates Rushley 1 and 2. The Rushley Suite offers a private bar and dance floor plus its own balcony overlooking the Lakes Golf course and gardens. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2369 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 103 x 23 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £1000.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £1500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £1000.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £2000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Rushley 1 | 55 x 30 x 8 | 1650 | --/100 | -- | 45 | -- | 30 | 40 | --/-- | 100 | 200 | -- |
Close This Rushley 1The Rushley Suite can be divided into two rooms. Each room has a number of benefits and is one of the hotel's most popular suite choices. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1650 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 55 x 30 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £750.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Rushley 2 | 48 x 23 x 9 | 1104 | --/80 | -- | 40 | -- | 28 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | 100 | -- |
Close This Rushley 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1104 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 48 x 23 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £750.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Executive Boardroom | 33 x 17 x 8 | 561 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Executive BoardroomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 561 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 17 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £750.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Mersea Suite | 81 x 43 x 12 | 3483 | --/300 | -- | 150 | -- | 75 | -- | --/-- | 400 | 550 | -- |
Close This Mersea SuiteLocated on the ground floor of the resort with its own terrace and fantastic scenery, this suite caters for upto 400 guests. The Mersea Suite offers natural daylight, a private bar, generous dance floor with tall ceilings and no pillars. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3483 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 81 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £1000.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £2000.00 GBP Evening Rental: £1500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £3000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Mersea 1 | 27 x 43 x 12 | 1161 | --/80 | -- | 59 | -- | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 150 | -- |
Close This Mersea 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1161 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £800.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Mersea 2 | 27 x 43 x 12 | 1161 | --/80 | -- | 50 | -- | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 150 | -- |
Close This Mersea 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1161 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £800.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Mersea 3 | 27 x 43 x 12 | 1161 | --/80 | -- | 50 | -- | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 150 | -- |
Close This Mersea 3Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1161 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £800.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP 24 Hr. Hold Rental: £1000.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Northey Suite and Osea Suite | 8 x 7 x 2 | 56 | --/-- | -- | 24 | 24 | 20 | 18 | --/-- | 40 | 60 | -- |
Close This Northey Suite and Osea SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 602.8 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 2 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Arena | 71 x 48 x 7 | 3446 | --/-- | -- | 2500 | 400 | 300 | 200 | --/-- | 2500 | 2500 | -- |
Close This ArenaRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 37092.4 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 71 x 48 x 7 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Wallasea Suite | 12 x 12 x 3 | 156 | --/-- | -- | 80 | -- | -- | 50 | --/-- | 120 | -- | -- |
Close This Wallasea SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1679.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 3 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Five Lakes Resort
What time is check in?
Check in time is 14.00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12.00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Five Lakes Resort have?
There are 194 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Five Lakes Resort?
Yes, they have 23 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a gym at Five Lakes Resort?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Five Lakes Resort?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
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