Discover The Maltings, the ideal student accommodation offering easy access to the University of Essex and everything Colchester has to offer. The residence includes fantastic amenities such as a gym, study rooms and social spaces, all-inclusive bills and WiFi, making student life easier and more enjoyable.

The Maltings offers a variety of en-suite and studio options designed to let you experience university exactly the way you want:

En-suite rooms in a shared flat

• Your own en-suite room with shared kitchen and living area
• 3/4 double bed, fitted wardrobe and plenty of storage
• Sizes from 13 to 15m²

Studios

• Spacious for a single student or perfect for a couple
• Double bed, fitted wardrobe and plenty of storage
• Sizes from 27 to 29m²

Apartments

• Spacious self-contained apartments
• Your own ensuite bathroom and living space
• Single occupancy only

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Key facilities

• TV area – space to relax with friends and watch TV, making this the perfect hub for social events throughout the year
• Common area – another space to hang out with friends
• Games area – featuring a pool table
• Study area – communal study space, featuring large tables
• Gym – work out in the fully equipped onsite gym
• Outdoor area – relax and enjoy the sun in the landscaped courtyard
• Ultra-fast WiFi – 100Mbps internet and WiFi throughout
• Secure premises – CCTV & security doors

Booking a room

Some en-suite rooms at The Maltings are available on 39-, 44- and 51-week contracts and studios are available on 44- and 51-week contracts from 20 September 2025. See below for a full list of room options for the 2025/26 academic year, and visit the Capitol Students website for the latest room availability and pricing information.

Booking your room couldn’t be easier! You can only make a booking through the easy-to-use and secure booking system on the Capitol Students site – simply select your chosen residence and the room you want and then follow the steps.

Capitol Students ask for an advance rent payment (£100 to £300 depending on the location) to allocate you a room. For properties in England, this will be deducted from the first instalment or payment, which is due before the tenancy start date. For properties in Scotland, this will deducted from the first instalment or payment due on the tenancy start date. If, having secured a room, you need to cancel your booking, the Capitol Students site has details of the cancellation policy for residents in England and Scotland.

Once you’ve paid your advance rent, you will be allocated a room and receive an email with instructions on how to complete the booking process. (Please note, there is a ten-day deadline to accept your room offer and sign your licence agreement electronically.)

Offers for 2025/26

• Refer a friend to stay at Capitol Students in academic year 2025/26 and receive a £100 voucher for yourself and your friend! (They must be new residents who have booked after you, and they should not have stayed at Capitol Students previously.)
• Want to share a room? Great news – your second resident now gets to stay for free (selected room types only).

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Pricing

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