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Oyster Fleet Hotel

Oyster Fleet Hotel

2 out of 5
21 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, England
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Situated in Canvey Island, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Thorney Bay Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Castle Point Transport Museum and Dutch Cottage ...…

4/5Very Good! (627 reviews)

"Room wasn't too bad for a budget room, but would recomend dinner in the restaurant, food was delicious"…"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2020

Oyster Fleet Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
Great for families

Holiday Inn Express Colchester

2.5 out of 5
The price is £38 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Dedham Vale and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. High Woods Country Park and Hollytrees ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (996 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cots, laundry
Travellers say...

"Was ideal. Can't fault it. Everything you would imagine and it was all good."…"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2020

Holiday Inn Express Colchester
Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel
Great for families

Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, England
The price is £87 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Epping Forest and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Royal Gunpowder Mills. Paradise Wildlife Park and Finsbury ...…

4/5Very Good! (636 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, extra beds/cots, laundry
Overnight stay for friends birthday

"Comfortable family room with two double beds. No noise even though it’s near a major road. The bathroom was a little small but overall a nice stay."…"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2020

Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Great for families

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
The price is £68 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan

Situated near the airport, this eco-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Flitch Way Country Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park. Bishop's ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (1,328 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, extra beds/cots, laundry
Good stay

"It was a last minute stay at the airport and the staff was very accommodating and helpful. The room was also clean and place seemed well-maintained."…"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2020

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Five Lakes Resort
Great for families

Five Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, England
The price is £79 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb

Situated in Maldon, this spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Layer Marney Tower, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Colchester Golf Club and Colchester Zoo. Colchester ...…

4/5Very Good! (690 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, laundry
Weekend away Oct 2020

"Lovely hotel, lovely reception and restaurant staff! Amazing food. Not such great service in the bar or Starbucks, we had the same girl serve us in both on two different days and she was rude and unhelpful. The room was lovely and clean with a nice view of the greenery but it was SO hot."…"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2020

Five Lakes Resort
By the sea and Surrounded by Fields, Ideal for Those who Want to Escape Reality
Great for families

By the sea and Surrounded by Fields, Ideal for Those who Want to Escape Reality

Humperdink, 2 Beach Road, Clacton-on-Sea, ENG
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This family-friendly Clacton-on-Sea chalet is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Osyth Beach and Jaywick Martello Tower. Clacton Pier and Clacton-on-Sea ...…

4.7/5Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Families like: water park, kitchen, near the beach, extra beds/cots
Well appointed and remote. Perfect.

"Excellent"…"

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2020

By the sea and Surrounded by Fields, Ideal for Those who Want to Escape Reality
The Royal Albion

The Royal Albion

2.5 out of 5
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Situated in Walton on the Naze, this inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Walton Pier and within 9 miles (15 km) of Clacton Pier and Holland Haven Country Park. Clacton-on-Sea ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (110 reviews)

"Clair and all her staff are first class. Room perfect"…"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2020

The Royal Albion
Holiday Inn Express Harlow

Holiday Inn Express Harlow

3 out of 5
Crown Gate, Harlow, England
The price is £54 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Gibberd Garden, Pishiobury Park and River Lee Country Park. Lee Valley White Water ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (622 reviews)
Great stay

"Fantastic hotel nice comfy room bathroom big shower lovely friendly staff we are regulars great for local way better than any premier inn 10/10"…"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2020

Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

2.5 out of 5
The price is £27 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb

Located in the heart of Bishop's Stortford, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Flitch Way Country Park. Red White and ...…

3.6/5Good! (948 reviews)

"The staff were very friendly. The room was spotless. The bed was really comfy and I had a great sleep"…"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2020

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
The Chichester Hotel

The Chichester Hotel

3 out of 5
The price is £70 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Wick Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hockley Woods and Salvation Army Farm Colony. Thames ...…

3.6/5Good! (266 reviews)

"Great service"…"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2020

The Chichester Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Braintree

Holiday Inn Express Braintree

3 out of 5
Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England
The price is £50 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Flitch Way Country Park, Great Notley Country Park and Braintree Public Gardens. Braintree ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (584 reviews)

"Great value, felt safe and would book again. Breakfast service excellent"…"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2020

Holiday Inn Express Braintree
Marygreen Manor Hotel
Great for families

Marygreen Manor Hotel

4 out of 5
The price is £69 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan

Located in the heart of Brentwood, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Warley Country Park and St Faith's Country Park. Weald Country Park and Hopefield ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (427 reviews)
Families like: bicycle rentals nearby, laundry
Beautiful place to stay

"Pleasant check in and out, restaurant service was excellent, room was amazing in brampton lodge , spotless room."…"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2020

Marygreen Manor Hotel
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
The price is £49 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Flitch Way Country Park. Bishop's Stortford ...…

3.9/5Good! (999 reviews)

"Very nice clean and convenient staff friendly quiet near airport"…"

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2021

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport
The Green Man by Greene King Inns

The Green Man by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
Mulberry Green, Old Harlow, Harlow, England
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Situated in Harlow, this inn is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The Gibberd Garden and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pishiobury Park. Southern Parkland Country Park and Rhodes Arts ...…

3.9/5Good! (239 reviews)

"For the price perfectly ok , just a bit tired"…"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2020

The Green Man by Greene King Inns
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28
Great for families

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28

3 out of 5
The price is £68 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Old MacDonalds Farm. Bentley Golf Club ...…

3.8/5Good! (369 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, extra beds/cots, laundry
Travellers say...

"Staff very friendly. Very convenient. All good."…"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2020

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28
The Stables at The Starr Inn

The Stables at The Starr Inn

3 out of 5
Market Place, Dunmow, England
The price is £65 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan

Situated in Dunmow, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Flitch Way Country Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hatfield Forest Country Park and Great Notley Country ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (224 reviews)

"The Star Inn in Great Dunmow is a great place to stay. We booked a table in the restaurant and found the service by our waitress Jade brilliant. She was an extremely friendly individual who exhibited great care and attention in the customer service she provided. The choice of menu and food we choose ..."…"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020

The Stables at The Starr Inn
Holiday Inn Colchester
Great for families

Holiday Inn Colchester

4 out of 5
The price is £55 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb

This family-friendly Colchester hotel is located near the airport, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Colchester Zoo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of East Anglian Railway Museum ...…

4/5Very Good! (355 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, playground
Travellers say...

"Good stay customer’s service was great especially in the restaurant chef and Sylvester"…"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2020

Holiday Inn Colchester
Down Hall Hotel
Great for families

Down Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
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Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hatfield Forest Country Park, The Gibberd Garden and Pishiobury Park. Rhodes Arts Complex ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (734 reviews)
Families like: outdoor tennis court, laundry
Travellers say...

"My girlfriend and I stayed over for a weekend. This trip had been in the planning for a while as I was planning the holiday in conjunction with a proposal. Everything went off without a hitch! Down Hall hotel and staff were brilliant. I managed to pre order a bottle of champagne as part of the surprise. ..."…"

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2020

Down Hall Hotel
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Great for families

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road, London Stansted Airport, Stansted, England
The price is £49 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bishop's Stortford Golf Club, Hatfield Forest Country Park and Mountfitchet Castle. House on the ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (604 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cots, laundry
Would stay again

"Pleasant hotel, restaurant staff are lovely."…"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2020

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Frasers

Frasers

4 out of 5
The price is £85 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan

Situated in Wickford, this guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wick Country Park and Hanningfield Reservoir. ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (186 reviews)
great breakfast

"Loverly stay."…"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2020

Frasers
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