The 30 Best Hotels in Essex

Ranked 1 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “The hosts were amazing and communication was first class, they were available but gave you your privacy. We had cake lef”
• “Wonderful property, will most definitely return!”
• “The perfect getaway for couples”
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Ranked 2 out of 259 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 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “one of the hidden gems”
• “Private and very relaxing”
• “Very friendly hosts, lodge was Very clean.”
• See more reviews of Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges

Ranked 4 out of 259 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.”
• See more reviews of Dedham Lodge

Ranked 5 out of 259 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.”
• See more reviews of Colemans Cottage Fishery

Ranked 6 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Wimbish.

• “Very dirty”
• “All that we wanted”
• “The entire experience was amazing.”
• See more reviews of Wimbish Hall Cabins

Ranked 7 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “Probably the best accommodation in an area that doesn’t set a high bar. Strongest feature is the exc”
• “Very good, will return at some point in the future.”
• “lovely place, weird breakfast rules”
• See more reviews of The Lion Inn

Ranked 8 out of 259 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”
• See more reviews of Annexe at Gosfield Lake

Ranked 9 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Dedham.

• “It’s a pleasant place to stay super comfy beds. Swimming pool was covered in leaves and petals. The staff were exellent,”
• “Perfect play to stay for a special birthday!”
• “Wonderful relaxing retreat”
• See more reviews of Talbooth House & Spa

Ranked 10 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “enjoyable stay in a nice hotel with nice surroundings”
• “A short but sweet stay that exceeded expectations.”
• “Excellent, if in the area in the future would have no hesitation to book again”
• See more reviews of Channels Hotel

Ranked 11 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 8 for hotels in Wivenhoe.

• “lovely attention but room a bit disappointing for 120pounds - just a few more additions needed”
• “A comfortable, luxurious escape”
• “Great staff, very clean and comfortable hotel.”
• See more reviews of The Flag

Ranked 12 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 20 for hotels in West Mersea.

• “Lovely place”
• “Very enjoyable. Would recommend”
• “Very clean, everything we needed, even an ice box.”
• See more reviews of The retreat

Ranked 13 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 29 for hotels in Saint Osyth.

• “Excellent”
• “Excellent ”
• “Fantastic stay will definitely be returning , host was 10/10 will defiantly be returning”
• See more reviews of Seawick Holiday Park

Ranked 14 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “GreyFriars was a wonderful stay.”
• “Poor facilities for dogs”
• “bed, bathroom”
• See more reviews of GreyFriars

Ranked 15 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 5 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “I completed this questionnaire within days of staying at the...”
• “Great stay breakfast very good”
• “Exceptional Stay”
• See more reviews of The Courthouse Inn

Ranked 16 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 9 for hotels in East Mersea.

• “Excellent”
• “A lovely stay at mersea Island”
• “A beautiful caravan next to the coast in Mersea Island. We absolutely loved it (especially our dog). That caravan was sp”
• See more reviews of Shell Beach Holiday Home Mersea Coopers Beach

Ranked 17 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 12 for hotels in Burnham on Crouch.

• “Fabulous place to unwind, meet friends or family, or events. Big thumbs up. 👍”
• “Excellent facilities, friendly staff, exceeded expectations.”
• “It’s was beautiful, stylish & enjoyable”
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Ranked 18 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Comfortable and stylish hotel”
• “Great location for university courses”
• “It was ok”
• See more reviews of Wivenhoe House Hotel

Ranked 19 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 25 for hotels in Harwich.

• “Terrace for dining overlooking the pier and river, friendly...”
• “Excellent”
• “Perfect night away - great room and amazing food”
• See more reviews of The Pier Hotel

Ranked 20 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 12 for hotels in Maldon.

• “Boutique hotel, no food on Sunday night, no breakfast on Monday morning.”
• “Lovely”
• “Ok ish🤷‍♂️”
• See more reviews of Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Ranked 21 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 25 for hotels in Walton-on-the-Naze.

• “Enjoyed our stay”
• “Love my stay at this property. A true home away from home .”
• “The caravan was very clean and comfortable to stay in.”
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Ranked 22 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “We loved the pool”
• “A delightful place to stay - quiet and peaceful”
• “This was our 3 rd stay , beautiful hotel , the female staff were amazing went above and beyond”
• See more reviews of Pontlands Park Hotel

Ranked 23 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 5 for hotels in Manningtree.

• “Perfect”
• “Friendly helpful staff,great room and reasonable price”
• “Great hotel; horrid road”
• See more reviews of The Crown Pub and Hotel

Ranked 24 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 7 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “A nice place for the evening and would definitely return if we needed too.”
• “Would recommend this hotel and loved Roman history of Colchester - very friendly and helpful people.”
• “Gem of a hotel in a great location”
• See more reviews of The North Hill Hotel

Ranked 25 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Epping.

• “Comfortable and friendly service”
• “Room was great, as was location, how it's all been...”
• “Noisy but fun and excellent staff.”
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Ranked 26 out of 259 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.”
• See more reviews of PRIVATELY OWNED Stunning Caravan Seawick Holiday Park St Osyth

Ranked 27 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Mistley.

• “Very enjoyable and interesting area”
• “Historic and beautiful hotel in Mistley with fantastic country walks around.”
• “Comfortable, convenient, and welcoming to us and our puppy!”
• See more reviews of The Mistley Thorn

Ranked 28 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 25 for hotels in Harwich.

• “Great stay, comfortable and clean rooms”
• “Good stay”
• “Biscuits supplied in room with tea & coffee also...”
• See more reviews of The Bottle Kiln Wetherspoon

Ranked 29 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 11 for hotels in Rochford.

• “Very pleasant, clean & modern accommodation with good facilities. Dog friendly + convenient parking”
• “Highly Recommend”
• “Lovely room.”
• See more reviews of The Cherry Tree Rochford

Ranked 30 out of 259 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Layer Marney.

• “Relaxing pod in tranquil countryside”
• “Great peaceful getaway”
• “Had a lovely time”
• See more reviews of Rockinghams Farm