Best Hotels in Essex

Located in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant. Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries. In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yogurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals. In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer. Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

- "Very enjoyable overnight stay." - "Lovely Pub with Lovely Rooms" - "Great place to stay, expecially if going to Chelmsford Racecourse." - "Great pub, rooms, food, and especially beer." - "Great welcome on arrival. So close to central Chelmsford yet in another world. Magnificent food (dinner & breakfast)" - "Overnight stay-" - "A great find, off the beaten track but we would certainly recommend it to friends and family."

Featuring free WiFi, The Bell Inn Hotel is located in Horndon on the Hill. This property also offers a terrace and a restaurant. Every room comes with a private bathroom, complimentary toiletries, fluffy towels, TV, a seating area and a tea/coffee maker. As well as free WiFi is available throughout. Some rooms are located in the historic Inn itself, and others a short walk away in a modernized Georgian/Victorian building of High House. Please be aware that all of our rooms are accessible via stairs. Due to the historic nature of the buildings we do not have elevators. Please talk to one of your team when booking so they can advise. The price to stay at the property is based on 'room only'. However, The Ostlers (on site) offers freshly brewed coffees & teas, pastries as well as having a continental & cooked breakfast menu, that you can purchase. London is 23 mi from the hotel. London City Airport, 15 mi from the property. The nearest train stations are Laindon or Stanford-le-hope - that service London destinations Fenchurch Street or Liverpool Street station.

- "Excellent place" - "It’s a must stay place. Food and guiness were perfecto!!" - "It did the job" - "Excellent" - "Excellent as Always" - "You will not be disappointed." - "Fantastic place, friendly staff and the food is amazing" - "Entrancing gastro pub within historic village" - "Perfect" - "I would recommend this pub to anyone" - "A fabulous overnight stay" - "Very enjoyable stay and made more memorable by the staff"

Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodations, free WiFi and free parking on site. The guest rooms overlook the manicured gardens and beautiful Essex parkland. Most rooms feature HD TV with Sky channels, designer toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can dine at the brasserie restaurant in the garden wing, which offers regionally sourced produce to bring a taste of France to this corner of the county. The small quayside town of Wivenhoe is less than a 5-minute drive or a half-an-hour walk from the hotel. The city center of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the building. The surrounding Essex countryside is home to numerous rivers, walks, and charming sights.

- "Perfect at everything a truly enjoyable stay yet again." - "Fantastic" - "Nice hotel and very nice staff" - "Lovely overnight stay" - "Clean, comfortable and friendly would go again." - "Smart, comfortable and spacious room, great restaurant and friendly staff. Excellent" - "Perfect for a romantic getaway" - "Amazing" - "Was amazing thank you" - "Luxury property, great service, great price" - "Enjoyable night!"

Located in Southend-on-Sea, Seven Hotel offers beachfront accommodations a 4-minute walk from Three Shells and provides facilities like a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms have a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Adventure Island is a 4-minute walk from Seven Hotel, while Chelmsford Train Station is 21 miles away. London Southend Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

- "Amazing getaway" - "Lovely weekend getaway from the city! x" - "Location location location" - "Omg service here so so good, I will comeback when I have time !!" - "Best place ive stayed in" - "Very pleasant stay definitely recommend" - "Great location and beautiful hotel!" - "A much needed rest in a great location for the area. Room, service and food were all excellent." - "Absolutely amazing and would love to stay again"

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. For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. Now, after a sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious rooms with attached bathroom. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace. Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a vintage French feel. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains a mix of old and new. The menu is based on traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist, and the conservatory allows you to take in the picturesque views while you dine.

- "Great little pub, out of the town, so just right for a short break but still within easy distance and access to so much" - "It was a brilliant night at the Lion" - "Excellent" - "exactly the service you'd want." - "Tranquil, beautiful food and welcoming staff. What more could you ask for!" - "Brilliant" - "Wished we could have stayed longer in such a wonderful setting and surroundings" - "Will definitely be back!"

Located in Gestingthorpe, 2.9 miles from Hedingham Castle, The Pheasant Public House & Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms at the inn come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Pheasant Public House & Hotel provides some rooms with garden views, and the rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gestingthorpe, like cycling. Freeport Braintree is 12 miles from The Pheasant Public House & Hotel, while Ickworth House is 21 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 29 miles away.

- "Excellent!!!" - "Worth staying" - "Myself and my son stayed here and it was lovely rooms are clean and comfortable staff where amazing and the food was gre" - "Relaxing peaceful lovely Room with great view 5* service and food" - "Excellent" - "Just what the Doctor ordered." - "Essex gem" - "The staff, facilities and food were excellent!" - "Great and unexpected find only sorry I don’t have reason to visit more often"

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 accommodations features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodations you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 0.7 mi from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 24 mi from GreyFriars.

- "Welcoming and comfortable. Highly reccomended." - "Sleigh bed & copper bathtub added to total relaxation!" - "Fantastic" - "Suited our needs for the night would stay again" - "Beautiful stay in a great location" - "The best hotel" - "Superb dining. Excellent friendly staff and lovely facilities. and" - "A fantastic stay" - "We had a lovely relaxing trip away in a luxurious setting" - "Unique hotel for a relaxing stay."

Located 5.7 miles from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodations in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 19 miles from University of Cambridge, 21 miles from Knebworth House and 25 miles from Hedingham Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 6.8 miles away. At the inn, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Cricketers Clavering provides certain rooms with garden views, and rooms have a coffee machine. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling. Freeport Braintree is 27 miles from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 28 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 8.1 miles from the inn.

- "Fantastic place to break my journey and relax and recharge" - "Pleasant and may be worth using the Chestnut Group again at another destination."

With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialties and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary. The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also features one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun. The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views. The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures. Please note that all rooms are individually styled, and the room you are allocated may differ in appearance from those shown in photographs.

- "Just fantastic" - "Excellent" - "Excellent." - "Excellent" - "Honeymoon treat" - "Really lovely." - "Canit wait to go back again." - "Perfect 👌🏼" - "Excellent - I travel for a living & this is one of my favourite hotels anywhere" - "Had a excellent time" - "Fabulous experience" - "Exceptionally good" - "Excellent" - "We only booked a one night stay at this lovely hotel whilst attending an event. What a lovely hotel, really friendly. We"

Located in old Harwich, The Pier offers historic, quay side hotel accommodations. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. The Pier Hotel is set across 2 refurbished buildings, one dating from the 1850s and one from the 1700s. All rooms have their own bathroom and many have views over the estuary and sofa beds for children. Each room has a TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities. Taking advantage of its waterside location, The Pier Hotel has a restaurant on the first floor, and the Navyard Bar and Terrace on the ground floor. Further bars and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and the ferry to Felixstowe and Shotley leaves from next door to the property. Harwich Town railway station is 0.4 miles away. The Electric Palace Cinema is a 3-minute walk from The Pier Hotel.

- "Excellent" - "Perfect!" - "Excellent short stay in lovely hotel" - "Perfect location. Very well finished and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff and great quality food." - "Perfect post work retreat." - "Highly recommend this place, Staff were amazing, breakfast was delicious" - "Jack Best Bar Man in the Area" - "Unusual hotel but brilliant" - "Very enjoyable- would recommend or stay again." - "Comfortable hotel"

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, bar and free WiFi, The Sun Inn is located in Dedham, 22 miles from Hedingham Castle and 23 miles from Freeport Braintree. The property is around 30 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, 5.8 miles from Flatford and 9.5 miles from Alresford. Colchester Castle is 10 miles from the inn and Ipswich Station is 11 miles away. At the inn, every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. At The Sun Inn, all rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The accommodation offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. At The Sun Inn you'll find a restaurant serving British, Italian and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. London Stansted Airport is 38 miles from the property.

This 4-star country-house hotel is set in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Featuring elegant rooms with garden views and tennis courts, it has a gym with a wide range of innovative exercise equipment. The modern Garden Room Restaurant serves international cuisine, with vegetables from the hotel’s own garden. There is also the Terrace Restaurant providing an al fresco dining space. Afternoon tea is served in the restaurant, or you can request a picnic in the grounds. Each room at Down Hall Hotel & Spa has a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom. The hotel has a cocktail bar for guests to enjoy, free WiFi, a conference center and free parking. Eden Spa features 4 luxury treatment rooms including 1 couples room, a relaxation room, a sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy pool, which guests can use for an additional cost and prior reservation. Down Hall Hotel & Spa is well-located for Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and London. The M11 motorway is a 15-minute drive, leading to the M25 or Cambridge. Stansted Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car. The gym at the property includes running machines, cross trainers, and exercise bikes, along with a rowing machine.

- "Amazing stay, comfortable and relaxing" - "Comfortable, great value, fantastic breakfast!" - "We would be very happy to return to such a beautiful hotel" - "Lovey relaxing stay. The surroundings were beautiful and the staff were very helpful and friendly" - "Perfect overnight close to Stansted airport" - "Excellent and will return" - "Fabulous place to unwind, relax and be pampered" - "awesome experience throughout"