Title: Essex Family-Friendly Hotels, England: Essex Hotel Guide | Expedia.co.uk [Essex Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Essex.dx6046201)[Essex Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Essex.d6046201.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Essex](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Essex.d6046201.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Essex Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Essex.d6046201.Flight-Destinations)[Essex Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Essex.d6046201.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Essex Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Essex.d6046201.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Saffron Walden featuring a hotel, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/b32ae986-cc76-4af1-9cec-6ec4ae14183d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Family-Friendly Hotels in Essex - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - 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9 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6046201&startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) Tomorrow [9 Nov - 10 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6046201&startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) Next weekend [14 Nov - 16 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6046201&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) In two weeks [21 Nov - 23 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6046201&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) ## Top Essex Family-Friendly Hotels ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11030000/11026300/11026243/9c6ee8c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11030000/11026300/11026243/w2881h1815x0y0-7abfabfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11030000/11026300/11026243/2c7b7ce1_edited_b2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11030000/11026300/11026243/74e4c216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oyster Fleet Hotel Canvey Island 8.0/10 Very good (1001) "Nice looking hotel, extremely busy bar, large clean comfy room, plenty of parking. Good hotel " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Stephen £67 includes taxes & fees 21 Nov - 22 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canvey-Island-Hotels-Oyster-Fleet-Hotel.h11026243.Hotel-Information) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605500/3605411/302615e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605500/3605411/a3606940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605500/3605411/97f7e868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605500/3605411/f639bbd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Colchester 8.4/10 Very good (1002) "Great variety of breakfast, rooms very clean and overall a nice comfy modern hotel " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) David £52 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Colchester.h3605411.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691300/691229/2de03981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691300/691229/3354bc92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691300/691229/c95651c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691300/691229/f6acc944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey 8.4/10 Very good (346) "Awesome staff on the day! From check in to housekeeping, restaurant and check out! Will be back soon. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Dayo £76 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waltham-Abbey-Hotels-Waltham-Abbey-Marriott-Hotel.h691229.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069100/1069031/edea1174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069100/1069031/01f2bfdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069100/1069031/7249ed8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069100/1069031/fab9a828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford 8.2/10 Very good (2497) "A great stay and the rooms are big and the hotel is really nice. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Melanie £102 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishops-Stortford-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-London-Stansted-Airport.h1069031.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63809/617294ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63809/6e91def8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63809/13a2e208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63809/cc7ca00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Five Lakes Resort Maldon 7.8/10 Good (798) "overall the building was lovely reception stunning staff efficient room was lovely absolutely sufficient quiet setting in a village room iron and board trouser press fan safe and small fridge which was a god send we didn’t use the pool or sauna lots of building work going on all around. 3 complaints my daughter paid extra for a bigger bed the bases were separate as were the mattresses nothing to hold them together so kept coming apart thru the night sheets didn’t fit the bed properly soon as you... ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Chloe [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maldon-Hotels-Five-Lakes-Resort.h63809.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789200/18789127/270-0a241d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789200/18789127/66034d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789200/18789127/43ef23b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789200/18789127/0c7a7da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space Lee over Sands 9.8/10 Exceptional (54) "we loved our stay in a well stocked kitchen, comfy bed and very quiet area will try and get back asap" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) perry g. [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-By-The-Sea-And-Surrounded-By-Fields.h18789127.Hotel-Information) ![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373400/5373377/ee411347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373400/5373377/77c27781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373400/5373377/5a975ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5373400/5373377/f9565bc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Harlow 8.4/10 Very good (1000) "Staff were very friendly and the room wasvery clean. Sofa bed was a double so bonus. Close to shops which we didn't discover on our last visit! Very convenient for Stansted airport and going to football the next day as a stop over." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Genette £62 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harlow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Harlow.h5373377.Hotel-Information) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217500/1217427/10dbaec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217500/1217427/10bbde2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217500/1217427/27774d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217500/1217427/81d02574.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford 7.6/10 Good (1004) "Excellent stay for early am flight from Stansted " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Thierry £50 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishops-Stortford-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-London-Stansted-Airport.h1217427.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900300/11900261/b26477a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900300/11900261/25d99b72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900300/11900261/da19f694.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indian cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900300/11900261/w660h326x4y0-10558943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The New Chichester Hotel Wickford 6.8/10 (107) "Excellent place, rooms well fitted, quiet but accessible." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Barrie £69 includes taxes & fees 13 Nov - 14 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wickford-Hotels-The-Chichester-Hotel.h11900261.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1791600/1791545/2695c6e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1791600/1791545/18af54ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1791600/1791545/963966ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1791600/1791545/f97eb422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG Braintree 8.8/10 Excellent (1001) "Great place to stay. Friendly" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Ruth £47 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Braintree-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Braintree.h1791545.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishops-Stortford-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-London-Stansted-Airport.h2745120.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1220900/1220839/adae0211_y.jpg) ### Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG 10/10 Excellent "Well priced hotel not walkable especially at night. Recommend the shuttle bus" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishops-Stortford-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-London-Stansted-Airport.h1220839.Hotel-Information) ![Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18470000/18464400/18464320/4a56d74a_y.jpg) ### Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport 10/10 Excellent "The most convenient hotel for early morning Stansted departures. In just a couple of minutes you are in departures. Food is overpriced but the service in the restaurant is great." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel London Stansted Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6400/6327/57d0bbcf_y.jpg) ### Novotel London Stansted Airport 10/10 Excellent "The room was clean, comfortable, and everything we needed for a stay before an early flight. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Novotel-London-Stansted-Airport.h6327.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605500/3605411/302615e6_y.jpg) ### Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG 10/10 Excellent "Great variety of breakfast, rooms very clean and overall a nice comfy modern hotel " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Colchester.h3605411.Hotel-Information) ![St Nicholas Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31572600/31572580/e9b6d553_y.jpg) ### St Nicholas Hotel 10/10 Excellent "All great thanks " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-St-Nicholas-Hotel.h31572580.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1791600/1791545/2695c6e3_y.jpg) ### Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG 10/10 Excellent "The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a pint at the bar. Breakfast was fantastic. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Braintree-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Braintree.h1791545.Hotel-Information) ![Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069100/1069031/edea1174_y.jpg) ### Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 10/10 Excellent "Yes all good will be back" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishops-Stortford-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-London-Stansted-Airport.h1069031.Hotel-Information) ![The Essex Golf and Country Club](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1605700/1605688/6430791d_y.jpg) ### The Essex Golf and Country Club 10/10 Excellent "Amazing place amazing staff a great hidden treasure " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Essex-Golf-Country-Club.h1605688.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Essex ## Discover family hotels in Essex #### What types of Essex family friendly hotels are available? You're spoilt for choice when it comes to family hotels in Essex. There are properties here that cater for large groups and intimate gatherings, as well as celebratory getaways and sightseeing jaunts. Many family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Essex have interconnecting rooms which are perfect if you want to give everyone their own space while remaining close by. Other properties offer larger family rooms with multiple beds if you're travelling with young children. Always check the guest ratings, which are a handy way to single out some of the best family accommodation in Essex. #### How to choose family-friendly hotels in Essex? It's easy to find all-inclusive family resorts in Essex on Expedia. After inputting your travel dates, scroll down the page and select the 'Family-friendly' option under 'Traveller experience' on the left-hand side of the page. This will then display the properties most suited to family stays. 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