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The Flag

Hotel in Wivenhoe

Located in Wivenhoe, 20 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Flag provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Clean, super friendly and delicious perfect food

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9.1
Wonderful
154 reviews
Price from
AR$ 148,948
per night

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. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Found us a last min table for dinner on a busy Saturday night.

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9
Wonderful
201 reviews
Price from
AR$ 136,963
per night

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. The amenities included, the front desk service, the room style, and the on site restaurant were all outstanding.

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9.1
Wonderful
650 reviews
Price from
AR$ 113,497
per night

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. Fantastic good selection of both hot and cold

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9.2
Wonderful
492 reviews
Price from
AR$ 158,193
per night

Talbooth House & Spa

Hotel in Dedham

Located in Dedham, 21 miles from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. What a wonderful spot! Staff were particularly attentive And the hotel room was wonderful Bed comfy Spa treatments were excellent

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9.5
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
AR$ 228,272
per night

Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

Hotel in Clacton-on-Sea

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Property was spotless, beds comfortable bath really deep

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8.4
Very Good
3,016 reviews
Price from
AR$ 62,775
per night

Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hotel in Stansted Mountfitchet

Located in Stansted Mountfitchet, 5.8 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station, Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant... The hotel is located few minutes walk away from the airport. It's clean, comfortable and perfectly suits for a night stay if your flight is late at night or early mornin.

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8.4
Very Good
24,662 reviews
Price from
AR$ 118,268
per night

The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon

Hotel in Harwich

Located in Harwich, The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Beautifully decorated large room and bathroom - both exceptionally clean. Plenty of tea, coffee, etc. and the biggest, fluffiest bath towels! Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice.

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8.5
Very Good
1,636 reviews
Price from
AR$ 65,058
per night

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. the lounges and the restaurant were amazing.

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8.9
Excellent
2,027 reviews
Price from
AR$ 142,670
per night

Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Harlow

Located 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities. The staff was very helpful and nice, it's a quiet, standard hotel. There are a lot of stores and restaurants nearby and you can get to the train station quickly using a cab.

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8
Very Good
2,540 reviews
Price from
AR$ 76,642
per night

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FAQs about hotels in Essex

  • Popular places to stay in Essex include hotels near Crondon Park Golf & Country Club, Hedingham Castle, and Layer Marney Tower.

  • On average, 3-star hotels in Essex cost AR$ 108,396 per night, and 4-star hotels in Essex are AR$ 128,825 per night. If you're looking for something really special, 5-star hotels in Essex cost around AR$ 109,606 per night (based on Booking.com prices).

  • Stansted Mountfitchet, Colchester, and Harlow are popular with other travelers visiting Essex.

  • Some of the best hotels in Essex near Crondon Park Golf & Country Club include The Harvard Inn, Greenwoods Hotel & Spa, and The White Hart Inn.

  • Hotels in Essex that offer highly-rated breakfasts include Talbooth House & Spa, Milsoms, and The Flag.

    Breakfast at these hotels in Essex are also highly-rated: The Pier Hotel, The North Hill Hotel, and The Lion Inn.

  • The Lion Inn, The Flag, and Channels Hotel are some of the popular hotels in Essex.

    In addition, The Courthouse Inn, Talbooth House & Spa, and GreyFriars are also popular in Essex.

  • Couples traveling to Essex loved staying at Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms, Talbooth House & Spa, and The Lion Inn.

    These hotels in Essex are also highly-rated by couples: The Flag, The Crown Pub and Hotel, and The Courthouse Inn.

  • The Crown Pub and Hotel, Greenwoods Hotel & Spa, and Talbooth House & Spa in Essex have received great reviews for the views from their hotel rooms.

    Guests staying in Essex also loved the views from their rooms at Lifehouse Spa And Hotel, Wivenhoe House Hotel, and The Pier Hotel.

  • On average, it costs AR$ 120,558 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Essex for tonight. You'll pay around AR$ 145,058 on average if you stay at a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Essex will cost around AR$ 175,478 (based on Booking.com prices).

  • There are 624 hotels in Essex you can book on Booking.com.

  • The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Essex this weekend is AR$ 142,898 or AR$ 168,050 for a 4-star hotel. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Essex this weekend cost around AR$ 163,947 per night (based on Booking.com prices).

  • Many families visiting Essex loved staying at The Lion Inn, Channels Hotel, and The Flag.

    The Mistley Thorn, The Courthouse Inn, and Wivenhoe House Hotel are also popular among family travelers.

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