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Our top choices for Essex inns
1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (898 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(898 reviews)
"Simple clean room. English ugh space for my daughter & I. The shower was plenty hot & powerful."
"Simple clean room. English ugh space for my daughter & I. The shower was plenty hot & powerful."
karla
The price is £56
£56
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
2. Saracens Head Hotel
Saracens Head Hotel4.0 star property
Dunmow
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(554 reviews)
"Great stay. Thank you"
"Great stay. Thank you"
mark
The price is £59
£59
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
3. The Cricketers
The Cricketers4.0 star property
Saffron Walden
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (344 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(344 reviews)
"The room was great, the pub was great, the food was great and the staff were great 👍"
"The room was great, the pub was great, the food was great and the staff were great 👍"Ben
The price is £102
£102
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
4. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns3.0 star property
Dunmow
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (491 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(491 reviews)
"Clean room, nice pub, friendly staff, recommended."
"Clean room, nice pub, friendly staff, recommended."
Sean
The price is £59
£59
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
5. The Harvard Inn
The Harvard Inn3.0 star property
Ingatestone
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (422 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(422 reviews)
"we stayed in the hay loft which was perfect for the 3 of us. it was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. breakfast was included and was excellent- good selection and excellent quality ingredients. would definitely recommend"
"we stayed in the hay loft which was perfect for the 3 of us. it was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. breakfast was included and was excellent- good selection and excellent quality ingredients. would definitely recommend"Ann
The price is £119
£119
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
6. The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn4.0 star property
Burnham-on-Crouch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (326 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(326 reviews)
"Really lovely stay for a wedding at High House. Ben was attentive and our room was spacious and clean. They even provided earplugs due to the bell tower across the road. Would definitely recommend!"
"Really lovely stay for a wedding at High House. Ben was attentive and our room was spacious and clean. They even provided earplugs due to the bell tower across the road. Would definitely recommend!"Ola
The price is £110
£110
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
7. Brook Red Lion Hotel
Brook Red Lion Hotel3.0 star property
Colchester
7.0 out of 10, Good, (370 reviews)
7.0/10
Good
(370 reviews)
"The staff and facility were extremely inviting and courteous with welcoming this traveller back home!"
"The staff and facility were extremely inviting and courteous with welcoming this traveller back home!"Jacob
The price is £59
£59
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
8. The Kicking Dickey
The Kicking Dickey2.5 star property
Dunmow
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (326 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(326 reviews)
"Very handy for airport, great food."
"Very handy for airport, great food."Anne
The price is £65
£65
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
9. Rettendon lodge events
Rettendon lodge events3.5 star property
Wickford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (242 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(242 reviews)
"Clean room, great , professional and very friendly staff
Wide variety of food on the menu, definitely recommend a visit "
"Clean room, great , professional and very friendly staff
Wide variety of food on the menu, definitely recommend a visit "Roger
The price is £56
£56
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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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.
Top reviews in Essex
The Red Cow Inn
The Red Cow InnRoyston
10/10 Excellent
I stayed here 2 nights as I was booking night by night as my husband was in hospital nearby, The room had everything I needed, far more than I expected in a small country inn. Food was delicious and varied. Service was excellent and friendly.
I stayed here 2 nights as I was booking night by night as my husband was in hospital nearby, The room had everything I needed, far more than I expected in a small country inn. Food was delicious and varied. Service was excellent and friendly.
Dot
The Harvard Inn
The Harvard InnIngatestone
10/10 Excellent
I was impressed by the attention to detail for all the food courses and meals that we had. All very good.
I was impressed by the attention to detail for all the food courses and meals that we had. All very good.
Anonymous traveller
The Pheasant Public House & Hotel Limited
The Pheasant Public House & Hotel LimitedHalstead
10/10 Excellent
This pub/hotel was way out in the Suffolk countryside and was a very comfortable room. Good views and peaceful surroundings. Breakfast was good also.
This pub/hotel was way out in the Suffolk countryside and was a very comfortable room. Good views and peaceful surroundings. Breakfast was good also.
Sheila
The Rose & Crown Free House
The Rose & Crown Free HouseClacton-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
I’ve just returned from this lovely place . Lovely staff and so friendly. Thanks Debbie
Room was clean and spotless me and my nephew ate at the restaurant and must say what lovely food
Plenty to choose from
Danielle was serving and what a lovely person she is to.
Also, there’s a beer garden which had the lovely weather for it to sit in.
Definitely recommend this place if your local to Thorpe le soken
And definitely would return if need be.
Thankyou
Malcolm b
I’ve just returned from this lovely place . Lovely staff and so friendly. Thanks Debbie
Room was clean and spotless me and my nephew ate at the restaurant and must say what lovely food
Plenty to choose from
Danielle was serving and what a lovely person she is to.
Also, there’s a beer garden which had the lovely weather for it to sit in.
Definitely recommend this place if your local to Thorpe le soken
And definitely would return if need be.
Thankyou
Malcolm b
malcolm
The WoolPack Inn
The WoolPack InnColchester
10/10 Excellent
The Woolpack is simply the best Inn that I’ve stayed at. Gorgeous building (complete with ghost?). Staff that are genuinely friendly, a pub packed with locals that must be the friendliest in the Country. I was lucky to be there for Thursday night karaoke… honestly I’ve arranged my diary to be there on Thursdays. If you like an authentic pub, great food, superbly comfortable accommodation and a strong community spirit.. (and maybe a ghostly nun).. then this is the best place to stay!
The Woolpack is simply the best Inn that I’ve stayed at. Gorgeous building (complete with ghost?). Staff that are genuinely friendly, a pub packed with locals that must be the friendliest in the Country. I was lucky to be there for Thursday night karaoke… honestly I’ve arranged my diary to be there on Thursdays. If you like an authentic pub, great food, superbly comfortable accommodation and a strong community spirit.. (and maybe a ghostly nun).. then this is the best place to stay!
Alan
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's InnsClacton-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
Staff very helpful and polite from the house keeping staff to the reception. Room was a good size, clean beds for us were too soft but once found a reasonable comfortable position had a reasonable sleep. Can I just say that when customers are asking for an early booking in time and booking breakfast before arriving, it would be helpful if you could inform the customers that they needed to pay for the extras on arrival or as soon as the reception opens at 1330hrs. As there was a bit of a mix up...
Staff very helpful and polite from the house keeping staff to the reception. Room was a good size, clean beds for us were too soft but once found a reasonable comfortable position had a reasonable sleep. Can I just say that when customers are asking for an early booking in time and booking breakfast before arriving, it would be helpful if you could inform the customers that they needed to pay for the extras on arrival or as soon as the reception opens at 1330hrs. As there was a bit of a mix up...
David
The Cross Keys
The Cross KeysSaffron Walden
10/10 Excellent
Really nice big room with Aircon which was invaluable.
Big rolltop bath in the open bathroom, but it was too hot to take advantage of it.
The breakfast was lovely as was dinner the previous evening.
The staff were welcoming and friendly and the place very quirky
My only complaint would be very little seating in the room except the bed.
Really nice big room with Aircon which was invaluable.
Big rolltop bath in the open bathroom, but it was too hot to take advantage of it.
The breakfast was lovely as was dinner the previous evening.
The staff were welcoming and friendly and the place very quirky
My only complaint would be very little seating in the room except the bed.
Nikki
Saracens Head Hotel
Saracens Head HotelDunmow
10/10 Excellent
Staff very helpful and friendly, slept very well,parking very good has a bar open all the time for residents
Staff very helpful and friendly, slept very well,parking very good has a bar open all the time for residents
Transitairport
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King InnsDunmow
10/10 Excellent
Quirky old inn with good food reasonably priced - lovely atmosphere. We arrived late after last meal orders however staff on duty accommodated us by providing soup of the day which was much appreciated as we had not eaten since breakfast. The bed was very comfortable and we have a great nights sleep.
Quirky old inn with good food reasonably priced - lovely atmosphere. We arrived late after last meal orders however staff on duty accommodated us by providing soup of the day which was much appreciated as we had not eaten since breakfast. The bed was very comfortable and we have a great nights sleep.
Jo
The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection
The Green Man by Chef and Brewer CollectionHarlow
10/10 Excellent
We stayed for 3 night's, very clean hotel and room. Very friendly staff, restaurant is slightly expensive and food portions could be better. But on the whole, I wud recommend the hotel and wud definitely stay there again.
We stayed for 3 night's, very clean hotel and room. Very friendly staff, restaurant is slightly expensive and food portions could be better. But on the whole, I wud recommend the hotel and wud definitely stay there again.
Kevin
The Kicking Dickey
The Kicking DickeyDunmow
10/10 Excellent
Good friendly staff and pub food delicious. Hand for local amenities and comfortable quiet accommodation.
Good friendly staff and pub food delicious. Hand for local amenities and comfortable quiet accommodation.
Jane
The Dog Inn
The Dog InnHalstead
10/10 Excellent
Decent enough room, nice bar good breakfast
Decent enough room, nice bar good breakfast
Dean
The Ship
The ShipChelmsford
10/10 Excellent
When we arrived the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room we had was en-suite and very clean. The tea and coffee facilities were great (proper coffee machine in the room). The bed was really comfortable, which made for a good nights sleep.
The only thing I would recommend to those using a satnav or maps to find it would be, put the actual address in not just the postcode as ours took us to a different location.
Other than that would highly recommend The Ship!!
When we arrived the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room we had was en-suite and very clean. The tea and coffee facilities were great (proper coffee machine in the room). The bed was really comfortable, which made for a good nights sleep.
The only thing I would recommend to those using a satnav or maps to find it would be, put the actual address in not just the postcode as ours took us to a different location.
Other than that would highly recommend The Ship!!
Laura
Brook Red Lion Hotel
Brook Red Lion HotelColchester
10/10 Excellent
Lovely historical hotel,
Staff are very helpful friendly and welcoming
The breakfast had a great choice and was very tasty
Enjoyed a lovely evening in the bar
Looking forward to coming back in September
Lovely historical hotel,
Staff are very helpful friendly and welcoming
The breakfast had a great choice and was very tasty
Enjoyed a lovely evening in the bar
Looking forward to coming back in September
Julie
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do inns in Essex cost?
Rates for inns found in Essex range between £55 and £156 per night. Whatever your budget, you're sure to find somewhere comfy to chill out between adventures. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
What are the best inns located in Essex?
There are multiple inns located in Essex with a total average guest review rating of 0, so you'll easily find a place that checks all your boxes. If you're basing yourself in Bishop's Stortford, consider Swan Hotel Thaxted By Greene King Inns. This sought-after 3-star inn provides guests with a garden and a restaurant. Saracens Head Hotel is another top-rated option to check out. Hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace are a couple of the amenities you'll find at this 4-star getaway in Bishop's Stortford.
How many inns are there in Essex?
Select from inns located in Essex. Whether you're holidaying with the family or your favourite pals, and wherever your destination, Expedia can help you find the perfect hotel.
What are the best cheap inns in Essex?
That depends on where in Essex you're planning to visit! If you're journeying to Bishop's Stortford, The Kicking Dickey is a wonderful choice. This pocket-friendly inn offers front desk services and WiFi. If you're making a stop in Stansted, The Kicking Dickey is also an affordable option. WiFi and front desk services are a couple of the amenities at this property. Inns start from only £55 per night, which means your getaway doesn't have to make a big dent in your wallet! Discover Essex on a shoestring by filling your travel itinerary with awesome free attractions. Southern Parkland Country Park in Bishop's Stortford is a favourite. If you're heading to Stansted, you won't have to spend a cent when visiting Market Square. This price was available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Are there any family-friendly inns located in Essex?
You'll discover a variety of family-friendly inns located around Essex. If you're heading to Bishop's Stortford, consider Swan Hotel Thaxted By Greene King Inns. With conveniences like a kids' menu and WiFi, your group will feel at home at this 3-star stay. Saracens Head Hotel is also a top pick for families in Bishop's Stortford. This 4-star option comes with a nearby zoo and housekeeping services. Bishop's Stortford has tons of family-friendly attractions when it's time to go sightseeing. Rhodes Arts Complex and Hatfield Forest Country Park will keep your crew entertained.
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What is there to do in Essex around my inn?
One of the best travel accessories for your Essex holiday is a well-organised itinerary! Colchester Castle Museum, Mercury Theatre and Xtreme Gaming are some of the leading sights if you're off to Colchester. Southend-on-Sea also has loads of excellent attractions, such as Adventure Island. Want to explore more? Drop by Thorpe Bay Beach and Southend Beach too.