The 30 Best Hotels in Essex

Ranked 1 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Wonderful property, will most definitely return!”
• “The perfect getaway for couples”
• “We had a lovely night away. Would highly recommend. We didn’t want to leave. The welcome booklet was really helpful with”
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Ranked 2 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Pure peace and beauty.”
• “Perfect views, good facilities and the hot tub was spot on”
• “Lovely romantic staycation”
• See more reviews of The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

Ranked 3 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Wonderful location and clean comfortable accommodation with...”
• “Good stay, very comfortable.”
• “Host were very welcoming , warm and friendly Will definitely like to stay again”
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Ranked 4 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Lawford.

• “We had a very pleasant time visiting friends nearby. Kim & John were very helpful.”
• “Perfect”
• “Excellent location couldn’t ask for more. Money well spent.”
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Ranked 5 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 2 for hotels in Wickham Bishops.

• “Lovely, very nice pod with very comfy double bed.”
• “It was amazing! In love with that place!”
• “Lovely place for a short stay in a pod. Might be a bit of a tight squeeze for some people.”
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Ranked 6 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Wimbish.

• “All that we wanted”
• “The entire experience was amazing.”
• “A beautiful weekend away!”
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Ranked 7 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 12 for hotels in Southend-on-Sea.

• “Excellent”
• “Excellent.”
• “Beautiful hotel and our go to everytime we visit southend”
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Ranked 8 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “Great relaxing time spent in comfort felt as if we had just started a holiday. Will definetly stay again.”
• “Ideal base.”
• “Lovely overnight stay”
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Ranked 9 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Gosfield.

• “Brilliant”
• “Great stay!”
• “A beautiful and really friendly place, was so clean and had everything you need”
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Ranked 10 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “A really pleasant and luxurious stay, plenty of space and very clean. Will come again.”
• “Fresh, clean and well equipped.”
• “5 star!”
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Ranked 11 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 6 for hotels in Dedham.

• “Wonderful relaxing retreat”
• “Perfect”
• “Quality place well run”
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Ranked 12 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 25 for hotels in Saint Osyth.

• “Excellent ”
• “Fantastic stay will definitely be returning , host was 10/10 will defiantly be returning”
• “Lovely get together with friends”
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Ranked 13 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Horndon on the Hill.

• “Bar staff a little sarcastic.”
• “Would definitely stay again”
• “I’ll be back”
• See more reviews of The Bell Inn Hotel

Ranked 14 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Another perfect relaxing stay”
• “Great stay, superb location”
• “Perfect”
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Ranked 15 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 5 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Well pleased with the visit”
• “Staff lovely, very good for one night stay.”
• “Good value nice staff.”
• See more reviews of The Courthouse Inn

Ranked 16 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 12 for hotels in Burnham on Crouch.

• “Excellent facilities, friendly staff, exceeded expectations.”
• “It’s was beautiful, stylish & enjoyable”
• “It was very clean and cute.”
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Ranked 17 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “A very attractive hotel with very high standards”
• “My favourite place to stay in Colchester”
• “It was in a beautiful setting and was quiet and loved how...”
• See more reviews of Wivenhoe House Hotel

Ranked 18 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 24 for hotels in Harwich.

• “Breakfast and restaurant were amazing and value for money...”
• “Great restaurant but avoid the annex”
• “The hotel staff are friendly and helpful”
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Ranked 19 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 10 for hotels in Maldon.

• “Fantastic would stay again without a doubt”
• “Great staff, great breakfast and comfortable”
• “Beautiful hotel and rooms, delicious food and amazing service!”
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Ranked 20 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “Lovely relaxed stay with great food.”
• “An amazing place, so inviting,clean and beautiful.”
• “Beautiful hotel!”
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Ranked 21 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 23 for hotels in Jaywick Sands.

• “Excellent”
• “Weekend family break”
• “Great place to stay felt like home.”
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Ranked 22 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Manningtree.

• “Perfect little get away.”
• “Great”
• “Fantastic views”
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Ranked 23 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Epping.

• “Staff were extremely welcoming, friendly, helpful and elevated the stay. Really good value for money. Breakfast was real”
• “Breakfast was good and the location was great.”
• “Not the place for a quiet night sleep”
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Ranked 24 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 7 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Wonderful cosy room, clean and fantastic breakfast”
• “Great place and friendly staff breakfast is gorgeous”
• “Great place to stay”
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Ranked 25 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 12 for hotels in Southend-on-Sea.

• “All staff very attentive especially Suzy.”
• “Lovely small quaint hotel on seafront”
• “Fabulous stay , comfortable , clean and very nice food”
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Ranked 26 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Mistley.

• “Fabulous room, dinner service very slow.”
• “Two night stay in beautiful Mistley”
• “Comfortable stay.”
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Ranked 27 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 24 for hotels in Harwich.

• “The room was big.”
• “Very good, will be there again soon”
• “Short stay”
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Ranked 28 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 11 for hotels in Rochford.

• “Gave us a good base for our visit back to Essex.”
• “A very nice room,staff friendly.”
• “Amazing. Nice food and comfy rooms.”
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Ranked 29 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 12 for hotels in Southend-on-Sea.

• “For sure we come back”
• “Would like to come back”
• “The room was very clean and had everything you may need(...”
• See more reviews of Wns Southend -on-Sea

Ranked 30 out of 239 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Layer Marney.

• “Had a lovely time”
• “Waking up to nature”
• “Lovely enjoyable stay”
• See more reviews of Rockinghams Farm