Hotels in Essex
48 handpicked places to stay
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Essex offers a wide spread of places to stay, from city-centre convenience in Chelmsford to quieter countryside stops further out. Pontlands Park Hotel and Channels Lodge suit those wanting a more traditional hotel stay with grounds to match, while Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham covers straightforward, budget-friendly overnights near the main roads.
Smaller B&Bs and inns fill out the rest of the county, often attached to pubs or set on working estates. The Annexe at Gosfield Lake and Acreland Green give a taste of rural Essex, with fishing lakes and open fields close by, whereas Harwich's options lean towards travellers passing through on the ferry routes.
Pub stays such as Shakers Inn, The Riverside Inn and The Compasses add character for those who want a meal and a bed under one roof, and The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon offers a familiar, no-fuss choice for an easy stop. Rothmans B&B rounds things out with a smaller, homelier option away from the larger chains.
Aspire 860
Hotel · 4 Saint Botolphs Circus, Colchester
Aspire 860 is a modern hotel on Saint Botolphs Circus in Colchester, with 24-hour reception and on-site parking by reservation.
Baye House
Guest Accommodation · 62 West Stockwell Street, Colchester
Guest accommodation on West Stockwell Street in Colchester, Essex, a short walk from Colchester Castle and Firstsite Gallery.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Hotel · East Street, Colchester
A timber-framed hotel on East Street in Colchester, close to Castle Park and Colchester Zoo, with free on-site parking.
Black Buoy Inn
Hotel · Black Buoy Hill, Colchester
A characterful inn on Black Buoy Hill in Colchester, with its own bar and restaurant and a garden for outdoor seating.
Channels Lodge
Hotel · Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford
Chelmsford hotel on Belsteads Farm Lane, within reach of Hylands Park and Chelmsford Cathedral, with spacious rooms and free parking.
Acreland Green
B&B · Acreland Green, Chelmsford
B&B in Chelmsford with free on-site parking, a garden and picnic area, and pubs, restaurants and fishing spots close by.
Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Hotel · Writtle Road, Chelmsford
A 31-room hotel on Writtle Road, Chelmsford, set within nine acres of gardens near Hylands House.
Best Western Atlantic Hotel
Hotel · New Street, Chelmsford
62 colourful rooms above a casual Italian restaurant at Best Western Atlantic Hotel, moments from Chelmsford Cathedral and the riverside.
Pontlands Park Hotel
Hotel · West Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford
A country house hotel near Chelmsford with landscaped grounds, a spa, an outdoor pool and hot tub, close to Chelmsford Cathedral and Hylands Park.
Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham
Hotel · Main Road, Chelmsford
Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham offers 80 en-suite rooms with air conditioning near the A12, plus free parking and free WiFi.
The Lion Inn
Hotel · Main Road, Chelmsford
A traditional inn on Main Road in Chelmsford, close to Hylands House, with free parking and a garden for relaxing.
Beaches Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 192 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea
A seven-room guest house on Southend's Eastern Esplanade, offering simple comfortable rooms close to the seafront and free on-site parking.
Camelia Hotel
Hotel · 178 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea
Seafront hotel on Southend's Eastern Esplanade with a bar, restaurant and breakfast, handy for the Pier and Adventure Island.
Hamiltons Boutique Hotel
B&B · 6 Royal Terrace, Southend-on-Sea
Adults-only boutique B&B on Southend-on-Sea's Royal Terrace, with sea views and no children underfoot for a quieter coastal break.
Haven House Hotel
Hotel · 47 Heygate Avenue, Southend-on-Sea
Haven House Hotel on Heygate Avenue in Southend-on-Sea offers free on-site parking and en-suite family rooms close to the seafront.
Malvern Lodge Guest House - Close to Beach
Guest Accommodation · 29 Seaforth Road, Southend-on-Sea
A guest house on Seaforth Road in Southend-on-Sea, a short stretch from the beach, with free parking and en-suite rooms.
Southend Central Hotel - Close to Beach
Hotel · 11 Park Road, Southend-on-Sea
A straightforward hotel on Park Road in Southend-on-Sea, a short walk from the pier and seafront, with free on-site parking.
Southend Inn Hotel - Close to Beach
Hotel · 25 Cobham Road, Southend-on-Sea
Southend Inn Hotel is a straightforward budget stay on Cobham Road, Southend-on-Sea, a short walk from the beach.
The Rochford Hotel
Hotel · Bradley Way, Southend-on-Sea
A straightforward hotel in Southend-on-Sea suited to business stays, weddings and family breaks alike, with a gym and meeting rooms on site.
Welbeck Hotel - Close to Beach
Hotel · 27 Palmerston Road, Southend-on-Sea
A budget-friendly base in Southend-on-Sea, the Welbeck Hotel sits a short walk from the seafront on Palmerston Road with free parking.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
Hotel · Thaxted Rd, Saffron Walden
A 70-room Premier Inn on Thaxted Rd, just outside historic Saffron Walden, with free parking and an on-site restaurant.
Saffron Hotel
Hotel · 8-12 High Street, Saffron Walden
On Saffron Walden's historic High Street, this 16-room Essex hotel pairs a restaurant and bar with free on-site parking.
The Cross Keys
Hotel · 32 High Street, Saffron Walden
A historic coaching inn on Saffron Walden's High Street, with just 10 rooms, a bar and restaurant close to the town's own pubs and eateries.
The Crown House Hotel
Hotel · Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden
An 18-room hotel in Great Chesterford near Saffron Walden, with free parking and a garden, that also hosts weddings and meetings.
The Red Lion Inn
Hotel · 32 High Street, Saffron Walden
A traditional 8-room inn on Saffron Walden's High Street, with its own restaurant and bar, close to Audley End House and Gardens.
Campanile Hotel - Basildon - East of London
Hotel · A127 Southend Arterial Road, Basildon
Campanile Hotel Basildon offers 97 rooms just off the A127, with an on-site restaurant and bar and Festival Leisure Park nearby.
Holiday Inn Basildon
Hotel · Cranes Farm Road Waterfront Walk, Basildon
A 149-room hotel in Basildon, Essex, with restaurant, bar and garden, handy for local transport links and nearby attractions.
Premier Inn Basildon East Mayne
Hotel · Felmores, Basildon
Modern 73-room Premier Inn on Felmores in Basildon, beside Northlands Park and handy for the A127 into town.
Premier Inn Basildon Festival Park
Hotel · Festival Leisure Park, Basildon
A modern three-storey Premier Inn with 84 rooms on Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, with free parking and easy access to nearby entertainment.
Premier Inn Basildon Rayleigh
Hotel · Rayleigh Weir, Basildon
Premier Inn Basildon Rayleigh offers 50 en-suite rooms near Rayleigh Weir and the A127, with free on-site parking included.
Premier Inn Basildon South
Hotel · High Road, Basildon
Premier Inn Basildon South is a straightforward 61-room hotel off the A13, with on-site restaurant, bar and breakfast plus free parking.
The Lodge Country Inn
Hotel · Hayes Chase, Battlesbridge
Countryside hotel near Battlesbridge, Essex, with pubs, restaurants and entertainment nearby and free on-site parking.
Grays Accommodation B&B
B&B · 18 High Street, Grays
An adults-only B&B on Grays High Street, handy for Lakeside Shopping Centre and Tilbury Fort visits or a night before travel.
ibis London Thurrock M25
Hotel · Weston Avenue, Grays
A 168-room budget hotel on Weston Avenue in Grays, right by the M25, with free on-site parking and family rooms.
Orsett Hall Hotel
Hotel · Prince Charles Avenue, Grays
A 56-room hotel on Prince Charles Avenue in Grays, Essex, with its own spa, gym and gardens plus a busy wedding and events trade.
Premier Inn Thurrock East
Hotel · Fleming Road, Unicorn Estate, Grays
Premier Inn on Fleming Road in Grays, Essex, close to the M25 and countryside around Belhus Woods, with 83 modern en-suite rooms.
Brentwood Guest House
Hotel · 75-77 Rose Valley, Brentwood
Brentwood Guest House is a 20-room hotel in Brentwood, Essex, with an on-site bar and breakfast, moments from Festival Leisure Park.
De Rougemont Manor Hotel & Suites
Hotel · Great Warley Street, Brentwood
A country-house-style hotel on Great Warley Street, Brentwood, with 81 rooms, a spa and gardens close to the town's shops and countryside.
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25 Jct 28
Hotel · Brook Street, Brentwood
Handy motorway-junction hotel in Brentwood, Essex, suited to drivers, business stopovers and families who want a pool and gym on site.
Marygreen Manor Hotel
Hotel · London Road, Brentwood
A Tudor-style manor hotel on London Road in Brentwood, Essex, with 44 rooms and a dedicated bridal suite for weddings.
Oyster Fleet Hotel
Hotel · Knightswick Road, Canvey Island
Oyster Fleet Hotel on Canvey Island offers 40 rooms plus an indoor pool, spa and sauna, all with free on-site parking.
Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
Hotel · Mulberry Green, Harlow
A straightforward 58-room pub-hotel in Harlow, Essex, suited to families and drivers wanting free parking and an on-site restaurant.
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Hotel · Crown Gate, Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow is a 123-room hotel off Crown Gate, handy for the M11 with air-conditioned rooms and meeting space.
Pages Hotel and Guesthouse
Hotel · 17 Sheering Road, Harlow
A straightforward hotel on Sheering Road in Harlow, Essex, with free parking and a garden for relaxing after a day out.
Premier Inn Harlow East Church Langley
Hotel · Church Langley Way, Harlow
A 146-room Premier Inn on Church Langley Way, Harlow, close to the A414 and M11 with free parking and countryside walks nearby.
Castle View Rooms
B&B · 5 Priory Wood, Castle Hedingham
Adults-only B&B in Castle Hedingham with en-suite rooms, garden views and free parking, close to Hedingham Castle.
Hedingham Old Pottery
B&B · 37 St James Street, Castle Hedingham
Adults-only B&B in Castle Hedingham serving breakfast in a former pottery, with a garden and free on-site parking.
The Suites at Pannells Ash
B&B · Sudbury Road, Castle Hedingham
Adults-only B&B on Sudbury Road in Castle Hedingham, Essex, with easy walking distance to local pubs, restaurants and cycling routes.
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