The Maltings is a 779-bed property situated alongside the River Colne and is within 15 minutes from the University of Essex on foot. The property is served by a direct bus service into the town centre, as well as the Colchester Town and Colchester North train stations. It was built in two phases – the first was completed in 2014 and the second in 2015 – and features a cinema room, fully-equipped gym, onsite convenience store and laundry room.