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195 hotels
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139 hotels
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39 hotels
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65 hotels
Braintree
22 hotels
Basildon
91 hotels
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Martello Bay Hotel
Martello Bay Hotel is located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, 16 km from Alresford and 27 km from Colchester Castle.
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,932 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,543 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,957 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Essex
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 3,865 reviews
Essex's best hotels with breakfast
Lifehouse Spa And Hotel
Hotel in Frinton-on-SeaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,068 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$230.79 per nightHoliday Inn Basildon by IHG
Hotel in BasildonBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,050 reviewsOverlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre.
Marygreen Manor
Hotel in BrentwoodBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 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$180.27 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 16,886 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$127.69 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 21,580 reviews
Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal.
From US$152.95 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,484 reviews
The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow.
From US$134.79 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$129.05 per nightHoliday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Hotel in BraintreeBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,957 reviewsSituated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport.
From US$143.39 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, 1,160 reviewsRoydon Marina Village Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Roydon Rail Station, which has direct links to Stratford Rail Station.
From US$98.94 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,770 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$97.10 per night The Cherry Tree Rochford
Hotel in RochfordCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 477 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$129.74 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews
Set in a beautiful 15th-century building, White Hart Hotel boasts a courtyard terrace and a traditional restaurant.
From US$116.76 per night The George
Hotel in CavendishCheap hotelScored 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$117.99 per nightOyster Fleet Hotel
Hotel in Canvey IslandCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 1,537 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$116.08 per nightPages Hotel and Guesthouse
Hotel in HarlowCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 1,253 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$102.42 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews
Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.
From US$205.53 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 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 174 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$408.33 per night2 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, 30 reviews2 bedroom Mini Lodge Caravan at Coopers Beach Holiday Park has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Mersea.
911 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.
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$97.10 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,770 reviewsWe stayed at Kingscliff hotel for a holiday with 7-month old twins. The family room was cosy, clean and spacious: we had a double bed, two single beds and two cots and we managed to place our rocking chairs and a playmat in between. We appreciated that we were given a room on the ground floor and there was no need for us to carry our babies up and down the stairs. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Each day we needed to warm baby milk and sterilise bottles in a microwave, and all our requests were accommodated promptly. The breakfast and evening meal in the restaurant was always delicious, with wide choice. In the restaurant, we were also provided with convenient high chairs for the babies.Guest review byEllenRussia
- From US$147.49 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,543 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$199.38 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 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$116.76 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 771 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$98.94 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,160 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$205.53 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,324 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful, spotless, the food was exceptional. The staff were so lovely and friendly. Would highly recommend !Guest review byClaireIreland
- From US$112.83 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,433 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$98.33 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,257 reviewsThe hotel was a beautiful old hotel. It was very well serviced. Close to everything. Huge breakfasts.Guest review byKarenAustralia
- From US$135.20 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviewsBreakfast was excellent, location is very good and staff are friendly and helpful and second to none 😀Guest review byO'DriscollIreland
- From US$88.77 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 4.9Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,314 reviewslovely staff went above and beyond to help us and was super friendly and happy, made our stay.Guest review bysharneyUnited Kingdom
- From US$131.24 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviewsJust a simple good room, building adjacent to the restaurant where we had a nice drink.Guest review byanthonyNetherlands
- From US$114.71 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 5.4Passable - What previous guests thought, 80 reviewsThe service was great and the rooms are clean and it's nice and quite hereGuest review byBenUnited Kingdom
- From US$230.79 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviewsStaff very friendly and helpful, great spa, comfy rooms and great foodGuest review byEmiliaPoland
- From US$205.53 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviewsDid not purchase breakfast. Enjoyed tea and scones in cafe.Guest review byMadeleneUnited States
- From US$177.53 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 270 reviewsTruly lovely little flat . Can't find fault at all.Guest review byChristineUnited Kingdom
- From US$172.75 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 635 reviewsGood location, v good staff. Good BF.Guest review byTusharIreland
- From US$129.05 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,183 reviewsThe food was absolutely deliciousGuest review byPaulineLuxembourg
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- 8.0
It is what it is.
It is what it is. We enjoy staying there for the pool and associated facilities and obviously the location in respect to the airport. If the rates were a little cheaper for parking we might park there as well but.......Guest review byAndyUnited 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
Clacton pier was great for children the beach was clean and...
Clacton pier was great for children the beach was clean and there was a few toilets locally which was good. Car parking is dotted around that’s free for a couple of hours but paid car parking is expensiveGuest review byMarieUnited 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
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 - 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
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 - 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
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
Lovely town.
Lovely town. You have plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants. We particularly liked the Solero Lounge. Everyone in the shops and eateries was pleasant and friendly. We loved Hythe quay. We booked a trip round the river Blackwater on a Thames Barge. It was a cold morning but we still enjoyed it.Guest review byPhilipUnited Kingdom
