# 12 Family-friendly hotels in Chelmsford (2026)

> 12 family-friendly hotels in Chelmsford, best reviewed first — including The Lion Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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12 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels)

[Families 12](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/family-friendly)

[Chelmsford The Lion Inn ★ 4.6 (2,929) A traditional inn on Main Road in Chelmsford, close to Hylands House, with free parking and a garden for relaxing.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/the-lion-inn) [Chelmsford Pontlands Park Hotel ★ 4.5 (743) A country house hotel near Chelmsford with landscaped grounds, a spa, an outdoor pool and hot tub, close to Chelmsford Cathedral and Hylands Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/pontlands-park-hotel) [Chelmsford The Riverside Inn ★ 4.3 (834) A small, characterful four-room inn on Victoria Road in Chelmsford, prized for its quirky decor and riverside beer garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/the-riverside-inn) [Chelmsford Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham ★ 4.2 (836) Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham offers 80 en-suite rooms with air conditioning near the A12, plus free parking and free WiFi.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/premier-inn-chelmsford-boreham) [Chelmsford Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre ★ 4.1 (967) Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre offers a hearty breakfast and on-site restaurant, steps from the cathedral and High Chelmer shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/premier-inn-chelmsford-city-centre) [Chelmsford The County Hotel ★ 4.1 (963) A 50-room hotel on Rainsford Road in Chelmsford, with free on-site parking and generously sized rooms close to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/the-county-hotel) [Ingatestone Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western ★ 4.3 (542) A 31-room hotel on Writtle Road, Chelmsford, set within nine acres of gardens near Hylands House.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/ivy-hill-hotel-sure-hotel-collection-by-best-western) [Chelmsford Channels Lodge ★ 4.7 (301) Chelmsford hotel on Belsteads Farm Lane, within reach of Hylands Park and Chelmsford Cathedral, with spacious rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/channels-lodge) [Chelmsford Premier Inn Chelmsford Springfield ★ 3.8 (999) Premier Inn Chelmsford Springfield sits by the A12 with Chelmsford city centre, golf, fishing and riding all within reach.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/premier-inn-chelmsford-springfield) [Chelmsford Travelodge Chelmsford ★ 3.5 (1,067) Travelodge Chelmsford offers 81 comfortable en-suite rooms near the town centre, with easy links to London and Southend.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/travelodge-chelmsford) [Chelmsford Best Western Atlantic Hotel ★ 3.6 (368) 62 colourful rooms above a casual Italian restaurant at Best Western Atlantic Hotel, moments from Chelmsford Cathedral and the riverside.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/best-western-atlantic-hotel) [Chelmsford Rothmans B&B ★ 4.1 (68) A no-frills 17th-century oak-beamed B&B on Chelmsford's High Street, suited to travellers wanting straightforward comfort near the cathedral.](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels/rothmans-b-b)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Chelmsford?+

We list 12 in Chelmsford. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Chelmsford are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Lion Inn (4.6/5, 2,929 reviews), Pontlands Park Hotel (4.5/5, 743 reviews) and The Riverside Inn (4.3/5, 834 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.