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Harlow
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Chelmsford
130 hotels
Clacton-on-Sea
194 hotels
Brentwood
66 hotels
Basildon
90 hotels
Braintree
22 hotels
Takeley
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The Mistley Thorn
Set in Mistley, 43 km from Hedingham Castle, The Mistley Thorn offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Talbooth House & Spa
Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
The Courthouse Inn
Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
The Lion Inn
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.
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
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.
Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport
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.
GreyFriars
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.
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG
Situated 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities.
Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
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.
Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG
Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 3,885 reviews
Essex's best hotels with breakfast
Marygreen Manor
Hotel in BrentwoodBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,216 reviewsThis 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$178.91 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,798 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$139.50 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 21,617 reviews
Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal.
From US$141.25 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews
The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow.
From US$97.46 per night Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
Hotel in HarlowBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,176 reviewsLocated 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$121.07 per nightHoliday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Hotel in BraintreeBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,937 reviewsSituated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport.
From US$145.28 per nightWivenhoe House Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,177 reviewsNestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.
From US$216.58 per nightDelta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviewsLocated in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$156.04 per night
Budget hotels in Essex
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,645 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$131.96 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews
Set in a beautiful 15th-century building, White Hart Hotel boasts a courtyard terrace and a traditional restaurant.
From US$113.80 per night Pages Hotel and Guesthouse
Hotel in HarlowCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviewsSituated in Harlow, 17 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, Pages Hotel and Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
From US$100.89 per nightThe Oakland Hotel
Hotel in Woodham FerrersCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,584 reviewsThe Oakland Hotel is a family-run budget hotel situated in the centre of the riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers, 15 miles from Southend-on-Sea.
From US$107.62 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,055 reviews
With a parking and an elegant interior, this hotel is situated less than a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport Terminal. Each room has a private bathroom and a TV and DVD.
From US$104.93 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 3,885 reviews
Just 5 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport, this Days Inn is close to the M11. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.
From US$94.15 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,097 reviews
The Campanile Hotel Basildon features free Wi-fi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour front desk and a traditional restaurant. The hotel is just 1.5 miles from Basildon centre, in the heart of Essex.
From US$98.20 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,390 reviews
The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels is a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport, located just off of junction 7 of the M11, minutes from the M25.
From US$113.20 per night
Hotels in Essex that you can book without a credit card
Talbooth House & Spa
Hotel in DedhamNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviewsSituated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
From US$308.05 per nightChannels Hotel
Hotel in ChelmsfordNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 676 reviewsDating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate.
From US$195.23 per night2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park
Hotel in East MerseaNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Mersea.
The Crown Pub and Hotel
Hotel in ManningtreeNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviewsSet in Manningtree, The Crown Pub and Hotel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$157.39 per nightThe George
Hotel in CavendishNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviewsThe George features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Cavendish. Located around 25 km from Ickworth House, the hotel with free WiFi is also 25 km away from The Apex.
From US$116.23 per nightCreeksea Place Barns
Hotel in Burnham on CrouchNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviewsLocated in Burnham on Crouch, within 32 km of Chelmsford Train Station and 36 km of Hylands Park, Creeksea Place Barns provides accommodation with a fitness centre and free WiFi throughout the...
From US$141.25 per nightRettendon Lodge
Hotel in BattlesbridgeNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviewsRettendon Lodge has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Battlesbridge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.
From US$121 per nightGreat Blunts Stables - Stock Brook Manor Golf Club
Hotel in BillericayNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviewsLocated in Billericay, 12 km from Hylands Park, Great Blunts Stables - Stock Brook Manor Golf Club provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
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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- From US$156.04 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviewsWe arrived quite late at 7:30pm. The staff member on reception was very friendly and accommodating and advised that we had been upgraded to the newly renovated rooms as they had availability. The rooms were exceptionally clean, comfortable and well provisioned. I have been lucky enough to stay in a couple of fancy hotels, including Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef, and the rooms we had at Marks Tey were on a par and better than those hotel rooms. Excellent value for money for our last-minute booking. Menu looked tasty and great value, but we had already eaten so didn't try the food on this occasion.Guest review byCraneAustralia
- From US$196.40 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviewsAbsolutely everything. My partner and I rented out both the annexes for us and his parents as we were attending a wedding at Gosfield Hall which is only a 3 minute drive. It was lovely that we could open up the adjoing doors between the annexes during the day and then close them off so we all had our privacy at night. The view of the lake was beautiful. The host greeted us kindly and the snack bar across the grass had a great selection of yummy tummy fillers.Guest review byCharlotteUnited Kingdom
- From US$232.85 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviewsThe staff was very friendly when I asked I could switch rooms, the front was very noisy in the first night. My second room was on the top floor on the side, much more quiet and with a balcony as a bonus! The wonderful breakfast buffet for only 8 pounds, 12 if you add a full English breakfast. It is part of The George on the opposite of the street, there you can check in and eat. Wonderful breakfast and dinner.Guest review byPNetherlands
- From US$267.69 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviewsThe location is amazing as it’s easy to reach by train, and as soon as you reach the location you’re immersed into nature and can’t hear any city noises. Spa is Basic but well maintained and they offer a lot of extra services, can get a bit busy and people are not always respectful to behave spa-like, but time it right during the day and you can have an amazing relaxing experience.Guest review byFedericaItaly
- From US$133.17 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviewsI liked everything except the steps on the balcony. They are slippery and my boyfriend slipped and fell. It would be nice to put rubber strips on the steps to prevent slipping. But overall I was very happy and satisfied with my stay there.Guest review byVitaliyUkraine
- From US$113.80 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 769 reviewsFriendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Perfect location. Nice ales. I decided to save a little money by taking the single room option and was pleasantly surprised at the size of the room and the bed. Best value hotel I can remember, ever.Guest review byDanielDenmark
- From US$174.88 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviewsI had a fantastic, comfortable and enjoyable stay in Frinton. It had everything I needed and most importantly to me the upstairs unit I stayed was spotlessly clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable.Guest review byWendyNew Zealand
- From US$111.38 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviewsAmazing, quiet and easily accessible location and room. Close to train station, 2 great little pubs in Roydon and a walking foot path along the river to my place of work in Hoddesdon. Will return.Guest review byShawnaCanada
- From US$219.40 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviewsThe interior design is excellent. keeping the character but with a modern twist and lots of humour. I loved the paintings. Great bar and restaurant.Guest review byCoxallSpain
- From US$121.07 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,176 reviewsThe staff was friendly and helpful, the beds amazingly comfortable and the room was very clean. I am very satisfied.Guest review byTomoiagaUnited Kingdom
- From US$98.79 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,436 reviewsThe staff were very helpful, food was fab, room was great and the facilities were excellentGuest review byElaineIreland
- From US$87.44 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 4.9Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviewsThe facilities were useful with free wifi and usb ports for smartphones/tablets, etc.Guest review byRobinHungary
- From US$113 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 5.4Passable - What previous guests thought, 82 reviewsThe service was great and the rooms are clean and it's nice and quite hereGuest review byBenUnited Kingdom
- From US$170.17 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 632 reviewsVery friendly team with excellent service and great comfortable roomGuest review byTaraGuernsey
- From US$108.96 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviewsLocation, wide variety of food options on breakfast, quiet room.Guest review byDr TatianaBrazil
- From US$129.27 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviewsExceptionally helpful & polite staffGuest review byEllenUnited States
- From US$144.07 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,762 reviewsAmazing hotel Wonderful staff 👏Guest review byDebraUnited Kingdom
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I loved the bar & restaurant & comfortable bed & pillows , a...
I loved the bar & restaurant & comfortable bed & pillows , a stone throw from terminal which made catching my flight a breeze in the morning 4 min walk if that i will stay again next time I fly from stanstead for sureGuest review byMichelleUnited Kingdom - 8.0
We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round...
We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round lunchtime, so didnt have much time to browse, but we went to a few places and walked round the park! We will come back again and visit the castle. The area around there looks beautiful, too!Guest review bywolfgangGermany - 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 byOmaUnited Kingdom - 10.0
Chelmsford is a very pretty place .
Chelmsford is a very pretty place . The people are so friendly but unfortunately I cannot walk long distances so I could not get to see it all . But we'll worth a visit. We had breakfast in the Range shop which was quite nice. Plenty of places to eat. ...there is street food also like paella...beautiful arrangements of home made breads The shops are so many you would need a day to see it all. There are a row of markets do there is plenty to see.Guest review byLewis - 8.0
Though Clacton on Sea like many British sea side towns needs...
Though Clacton on Sea like many British sea side towns needs some rejuvenation and investment. It still holds some of its old school charm. Plenty to do in a small arrear with two theatres and a pier, bars and restaurants, Its great for a short break or weeks holiday. Easy to get to from London. And also has other places to visit not very far away like Walton on Naze and Colchester.Guest review byJuliaJaneUnited 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 byRobertUnited Kingdom - 10.0
The position of the Hotel was ideal to get to where we...
The position of the Hotel was ideal to get to where we needed to be. The Hotel setting was lovely, over the lake. Also, after being out all day, it was so convenient to just walk over to the Festival leisure park to find somewhere to eat. A very nice and convenient Hotel. Harvesters, and Wagamama were both good choices to eat.Guest review byGeorgeUnited Kingdom - 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 byPaulineUnited 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 byJulieAustralia - 8.0
The towns beautiful with restaurants,, 🏨 walks,, bars and a...
The towns beautiful with restaurants,, 🏨 walks,, bars and a lovely community,, though I noticed a dead robin on the bin the other day which I felt was strange.. I've also heard that there's trouble with kids in the town.. which I've never noticed,, the town is so out of town,, their page is a bit funny and there's no 🚆Guest review byCharlotteCUnited Kingdom
