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202 hotels
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65 hotels
Takeley
15 hotels
Basildon
89 hotels
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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.
Channels Hotel
Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate.
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.
The North Hill Hotel
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 5,162 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 3,945 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,183 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,202 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,203 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,925 reviews
Essex's best hotels with breakfast
Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
Hotel in Frinton-on-SeaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviewsThis 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$304.67 per nightHoliday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,459 reviewsLocated just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.
From US$125.06 per nightHoliday Inn Basildon by IHG
Hotel in BasildonBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,028 reviewsOverlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre.
From US$174.29 per nightMarygreen Manor
Hotel in BrentwoodBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 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$159.65 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,670 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$123.27 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 21,613 reviews
Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal.
From US$134.38 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,473 reviews
The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow.
From US$96.39 per night Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
Hotel in HarlowBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,183 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$113.75 per night
Budget hotels in Essex
Roydon Marina Village Hotel
Hotel in RoydonCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviewsRoydon Marina Village Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Roydon Rail Station, which has direct links to Stratford Rail Station.
From US$111.69 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 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$94.59 per night The Cherry Tree Rochford
Hotel in RochfordCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviewsLocated in Rochford, 8.6 km from Adventure Island, The Cherry Tree Rochford provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
From US$126.39 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
Located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea features a bar.
From US$104.17 per night The Kings Arms
Hotel in CoggeshallCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviewsThe Kings Arms has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Coggeshall. The property is around 24 km from Hedingham Castle, 28 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 39 km from Hylands Park.
From US$93.13 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
Set in a beautiful 15th-century building, White Hart Hotel boasts a courtyard terrace and a traditional restaurant.
From US$112.56 per night The George
Hotel in CavendishCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 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$114.95 per nightOyster Fleet Hotel
Hotel in Canvey IslandCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviewsSituated 17 km from Adventure Island, Oyster Fleet Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Canvey Island and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.
From US$99.78 per night
Hotels in Essex that you can book without a credit card
2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park
Hotel in East MerseaNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Mersea.
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG
Hotel in HarlowNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,330 reviewsSituated 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities.
From US$149.01 per night911 Caravan
Hotel in Saint OsythNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 5.5Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviewsFeaturing 4-star accommodation, 911 Caravan is situated in Saint Osyth, 49 km from Freeport Braintree and 13 km from Alresford.
Great 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.
Donkey & buskins
Hotel in Layer de la HayeNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewSet in Layer de la Haye, 26 km from Freeport Braintree, Donkey & buskins offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Globe Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 28 reviewsThis historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.
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$194.25 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviewsCarl and Joan are very friendly and accommodating host. They respond really well and find solution to our requests. The apartment is clean, comfortable and cozy. All amenities like bedding, towels, pillows for 3 people are available. There are also water sports activities directly by the lake.I will highly recommend to stay here when you visit Gosfield.Guest review byPauline DianneGermany
- From US$112.56 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 766 reviewsThe rooms were absolutely amazing. They were all different with beautiful beams exposed in some and all very spacious. The bar and restaurant were fabulous and staff very friendly and professional.Guest review bymargaretIreland
- From US$104.17 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviewsLovely hotel staff very attentive especially Stacy looked after us really well. The room was clean and the breakfast was amazing. Very close to all restaurants and amusements.Guest review byGargonknightUnited Kingdom
- From US$127.86 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,807 reviewsThe Hotel is well located and has plenty of parking. The staff were very friendly, rooms are comfortable and the showers are decent.Guest review byAndrewSouth Africa
- From US$186.26 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 270 reviewsLocation in Frinton excellent. We stayed 5 days for Christmas. Frinton a brilliant starting point to visit all of our children.Guest review byJACQUELINEFrance
- From US$304.67 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviewsIt was my second visit , the spa is fantastic and very good value … nice clean comfortable rooms and very relaxed atmosphereGuest review bySarahUnited Kingdom
- From US$97.71 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,434 reviewsBreakfast could have been hot . Location was good loved the bedroom with fantastic views will stay again when in the areaGuest review byStephenUnited Kingdom
- From US$113.75 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,183 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$86.48 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 4.8Disappointing - 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$105.11 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 5.7Passable - What previous guests thought, 104 reviewsThe service was great and the rooms are clean and it's nice and quite hereGuest review byBenUnited Kingdom
- From US$130.52 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 1,140 reviewshappy with the room, clean and tidy easy access, staff were helpfullGuest review byjohnNew Zealand
- From US$168.30 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 624 reviewsVery friendly team with excellent service and great comfortable roomGuest review byTaraGuernsey
- From US$111.69 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviewsLovely clean rooms staff were amazing will definitely be backGuest review byStuartNew Zealand
- From US$94.59 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviewsVery nice people there. Lovely breakfast. Everything clean.Guest review bySlávkaCzech Republic
- From US$157.13 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,309 reviewsstaff members were very hospitable and amiableGuest review byAlinaAzerbaijan
- From US$138.37 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,490 reviewsClean bright reception and good sized bedroomGuest review byJulieUnited Kingdom
- From US$89.81 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,251 reviewsIn the center of Colchester, PerfectGuest review byNew Graphic sncItaly
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I liked the gym facilities which had a range of exercise...
I liked the gym facilities which had a range of exercise options. Overall the hotel is ideally located next to the airport terminal and is the perfect place to prepare for or recuperate from a long flight.Guest review byFrancis JohnUnited Kingdom - 4.0
Alvento are very polite in their communication and when you...
Alvento are very polite in their communication and when you call the help line and have properties in 27 locations in the UK ! The house itself was OK , but I was not impressed with the sparsity of equipment in the property, nor the service provided by the property host , I will only be leaving a 1 star review , and that is for the charming dressing table and stool in the master bedroom ,Guest review byColinUnited 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 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 - 10.0
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 byAnonymous - 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 - 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 - 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
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 byBeckyUnited Kingdom
