Collegiate University Quays, Colchester

University Quays apartments have ensuite options such as Single Ensuite Rooms, a Premium Single Ensuite, and Double Ensuite Rooms. Ensuites include a private bedroom with a bathroom and a shared kitchen, and a living room. There are many room amenities to make your move-in easy. There is a single bed, a study desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a lamp, and more. The kitchen is stocked with an oven, freezer, kettle, and a microwave. The rent includes Wi-Fi, gas, electricity, heating, water, council tax, and contents insurance. So no surprise bills for you.

There are common amenities as well for a better lifestyle. You can stay active with badminton courts, basketball courts, a climbing wall, and a well-equipped gym. The wellbeing facilities support relaxation and healthy routines. The common room offers a comfortable space to socialise and unwind. Safety features include key fob access, fire blankets, smoke detectors, and trained first aiders. The disability support and mental health support make this place ideal for people with some physical or mental distress. At University Quays, your packages are managed with the help of mail delivery, post boxes, and parcel collection. Your basic needs are supported by laundrettes. The on-site cafés, restaurants, and bars provide convenient dining and social options. Bike storage offers secure bicycle parking. The outdoor spaces provide areas to relax and enjoy fresh air.

University Quays Essex, has everyday conveniences nearby, including educational institutions. The Colchester Institute is also within a 12-minute drive, and the University Campus Suffolk is within a 36-minute drive. Home Bargains and Starry Mart are your one-stop solutions for groceries and household products. Your medicinal and hygiene needs can be taken care of at The Hythe Pharmacy and Boots Pharmacy. In case you fall sick, there is Lexden Hospital nearby.

University Quays Colchester has premium eating options close by, such as Subway, Bambu Vietnamese, and Naka Thai. At welcoming cafes like Mission Cafe, Hollyhock Café, and Bakeoffee, you can plan your hangout sessions with your friends. The Spinnaker and SU Bar are full of chill vibes and atmosphere to enjoy your evenings. Wivenhoe Nature Park and Salary Brook Local Nature Reserve take you close to nature.

Touring the city during your stay at University Quays makes your student days more memorable. The Colchester Castle Museum is a great place to explore 2,500 years of history, including Iron Age, Roman and Norman collections. At Colchester Castle Park, you can organise picnics, play mini-golf and visit the boating lake. Visitors can view modern artworks, attend events and participate in creative activities at Firstsite. Hollytrees Museum has objects and decorative arts that illustrate life over the past 300 years, making it one of the best places to learn about domestic and social life in Colchester.

Essex University Quays is close to public transport, making your commute easy. The nearest bus stop is Knowledge Gateway on the main campus. University Quays has its own dedicated bus stop (University Quays) directly outside the property on Boundary Road/Haven Road—a 1-minute walk. For bus ride discounts, students can use the Colchester Borough Card. For longer journeys to nearby cities, Hythe train station is within a 14-minute walk. There are 16–25 / 26–30 Railcards, which, by linking to National Rail tickets, you can get 1/3 off off-peak rail travel across the wider UK network. International students can take their flight home from London Stansted Airport, which is within a 51-minute drive.