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A traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.

A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.

Two people seated at a wooden table with a green cushioned bench behind them. The table has various items including a pitcher, cups, and a plate with a picture.

1. The Compasses Inn

Chelmsford

Daniel

£93

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table with a plant.

2. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Braintree

R m

£48

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone flooring, and classic architecture.

3. Channels Hotel

Chelmsford

Daniel

£124

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

A dining area with wooden beams, teal upholstered chairs, and a wooden table set for a meal.

A room with rows of white chairs with bows, a table with a floral arrangement, and a large arched window.

A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.

4. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

Diane

£59

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with Guinness beer taps, a chalkboard menu, and a CCTV warning sign.

A pool table in a room with large windows and chairs.

A traditional pub named 'Kicking Dickey' with a signboard, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

5. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Wesley

£58

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a table with a candle, and a view through a window.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a black lamp post, and a potted plant.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and wall-mounted lamps.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

6. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

Braintree

Chris

£60

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a door at the end, and blue lighting.

A bar area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar counter.

7. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

Chelmsford

Robert

£100

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Kings Arms Bar, Food, Rooms."

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, a wooden door, and a mirror.

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

8. The Kings Arms Broad Green

Broad Green

Yvonne

£40

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A tray with pastries, a teapot, and a cup on a wooden table.

Two people at a reception desk, one handing over a card to the other.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.

9. County Hotel Chelmsford

Chelmsford

Olayinka

£114

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall.

A wooden bridge over a pond with a brick house in the background.

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A traditional brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden area.

10. Pontlands Park

Chelmsford

Beverley

£121

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a chandelier, and a screen displaying 'MANOR of GROVES'.

A table set for a tea service with a champagne bottle, sandwiches, and pastries.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a glass elevator.

11. Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Sawbridgeworth

Ricky

£66

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

12. Stansted Airport Lodge

Bishop's Stortford

Chaim

£66

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a tiled floor.

A staircase with a white railing, a wall-mounted mirror art piece, and a framed photo.

A traditional house with a conservatory, a gravel driveway, and a green fence.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wooden panel wall.

13. Hunters Meet Ltd

Hatfield Heath

Mark

£99

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar counter with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a bowl of fruit.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and comfortable seating.

A garden with a pond, purple flowers, and a brick building in the background.

An aerial view of a large, historic building with multiple sections, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Mulberry House

Ongar

Simon

£100

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.

A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

A room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.

15. The Ship

Chelmsford

Mariama

£80

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a building labeled "The Swan Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, floral wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

A cozy restaurant interior with a wooden bench seating area, wooden tables, and rustic decor.

A white building with a sign reading "The Swan" and outdoor seating.

16. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

Dunmow

Jonathan

£53

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with a conservatory, a gazebo, and several dome-shaped structures.

A large bed with a headboard, a floor lamp, and a table with books and a glass of wine.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs under large umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

17. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Ingatestone

Karen

£113

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern meeting room with dark wooden floors, grey and mustard-colored chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

18. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Roger

£44

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar with a bartender preparing drinks, shelves of liquor bottles, and a beer tap.

A traditional brick building with a gravel driveway and a fenced area.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick wall.

19. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Roy

£123

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a high ceiling, and a glass railing overlooking the area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and multiple framed pictures on the wall.

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled floor, windows, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a high ceiling with a triangular design, and a view of the outside through large windows.

20. The Essex Golf and Country Club

Colchester

Reece

£67

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Great Waltham Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Over night stay to catch early flight, so didn't use anything just slept and left early"

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Another fantastic stay at the Radisson Blu which would recommend. Quiet, spacious rooms, with excellent bathroom, comfortable bed, TV and fridge. Really nice swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Bar and restaurant very relaxing setting to spend the evening after a busy day, Breakfast was excellent which catered for every different taste."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel"

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room, excellent location for Castle museum."

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It was a perfect a little stay over hotel for some training nearby."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"very good with a good choice"

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

8/10 Good

"Ideal for traveling on to Stansted airport lovely rooms very clean, free parking. Breakfast was ok a little over cooked staff very friendly"

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

8/10 Good

"This booking was for a business trip, accommodation was suitable. Breakfast for good value for money."

Down Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room and bathroom. Lots of exciting improvements ongoing within the hotel and grounds. Pretty faultless !"

More cheap stays in Great Waltham

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Service Area Bishop's Stortford England

£48

30 Oct - 31 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)

The Kicking Dickey

4 Ongar Road Dunmow England

£58

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (317 reviews)

4 Sisters Inn

4 Sisters Inn High Road Epping England

£68

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (50 reviews)

The White Horse

Hollow Hill Haverhill England

£74

21 Oct - 22 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)

Noble Goose Rooms

2 Stoneham St Colchester England

£96

9 Oct - 10 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Black Horse

Black Horse Buntingford England

£120

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Great Waltham?

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport, located 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from the heart of Great Waltham, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Novotel London Stansted Airport and Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Great Waltham.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Great Waltham has to offer?

Cozy Studio in Hornchurch With Extra Bed: This holiday home rental outside of Great Waltham offers a private garden and free WiFi to help you feel comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Great Waltham.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Great Waltham, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Great Waltham.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Great Waltham?

The Compasses Inn is a top LGBTQ-friendly inn that features free parking and a bar.

What is staying in Great Waltham like?

Those travelling to Great Waltham will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. In Great Waltham, there are 2 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Great Waltham.

What is there to see in Great Waltham?

Places to visit in the wider area include Leez Priory, Chelmsford City Racecourse and Bond Street. You'll also find Forest Drive Shops and Braintree Village in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Great Waltham guide.

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Our top choices for Great Waltham hotels

1. The Compasses Inn

2. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3. Channels Hotel

4. Saracens Head Hotel

5. The Kicking Dickey

6. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

7. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

8. The Kings Arms Broad Green

9. County Hotel Chelmsford

10. Pontlands Park

11. Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

12. Stansted Airport Lodge

13. Hunters Meet Ltd

14. Mulberry House

15. The Ship

16. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

17. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

18. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

19. The Harvard Inn

20. The Essex Golf and Country Club

Top Great Waltham Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

St Nicholas Hotel

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Down Hall Hotel

More cheap stays in Great Waltham

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

The Kicking Dickey

4 Sisters Inn

The White Horse

Noble Goose Rooms

Black Horse

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