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Colchester

246 hotels

Harlow

44 hotels

Chelmsford

140 hotels

Brentwood

65 hotels

Clacton-on-Sea

195 hotels

Basildon

93 hotels

Takeley

15 hotels

Braintree

27 hotels

Waltham Abbey

18 hotels

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Martello Bay Hotel

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Martello Bay Hotel is located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, 16 km from Alresford and 27 km from Colchester Castle.

M
Matthew
From
United Kingdom
The staff are very polite and helpful,the location is perfect very quiet area restaurants right out side The hotel is very clean and decorated to a high standard Feels like being at home I would highly recommend A++++++
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$96.48
1 night, 2 adults

The Mistley Thorn

Hotel in Mistley

Set in Mistley, 43 km from Hedingham Castle, The Mistley Thorn offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

H
Haywood
From
United Kingdom
Great friendly staff , great atmosphere on the bar/eating area. The room was spacious, very well decorated , clean and a great powerful shower. Would highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Price from
US$214.39
1 night, 2 adults

Talbooth House & Spa

Hotel in Dedham

Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mercedes
From
United Kingdom
Rooms were beautifully decorated.. ( sky tv complimentary water etc) staff so lovely & helpful There is a courtesy car which can take you to and from the other restaurants ie Milsoms & Talbooth … If you don’t want the continental breakfast which is offered here you can go to Milsoms for a cooked full English which is excellent. ( lots if choice on Milsoms menu) we love the spa here which is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews
Price from
US$280.05
1 night, 2 adults

The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

L
Larry
From
Luxembourg
Well run, well organized, friendly and totally supportive and tolerant staff. Nothing was to much trouble.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$132.66
1 night, 2 adults

Channels Hotel

Hotel in Chelmsford

Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate.

D
David
From
France
The room was exceptional , clean , comfortable and attractive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$201.66
1 night, 2 adults

The Lion Inn

Hotel in Chelmsford

An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.

M
Mike
From
United Kingdom
The bedroom was specious and clean. The food in the restaurant was excellent. All the staff were friendly and professional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews
Price from
US$160.79
1 night, 2 adults

Pontlands Park Hotel

Hotel in Chelmsford

Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes’ drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour.

m
marie
From
Australia
Loved the peace and quiet. Staff were amazing and huge thank you to Barman who made a Margherita for the very first time it was amazing (my husband said). Loved the jacuzzi. Meals were great. Parking was easy. Room was spacious and well appointed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews
Price from
US$198.98
1 night, 2 adults

The White Hart Inn

Hotel in Margaretting

Set in Margaretting and with Hylands Park reachable within 6.7 km, The White Hart Inn offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

E
Evie
From
United Kingdom
Lovely premises, pet friendly, amazing food, friendly staff. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$132.66
1 night, 2 adults

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property.

s
shawn
From
Germany
Very cosy stay , lovely facilities and very good location recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,340 reviews
Price from
US$86.56
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hotel in Stansted Mountfitchet

Featuring a bar, Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport is located in Stansted Mountfitchet in the Essex region, 9.2 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 21 km from Audley End House.

N
Nihal
From
Turkey
Breakfast starts at 4.00am. Easy to accsess to and from Stansed. Confartable beds. No airport noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26,988 reviews
Price from
US$160.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,911 reviews

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

From US$174.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,090 reviews

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

From US$150.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,300 reviews

Situated 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities.

From US$107.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews

This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 18.5 metre swimming pool.

From US$226.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,581 reviews

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

From US$100.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,989 reviews

Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre.

From US$139.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,257 reviews

This luxury 4-star hotel is located just 1 mile from Brentwood Train Station, junction 28 of the M25 motorway, junction 11 of the A12, and Brentwood's central High Street.

From US$113.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,590 reviews

Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away.

From US$112.69 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews

The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow.

From US$92.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,190 reviews

Located 26 km from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this refurbished 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodation in this quiet village.

From US$114.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,869 reviews

Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport.

From US$114.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,557 reviews

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$113.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews

Roydon Marina Village Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Roydon Rail Station, which has direct links to Stratford Rail Station.

From US$102.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews

This property is on the Tendring Peninsula, situated on the coastal road, providing cliff top views.The property features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout.

From US$95.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,127 reviews

In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.

From US$131.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,589 reviews

Featuring a stylish bar, the 4-star Novotel Hotel offers modern bedrooms. The hotel is just a 6-minute bus ride from Stansted Airport terminal building.

From US$107.46 per night

FAQs about hotels in Essex

Close to London, Yet Far Removed

Half-timbered houses lining village greens. Picturesque estuaries and sweeping countryside. Traditional seaside resorts. Affluent Essex has all of this and more.

Its county town Chelmsford has a flint cathedral and waterfront shopping complex. To the east Maldon is a pretty estuary town with a colourful high street, and further south is Southend-on-Sea, a popular seaside town with a good helping of fish and chip shops and the world’s longest pier.

Another pier with amusements is in Clacton-on-Sea, the closest Essex seaside resort to Colchester, the former capital of Roman Britain. City walls remain from this period, and it has a Norman castle and first-class zoo.

From nearby Harwich ferries depart to the Netherlands and Denmark, while Braintree houses the Freeport Outlet Shopping Village. Further west is Stansted Airport, an important hub for low-cost airlines. Closer to London, modern Harlow has the most Essex spa hotels and is close to the Lee Valley Regional Park and Epping Forest.

Brentwood is a bustling commuter town from where you can see the City of London skyline on a clear day. Close by is Basildon with its Hollywood-esque sign, and forming a triangle with them is Grays, home of the huge Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Wherever you are staying, Booking.com has an excellent range of guest houses, country inns and hotels in Essex.

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2.0

Curtains let in light.

Curtains let in light. Constant noise from planes taking off. Windowfitments all loose letting in noise. HGVs parked right outside, lights and engines left on. Shouting from drivers. No pack up breakfast provided for us to take away as our flights were before 06.30. Hrs. Female receptionist Rude Unhelpful and not interested. Complete waste of time, money. We had no sleep whatsoever. Will not be staying at anymore days inns in future. Absolute rip off, disappointing and disgusting and disgraceful 👺
Guest review by
Mark
United Kingdom
6.0

Colchester Castle and Museum absolutely brilliant especially...

Colchester Castle and Museum absolutely brilliant especially for children. We went on a Sunday morning and found cheap parking near Castle Park but can imagine that it would be a nightmare to drive around Colchester on a weekday without entering bus lanes and one way systems!
Guest review by
Barbara
United Kingdom
8.0

Nice ambient. The rooms were sufficiently equipped.

Nice ambient. The rooms were sufficiently equipped. We had a full day party within the hotel halls. Lovely. The hotel surrounding space and town caught my attention best. Took peaceful evening and morning walks. Only thing I missed was a gym.
Guest review by
Oma
United Kingdom
8.0

Interesting town with a lot of history to it.

Interesting town with a lot of history to it. A plethora of eateries, shops galore, all within a walkable distance in the centre. Driving around town can be a bit challenging because of the road layout, avoid the rush hour if you can. Excellent train connection into London.
Guest review by
Peter
United Kingdom
6.0

The Marygreen Manor is a beautiful hotel and I would...

The Marygreen Manor is a beautiful hotel and I would recommend it, I didn't spend much time in central Brentwood so my opinion wouldn't be helpful to others but it is close to the M25 so very convenient, the Shell petrol garage near Junction 28 M25 is to be avoided at peek times, its just chaos trying to get in or out again, you've been warned!
Guest review by
Robert
United Kingdom
10

Very under rated resort.

Very under rated resort. We tend to visit a friend who lives in the area out of season. There is still plenty to do and the beach side walks and gardens are excellent. The Greensward cafe near the Martello tower is a favourite place for breakfast and you can let breakfast go down with a game of crazy golf on the course next to the cafe. Newroz Kitchen on Rosemary Rd is an excellent Turkish restaurant where we like to visit each time we go to Clacton. There are all the usual seaside activities that will keep everyone occupied.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

I had a wonderful stay!

I had a wonderful stay! The room was incredibly cosy and spotlessly clean, making it easy to relax right away. The bed was very comfortable, and I slept perfectly each night. The modern toilet downstairs was also a great touch—fresh, well-designed, and always tidy. Overall, a charming and comfortable place that I’d happily stay in again. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Betty
United Kingdom
6.0

Cheap basic accommodation for 5 min drive to airport.

Cheap basic accommodation for 5 min drive to airport. Advertised hotel opposite-this doesn’t serve food. Better hotel was Lamb and Lion two blocks away-lovely. Fish and chips -walk around the corner or Kebab van opposite.
Guest review by
Julie
Australia
6.0

Braintree is a very historic town with glimpses of a...

Braintree is a very historic town with glimpses of a medieval past in its narrow lanes around the town centre. It has suffered from a decline after its main local industry closed down. It could be a lovely place if there was investment in it because a number of traditional buildings still stand, and it has a good sized centre for an upgrade to take place. There's a nice local park near Coggeshall Road and the station. Sadly, there's an ugly multistorey car park near the run down shopping area with a few cafes and low priced shops. Very sad to see it so neglected. Maybe local councillors could take a look at towns like Ludlow or Chichester to see how they've protected the historic heart of their home towns. Happy to return again though. Good luck Braintree people.
Guest review by
Pauline
United Kingdom
6.0

The Abbey and grounds were wonderful and we loved walking...

The Abbey and grounds were wonderful and we loved walking along the river. The town itself was very disappointing. Most shops on the high street had closed down and it felt very rundown and beyond its best.
Guest review by
Becky
United Kingdom