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Reviews of Holiday Inn Basildon, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

Waterfront Walk, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, SS14 3DG, United Kingdom

#6 of 22 hotels in Basildon

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Review score

Based on 2294 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to pay for parking, being told not to leave anything in the vehicle due to prolific theft of valuables and vehicles on their car park, also a man tried to enter my room before 08:00am in the morning of my stay which wasn’t house keeping, I thought it was very strange

    Property was easy to find and located very near where I needed to be. Quality As you would expect from a holiday inn

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could do with an update

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    Clean and adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Hotel could do with a refurb and was very cold

    The staff were very friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    good value for money and IHG benefit was superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    bed was extremely comfortable for my bad back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    The hotel is nice, the staff are very nice and helpful. The breakfast was really good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location , easy to find, enough parking space.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Pleasantly surprised…would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though not the end of the world, the check-in could have gone a bit smoother for my liking. Firstly, the signs in the car park and the info on booking.com make it seem like you have to pay online for parking via a QR code when you arrive. This is slightly misleading. As if you don’t do this immediately you then discover through the receptionist that your parking can be validated inside. It feels like a bit of a trap but I assume this is the operation of the car park owning company? Secondly our receptionist was very friendly and approachable but she did seem in a bit of a rush to check us in. Which meant she forgot to explain anything about timings (checkout/breakfast etc.) When prompted she was very apologetic but then provided us with the wrong times for breakfast (week day instead of weekend). Again, not the end of the world and perhaps it was a busy time for arrivals but first impressions do count. As a former receptionist I’m a bit more forgiving! She was very polite though and I suspect this was just a one off judging by her professionalism.

    We were pleasantly surprised once we checked in. The front of the hotel is quite drab and unassuming to put it lightly. The area the hotel is in is built up and very commercial. But once inside,the foyer and the bar area are lovely. The rooms were spotless and impeccably turned out…major credit to the housekeeping team! Our beds were extremely comfortable and we had everything we needed. The bar staff were super friendly. Especially the barman who was on around 11pm on the night of Saturday 1st June (sorry forgot to note any names). He made a special effort to cheer up our very grumpy 3 year old who was positively charmed by his attentions. Also lovely were the breakfast team on the Sunday morning. Very smiley and bent over backwards to make sure we were looked after. They even checked to make sure we absolutely didn’t need any more hot food at 11am before clearing away. The breakfast itself was delicious and a surprisingly good selection. Overall we as a family would absolutely stay here again if in the area. I used to work as a receptionist in a Holiday Inn 15 years ago and I am staggered by how the company has improved its facilities and offerings since then! Most obvious in this hotel is how much the staff care about the job they are doing. A fantastic team, thank you for your hospitality!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay with a good breakfast at reasonable prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was really good the facilities excellent the staff were really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slught marks on the bed sheets but spoke to reception and resolved.

    Great value for money. Staff were very helpful and polite.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost of the car parking! I did not realise until I had booked.

    Great location, friendly Reception staff, clean Hotel and the beds were very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Adequate for what we wanted but a bit expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    One Lift not working. Rooms begin to look tired . The room was expensive for its condition. I thought this was about a £60 per night room and not £99 as charged

    The hotel is well located but is beginning to show its age . One of the lifts was not working so long waits at times to between floors . Friendly welcome . Breakfast area very clean and tidy with good selection.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent reception staff good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not the most comfortable

    Good location for our needs. Staff were excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main reception staff were not so friendly

    Breakfast and the bar area staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Awesome, relaxing and I will be back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have no complaints as I was looked after to an extremely high standard by the full team.

    Breakfast was great lots of options all fresh produce. I took mine back to my room to relax was such a wonderful experience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast excellant as usual

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Dark room Nice shower Parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hotel and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Corridors and lift area had dirty dishes and laundry lying on the carpet

    Lovely helpful staff. Clean room and great breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful staff.. lovely size room.. perfect breakfast..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet on level 5 outside the lift could need replacing.

    The staff was excellent and very helpful. The room was also very clean and very well decorated. So very comfortable also.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Spacious, clean, comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some weird buzzing noise coming from outside during our sleep. Other than that the stay was great

    Spacious, clean, comfortable. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cash accepted, credit card only. Hotel located in an industrial area, no shops etc nearby

    Reasonably priced, good spacious rooms, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ventilation inside the bathroom was inadequate and hence was suffocating

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was fine for the price.

    Professional staff and quiet location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet flush system way too old.

    Large family bedroom, free car park, nice location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Its was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard pillows and bed At the bar staff didn’t know how to make cocktails so i have to give instructions what to do and what ingredients they need 😅

    Its was clean, and the staff was friendly at the reception

    Stayed in April 2024

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