The 30 Best Hotels in Essex

Ranked 1 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Wonderful property, will most definitely return!”
• “The perfect getaway for couples”
• “We had a lovely night away. Would highly recommend. We didn’t want to leave. The welcome booklet was really helpful with”
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Ranked 2 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Perfect views, good facilities and the hot tub was spot on”
• “Lovely romantic staycation”
• “Loved the whole experience, Heather was really helpful and...”
• See more reviews of The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

Ranked 3 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Very clean and spacious complete with everything you need.”
• “So peaceful and spotlessly clean.”
• “Lovely room with everything you need.”
• See more reviews of Plumptons Farm Holiday Lodges

Ranked 4 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Lawford.

• “We had a very pleasant time visiting friends nearby. Kim & John were very helpful.”
• “Perfect”
• “Excellent location couldn’t ask for more. Money well spent.”
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Ranked 5 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Wimbish.

• “We absolutely loved our stay here. The location was beautiful and we had everything we needed and more. The Hot Tub was”
• “Amazing break would definitely stay again!”
• “SO MUCH FUN”
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Ranked 6 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 2 for hotels in Wickham Bishops.

• “Lovely, very nice pod with very comfy double bed.”
• “It was amazing! In love with that place!”
• “Lovely place for a short stay in a pod. Might be a bit of a tight squeeze for some people.”
• See more reviews of Colemans Cottage Fishery

Ranked 7 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 12 for hotels in Southend-on-Sea.

• “Lovely overnight stay with a great breakfast”
• “Everything about this property is perfect from the staff to...”
• “Comfortable room, lovely ambience”
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Ranked 8 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “Lovely overnight stay”
• “Met by Hotel Manager at reception on arrival who was very pleasant and welcoming throughout our stay”
• “Suits us as near our daughter for early start visit”
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Ranked 9 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Gosfield.

• “The best so far”
• “Enjoyable, would visit again.”
• “Loved it”
• See more reviews of Annexe at Gosfield Lake

Ranked 10 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “5 star!”
• “Luxury lodges in great surroundings.”
• “Great place, will stay again when in the area”
• See more reviews of Channels Hotel

Ranked 11 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 25 for hotels in Saint Osyth.

• “Excellent ”
• “Fantastic stay will definitely be returning , host was 10/10 will defiantly be returning”
• “Lovely get together with friends”
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Ranked 12 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 6 for hotels in Dedham.

• “Staff and p”
• “Relaxing birthday spa break”
• “Amazing”
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Ranked 13 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Horndon on the Hill.

• “Everything,been many a year Since I been to The Bell as...”
• “The Bell Inn a hidden gem in Essex.”
• “Fantastic room, quiet.”
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Ranked 14 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Very nice hotel, value for money”
• “We had a great time. We will definitely come back”
• “The room is very cozy and provides great varieties of drinks...”
• See more reviews of GreyFriars

Ranked 15 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 5 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Great stay clean and comfortable”
• “Super helpful staff”
• “Massive thank you to the staff for such a welcoming stay! Escape we needed!”
• See more reviews of The Courthouse Inn

Ranked 16 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 12 for hotels in Burnham on Crouch.

• “It’s was beautiful, stylish & enjoyable”
• “It was very clean and cute.”
• “Will be back.”
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Ranked 17 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Friendly attentive staff.”
• “Good for short stay”
• “Restaurant great.”
• See more reviews of Wivenhoe House Hotel

Ranked 18 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 24 for hotels in Harwich.

• “Picturesque, clean, comfortable hotel with an excellent restaurant and very friendly staff”
• “I would definitely stay again.”
• “Clean and comfortable, friendly and helpful staff, excellent...”
• See more reviews of The Pier Hotel

Ranked 19 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 9 for hotels in Maldon.

• “Very welcoming Staff, good breakfast , very comfy bed , good selection of lovely cocktails.”
• “Great place to stay”
• “Nice, personal hotel but needs to think about it’s Sunday night customer.”
• See more reviews of Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Ranked 20 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 6 for hotels in Chelmsford.

• “Excellent and impressive hotel.”
• “Good”
• “Best hotel I've stayed in”
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Ranked 21 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Epping.

• “Funky Monk.”
• “Superb boutique hotel, within an hours drive of Central London.”
• “Funky and smelly”
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Ranked 22 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 24 for hotels in Jaywick Sands.

• “Excellent”
• “Weekend family break”
• “Great place to stay felt like home.”
• See more reviews of PRIVATELY OWNED Stunning Caravan Seawick Holiday Park St Osyth

Ranked 23 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Manningtree.

• “Very pleasant”
• “It was ideal location and beautiful bedrooms / great shower”
• “It was a delightful overnight stay”
• See more reviews of The Crown Pub and Hotel

Ranked 24 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 7 of 17 for hotels in Colchester.

• “Above the expectations”
• “Lovely hotel. Great location for access to Colchester town centre.”
• “Excellent value for money with clean comfy room”
• See more reviews of The North Hill Hotel

Ranked 25 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 2 of 12 for hotels in Southend-on-Sea.

• “Excellent stay”
• “Excellent”
• “Clean, comfortable, good location, friendly staff”
• See more reviews of Camelia Hotel

Ranked 26 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Mistley.

• “Two night stay in beautiful Mistley”
• “Comfortable stay.”
• “Most enjoyable”
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Ranked 27 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 6 of 24 for hotels in Harwich.

• “Good room, good beer, good staff.”
• “Very good”
• “Handy for ferry to Hook of Holland.”
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Ranked 28 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 1 of 57 for hotels in Clacton-on-Sea.

• “LOVELY VACATION FROM WORK”
• “A lovely little getaway in the most gorgeous lodge.”
• “Relaxing and Comfortable Lodge - It’s a great find.”
• See more reviews of Highfields Holiday Park Clacton

Ranked 29 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 3 of 12 for hotels in Southend-on-Sea.

• “Staff not helpful and asked for towel and fridge froze all my food”
• “Room nice but little issues made it not a great stay”
• “Very happy”
• See more reviews of Wns Southend -on-Sea

Ranked 30 out of 233 in the Essex region, as well as being 4 of 11 for hotels in Rochford.

• “always a good stay”
• “Maybe a comfortable chair in the bedroom”
• “Nice place for relaxing”
• See more reviews of The Cherry Tree Rochford