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66 hotels

Clacton-on-Sea

194 hotels

Basildon

92 hotels

Braintree

23 hotels

Takeley

15 hotels

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Martello Bay Hotel

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, a 2-minute walk from Clacton Beach, Martello Bay Hotel provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Melanie
From
United Kingdom
Very clean , beautifully decorated. Thought of every detail in the room . Very friendly host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$97.19
1 night, 2 adults

The Mistley Thorn

Hotel in Mistley

Located in Mistley, 26 miles from Hedingham Castle, The Mistley Thorn has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

M
Molly
From
United States
Fabulous breakfast, comfy bed, super clean room, kind staff. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Price from
$215.98
1 night, 2 adults

Talbooth House & Spa

Hotel in Dedham

Located in Dedham, 21 miles from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

r
richard
From
United Kingdom
Quiet, Relaxing and a great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
$282.12
1 night, 2 adults

The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

W
William
From
United Kingdom
Service was excellent, both as an overnight guest and as a member of a large dinner party. Food was also excellent, all our party agreed. I had pork belly, duck and creme brulee... The room was very nicely decorated, warm and clean. The ensuite shower room was warm, big towels and enough of the usual supplies. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit teas, biscuits, milk in the cutest bottles, couldn't have done more. Breakfast was good, the service excellent and the choice unlimited. I would highly recommend The Courthouse for dinner or overnight stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
$133.64
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.

S
Scot
From
Turkey
Beautifull grounds Beautifull rooms. Heated bathroom and bedroom floors incredibly quite and peacefull A very nice place to stay..we will be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews
Price from
$203.15
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.

N
Nigel
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic good selection of both hot and cold
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
$161.98
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 splendor.

D
Donna
From
United States
Private estate feel and great bar and dining. Wait staff was very accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 793 reviews
Price from
$200.45
1 night, 2 adults

The White Hart Inn

Hotel in Margaretting

Located in Margaretting and with Hylands Park reachable within 4.2 miles, The White Hart Inn has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$133.64
1 night, 2 adults

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

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Located 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.

E
Edwards
From
United Kingdom
Evening thing was good as usual.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,325 reviews
Price from
$83.35
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, 5.7 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 13 miles from Audley End House.

E
Emma
From
Ireland
Perfect location and spotlessly clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 26,870 reviews
Price from
$162.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 26,870 reviews

Featuring a bar, Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport is located in Stansted Mountfitchet in the Essex region, 5.7 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 13 miles from Audley End House.

From $150.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,908 reviews

Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.

From $175.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews

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

From $155.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,296 reviews

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

From $107.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews

This adults-only, luxury hotel is set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds and listed gardens, with 35 treatment rooms and an 61 foot swimming pool.

From $228.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,599 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 $91.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,986 reviews

Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 2 mi from Basildon town center. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 14 mi from Lakeside Shopping Center.

From $201.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,256 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 $134.99 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews

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

From $255.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,192 reviews

Located 16 mi from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this refurbished 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodations in this quiet village.

From $103.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews

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

From $94.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews

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

From $103.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

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

From $95.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,568 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 $108.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

Located in Stansted Mountfitchet, Kings Arms Hotel has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $129.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews

Located in Rochford, 5.4 miles from Adventure Island, The Cherry Tree Rochford provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

From $105.29 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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From $102.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,397 reviews
The staff were exceptionally friendly, all three women working reception the evening and morning of our stay were so lovely and helpful and pleasant! Whoever watches over the messaging system was efficient and quick even when messaging outside of business hours with a question. All facilities were clean and easily accessible! Staff made it more than just a night away and I never mentioned it being my birthday but staff must have noticed in my information and even gave me a birthday card! The little things such as kindness and helpfulness and attention to detail was what made it special!
Guest review by
Toni-Tamar
United Kingdom
From $201.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
As soon as we got to The property overlooking the lake it was amazing . We were so hungry and right in front was a shack doing the best bacon butties & more coffee tea cakes etc Carl was great , it had everything there for us as we were attending a wedding at Gosfield Hall . Water & milk & cereals provided tea coffee etc . The bed was amazingly comfortable. It was perfect for us I didn’t want to leave
Guest review by
Julia
United Kingdom
From $83.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,736 reviews
Great find. Stayed couple nights and had a great stay. Check in was smooth and easy as the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was really nice and clean and beds were comfortable. During the week they do a burger or pizza and a pint for £9.95 and it was very good. Had a brilliant stay and would definitely stay again.
Guest review by
Harrison
United Kingdom
From $175.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Lovely little hideaway for a night's stay to get away from the hustle and bustle! Really comfy room and facilities, quiet and peaceful, which was just what we needed! Thank you so much!
Guest review by
Katie
United Kingdom
From $94.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews
was nice 10 day stay in the hotel friendly staff nice bar breakfast was self service ideal location for exloring colchester
Guest review by
Ross
United States
From $122.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews
It was a lovely homely hotel especially as it is Christmas. Lovely size rooms brilliant breakfast
Guest review by
Steward
United Kingdom
From $95.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews
Everything was great, great location. Good rooms and food was very good in the evening.
Guest review by
Christopher
France
From $228.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
My 4th visit, love this spa. Relaxing atmosphere, location. Food is outstanding .
Guest review by
Petra
United Kingdom
From $103.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
The area is lovely, staff where pleasant enough had all that we needed.
Guest review by
Hannah
United Kingdom
From $90.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Very comfortable and tidy. The Curry house on site was first class
Guest review by
Philip
United Kingdom
From $116.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews
It’s very clean, facilities are great, love the sea view balcony.
Guest review by
Teresa
Antarctica
From $85.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
the staff is so friendly the building is lovely perfect location
Guest review by
SARA SOFIA
Germany
From $124.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
Absolutely great staff equally to the price, great Location.
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Alzayed
Saudi Arabia
From $74.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Fair - What previous guests thought, 1,262 reviews
The good quality/price ratio and the convenient location.
Guest review by
Andrea
Italy
From $135.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,275 reviews
Did not have breakfast at the Hotel.
Guest review by
Lorraine
United States
From $108.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
The location is so convenient .
Guest review by
Kesara
Thailand
From $103.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,192 reviews
clean & new. very helpful staff
Guest review by
Wendy
Canada

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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
2.0

Colchester is a nice area, but accomadtion was bad.

Colchester is a nice area, but accomadtion was bad. Please don't book brook red lion if you want a peaceful sleep. Staff ok but lied completely about Xmas dinner and being able to have a vegan meal. Banged on the door when trying to rest asking if we needed anything from house keeping. We would have asked. My daughter was allergic to the dust in the room, she came away with red swollen eyes. We had to leave at 2am in the morning just to get home. Couldn't stay another night. I am 70 and we had to climb 3 flights of stairs to get to first room. No mention as not suitable for older guests. Had to change rooms on xmas morning due to no sleep because of a loud generator outside our window. They gave us another room but was much smaller and still noisy. Would never stay there again. Colcester however is pleasant if we has chosen another hotel. Some served Christmas Dinner. We ended up with takeaway because didn't have time in advance to book a table. The Hotel is old and expect a bit of dust but overall a terrible stay.
Guest review by
helen
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

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

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

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