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Sainty Quay

3.71·55 reviewsSainty Quay, Lightship Way, Colchester, CO2 8GYOperated by Essex (University of)
3.71(55)
Top-rated in Colchester
14 min walkUni 0.6 mi

Rated 3.71/5 by students across 55 verified reviews. 14 min walk to University of Essex.

55Reviews
0.6 miTo campus
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About Sainty Quay

Sainty Quay is a 526-bed accommodation in Colchester. It is operated by Essex (University of).

55 verified student reviews currently contribute to this page. Find it at Sainty Quay, Lightship Way, Colchester, CO2 8GY.

3.71Overall rating55 verified reviews
ColchesterCityGB
526BedsCapacity
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Sainty Quay

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3.71
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Based on 55 verified student reviews

7 months ago
I really need a better bed, or at least a dependable vacuum cleaner for the rooms, since my room hasn’t been vacuumed in months.
UK
10 months ago
To get the heating system going.
Spain
A year ago
“I was hoping for a wider range of people and more of a mix in the flats, plus more events focused on accommodation so residents could actually connect. But the place felt pretty cut off, and there wasn’t much chance to meet the people next door, which made it hard to form any real relationships in the building.”
India
2 years ago
The drive time to get to school.
Other (Unknown)
4 years ago
I’m on the top floor, and there aren’t any elevators, so when I move in and on grocery days, I really struggle a lot carrying everything up.
UK
7 months ago
For the bigger units, I think the place should swap out the fridge and freezer. In my experience, having only a small shelf in a small fridge makes it really hard to fit all my food and personal items.
Vietnam
A year ago
Putting the door in the bathroom instead of having a wet-floor setup would be really helpful for keeping the whole space clean. When you shower right now, the water just spreads all over the bathroom. With the door in place, it would be a lot easier to contain it and manage the area.
UK
2 years ago
The heating system isn’t working the way it should.
Tanzania
3 years ago
Please get us a larger bed, and swap the basin tap for a mixer tap so it’s easier to manage the water temperature.
Malaysia
4 years ago
The place isn’t actually bad, and the room is pretty good, but the kitchen is way too small for seven people. There are only two tiny fridges and an oven that doesn’t work properly. As for the flatmates, aside from one person, they’re pretty unhygienic, loud, messy, and just not considerate.
UK

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Where is Sainty Quay located?

Sainty Quay is located in Colchester, CO2 8GY, around a 14 min walk from the nearest campus and approximately 0.6 mi away.

PostcodeCO2 8GY

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