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Stansted Mountfitchet

Castles & Royal Heritage, Kids Friendly, Museums & Galleries
16 hotels
One of 2,039 reviews:
"Do not expect a 5-star hotel despite the 5-star prices. Newly refurbished premier rooms have lovely, friendly, soft beds. Using deep, fluffy carpets in very long hallways is a mistake as it can be challenging to pull suitcases over them. I only use this hotel because it is right next to the terminal, and my flights to Denmark are often ridiculously early, You get two bottles of water in the minibar. Why it is not possible to run a minibar service in 2024 I don't know."
Guest review byLars
United Kingdom

Colchester

Ancient Ruins & Civilisations, Historical Landmarks, Castles & Royal Heritage
205 hotels
One of 969 reviews:
"Great city, highly recommend visiting! The Colchester Castle was a sight to see with its rich history. The Colchester park is a massive park with elaborate gardens and full of fun activities (pond, paddle boats, ice cream shop, cricket fields, and multiple playgrounds). Great area to explore, shop, sightsee and have a great time."
Guest review byJohn

Harlow

Museums & Galleries, Architecture, Urban Parks
29 hotels

Chelmsford

Tech & Innovation, Urban Parks, Historical Landmarks
109 hotels

Coggeshall

Old Town, Historical Landmarks, Architecture
5 hotels

Harwich

Maritime Heritage, Harbors & Ports, Wartime Landmarks
37 hotels

Braintree

Shopping, Industrial Heritage, Museums & Galleries
23 hotels

Witham

Countryside, Historical Landmarks, Outdoor Leisure
5 hotels

Wickford

Urban Parks, Street Food & Markets, Outdoor Leisure
5 hotels

Rivenhall

Countryside, Archaeological Sites, Historical Landmarks
2 hotels

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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.

L
Linda
From
United Kingdom
Warm, clean, spacious, friendly, relaxed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
$229.84
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, 451 reviews
Price from
$111.54
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.

K
Karen
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful location. Staff helpful and felt welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
Price from
$141.68
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.

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Angela
From
United States
Lovely place very nicely decorated the staff were all amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
Price from
$121.68
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.

S
Sean
From
United States
Cosy, well finished, very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
$111.54
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.

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Ian
From
United Kingdom
Staff very friendly, room was spotless, bed was very comfortable. The pillows, comforter and towels were excellent. The Carvery Restaurant offered great value for money and deliciously prepared food. Very quiet rooms. Ample parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,086 reviews
Price from
$78.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Located on the beachfront in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea features a bar.

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luke Moffitt
From
United Kingdom
It's location is perfect, right in the town centre and next to the sea, the staff were amazing and very helpful, room was 10 out of 10 ,couldn't fault anything will be back! Breakfast was really nice and good view from the restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
Price from
$97.04
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 25,526 reviews
Price from
$135.03
1 night, 2 adults

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

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.

J
Joy
From
United Kingdom
Secure parking, Warm welcome, beautiful clean room, very quiet, hotel overall well appointed. Lovely breakfast with staff prepared to go over and above.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,827 reviews
Price from
$157.73
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotel in Harlow

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

A
Abdulrahman
From
Saudi Arabia
New, clean and quit place Shops and restaurants available in a 5min walk around the hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,061 reviews
Price from
$81.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel in Chelmsford
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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 $109.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,448 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 byToni-Tamar
United Kingdom
From $187.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
What a lovely property and area. We had a wedding the attend so weren’t there for too long but wish we could have explored more. The lake view is absolutely stunning. Carl was a delight and so so helpful. We absolutely loved it. The room was spotless clean. I want to go back and see more of the area. I’d absolutely stay here again!
Guest review byLaetitia
Belgium
From $154.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,537 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 byHarrison
United Kingdom
From $121.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,135 reviews
Close to the pub, but in a quiet separate building. Loved the interior deco of the room, tasteful and ‘country elegant.’ Reception crew is friendly and kind, as were the servers in the restaurant. The meal was delicious and the lager as well. I’d come back here in a heartbeat.
Guest review byMindelynn
United States
From $175.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,990 reviews
It was very clean very tidy everything was on point. It is a small in size the hotel I mean, but the facilities are amazing for the price we paid. It is considered more than amazing and what matters to me is that the bathroom was clean, not outdated or rustic
Guest review byMaryam
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
It's location is perfect, right in the town centre and next to the sea, the staff were amazing and very helpful, room was 10 out of 10 ,couldn't fault anything will be back! Breakfast was really nice and good view from the restaurant
Guest review byluke Moffitt
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 258 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 byKatie
United Kingdom
From $179.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,287 reviews
The room was fabulous and spacious x the staff that were on over Christmas were very friendly and made a brilliant Christmas experience x
Guest review bySandra
United Kingdom
From $115.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
It was a lovely homely hotel especially as it is Christmas. Lovely size rooms brilliant breakfast
Guest review bySteward
United Kingdom
From $181.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,330 reviews
Everything was great, great location. Good rooms and food was very good in the evening.
Guest review byChristopher
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
My 4th visit, love this spa. Relaxing atmosphere, location. Food is outstanding .
Guest review byPetra
United Kingdom
From $93.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews
The area is lovely, staff where pleasant enough had all that we needed.
Guest review byHannah
United Kingdom
From $100.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Very comfortable and tidy. The Curry house on site was first class
Guest review byPhilip
United Kingdom
From $211.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
Absolutely great staff equally to the price, great Location.
Guest review byAlzayed
Saudi Arabia
From $87.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,114 reviews
cute! great value, good breakfast incredible history
Guest review byNicholas
United States
From $101.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews
The room was available immediately.
Guest review byIstvan
United Kingdom
From $152.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
The location is so convenient .
Guest review byKesara
Thailand

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Another great stay.

Another great stay. In the evening we ate in the restaurant although very busy service was excellent & food was good. Very comfortable bed slept really well. Good selection at breakfast which was very nice.
Guest review bySue
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Lovely historical town with many historical things to see.

Lovely historical town with many historical things to see. Tiptree Jam Museum close by, approx 25 mins away. Trinity shopping area so charming with lovely coffee shops and cute restaurants. There's a midweek car boot sale on Wednesdays near the Delta hotel (Marks Tey) which starts at 6am and runs till 12pm midday. For those who need it, there is halal Pepe's and subway around 15 mins away from Marks Tey.
Guest review byShazi
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Love Clacton.lovely beach,pier,excellent, beautifully kept...

Love Clacton.lovely beach,pier,excellent, beautifully kept memorial gardens, very good fish and chip restaurant.very reasonable priced cinema on Pier Avenue.Good choice of shops.lots of entertainment for,all the family
Guest review byGillian
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Chelmsford is a really friendly city with lots to do and...

Chelmsford is a really friendly city with lots to do and some beautiful villages next to it. We came for the annual sausage and cider festival which was absolutely brilliant. The Grand Cochin Indian restaurant (opposite the bus station) is fabulous. The food and service wer amazing.
Guest review bySharon
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

We stayed for an overnight stay and some shopping after a...

We stayed for an overnight stay and some shopping after a trip to the Cotswolds. The hotel is very good value for money. Only a 15 minute walk train trip from Stansted airport and much cheaper than the hotels closer to the airport.
Guest review byAudrey
Malta
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

We stayed in Harwich only to catch the 9 am ferry to Hoek...

We stayed in Harwich only to catch the 9 am ferry to Hoek van Holland. Harwich has its old bits and its shady bits. I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving a fully packed car overnight at some easily accessible parking spot. If you want to visit the beach, go to Doverscourt beach: free parking all day! Lovely beach, and you will find fossils if you search hard enough. Harwich isn't worth a prolonged visit in itself but does have a few nice surprises up its sleeve.
Guest review byBerthold
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

We went to the nuclear underground shelter which was...

We went to the nuclear underground shelter which was fascinating and the audio tour so informative. Took about one hour fifteen to go around the different levels. Take cash as they don’t accept card payments or donations
Guest review byAndrew
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byPauline
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

The location is just fine for Stansted Airport.

The location is just fine for Stansted Airport. Only problem that I faced was that the room heating wasn't working at all. I asked the person there the next morning regarding this and he informed that some guest had fiddled with the boiler which is very difficult to understand. Well overall pleasant stay.
Guest review byVishal
United Arab Emirates
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Very picturesque and interesting. It's all so relaxing.

Very picturesque and interesting. It's all so relaxing. Paycocks House is a gem especially when there is an event (Tusor or 1920's ) taking place over a weekend. For me its on a par with Lavenham.
Guest review byKaren
United Kingdom

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